If we had an open dialogue, if we had that, NHRA could walk into that room and say,OK, so let us tell you about out our problems, even if it's a bad commitment they made. An e-mail will be generated and forwarded to the Division office. In 2020, the event winner checks will be increased in SST, SG, SC, Stk, SS by at least $500. I brought in nearly $60,000 from those two races, just from qualifying and winning. If not it is time to start over with a new sanctioning body that cares about a very entertaining motorsport. And as early as four years ago, a Street League Skateboard competition winner was bagging $150,000. What you put together, sponsorship-wise, to attend that event is really whats going to pay your bills. Celebrating her 45th year in sports journalism, Susan Wade has emerged as one of the leading drag-racing writers with 20 seasons at the racetrack. Best Appearing and Best Engineered Awards. No purse awards. In 2015, when I won those two races on the Western Swing, I qualified No. NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Points, NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship Points, Constant Aviation NHRA Factory Stock Showdown, NHRA Mickey Thompson Pro Bike Battle Points. SUPER STOCKMonty Bogan, Boiling Springs, S.C., '92 Camaro, SS/BS, 9.019, 150.52 def. Open Position - Northwest Division Director 2/7/2023. We questioned our decision, so I called NHRA. I can tell you the (executives) are all getting their salaries. No matter who else might travel to Gainesville later this month for the Gatornationals, Pedregon will be there. With the purse the way it is, theres so much other kind of racing we could go do for way more money than what were getting paid now. He informed them that after extensive discussions between NHRA and professional teams and their representatives, considering the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the modified prize money structure has been set for the balance of the 2020 season.. Nitro prices are exorbitant. NHRA broadcast vice president Steve Reintjes sees triple opportunity at Gatornationals. Were not going to haul all the way to Seattle. TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER1) Julie Nataas, Brownsburg, Ind., 5.231 seconds, 281.11 mph2) Aaron Cooper, Wichita, Kan., 5.251, 283.863) Cody Krohn, Port Charlotte, Fla., 5.320, 269.154) Jackie Fricke, Flemington, N.J., 5.412, 269.125) Prescott Dean, DeSoto, Kan., 5.782, 269.17, TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR1) Kyle Smith, Valley Center, Kan., '09 Mustang, 5.506 seconds, 251.06 mph2) Bob McCosh, Columbia, Mo., '22 Camaro, 5.564, 261.453) Christine Foster, Davenport, Iowa, '17 Camaro, 5.738, 217.72, COMPETITION ELIMINATOR1) Brad Brewer, Shingle Springs, Calif., '10 Cobalt, B/A, 6.898 seconds, -0.762 (under index)2) Roger Brogdon, , , '20 Camaro, B/AA, 6.903, -0.7073) Craig Bourgeois, Metairie, La., '15 Dragster, A/ND, 6.766, -0.6844) Rick Brown, Weatherford, Texas, '00 S-10, B/TA, 8.155, -0.6755) Scott Cashio, Ventress, La., '09 Cobalt, A/SMA, 7.851, -0.6696) Kevin Duet, Raceland, La., '05 Hasse, A/ND, 6.831, -0.6697) Brad Plourd, Holly Pond, Ala., '23 23-t, AA/AM, 6.292, -0.6688) Jeff Taylor, Sellersburg, Ind., '08 Cobalt, B/AA, 6.952, -0.6589) Duane Robison, Olathe, Kan., '15 Camaro, C/A, 7.281, -0.64910) Keith Mawhee, Carrollton, Texas, '02 Cavalier, F/A, 7.983, -0.647, SUPER STOCK1) Dale Hulquist, Crosby, Texas, '08 Cobalt, GT/J, 0.000 seconds, -10.600 (under index)2) Brett Candies, Thibodaux, La., '10 Cobra Jet, FSS/G, 9.274, -0.9763) Pete Peery, Bowie, Texas, '05 Sunfire, FGT/E, 9.041, -0.9594) Stan Holt, Houston, Texas, '66 II, GT/K, 9.799, -0.9515) Korey Mawhee, Frisco, Texas, '95 Achieva, GT/IA, 9.745, -0.9056) Michael Bryant, New Orleans, La., '15 Camaro, FSS/D, 9.007, -0.8937) Larry Schmidt, Grand Island, Neb., '55 BelAir, SS/OA, 11.418, -0.8828) Brittany Blackmon, San Antonio, Texas, '08 Cobalt, GT/GA, 9.547, -0.8539) Jb Clegg, Victoria, Texas, '73 Firebird, SS/H, 9.649, -0.85110) Amy Faulk, Collierville, Tenn., '99 Firebird, SS/FA, 9.601, -0.849, STOCK ELIMINATOR1) Raymond Smith, Jena, La., '69 Dart, E/S, 0.000 seconds, -11.650 (under index)2) Conner Statler, Bossier City, La., '69 Camaro, A/SA, 9.867, -1.1333) Randy Eakins, Sikeston, Mo., '10 Drag PAK, FS/G, 10.238, -1.1124) Bobby Brannon, Bossier City, La., '15 SS, B/SA, 10.171, -1.0795) Robert Vogel, Mineola, Texas, '81 Malibu, K/SA, 11.576, -1.0746) Sheilamae Holt, Houston, Texas, '66 II, E/S, 10.616, -1.0347) Sam Pourciau, Walker, La., '99 Camaro, B/SA, 10.255, -0.9958) Ralph Porpora, New Windsor, N.Y., '69 Camaro, E/SA, 