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

Eric Merryfield · 11-13-2008, 01:56 PM

heres the link

There is a lot to absorb, and clearly something that was well thought out.

http://www.ihra.com/article/3595.html

Dave Goob Cook · 11-13-2008, 02:25 PM

That might be pretty cool.

I don't like the position #4-10 National finish order determined by one reaction time, it should revert back to a Divisional points standing or number of races attended, or number of rounds won in competition maybe, but at least it is a move to help a low budget racer to a World Championship.

Jim Wahl · 11-13-2008, 02:42 PM

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

Bobby Zlatkin · 11-13-2008, 02:46 PM

And in the news they still say "It looks like we may be heading into a recession."

Duh, look around you.

Bob Pagano · 11-13-2008, 03:20 PM

Not really a new idea, yes there are some new rules but back in the early seventies NHRA ran the Finials at Amarrillo, TX and you got there by what you did in your Div. It puts the best in one place to run for the title and its anyones race to win. Now that comes right out of "The good old days"

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

GUMP · 11-13-2008, 08:46 PM

I am all for anything that keeps Sportsman racing alive. I too think that they should look at changing the reaction time deal.

Myron Piatek · 11-13-2008, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE LEGEND

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

Are the 2009 payouts posted anywhere yet?

Mike Taylor 3601 · 11-13-2008, 09:11 PM

Why not have ladder setup by qualifing like it is now? It looks like better ideal than everybody had been expecting,could give people that's never had a chance to be world champ a chance.I've always dreamed of traveling and chasing championship but never have had time or funds to do so,this could be good for alot of people.The finals should be exciting race!
Mike Taylor 3601

11-13-2008, 01:56 PM	#1
Eric Merryfield Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 872 Likes: 1 Liked 502 Times in 130 Posts	Skooter Peaco's Open Letter To All IHRA National Event Sportsman Competitors heres the link There is a lot to absorb, and clearly something that was well thought out. http://www.ihra.com/article/3595.html __________________ Eric Merryfield 1883 STK

11-13-2008, 02:25 PM	#2
Dave Goob Cook Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indy Posts: 422 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Skooter Peaco's Open Letter To All IHRA National Event Sportsman Competitors That might be pretty cool. I don't like the position #4-10 National finish order determined by one reaction time, it should revert back to a Divisional points standing or number of races attended, or number of rounds won in competition maybe, but at least it is a move to help a low budget racer to a World Championship. __________________ "Despite the high cost of living, it remains popular." Dave Cook NHRA N375

11-13-2008, 02:42 PM	#3
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Skooter Peaco's Open Letter To All IHRA National Event Sportsman Competitors 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 __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

11-13-2008, 03:20 PM	#5
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 238 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Skooter Peaco's Open Letter To All IHRA National Event Sportsman Competitors Not really a new idea, yes there are some new rules but back in the early seventies NHRA ran the Finials at Amarrillo, TX and you got there by what you did in your Div. It puts the best in one place to run for the title and its anyones race to win. Now that comes right out of "The good old days" __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

11-13-2008, 05:44 PM	#6
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, 02:46 PM	#4
Bobby Zlatkin Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mills River, NC Posts: 417 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Skooter Peaco's Open Letter To All IHRA National Event Sportsman Competitors And in the news they still say "It looks like we may be heading into a recession." Duh, look around you. __________________ Bobby & Norene Zlatkin L/SA

11-13-2008, 07:20 PM	#7
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

11-13-2008, 08:46 PM	#8
GUMP VIP Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shelby, NC Posts: 1,817 Likes: 2,153 Liked 2,336 Times in 549 Posts	Re: Skooter Peaco's Open Letter To All IHRA National Event Sportsman Competitors I am all for anything that keeps Sportsman racing alive. I too think that they should look at changing the reaction time deal.

11-13-2008, 09:11 PM	#10
Mike Taylor 3601 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somerset,Ky Posts: 1,369 Likes: 348 Liked 292 Times in 101 Posts	Re: Skooter Peaco's Open Letter To All IHRA National Event Sportsman Competitors Why not have ladder setup by qualifing like it is now? It looks like better ideal than everybody had been expecting,could give people that's never had a chance to be world champ a chance.I've always dreamed of traveling and chasing championship but never have had time or funds to do so,this could be good for alot of people.The finals should be exciting race! Mike Taylor 3601