What would U change @ IHRA

greg fulk · 10-14-2008, 06:05 PM

This is just a question for you guy...now that IHRA has new ownership what changes would you make? The first thing I would do is go back to the $40 a round win @ the Div. races...what would you guys like to see changed?

tpoh815 · 10-14-2008, 06:10 PM

$150.00 national events again. also Duane Eiskant. my .02

JJ3159 · 10-14-2008, 06:23 PM

Rd. Money,entry fees, ladder in the rod classes, starting with 2nd rd like it used to be at nats but also do it at divisionals.

Chris1529 · 10-14-2008, 07:02 PM

recruit a flagship track to hold an event at that more competitors can get to within a more reasonable driving distance.

go to Friday and Saturday doubles instead of Sat/Sun

greg fulk · 10-14-2008, 07:28 PM

I agree with the flagship track...@ 1 time everybody in IHRA all they talked about was Norwalk! Rockingham & Martin are good tracks but not Flagship tracks. Thanks for the thoughts guys

Stephen & Horace Johnson · 10-14-2008, 09:02 PM

I wish there were more tracks in the south!!!

Stephen Johnson #2162
Horace Johnson #22167
SS/D 427 Ford Fairlane NHRA-IHRA

Mike Fuller · 10-14-2008, 09:14 PM

Fire Scooter Peaco!

THE LEGEND · 10-14-2008, 09:57 PM

Keep it positive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This could be good for all the HRA.
Rd money is fine.
EF is in line.
I like the Friday/Saturday idea.
Definately need another Natinal in the south.
Chip Johnson
Sr2924
Hr 924

jdfpam · 10-14-2008, 10:34 PM

Just curious Chris and Chip, why would you like to see Friday and Saturday divisionals?

My ideas........how about more sportsman only nationals for one......also, I really think that they need to raise the payout a little, top to bottom...........my .02

Jeff Day
#3731

Stacie J. Ridings · 10-15-2008, 11:46 AM

I agree to change the divisional payout. I think for every round you win, you deserve some money. I have won 1st round, and lose 2nd round, and go home with the same amount $0 as the guy I beat. Actually, I'm more negative, because I have put more gas in the car and another round of competition on the tires, engine, transmission, etc.

The second improvement, I would make would be to hire a good informative announcer. Some one who can tell a little information about the driver, if they won the last race, etc. Some one to explain to the spectator what the differences are in eliminators. Also, it is bad to be listening to the radio in the pits, and they announce who is running, but then the winner isn't announced. I should be able to fill out my ladder sheet while listening in the motorhome.

I like the Sports National idea, and could the "insurance surcharge" of the National events be deleted? I agree with Duane, $150 is enough to pay.

Being that IHRA is now owned by a promoter of entertainment, perhaps the spectators will increase. The Division 2 event at Carolina Dragway was packed on Saturday night because of advertisement; a couple of jet cars, and a Nitro Funny Car and Top Fuel Dragster. In contrast, we went less than 10 miles from the track at Darlington to eat, and the waiter didn't know that anything "special" was happening.

I like the friendly atmosphere of IHRA; the Tech people and racers. I come to the races to have a fun weekend, because I'm not a usual finalists. It is a non profit hobby, that I enjoy. In that enjoyment aspect, I would like more sponsored drag racer appreciation cookouts, ice cream parties, etc. One great memory I have in drag racing was participating in the "Termite" reaction time at Kanawha. During the last round of time trials, I ran closest to my predicted "dial in", and got the opportunity to stage the "Termite" tractor and get a reaction time. The best reaction of the 6 or 7 eliminator participants won $100. It was fun!

