Division 2 adds Charlotte - Page 2

Tracy Robbins · 02-11-2011, 09:49 PM

Kudo's to the new director...so far as I'm concerned he has already made a positive impact. I think this may work out well for Zmax since they have other events going on to help bring in revenue. Also, I think you will see some folks that don't normally race NHRA from the area hit this event. So, they may lose a few cars to Bowling Green but they may also make up a few that can test for Indy closer to home and bring in the locals that wouldn't go to Bowling Green anyway. I will do everything I can to make it!

Alan Roehrich · 02-11-2011, 09:57 PM

For most of us, the concern is whether or not the event is successful enough to be repeated. It will do us no good at all if the event ends up with a low car count and they decide it doesn't pay to hold the event again.

So yeah, you'll have to excuse us if the date bothers us, since it's scheduled directly against an extremely popular event that many of us attend every year. And you'll have to excuse us for being disappointed that the race we've been hoping for is the same weekend as a race that's only 90 miles from us.

danny waters sr · 02-11-2011, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich

For most of us, the concern is whether or not the event is successful enough to be repeated. It will do us no good at all if the event ends up with a low car count and they decide it doesn't pay to hold the event again.

So yeah, you'll have to excuse us if the date bothers us, since it's scheduled directly against an extremely popular event that many of us attend every year. And you'll have to excuse us for being disappointed that the race we've been hoping for is the same weekend as a race that's only 90 miles from us.

Traditions are going away fast , and i'm getting older qiucker.....lol...

Bret Kepner · 02-12-2011, 02:30 AM

I can tell you it was the only date option available. Rich knew the conflicts; he chose to schedule the event in hope racers would not wait to see if the inaugural race failed before deciding they wouldn't attend the following year. LMAO!

Herbie Null · 02-12-2011, 09:36 AM

This is great news for DIV 2, with all the crying on here about all the races being in Florida this is what everyone wanted. ZMAX is a great track and I'll be coming down to support the division on this new direction of change. Hats off to the new director!!! Racing at ZMAX and Then the US Nationals, it doesn't get any better than this!

Hemiparts · 02-12-2011, 12:31 PM

Also keep in mind that with the AutoFair right across the street you're going to see a ton of fans in the seats that more than likely would not drive up there just for the race. I think it'll be good for the facility to have more than 2 races a year at the track.

Bret Kepner · 02-12-2011, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Hemiparts

Also keep in mind that with the AutoFair right across the street you're going to see a ton of fans in the seats that more than likely would not drive up there just for the race.

I'm really glad you brought this up because not many folks even noticed this aspect of the race. This was one of your Division Director's main objectives; he realized the potential benefits of the AutoFair crowd to both ZMax and NHRA Sportsman racing. Rich really struggled to mesh the two event in hopes of attracting new fans to benefit not just the track but sportsman racers. The possibility of presenting NHRA Divisional racing to an entirely new group of spectators was a REALLY big deal to Rich.

chris3racing · 02-14-2011, 10:24 AM

It would be my guess that most on this site don't know the magnitude of that event at the speedway. That show is a vendor's show, car show, swap meet and you are right the amount of coverage that can be gained by having this race at the same time as the event at the speedway will be tremendous. I for one have been waiting since the track opened for this type of event. We have raced there at several diffent events and have always been treated well and really enjoy racing there. We will be there and hope that everyone considers the possiblities here.

THE LEGEND · 02-14-2011, 10:30 AM

How do you get these people to leave the swap meet and go to the track. The auto fair is HUGE. The people that go to Autofair will spend all day there. THe last thing on their mind will be going to the dragstrip.

I'm glad they are doing it. I just wish it was a different date.
Chip Johnson

jmcarter · 02-14-2011, 10:36 AM

That date will make this a "one and done" deal. Bruton will not lose $$$. Too bad indeed. IHRA crossovers are the only real chance to make it a go.

02-11-2011, 09:49 PM	#11
Tracy Robbins Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 846 Likes: 3 Liked 25 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Division 2 adds Charlotte Kudo's to the new director...so far as I'm concerned he has already made a positive impact. I think this may work out well for Zmax since they have other events going on to help bring in revenue. Also, I think you will see some folks that don't normally race NHRA from the area hit this event. So, they may lose a few cars to Bowling Green but they may also make up a few that can test for Indy closer to home and bring in the locals that wouldn't go to Bowling Green anyway. I will do everything I can to make it! __________________ Tracy Robbins SS 9766

02-11-2011, 09:57 PM	#12
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,118 Likes: 1,576 Liked 1,837 Times in 417 Posts	Re: Division 2 adds Charlotte For most of us, the concern is whether or not the event is successful enough to be repeated. It will do us no good at all if the event ends up with a low car count and they decide it doesn't pay to hold the event again. So yeah, you'll have to excuse us if the date bothers us, since it's scheduled directly against an extremely popular event that many of us attend every year. And you'll have to excuse us for being disappointed that the race we've been hoping for is the same weekend as a race that's only 90 miles from us. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

02-12-2011, 02:30 AM	#14
Bret Kepner Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Saint Louis, Missouri, USA Posts: 418 Likes: 1 Liked 11 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Division 2 adds Charlotte I can tell you it was the only date option available. Rich knew the conflicts; he chose to schedule the event in hope racers would not wait to see if the inaugural race failed before deciding they wouldn't attend the following year. LMAO! __________________ Bret Kepner BRETKEPNER@Prodigy.net Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

02-12-2011, 09:36 AM	#15
Herbie Null Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: greencastle pa Posts: 215 Likes: 88 Liked 439 Times in 69 Posts	Re: Division 2 adds Charlotte This is great news for DIV 2, with all the crying on here about all the races being in Florida this is what everyone wanted. ZMAX is a great track and I'll be coming down to support the division on this new direction of change. Hats off to the new director!!! Racing at ZMAX and Then the US Nationals, it doesn't get any better than this! __________________ Herbie Null 201 SS Last edited by Herbie Null; 02-12-2011 at 09:45 AM.

02-12-2011, 12:31 PM	#16
Hemiparts Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Raleigh, N.C Posts: 212 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Division 2 adds Charlotte Also keep in mind that with the AutoFair right across the street you're going to see a ton of fans in the seats that more than likely would not drive up there just for the race. I think it'll be good for the facility to have more than 2 races a year at the track.

02-14-2011, 10:24 AM	#18
chris3racing Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 528 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Division 2 adds Charlotte It would be my guess that most on this site don't know the magnitude of that event at the speedway. That show is a vendor's show, car show, swap meet and you are right the amount of coverage that can be gained by having this race at the same time as the event at the speedway will be tremendous. I for one have been waiting since the track opened for this type of event. We have raced there at several diffent events and have always been treated well and really enjoy racing there. We will be there and hope that everyone considers the possiblities here.

02-14-2011, 10:30 AM	#19
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Division 2 adds Charlotte How do you get these people to leave the swap meet and go to the track. The auto fair is HUGE. The people that go to Autofair will spend all day there. THe last thing on their mind will be going to the dragstrip. I'm glad they are doing it. I just wish it was a different date. Chip Johnson

02-14-2011, 10:36 AM	#20
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,299 Likes: 2,390 Liked 3,194 Times in 975 Posts	Re: Division 2 adds Charlotte That date will make this a "one and done" deal. Bruton will not lose $$$. Too bad indeed. IHRA crossovers are the only real chance to make it a go. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table