10.718, -0.9829) Bryce Granier, Labadieville, La., '99 Transam, B/SA, 10.268, -0.98210) Parker Devore, Blanchard, Okla., '77 Volare, I/SA, 11.332, -0.968, TOP SPORTSMAN1) Bengt Blomberg, Cypress, Texas, '97 Firebird, TS, 11.177 seconds, -65.783 (over index)2) Mark Buehring, Navasota, Texas, '07 Cobalt, TS, 7.248, -134.2123) Brian Heath, Annetta, Texas, '09 GTO, TS, 8.339, -169.6714) Ricky Vedros, Belle Rose, La., '02 Firebird, TS, 7.483, -172.4275) David Bills, Marion, Texas, '02 Cavalier, TS, 7.346, -180.9346) Cole Prejean, St. Amant, La., '05 GTO, TS, 7.105, -186.7657) Jim Thorp, Mertzon, Texas, '20 Camaro, TS, 6.827, -190.9338) Chris Arnold, Mt. Reactions: Cliff Morgan, Tony Ahr and Allan Kean. Most of us can afford to take a loss like this for only so long., In the end, just about everyone is echoing McGahas feelings: I hate it that its been a broken year and things are so fouled up.. So yes, we will survive.". Purse is based on cars running first round and will be adjusted as shown below. But its also borrowed time. I just want to go racing. All logos and images are reserved. Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park (Regional) Chandler, AZ. JEGS Allstars Schedules. NHRA entrants may also enter Super Pro or Pro/Sportsman on Saturday. Competition Eliminator, Top Sportsman, and Top Dragster will be subject to the same purse reductions, based on car count. Once again, my only hope are racers, track owners and NHRA are in this together. We spend so much money that a couple thousand dollars difference for first-round loser money doesn't make a significant difference. Im not saying hes wrong. NHRA has never been responsible for paying your salaries, your race shop, [or] your vehicles, parts, and equipment. The Quick series will close out it's 2022 points series and crown it's yearly champion also on that Sunday. However, if McGahas plan is everybodys plan in 2021, the fields might be much shorter in all the pro classes. Each of the nitro fields at Gainesville was a racer short. Snap-on Tools-sponsored Pedregon said in an online video, Not once have I gone to the racetrack as an owner and counted on the money that I win from the purse as part of my budget. Again, not in every way let me explain. Live Timing. I understand the situation were in right now. for Top Alcohol Regional Events 2/13/2023. They're giving a promise on somebody else's paycheck. At some point, that car wont be on the racetrack. Jackie Fricke, Flemington, N.J.,, 5.385, 267.35. One-day Restricted area crew pass (Sunday only) is $40. Until last weekend, the NHRA had mitigating circumstances, to be sure. In all NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series categories (including Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car), points are awarded at national, regional, and divisional events as follows: All remaining event non-qualifiers or no-shows in eliminations will automatically receive 10 points. Drivers in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series are competing for more than $560,000 in year-end champions' bonuses, including $37,500 each for national champions in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top. Copyright 1996-2023, NHRA. East Region: 3/2 - 3/5: Gainesville Raceway: Gainesville, FL: 5/26 - 5/28: Maple Grove Raceway . The current season underway includes events at Galot (June 2016), Silver Dollar (October 2016), Rockingham (2016), Orlando (2017), Gainesville (2017), Valdosta (2017), and Galot (2017). Chucky Wier, Hamilton City, Texas, '67 Chevy II Wagon, 10.916, 126.05. Its more than the entire Pro Stock top-10 receives altogether at the end-of-the-year awards ceremony and nearly three-times more than the whole Pro Stock Motorcycle top-10 contenders get. Click here for the latest browser requirements and links to FREE downloads. But they were at a crossroad Sept. 8 and they chose to keep driving ahead. It's not their checkbook. Christopher Dodd, Double Oak, Texas, '08 Undercover, foul. It offers the advantages of a passion-driven business-to-consumer relationship, with the long-term benefits of a business-to-business partnership. Problems displaying the site? Juniors will be running for a points championship, counting their best 5 events of the schedule. Pro Stock owner/driver Chris McGaha, Of Odessa, Texas, said, They stressed that. As long as (multicar team owner) Don Schumacher is racing, his sponsors are going to be happy. There are several updates with the new PC (Post Corona) events processes that we need to go over and understand. 