Indy quota increase

GATOR · 08-09-2019, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Polhill

NHRA is missing out on $14,000 by not opening up the Stock and SS quota's.

But how much does their bottom line increase yearly with the added divisional/ grade point races that racers must attend to make the "Big Show"?

Have to look at the big picture here. Lowered quotas only means increased car counts at divisionals and opens $$$$

Bruce Noland · 08-09-2019, 04:48 PM

nhra has worked the numbers and they appear to know how to milk this little show for the most dollars. nhra has mostly eliminated any supervision of Stock and Super Stock which allows the top executives to keep their huge salaries. This is a very nearsighted approach to running the show and will most likely bite them in the end.

BKSG1198 · 08-09-2019, 06:10 PM

Not sure if anyone mentioned this or not but, this year at indy is the first year for Top Dragster and Top Sportsman and they filled up in seconds once it opened and it’s over 40+ in each class, so that extra 20 taken away is that.

Steve Polhill · 08-09-2019, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BKSG1198

Not sure if anyone mentioned this or not but, this year at indy is the first year for Top Dragster and Top Sportsman and they filled up in seconds once it opened and it’s over 40+ in each class, so that extra 20 taken away is that.

Absolutely, but SG and SC only have half the quota met and we are only 2 weeks out from being in line at Indy. that means there are 160 pit spots open for Those that desperately want to go.

If NHRA opened up 20 more sports in both Stock and SS the would be full in a day.

BKSG1198 · 08-09-2019, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Polhill

Absolutely, but SG and SC only have half the quota met and we are only 2 weeks out from being in line at Indy. that means there are 160 pit spots open for Those that desperately want to go.

If NHRA opened up 20 more sports in both Stock and SS the would be full in a day.

Very true but, unlike Stock & SS, the .90 classes wont make the full quota for the most part and like someone also said we wait till the last minute. The Stock / SS Guy you guys have to be quick draw McGraw when your grade point comes up to enter. I can think of about 25-30 super Gas guys that are going but, just waiting to hand over there money. I entered last night at grade 3. Who knows they may open it up but, with all the set schedule stuff they have now, not sure if they want more cars. Guess time will tell

4406mopar · 08-09-2019, 10:13 PM

Problem is that it’s full. Means there are 160 racers that want more of the same treatment! And many in here on the outside that want in. So the folks in charge are not going to change anything.

In case you didn’t notice they really don’t give a damn about the little people racers

Bruce has these great and powerful words on getting together and demanding better treatment. So what is next? What’s the plan?

Bruce Noland · 08-09-2019, 11:10 PM

Well of course it's always a good idea to use your real name when asking about what we should do next. We could start by signing an online petition. Are you down for that? Give up your name and be the first to sign a document demanding more input on our sport. What do you say Mr. 4406 mopar?

X-TECH MAN · 08-10-2019, 08:44 AM

[QUOTE=4406mopar;594304]
In case you didn’t notice they really don’t give a damn about the little people racers

Uh......No kidding !!!!!!!

08-09-2019, 04:48 PM	#2
Bruce Noland VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,855 Likes: 83 Liked 444 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Indy quota increase nhra has worked the numbers and they appear to know how to milk this little show for the most dollars. nhra has mostly eliminated any supervision of Stock and Super Stock which allows the top executives to keep their huge salaries. This is a very nearsighted approach to running the show and will most likely bite them in the end. __________________ Bruce Noland 1788 STK

08-09-2019, 06:10 PM	#3
BKSG1198 VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 2,630 Likes: 96 Liked 1,284 Times in 393 Posts	Re: Indy quota increase Not sure if anyone mentioned this or not but, this year at indy is the first year for Top Dragster and Top Sportsman and they filled up in seconds once it opened and it’s over 40+ in each class, so that extra 20 taken away is that.

08-09-2019, 10:13 PM	#6
4406mopar Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 233 Likes: 168 Liked 120 Times in 53 Posts	Re: Indy quota increase Problem is that it’s full. Means there are 160 racers that want more of the same treatment! And many in here on the outside that want in. So the folks in charge are not going to change anything. In case you didn’t notice they really don’t give a damn about the little people racers Bruce has these great and powerful words on getting together and demanding better treatment. So what is next? What’s the plan? Last edited by 4406mopar; 08-09-2019 at 10:19 PM.

08-09-2019, 11:10 PM	#7
Bruce Noland VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,855 Likes: 83 Liked 444 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Indy quota increase Well of course it's always a good idea to use your real name when asking about what we should do next. We could start by signing an online petition. Are you down for that? Give up your name and be the first to sign a document demanding more input on our sport. What do you say Mr. 4406 mopar? __________________ Bruce Noland 1788 STK

08-10-2019, 08:44 AM	#8
X-TECH MAN Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 3,203 Likes: 1,047 Liked 235 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Indy quota increase [QUOTE=4406mopar;594304] In case you didn’t notice they really don’t give a damn about the little people racers Uh......No kidding !!!!!!!