Gators Entry Open 12/28!

Bobby Fazio · 12-28-2022, 01:23 PM

Someone remind me the purpose of Top Sportsman and Top Dragster.

TOSTO RACING · 12-28-2022, 01:30 PM

No tech, shoe polish race easy for NHRA.

Dan 1525 · 12-28-2022, 01:45 PM

I was right there hit the BUY tab at 3 min ! Sorry Sucker Event Full. NOT HAPPY. Last year 6 min.

Lenny5160 · 12-28-2022, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobby Fazio

Someone remind me the purpose of Top Sportsman and Top Dragster.

What is the benefit of sportsman racers s****ing on other sportsman classes? Especially by someone trying to sell services to those same racers?

Bobby Fazio · 12-28-2022, 03:12 PM

No but why did Top Dragster and Top Sportsman became a thing? We already had 3 classes of dragsters (TF, TAD, S/C). We have many more classes of shell bodied cars (FC, TAFC, Pro Stock, Pro Mod, S/G).

442OLDS · 12-28-2022, 03:35 PM

It doesn't even look like Top Dragster is running at this event.
If they were,the quota would be lower.They don't pull in with open trailers and pick up trucks.

Lenny5160 · 12-28-2022, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobby Fazio

No but why did Top Dragster and Top Sportsman became a thing? We already had 3 classes of dragsters (TF, TAD, S/C). We have many more classes of shell bodied cars (FC, TAFC, Pro Stock, Pro Mod, S/G).

Those classes were very popular in IHRA, so NHRA probably wanted to get a piece of the action.

Lenny5160 · 12-28-2022, 04:41 PM

Perusing the entry lists, there are two things I'm very excited to see:

1. McNeal Freeman running S/C in the taxicab

2. Tim Lowe's FSS/I 2015 Chevy with a Chrysler 350 in it

I also learned that many Super Stock racers cannot identify the correct spelling of 'Chevrolet' from a lineup.

Mark Yeager · 12-28-2022, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobby Fazio

No but why did Top Dragster and Top Sportsman became a thing? We already had 3 classes of dragsters (TF, TAD, S/C). We have many more classes of shell bodied cars (FC, TAFC, Pro Stock, Pro Mod, S/G).

I'd guess that some racers like to go fast at a reasonable cost. And, as TOSTO mentioned, the tech is easy, no fuel check, and tiny payout. No brainer for NHRA.

Mike Jones · 12-28-2022, 05:31 PM

When NHRA added TS and TD, I figured it was just a matter of time before SC, SG and SST were doomed at National Events, but nope. They must love the entry fees.

12-28-2022, 01:23 PM	#1
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12-28-2022, 01:30 PM	#2
TOSTO RACING Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: DRAGSTRIP Posts: 886 Likes: 883 Liked 652 Times in 184 Posts	Re: Gators Entry Open 12/28! No tech, shoe polish race easy for NHRA. __________________ 5664 GHI/SA 1985 CAMARO RED H/SA 1985 CAMARO BLUE I/SA

12-28-2022, 01:45 PM	#3
Dan 1525 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 26 Likes: 298 Liked 63 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Gators Entry Open 12/28! I was right there hit the BUY tab at 3 min ! Sorry Sucker Event Full. NOT HAPPY. Last year 6 min.

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Bobby Fazio VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Egg Harbor Township, NJ Posts: 1,468 Likes: 1,448 Liked 4,365 Times in 501 Posts	Re: Gators Entry Open 12/28! No but why did Top Dragster and Top Sportsman became a thing? We already had 3 classes of dragsters (TF, TAD, S/C). We have many more classes of shell bodied cars (FC, TAFC, Pro Stock, Pro Mod, S/G). __________________ '65 Mustang SS/L & L/SA DriverInterviews.com \| App.DragInsights.com

12-28-2022, 03:35 PM	#6
442OLDS VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elgin,IL Posts: 1,339 Likes: 5 Liked 282 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Gators Entry Open 12/28! It doesn't even look like Top Dragster is running at this event. If they were,the quota would be lower.They don't pull in with open trailers and pick up trucks.

12-28-2022, 04:41 PM	#8
Lenny5160 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN Posts: 898 Likes: 604 Liked 431 Times in 224 Posts	Re: Gators Entry Open 12/28! Perusing the entry lists, there are two things I'm very excited to see: 1. McNeal Freeman running S/C in the taxicab 2. Tim Lowe's FSS/I 2015 Chevy with a Chrysler 350 in it I also learned that many Super Stock racers cannot identify the correct spelling of 'Chevrolet' from a lineup. __________________ S/ST 51 S/C 53

12-28-2022, 05:31 PM	#10
Mike Jones VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,125 Likes: 1,179 Liked 684 Times in 289 Posts	Re: Gators Entry Open 12/28! When NHRA added TS and TD, I figured it was just a matter of time before SC, SG and SST were doomed at National Events, but nope. They must love the entry fees. Last edited by Mike Jones; 12-28-2022 at 05:34 PM.