Skooter Peaco's Open Letter To All IHRA National Event Sportsman Competitors - Page 2

Myron Piatek · 11-13-2008, 05:44 PM

I figured there was more to it. I'm glad they finally posted the details and reasoning behind it and I can't see a good reason to debate against it. I planned on racing in 2009 as much as I had in the past, barring any unforseen circumstances and budget problems and actually looking forward to it now that I know more. Getting use to a change is better than not having a place to race.

THE LEGEND · 11-13-2008, 07:20 PM

The payout for the winner is more than the current payout to.
Chip

Ted Barnes · 11-13-2008, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Wahl

You have to give Scooter credit whether you agree with the new system or not, he is addressing a very serious issue. It should be given a chance. NHRA is still in complete denial to all racers problems and will no doubt pay for it in the future, and in turn we all will be adversely affected. Jim

I agree. Sportsman drag racing as we know it has been fading in recent years. Something had to be done in order to draw new participants and keep it alive for you & me. Skoooter and IHRA deserve ALOT of credit for making a change. And doing it with the sportsman racer's wallet in mind. Whether you agree or disagree with the new format, there is no arguing that something had to be done.

Nice work IHRA
Ted

mcaruso · 11-14-2008, 06:23 AM

Here's the problem I see.....A person could potentially NEVER support a divisional event, win one national event & become the WORLD CHAMP! I don't see how that is good for the sport?!

They should ATLEAST implement something that states you have to attend a minimum divisional events within your division just like you have to attend a minimum to claim a division.

donald j raiser · 11-14-2008, 08:42 AM

it sounds good to me. let's all give to a chance.
dj raiser

mcaruso · 11-14-2008, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by donald j raiser

it sounds good to me. let's all give to a chance.
dj raiser

You'll try anything twice, just incase you were prejudice the first time!

Ven302 · 11-14-2008, 09:15 AM

I think this is a great idea,
Interesting however is the fact that the "Live from Pomona" thread has 7600+ views, this thread has 1700ish views. the IHRA has deeper problems that has kept the cars away notwithstanding the dismal weather and travel costs. The NHRA racers I talk to put little value in the IHRA system. There are some who race both but a lot will only go NHRA racing, they seem to have an issue with the IHRA credibility gap. What will the real value of an IHRA champion become? What is a divisional win really worth?

I bet that this will not cut travel costs one bit, only going to a national and wining the first event and then staying home is foolish(there will be 30-40 others trying to do the same). First you would have extra gas money, and why on earth would you not practice all year (within travel restraints)? How will one ever beat Bertozzi, Marshall, Cummings, Richardson (you pick em, we all know who the hitters are) etc. If we are only running at our local "bracket track. That is not why I built a Super Stocker. Matter of fact if one wins an entry it might even be worth driving to the rock for a pre race orientation. So much for travel budgets, I gotta go get this bullet out of my foot.

I really hope this will help IHRA get on the path to growth. Something had to be done.

Bring back Modified, Heh Heh

Tim Kish · 11-14-2008, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcaruso

Here's the problem I see.....A person could potentially NEVER support a divisional event, win one national event & become the WORLD CHAMP! I don't see how that is good for the sport?!

They should ATLEAST implement something that states you have to attend a minimum divisional events within your division just like you have to attend a minimum to claim a division.

While this is possible its likely to be a rare occurrence - but not an impossibility, I could see someone like Biondo that happened to have won one of the first races this year IHRA (prior to the start of the NHRA season). Usually a race win enable someone to attend more races. The way the program is structured being 1-3 in the division also gets you in the finals, that should encourage attendance. Another thing to consider is that the more races a single racer can win, the fewer competitors he will have at the finals.

But to prevent the rare occurence noted above a min # of Div races is probably reasonable since Div races are usually the closest to home (least travel).

Would be nice to see the Div points fund increase (maybe if divisional attendance is up a second year increase could be justified). Increased odds of winning (ie: divisional purses) should bring up attendance.

dannyw · 11-14-2008, 01:02 PM

quote:"Interesting however is the fact that the "Live from Pomona" thread has 7600+ views, this thread has 1700ish views."quote.

