NHRA Insider with Brian Lohnes 12/15/2020

Frank Castros · 12-29-2020, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy Friar

Does someone know the actual count of different STK & SS racers that ran at pts meets or national events in the last 2 years? I would be curious to know the total number of racers actively competing in these 2 classes in the NHRA.

Earned points in; 2020 2019
Stock 849 1,077
Super Stock 637 813

Markeracer · 12-29-2020, 10:32 AM

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Andy Friar · 12-29-2020, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Frank Castros

Earned points in; 2020 2019
Stock 849 1,077
Super Stock 637 813

Thanks Frank! More than I guessed there might be.

Mark Howes · 12-30-2020, 11:08 PM

A good portion of those missing cars in 2020 would be Canadian cars unable to cross the border. Hopefully back in 2021 to help bring those numbers back up

Nmbr1GMfan · 12-31-2020, 11:30 AM

I met Brian Lohnes during Drag Week before his current position with NHRA and I can tell you he is a great guy and a true lover of this sport. Personally I love the way he calls races, whether it's NHRA nitro, Comp, Stock or a big radial race. With that being said I spoke with Brian concerning this very comment on his podcast and among other things he had this to say, "There’s going to be a lot more spotlight on sportsman racing than there has been in a very very long time." So for me personally, I'm very excited about that!!!

jmcarter · 12-31-2020, 08:42 PM

Agree Brian is a great guy to have in the booth, just wish they would bring Lewis Bloom back.

Carguy49 · 12-31-2020, 10:25 PM

Have Lewis Bloom come back and he can replace Tony Pedregon

NHRA1926 · 01-03-2021, 08:48 PM

ANY body but Tony Pendragon. He talks like every one watching has NEVER seen or been to a drag racing event in their life. Stop talking to me like I'm a dope when it comes to NHRA drag racing, Ugh! Man I sure miss Steve Evans and Dave McLellan, Mike Dunn would be GREAT to see again also, always enjoyed his commentary. It was like he was talking directly to you as another racer. Hell, Bring up Alan Rinehart or Bruno Massel. They are great to listen to. Instead of live coverage, where they just show interview after interview, after interview when there is down time, why don't they show some sportsman coverage. Dan Fletcher's interview hit it right on the head. People DO enjoy seeing wheel standing cars on TV also, so give them and their sponsors some exposure during the down times. If I wanted to watch interviews, I would just watch day time TV shows!

12-29-2020, 10:32 AM	#2
Markeracer Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Joliet, IL Posts: 76 Likes: 10 Liked 67 Times in 28 Posts	Re: NHRA Insider with Brian Lohnes 12/15/2020 Street Outlaws is Wrestling for Those that like cars, and not necessarily Drag Racing.

12-30-2020, 11:08 PM	#4
Mark Howes Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Saint John, NB Canada Posts: 126 Likes: 353 Liked 80 Times in 28 Posts	Re: NHRA Insider with Brian Lohnes 12/15/2020 A good portion of those missing cars in 2020 would be Canadian cars unable to cross the border. Hopefully back in 2021 to help bring those numbers back up

12-31-2020, 11:30 AM	#5
Nmbr1GMfan VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,763 Likes: 1,197 Liked 1,955 Times in 492 Posts	Re: NHRA Insider with Brian Lohnes 12/15/2020 I met Brian Lohnes during Drag Week before his current position with NHRA and I can tell you he is a great guy and a true lover of this sport. Personally I love the way he calls races, whether it's NHRA nitro, Comp, Stock or a big radial race. With that being said I spoke with Brian concerning this very comment on his podcast and among other things he had this to say, "There’s going to be a lot more spotlight on sportsman racing than there has been in a very very long time." So for me personally, I'm very excited about that!!! __________________ Todd Greene

12-31-2020, 08:42 PM	#6
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,313 Likes: 2,439 Liked 3,242 Times in 986 Posts	Re: NHRA Insider with Brian Lohnes 12/15/2020 Agree Brian is a great guy to have in the booth, just wish they would bring Lewis Bloom back. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

12-31-2020, 10:25 PM	#7
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,996 Likes: 2,588 Liked 3,024 Times in 724 Posts	Re: NHRA Insider with Brian Lohnes 12/15/2020 Have Lewis Bloom come back and he can replace Tony Pedregon __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

01-03-2021, 08:48 PM	#8
NHRA1926 Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bowling green, Ky Posts: 241 Likes: 12 Liked 232 Times in 69 Posts	Re: NHRA Insider with Brian Lohnes 12/15/2020 ANY body but Tony Pendragon. He talks like every one watching has NEVER seen or been to a drag racing event in their life. Stop talking to me like I'm a dope when it comes to NHRA drag racing, Ugh! Man I sure miss Steve Evans and Dave McLellan, Mike Dunn would be GREAT to see again also, always enjoyed his commentary. It was like he was talking directly to you as another racer. Hell, Bring up Alan Rinehart or Bruno Massel. They are great to listen to. Instead of live coverage, where they just show interview after interview, after interview when there is down time, why don't they show some sportsman coverage. Dan Fletcher's interview hit it right on the head. People DO enjoy seeing wheel standing cars on TV also, so give them and their sponsors some exposure during the down times. If I wanted to watch interviews, I would just watch day time TV shows!