2023 NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES REGIONAL SCHEDULE. Each of the nitro fields at Gainesville was a racer short. Morrison said, We are living through some extraordinary times. Racers may enter up to two classes, but double entries are not allowed. What's interesting about these current cost-cutting measures, Morrison said, is that in some ways, they can hurt the smaller teams like us and in others it's not much of a change. Its nice to break even on expenses, even if you do have the money to do it. It offers the advantages of a passion-driven business-to-consumer relationship, with the long-term benefits of a business-to-business partnership. Yeah, its going to cost me a little more to go, but why do I have all this if Im not going to go? I dont have the availability of time to find a big corporate sponsor that would pay you enough not to worry about the purse money. The season starts and finishes in the middle of the calendar year. Select the highest level/ type of class (es) being registered. Live Coverage begins Thursday morning and runs throughout the weekend right here on DRR. The following are Saturday's final results for TAD and TAFC and final qualifying results for the competition from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division Nitro on the Bayou: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER:Aaron Cooper, Wichita, Kan., 5.302, 283.25 def. We have run models for the best-case and worst-case scenarios, both for 2020 and 21. But its also borrowed time. So the NHRA wasnt alone in its need to tighten finances. We all have a bigger problem: Whos going to around next year? 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. I can assure you, weve run every model. Featuring JEGS Super Quick and additional classes of racing, the October 20-22 event showcases a stout lineup of action across the weekend. You're getting checks based on our commitment (to the NHRA). So it's our checkbook that is filling that commitment. What worries me most, he said, is what is our purse going to be in the future? Reactions: Cliff Morgan, Tony Ahr and Allan Kean. Their pay comes from 100% of the winnings. Earn prodcut certificate in Stock, Super Stock, Top Sportsman, Top Dragster, and Comp Eliminator by qualfying 1#. I think we all are hanging on and hoping for a better year next year. In the esports market space, a 16-year-old claimed $3 million last year for winning a Fortnight league tournament without breaking a sweat or putting his life in danger in a race car. 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We may earn money from the links on this page. For me, the purse always has been a huge part of it.. Nothings been done to fix that, McMillen said. 2023 Lucas Oil Divisional Series Schedule. NHRA D5 - 5 Divisional events . Purse/Entry Fee update for 2020 Southeast Division LODRS events. Dale Creasy, Jr. The following are Friday's final qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division Nitro on the Bayou: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR1) Brad Brewer, Shingle Springs, Calif., '10 Cobalt, B/A, 6.898 seconds, -0.762 (under index)2) Rick Brown, Weatherford, Texas, '00 S-10, B/TA, 8.190, -0.6403) Jeff Taylor, Sellersburg, Ind., '08 Cobalt, B/AA, 6.972, -0.6384) Taylor Chomiski, Dallas, Texas, '92 Camaro, H/A, 8.693, -0.6275) Cody Lane, Seattle, Wash., '05 Cavalier, E/SMA, 8.347, -0.6136) Monty Bogan, Boiling Springs Sout, , '92 Camaro, H/SMA, 8.863, -0.6077) Scott Cashio, Ventress, La., '09 Cobalt, A/SMA, 7.953, -0.5678) Adam Hickey, Ponchatoula, La., '07 Spitzer, B/DA, 6.881, -0.5099) Craig Bourgeois, Metairie, La., '15 Dragster, A/ND, 6.953, -0.49710) Jim Kimbrough, Pace, Fla., '10 Prostart, C/ED, 7.437, -0.443, 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, 9.055, -0.9454) Stan Holt, Houston, Texas, '66 II, GT/K, 9.811, -0.9395) Korey Mawhee, Frisco, Texas, '95 Achieva, GT/IA, 9.745, -0.9056) Jb Clegg, Victoria, Texas, '73 Firebird, SS/H, 9.649, -0.8517) Mitchell Autry, Henderson, Tenn., '88 Beretta, GT/HA, 9.662, -0.8388) Judson