10-14-2008, 06:05 PM	#1
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	What would U change @ IHRA This is just a question for you guy...now that IHRA has new ownership what changes would you make? The first thing I would do is go back to the $40 a round win @ the Div. races...what would you guys like to see changed? __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

10-14-2008, 07:02 PM	#4
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,366 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 Posts	Re: What would U change @ IHRA recruit a flagship track to hold an event at that more competitors can get to within a more reasonable driving distance. go to Friday and Saturday doubles instead of Sat/Sun __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

10-14-2008, 07:28 PM	#5
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: What would U change @ IHRA I agree with the flagship track...@ 1 time everybody in IHRA all they talked about was Norwalk! Rockingham & Martin are good tracks but not Flagship tracks. Thanks for the thoughts guys __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

10-14-2008, 09:02 PM	#6
Stephen & Horace Johnson Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 963 Likes: 341 Liked 161 Times in 52 Posts	Re: What would U change @ IHRA I wish there were more tracks in the south!!! Stephen Johnson #2162 Horace Johnson #22167 SS/D 427 Ford Fairlane NHRA-IHRA

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Mike Fuller Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 950 Likes: 560 Liked 198 Times in 79 Posts	Re: What would U change @ IHRA Fire Scooter Peaco! __________________ Mike Fuller 396 STK 3961 SS

10-14-2008, 06:10 PM	#2
tpoh815 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: West Seneca Posts: 537 Likes: 62 Liked 28 Times in 11 Posts	Re: What would U change @ IHRA $150.00 national events again. also Duane Eiskant. my .02 __________________ EX 5-Doorstocker Last edited by tpoh815; 10-14-2008 at 06:13 PM.

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JJ3159 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: WEST SENECA N.Y. Posts: 140 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What would U change @ IHRA Rd. Money,entry fees, ladder in the rod classes, starting with 2nd rd like it used to be at nats but also do it at divisionals. __________________ jj h/r 1399 s/r 1399 s/g 1399

10-14-2008, 09:57 PM	#8
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: What would U change @ IHRA Keep it positive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This could be good for all the HRA. Rd money is fine. EF is in line. I like the Friday/Saturday idea. Definately need another Natinal in the south. Chip Johnson Sr2924 Hr 924

10-14-2008, 10:34 PM	#9
jdfpam Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 186 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What would U change @ IHRA Just curious Chris and Chip, why would you like to see Friday and Saturday divisionals? My ideas........how about more sportsman only nationals for one......also, I really think that they need to raise the payout a little, top to bottom...........my .02 Jeff Day #3731

10-15-2008, 11:46 AM	#10
Stacie J. Ridings Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Columbus, NC Posts: 143 Likes: 15 Liked 15 Times in 4 Posts	Re: What would U change @ IHRA I agree to change the divisional payout. I think for every round you win, you deserve some money. I have won 1st round, and lose 2nd round, and go home with the same amount $0 as the guy I beat. Actually, I'm more negative, because I have put more gas in the car and another round of competition on the tires, engine, transmission, etc. The second improvement, I would make would be to hire a good informative announcer. Some one who can tell a little information about the driver, if they won the last race, etc. Some one to explain to the spectator what the differences are in eliminators. Also, it is bad to be listening to the radio in the pits, and they announce who is running, but then the winner isn't announced. I should be able to fill out my ladder sheet while listening in the motorhome. I like the Sports National idea, and could the "insurance surcharge" of the National events be deleted? I agree with Duane, $150 is enough to pay. Being that IHRA is now owned by a promoter of entertainment, perhaps the spectators will increase. The Division 2 event at Carolina Dragway was packed on Saturday night because of advertisement; a couple of jet cars, and a Nitro Funny Car and Top Fuel Dragster. In contrast, we went less than 10 miles from the track at Darlington to eat, and the waiter didn't know that anything "special" was happening. I like the friendly atmosphere of IHRA; the Tech people and racers. I come to the races to have a fun weekend, because I'm not a usual finalists. It is a non profit hobby, that I enjoy. In that enjoyment aspect, I would like more sponsored drag racer appreciation cookouts, ice cream parties, etc. One great memory I have in drag racing was participating in the "Termite" reaction time at Kanawha. During the last round of time trials, I ran closest to my predicted "dial in", and got the opportunity to stage the "Termite" tractor and get a reaction time. The best reaction of the 6 or 7 eliminator participants won $100. It was fun! __________________ Stacie J. Ridings 2028 STK