Grade Point Alternative - Page 2

Charley Downing · 12-31-2022, 01:57 PM

Duane I'm not talking about any bonus payout programs that company's payout, contingences or added entry bonus. I'm talking about what NHRA gives you for winning vs your entry.

Maybe I'm wrong, but maybe some of our 2022 stk/ss points meet winners can confirm what there win check from NHRA was this past season.
But I'm pretty sure most NHRA points meets still payout $1000 to win stock and $1200 to win Superstock.

The last time I won a points meet in stk was in 2020 at Earlville D5
$170 entry fee and $1000 check for winning. So maybe this has changed in the past 24 months

Billy Nees · 12-31-2022, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Charley Downing

I'm talking about what NHRA gives you for winning

NHRA Div. 1 CASH purse is $2000.
The last I looked, NHRA Natl. Event CASH purse was/is $1800.

Jason Shepard · 12-31-2022, 03:43 PM

I personally just finished my 3rd year of class racing, but I have been going with my dad since the late 80's. Back then, and through the 90's, there were no quota's. Wouldn't everyone benefit from no quota's? NHRA would make more money, racers with lower grade points could enter any event they choose. Some racers may never compete for a championship, but want a chance at a Wally 2 or 3 times a year. Why has NHRA established quota's? Interested in everyone's answers on this....

Ken Miele · 12-30-2022, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Charley Downing

Maybe Kenny can do a class racer pole
To keep this thread or scrap it or better yet a pole to ban c bob or not. If I loose I will leave class racer forever

I don't listen to polls, and you are not getting banned, you have broke no rules... deal with it.

B Parker · 12-30-2022, 09:07 PM

Ken lets start to promote your race. I couldn't make it last year but with the new AHFS I will definitely be there this year. I know the first year the number for Top Stock was disappointing. But there were racers like my brother that raced at the first one to help me out running Top Stock. If your willing to bring back Top Stock I'll put up a grand towards the pot. As long as no Buicks Allowed. LOL only kidding on the Buicks. I think it was great to see Jason an company at your race. Were in NC do you live? I'm in the middle of moving to Richlands. Would like to talk to you about getting more sponsorship money for the race. Thanks BP

Alan Roehrich · 12-30-2022, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by B Parker

Ken lets start to promote your race. I couldn't make it last year but with the new AHFS I will definitely be there this year. I know the first year the number for Top Stock was disappointing. But there were racers like my brother that raced at the first one to help me out running Top Stock. If your willing to bring back Top Stock I'll put up a grand towards the pot. As long as no Buicks Allowed. LOL only kidding on the Buicks. I think it was great to see Jason an company at your race. Were in NC do you live? I'm in the middle of moving to Richlands. Would like to talk to you about getting more sponsorship money for the race. Thanks BP

This right here is what is good for class racing! Well done sir!!!

J.R. Haddad · 12-30-2022, 09:15 PM

Charley Bob for President!!

Bob Don · 12-30-2022, 10:53 PM

Charley - are you paying contingency?

Ron Ortiz · 12-31-2022, 12:40 PM

Keith, good reply, no I wasn't planning the gators this year. Been out since 2016 and car is just about complete for a return. Need to acquire grade points first. Have only 5 division races in D2, seems that I need 8, and fast fingers on the keyboard. It will take two years to get up to speed, grade point wise. Hoping to make Orlando divisional and baby gators to start things off.
Tony, you said you don't understand the constant complaining. Let me break it down for you. 1988 gators all run field, years go by and field is reduced to 110, several years later down to 90, couple more years down to 75, now down to 50. NHRA is the one that keeps changing over time, that is why the complaining continues.
Tony, you also said something about serious challengers from other divisions, how do they feel when they can't enter fast enough due to low quotas. The concept of somewhat favoring the local racers at their home tracks for a national event is appropriate, just don't lower the quotas that would hurt the traveling "pros" such as yourself.
Charley, you're doing a great job.

Keith 944 · 12-31-2022, 01:26 PM

There’s also a simple solution, just go out and win the championship. Problem solved.

12-31-2022, 01:57 PM	#1
Charley Downing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 762 Likes: 16 Liked 653 Times in 89 Posts	Re: Grade Point Alternative Duane I'm not talking about any bonus payout programs that company's payout, contingences or added entry bonus. I'm talking about what NHRA gives you for winning vs your entry. Maybe I'm wrong, but maybe some of our 2022 stk/ss points meet winners can confirm what there win check from NHRA was this past season. But I'm pretty sure most NHRA points meets still payout $1000 to win stock and $1200 to win Superstock. The last time I won a points meet in stk was in 2020 at Earlville D5 $170 entry fee and $1000 check for winning. So maybe this has changed in the past 24 months __________________ Charley Downing 3548 STK Last edited by Charley Downing; 12-31-2022 at 02:16 PM.

12-31-2022, 03:43 PM	#3
Jason Shepard Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 113 Likes: 141 Liked 114 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Grade Point Alternative I personally just finished my 3rd year of class racing, but I have been going with my dad since the late 80's. Back then, and through the 90's, there were no quota's. Wouldn't everyone benefit from no quota's? NHRA would make more money, racers with lower grade points could enter any event they choose. Some racers may never compete for a championship, but want a chance at a Wally 2 or 3 times a year. Why has NHRA established quota's? Interested in everyone's answers on this....

12-30-2022, 09:07 PM	#5
B Parker Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 852 Likes: 991 Liked 2,343 Times in 465 Posts	Re: Grade Point Alternative Ken lets start to promote your race. I couldn't make it last year but with the new AHFS I will definitely be there this year. I know the first year the number for Top Stock was disappointing. But there were racers like my brother that raced at the first one to help me out running Top Stock. If your willing to bring back Top Stock I'll put up a grand towards the pot. As long as no Buicks Allowed. LOL only kidding on the Buicks. I think it was great to see Jason an company at your race. Were in NC do you live? I'm in the middle of moving to Richlands. Would like to talk to you about getting more sponsorship money for the race. Thanks BP

12-30-2022, 09:15 PM	#7
J.R. Haddad Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 788 Likes: 946 Liked 1,471 Times in 308 Posts	Re: Grade Point Alternative Charley Bob for President!!

12-30-2022, 10:53 PM	#8
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12-31-2022, 12:40 PM	#9
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 990 Likes: 36 Liked 317 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Grade Point Alternative Keith, good reply, no I wasn't planning the gators this year. Been out since 2016 and car is just about complete for a return. Need to acquire grade points first. Have only 5 division races in D2, seems that I need 8, and fast fingers on the keyboard. It will take two years to get up to speed, grade point wise. Hoping to make Orlando divisional and baby gators to start things off. Tony, you said you don't understand the constant complaining. Let me break it down for you. 1988 gators all run field, years go by and field is reduced to 110, several years later down to 90, couple more years down to 75, now down to 50. NHRA is the one that keeps changing over time, that is why the complaining continues. Tony, you also said something about serious challengers from other divisions, how do they feel when they can't enter fast enough due to low quotas. The concept of somewhat favoring the local racers at their home tracks for a national event is appropriate, just don't lower the quotas that would hurt the traveling "pros" such as yourself. Charley, you're doing a great job. __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK

12-31-2022, 01:26 PM	#10
Keith 944 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dela-where? Posts: 2,195 Likes: 1,163 Liked 1,885 Times in 578 Posts	Re: Grade Point Alternative There’s also a simple solution, just go out and win the championship. Problem solved. __________________ KEITH MAYERS 2-1/2 X somebody Still many X nobody