Holt, Houston, Texas, '21 Challenger, FSS/B, 8.364, -0.8369) Brittany Blackmon, San Antonio, Texas, '08 Cobalt, GT/GA, 9.570, -0.83010) Larry Stewart, Clinton, Miss., '67 Nova, SS/FA, 9.641, -0.809, STOCK ELIMINATOR1) Raymond Smith, Jena, La., '69 Dart, E/S, 0.000 seconds, -11.650 (under index)2) Robert Vogel, Mineola, Texas, '81 Malibu, K/SA, 11.576, -1.0743) Sheilamae Holt, Houston, Texas, '66 II, E/S, 10.616, -1.0344) Donnie Hough, Monroe, La., '69 Camaro, H/SA, 11.200, -0.9505) Sam Pourciau, Walker, La., '99 Camaro, B/SA, 10.308, -0.9426) Dean Oliver, Stuttgart, Ark., '79 Malibu, J/SA, 11.508, -0.9427) Jane Braswell, Santo, Texas, '69 Camaro, G/SA, 11.073, -0.9278) Darrell Erwin, Kennedale, Texas, '69 Camaro, H/SA, 11.223, -0.9279) Parker Devore, Blanchard, Okla., '77 Volare, I/SA, 11.375, -0.92510) Ralph Porpora, New Windsor, N.Y., '69 Camaro, E/SA, 10.779, -0.921, TOP DRAGSTER1) Holden Laris, Raceland, La., '20 Racecraft, 6.115 seconds, 205.97 mph2) Robert May, Kinsey, Ala., '17 Nelson Racecraf, 6.118, 228.083) Ross Laris, Raceland, La., '18 Racecraft, 6.123, 228.864) Jim Thorp, Mertzon, Texas, '20 Spitzer, 6.174, 186.905) Darian Boesch, Kenner, La., '21 Dragster, 6.187, 199.986) Mike Burns, Shavano Park, Texas, '20 Rear Engined Dr, 6.219, 224.197) PJ Vicari, Gonzales, La., '22 Nelson, 6.228, 230.768) Matt Exner, Pasadena, Texas, '19 Dragster, 6.251, 230.259) David Dale, Oyster Creek, Texas, '20 Danny Nelson, 6.288, 227.5310) Mark Jones, Marrero, La., '21 Danny Nelson Ra, 6.305, 221.82, SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE1) Robert Sanders, Cypress, Texas, '12 Hayabusa, SMC, 0.000 seconds reaction time2) Derek Dorey, Kingwood, Texas, '13 Trac Razor, SMC, 0.0073) Corey Elly, Lake Charles, La., '81 GS, SMC, 0.0164) Dave Gautreaux, River Ridge, La., '03 GSXR, SMC, 0.0235) Eddie Glaze, Missouri City, Texas, '22 1300 Hayabusa, SMC, 0.0476) David Courteaux, Thibodaux, La., '13 Hayabusa, SMC, 0.1037) Vince McCullah, Cypress, Texas, '06 Zx14, SMC, -0.0028) Tony Davis, Porter, Texas, '99 Hayabusa, SMC, -0.0149) Jerry Pomilla, Conroe, Texas, '85 Gs1150, SMC, -0.01610) Micheal Nash, Texarkana, Texas, '12 Hayabusa, SMC, -0.027. Then later in the month, the NHRA revealed that Coca-Cola abruptly and unilaterally ended their partnership and that the NHRA had filed a breach-of-contract lawsuit. Single-car team Top Fuel racer T.J. Zizzo said, That also diminishes the value of winning: 70-percent cut to win, 30-percent cut to qualify.. To me that is being loyal [to the racers]. Passion and perseverance are noble anytime, but not everyone has that like Morrison. Every weekend from February to November there are NHRA races across North America drawing hundreds of racers and cars together. If you have decals only you can earn $100 product certificate. WILKINS TRIPLE-O CHALLENGE BONUS CASH PROGRAM. Growing up in Indianapolis, motorsports is part of her DNA. Then this year, when racing resumed in July, the teams competed for significantly slashed purses: Winner - $35,000, runner-up - $17,000, semifinal - $12,500, Round 2 - $10,000, Round 1 - $7,500. ", Despite the flaws in the system, Morrison said his Gary Leverich-operated team plan to attend two more races this fall and are working on funding for next season and are confident that at some point we will all get back to some sort of normal racing.. . I said, Ive got to put my selfishness aside. Trailer Supplier for NHRA Division 2 Certification Team. This pandemic is causing businesses and organizations to do things they normally would not do, everyone in every company is on survival mode, Pedregon said. Racers and fans see firsthand what products work and win. Lucas Oil Division Schedule. TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR:Kyle Smith, Valley Center, Kan., '09 Mustang, 5.513, 258.92 def. A drivers best five divisional and best three national finishes from their eligible points-earning events will constitute their national championship points total. First-place prize money at even a World Surf League tour event is $100,000. 