IHRA going back to class racing

Doug Hoven · 02-13-2025, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Barry Polley

I?m sure ( or hope)
Ken or a moderator are looking but it would help to have an ; alert administrator button..
Meanwhile the Ground-strap widens..
I?ve also noticed the flow of positive posts and replies have significantly declined.
Good!

Ken has made it pretty clear that Ed is here to stay. Right, wrong, or indifferent, I don't think that is going to change any time soon. My suggestion to those that don't like that decision, is ignore him. Some can't help but to create/engage in childish name-calling arguments when they read something they don't agree with. Controversy creates website traffic, so It's a no brainer to keep him on here. Trust me, I've had plenty of posts typed out that I ended up deleting because I didn't feel like hearing an opinion on how little success I've had, how slow my car is, or how I wrecked someone's car. Trust me, I'm self aware on those topics..

Back to the original topic of this thread. It seems like after the IHRA canned Kenny Nowling, they have been very quiet in regards to any mentions of Nitro Jams, or racing in general. I wonder if that was all an empty promise, or if they are still trying to have those events.

JP1738 · 02-13-2025, 11:34 AM

Doug,

At this point, I choose to believe they will go through with some nitro jams this year, but I don't think it will be a 10 race series that they originally announced. If anything, it will be a 3 race series that they announced originally on the last day of PRI. There just isn't time or space for a 10 race pro series at this point in the year. I can see them manufacturing enough space for 2 or 3 races later in the year. That'd still give them plenty of time to win over existing class racers, create new ones, and promote/market the events to racers and spectators.

1320racer · 02-13-2025, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Doug Hoven

I've had plenty of posts typed out that I ended up deleting because I didn't feel like hearing an opinion on how little success I've had, how slow my car is, or how I wrecked someone's car. Trust me, I'm self aware on those topics..
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I think that’s a good choice.

rlytch · 02-13-2025, 01:43 PM

If IHRA is going to have divisionals and Nitro Jams, hopefully they don't rush and use this year to get everything in order and put a full schedule out before PRI. I would rather wait another year rather then have them put some race dates out this late and have dismal attendance. I really hope this is succesful.

02-13-2025, 11:34 AM	#2
JP1738 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 577 Likes: 1,645 Liked 1,215 Times in 342 Posts	Re: IHRA going back to class racing Doug, At this point, I choose to believe they will go through with some nitro jams this year, but I don't think it will be a 10 race series that they originally announced. If anything, it will be a 3 race series that they announced originally on the last day of PRI. There just isn't time or space for a 10 race pro series at this point in the year. I can see them manufacturing enough space for 2 or 3 races later in the year. That'd still give them plenty of time to win over existing class racers, create new ones, and promote/market the events to racers and spectators. __________________ Dawson Pauley #2827 N/SA 1980 Malibu SW 2S 305/180 #2827 S/ST 1978 Mazda RX7 w/ 383 sbc/glide

02-13-2025, 01:43 PM	#4
rlytch Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Jacksonville, Arkansas now Jacksonville N.C. Posts: 64 Likes: 57 Liked 58 Times in 18 Posts	Re: IHRA going back to class racing If IHRA is going to have divisionals and Nitro Jams, hopefully they don't rush and use this year to get everything in order and put a full schedule out before PRI. I would rather wait another year rather then have them put some race dates out this late and have dismal attendance. I really hope this is succesful. __________________ Reggie Lytch SST - C/SA - SS/JA Retired Air Force Rolls Royce Aeronautical FSR