Motor City Nationals R.I.P.

Bud Lefevre · 11-15-2008, 09:07 PM

I see it's not on the schedule. Thanks IHRA.

Dyeracing · 11-15-2008, 10:11 PM

So, What the heck happened here, how could IHRA afford to lose a Nationals with Detroit connections and so close to their home? How could Milan afford to lose not only the Nationals but points meet also? I am in disbelief? Can anyone shed significant light on how this benefits IHRA racers?

larrylomascolo · 11-15-2008, 10:21 PM

they dump Milan,mich. with a great car count and keep Tulsa,OK with a miserable car count the last 2 years,don,t make sence!!!!!!

Michael Lyons · 11-15-2008, 10:22 PM

So the points races are gone too? Where is this announcement?

Mike Galuk · 11-15-2008, 10:33 PM

Michael, according to Skooter's letter, the divisional structure will remain the same. The top 3 in each class in each division will go to the World Finals. Mike

Mike Galuk
JOE COOL RACING

Bud Lefevre · 11-16-2008, 04:44 AM

Local rumors have Milan going to NHRA next year. They are planning a BIG anouncement at there banquet,

tpoh815 · 11-16-2008, 11:38 AM

That totally sucks!

luckydog · 11-16-2008, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Dyeracing

So, What the heck happened here, how could IHRA afford to lose a Nationals with Detroit connections and so close to their home? How could Milan afford to lose not only the Nationals but points meet also? I am in disbelief? Can anyone shed significant light on how this benefits IHRA racers?

You must have never attended their "Friday Night Heads Up" nights. The first Friday of each month the place is absolutely PACKED. With racers and fans, many more fans than the national.

Dyeracing · 11-16-2008, 01:11 PM

To answer your question Yes, we have been there most "Heads Up" fridays and the racing is great and crowd is BIG compared to most tracks programs right now, The current "Heads Up'' program works, the cars are good, we all enjoy it......... SOOOOO what does that have to do with losing a National event that is held one weekend a year? Or losing a IHRA points meet that is held one weekend a year? Obviously Milan must have a better plan but what is it ,and going back to NHRA is no big deal unless they get a Divison 3 Points Meet or some significant race to offset the revenue.

jdfpam · 11-16-2008, 05:35 PM

Yes, it does suck. No IHRA races at Milan in 2009 as of now (and word is no divisionals either). That is the word from the banquet. Also, it doesn't sound like it is IHRA's fault, but who knows? I just know that the only IHRA National that is fairly close to me is now 350 miles away!

Jeff Day

11-15-2008, 09:07 PM	#1
Bud Lefevre Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 250 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Motor City Nationals R.I.P. I see it's not on the schedule. Thanks IHRA. __________________ Bud Lefevre 3075 STK IHRA World Record Holder

11-15-2008, 10:11 PM	#2
Dyeracing Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brighton Michigan Posts: 8 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Motor City Nationals R.I.P. So, What the heck happened here, how could IHRA afford to lose a Nationals with Detroit connections and so close to their home? How could Milan afford to lose not only the Nationals but points meet also? I am in disbelief? Can anyone shed significant light on how this benefits IHRA racers?

11-15-2008, 10:21 PM	#3
larrylomascolo Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario,canada Posts: 438 Likes: 63 Liked 64 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Motor City Nationals R.I.P. they dump Milan,mich. with a great car count and keep Tulsa,OK with a miserable car count the last 2 years,don,t make sence!!!!!!

11-15-2008, 10:22 PM	#4
Michael Lyons Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Garden City, MI Posts: 226 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Motor City Nationals R.I.P. So the points races are gone too? Where is this announcement?

11-15-2008, 10:33 PM	#5
Mike Galuk Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 328 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Motor City Nationals R.I.P. Michael, according to Skooter's letter, the divisional structure will remain the same. The top 3 in each class in each division will go to the World Finals. Mike Mike Galuk JOE COOL RACING

11-16-2008, 04:44 AM	#6
Bud Lefevre Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 250 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Motor City Nationals R.I.P. Local rumors have Milan going to NHRA next year. They are planning a BIG anouncement at there banquet, __________________ Bud Lefevre 3075 STK IHRA World Record Holder

11-16-2008, 11:38 AM	#7
tpoh815 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: West Seneca Posts: 529 Likes: 49 Liked 19 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Motor City Nationals R.I.P. That totally sucks! __________________ EX 5-Doorstocker

11-16-2008, 01:11 PM	#9
Dyeracing Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brighton Michigan Posts: 8 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Motor City Nationals R.I.P. To answer your question Yes, we have been there most "Heads Up" fridays and the racing is great and crowd is BIG compared to most tracks programs right now, The current "Heads Up'' program works, the cars are good, we all enjoy it......... SOOOOO what does that have to do with losing a National event that is held one weekend a year? Or losing a IHRA points meet that is held one weekend a year? Obviously Milan must have a better plan but what is it ,and going back to NHRA is no big deal unless they get a Divison 3 Points Meet or some significant race to offset the revenue.

11-16-2008, 05:35 PM	#10
jdfpam Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 186 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Motor City Nationals R.I.P. Yes, it does suck. No IHRA races at Milan in 2009 as of now (and word is no divisionals either). That is the word from the banquet. Also, it doesn't sound like it is IHRA's fault, but who knows? I just know that the only IHRA National that is fairly close to me is now 350 miles away! Jeff Day