No question, that link has more hits, but you must keep in mind this thread was started two days after the Pomona thread. We all know that IHRA is not NHRA, nor can IHRA measure up to their financial capabilities. IHRA is an alternative choice for sportsman racers and is not as wide spread. These changes will hopefuly help IHRA, but NHRA will still be geographicly bigger and will have more tracks/members/participants.

Just another .02 from me...

11-13-2008, 05:44 PM	#1
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Skooter Peaco's Open Letter To All IHRA National Event Sportsman Competitors I figured there was more to it. I'm glad they finally posted the details and reasoning behind it and I can't see a good reason to debate against it. I planned on racing in 2009 as much as I had in the past, barring any unforseen circumstances and budget problems and actually looking forward to it now that I know more. Getting use to a change is better than not having a place to race. __________________ LOCOMOTION Racing

11-13-2008, 07:20 PM	#2
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Skooter Peaco's Open Letter To All IHRA National Event Sportsman Competitors The payout for the winner is more than the current payout to. Chip

11-14-2008, 06:23 AM	#4
mcaruso Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canandaigua, NY Posts: 311 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Skooter Peaco's Open Letter To All IHRA National Event Sportsman Competitors Here's the problem I see.....A person could potentially NEVER support a divisional event, win one national event & become the WORLD CHAMP! I don't see how that is good for the sport?! They should ATLEAST implement something that states you have to attend a minimum divisional events within your division just like you have to attend a minimum to claim a division. __________________ Marc Caruso S/G 132 S/C C132

11-14-2008, 08:42 AM	#5
donald j raiser Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 379 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Skooter Peaco's Open Letter To All IHRA National Event Sportsman Competitors it sounds good to me. let's all give to a chance. dj raiser

11-14-2008, 09:15 AM	#7
Ven302 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Stoney Creek Posts: 262 Likes: 41 Liked 34 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Skooter Peaco's Open Letter To All IHRA National Event Sportsman Competitors I think this is a great idea, Interesting however is the fact that the "Live from Pomona" thread has 7600+ views, this thread has 1700ish views. the IHRA has deeper problems that has kept the cars away notwithstanding the dismal weather and travel costs. The NHRA racers I talk to put little value in the IHRA system. There are some who race both but a lot will only go NHRA racing, they seem to have an issue with the IHRA credibility gap. What will the real value of an IHRA champion become? What is a divisional win really worth? I bet that this will not cut travel costs one bit, only going to a national and wining the first event and then staying home is foolish(there will be 30-40 others trying to do the same). First you would have extra gas money, and why on earth would you not practice all year (within travel restraints)? How will one ever beat Bertozzi, Marshall, Cummings, Richardson (you pick em, we all know who the hitters are) etc. If we are only running at our local "bracket track. That is not why I built a Super Stocker. Matter of fact if one wins an entry it might even be worth driving to the rock for a pre race orientation. So much for travel budgets, I gotta go get this bullet out of my foot. I really hope this will help IHRA get on the path to growth. Something had to be done. Bring back Modified, Heh Heh

11-14-2008, 01:02 PM	#9
dannyw Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: LaGrange,NC Posts: 124 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Skooter Peaco's Open Letter To All IHRA National Event Sportsman Competitors quote:"Interesting however is the fact that the "Live from Pomona" thread has 7600+ views, this thread has 1700ish views."quote. No question, that link has more hits, but you must keep in mind this thread was started two days after the Pomona thread. We all know that IHRA is not NHRA, nor can IHRA measure up to their financial capabilities. IHRA is an alternative choice for sportsman racers and is not as wide spread. These changes will hopefuly help IHRA, but NHRA will still be geographicly bigger and will have more tracks/members/participants. Just another .02 from me... __________________ Danny Waters, Jr. Last edited by dannyw; 11-14-2008 at 01:04 PM.