Sonoma Changes

Originally Posted by Drew7082

I didn't realize that making time runs and writing a dial on the window negates any data you might get from going down the track.

It does not and yes it can work. In the past we had an ET/Lic lane that worked really well. It doesn’t take any more time than running additional cars in a bracket. This decision will cost car counts , especially new cars licensing new drivers and cars.
The main reason most class cars go to test there is track prep and usually more cars means a consistent track.
I also think it takes away from the bracket racers, my opinion.

Taking away Sportsman Class Racing at Sonoma is my issue. Loosing Sacramento is a big hit for class racers. Is it the raceway or is it NHRA?

IMO Sonoma could step up and help Bracket racers as well as Class racers.

BTW, most all great class racers came from bracket racing with exception of a few and they all support bracket racing.

[DG]

It is sad that NHRA officials have not fostered a better relationship with the people that run Sonoma, Famosa and Pomona on behalf of Division 7 racers. With the loss of so many drag strips in California, its critical for us to maintain drag racing programs at these three NHRA tracks that meet NHRA member needs. Such programs should be more than just cater to ET bracket racers and street cars. We need a National open at one of these tracks, designated test n tune dates with good track prep and stock/super stock combo dates. NHRA needs to represent the racers that support their LDRS and National events by working with member tracks to ensure track schedules meet NHRA racer needs. Specifically, we need the return of the LDRS at Sonoma the weekend before the National event, we need a test n tune plus stock/super stock combo at Famoso the weekend before the Winternationals and we need a National Open at Pomona perhaps combined with Lynsi Snyders' In N Out Burger Anniversary Celebration.

Message sent DG

[John Winslow Jr]

Need the license runs like you said Barry, makes it hard to upgrade for my boys, now I have to put a ton of weight back in it so they can run a slower class, what fun is that

[DG]

Originally Posted by John Winslow Jr

Need the license runs like you said Barry, makes it hard to upgrade for my boys, now I have to put a ton of weight back in it so they can run a slower class, what fun is that

I am in the same situation, want to teach my boys how to drive my stocker, but getting quality track time in California is tough.

[Mike Gray]

Originally Posted by DG

I am in the same situation, want to teach my boys how to drive my stocker, but getting quality track time in California is tough.

I?m using the ANRA races at Bakersfield. 2 TT and 1st round for $100. Enter 2 classes for $160 and guaranteed 6 runs min. I think a regular TnT cost more. It is two days, Sat. and Sun. but you can go a few rounds and have a good time.