2023 Power Automedia. (SST went up even more as we try to improve consistency between class payouts.). NHRA Competition License Applications 1. So the reward for winning in the nitro ranks dwindled from an already embarrassing $50,000 in February to $15,000. To me that is being loyal [to the racers]. Bob McCosh, Columbia, Mo., '22 Camaro, 5.658, 258.32. "Race, it is what we do. 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Moreover, Pollacheck expressed many racers sentiments when he said the nitro cars and the Pro Stock cars and bikes comprise NHRAs products and indicated the NHRA could lose teams: Thats your show, and thats what youre selling tickets to see. NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. Its $15,000 to win in the nitro classes. Lucas Oil Top Alcohol Regional Schedule. If not, NHRA is in trouble and we better look for other options. South Central Division 4 ET FinalsArdmore Dragway // Ardmore, OK // September 16-17, 2022. But I cant run my car for seven-grand. TOP SPORTSMANJim Thorp, Mertzon, Texas, '20 Camaro, 10.557, 82.34 def. My focus is to put on a great show for those fans and go out there and race to win within our budget and capabilities. And Im like, Guys, to do this right, it costs way more money than that qualifying money will ever generate. Passion and perseverance are noble anytime, but not everyone has that like Morrison. Rookie dragster driver Joe Morrison has strategized it from various angles. This latest round of cuts means winners at each of the final five races will receive $15,000 and runners-up $11,500. I am certain that they would not be doing this unless they absolutely had to. Points will not be awarded for qualifying positions in any NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series categories. All rights reserved. Racers may enter up to two classes, but double entries are not allowed. I totally get it, he said. NHRA provides the platform for drag racing at the highest level, along with a tremendous TV package. Let's face it, even a low-budget team cannot make a pass for $1,500, he said. All I can tell NHRA is theyd better restore [the purses] at some point come next year as quick as they possibly can [or] its instant death. Dakin spoke for a handful of racers and an army of fans when he said, I think John was the smart one. NHRA Divisional Event Tech Card for all division specialty series and events. Thats below a reasonably estimated market value, but racers tolerated it. In 2009 NHRA and Full Throttle's total payout to competitors will be more than $3 million, including the NHRA Full Throttle championship points fund and the NHRA Full Throttle Top 10 bonus program. Its just impossible. Its $15,000 to win in the nitro classes. Racers may enter up to two classes, but double entries are not allowed. So now (the NHRA has) to take race teams that (it owns) no part of and technically rip (racers) off for lack of a better term. Racers buy and install the products that are posted. So the value of a victory has dropped from $50,000 in February to $15,000. 7 were here. Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park (Regional . Three smaller Top Fuel teamsthose of Doug Foley, Lex Joon, and T.J. Zizzowere among those not invited to share their opinions. If your chassis was certified in 2020, you will need to get recertified. Right Trailers will again sponsor the popular "Right on the Number" program for NHRA Sportsman racers and has increased the payout this year to $1,500 for each National Event split between winner (s). I dont want any excuses.. 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And we will know when their 2020 tax return comes out on the Internet. I don't get it, Foley said. Divisional Championship (includes SUPER STREET):Each driver in Comp, SS, STK, SC, SG, and SST is eligible to compete for home-division NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series points at up to eight division events and will be credited with their best five finishes (including up to two out-of-division races - A minimum of three home region events must apply in the final total) counting toward the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series division championship. The NHRA Contingency program is thelargest and most successful grassroots marketing partnership in motorsports. Its going to come down to the teams that are well-financed.. Everybody is screwed this year. All logos and images are reserved. Cecil County Dragway. Entry for the .90 classes will be $130 and based on 40 cars will pay out a nice $2k to the winner and pay back to 3 rd round earning your entry fee back. 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