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. Bob McCosh, Columbia, Mo., '22 Camaro, 5.658, 258.32. Entry fees for the PC Richard.com National Open events are listed on the Daily Event info for the event on NHRADIV1.com. A drivers best three regional and best seven national finishes from their eligible points-earning events will constitute their NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series national championship points total. The chase for 2018 will begin at Atlanta Dragway in May. He and the other three drivers under his umbrella have been idle since February. Nick Duty, Director 3720 Arrowhead Ave., Suite 103 Independence, MO 64057 Ph: (816) 795-8055 Fax (816) 795-0515 [email protected] The list of NHRA partner companies grows every day. I raced a top fuel car in the division races for years, when the cost of running the cars went out of site and the division tracks could not afford to pay more the division top fuel and other classes went away. Build your own custom newsletter with the content you love from Dragzine, directly to your inbox, absolutely FREE! You must have series decals to earn points. Al. All logos and images are reserved. 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. 3. We just cant justify it. No matter who else might travel to Gainesville later this month for the Gatornationals, Pedregon will be there. Matt DeYoung, Director 140 Via Verde Suite 100 San Dimas, CA 91773 Ph: (626) 250-2232 Fax (626) 466-9089 [email protected] We questioned our decision, so I called NHRA. ", Many wonder how a racer can make a living at this rate, and Pedregon said its no secret: "Corporate sponsorships, low overhead, dont spend what you dont have, pay everyone else before paying yourself, be smart." A drivers best five divisional and best three national finishes from their eligible points-earning events will constitute their NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series national championship points total. Lucas Oil Top Alcohol Regional Schedule. If youre depending on that to do this, you need to pull the plug and quit now, because you aint got the money to be doing it. Although the respective marquee races for their sanctioning bodies played out at venues separated by just seven miles, the organizations are light years apart. We can't be divided. 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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. 1 at both. Why was there no communication with our team? When racers win or runner-up, the NHRA Tech Department verifies the decals and products were present. The NHRA Division 3 Fall Classic serves as the final NHRA North Central Division race at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in 2023! Purse is based on cars running first round and will be adjusted as shown below. Theres people depending on us, and this is how theyre feeding their families, some of them., He said hes well aware that Pro Stocks got the [reputation] that it aint nothin but a bunch of rich guys racing. David Latino, Donaldsonville, La., '00 Corvette, C/SA, 10.557, 114.38. All logos and images are reserved. Companies post (publicly announce) with NHRA that it pays racers who use their product and win or runner-up in an NHRA race class: $300 to win/$100 to runner-up at national events, and $100 to win/$50 to runner-up at divisional events. I just want to go racing. Its three days driving there and three days driving back. Entry fee includes one (1) full-event credentials (includes admittance to b) special racer/VIP sponsor grandstand). Some are simply pragmatic. Chris McGaha. 69 2.9K views 1 month ago If you love classic drag racing, then you are going to love this presentation of divisional racing from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Must have series decals to be eligible. All logos and images are reserved. For 2017, Junior Dragsters have been added to all NHRA Southeast Division Luas Oil Drag Racing Series Events. Susan Wade has lived in the Seattle area for 40 years, but motorsports is in the Indianapolis natives DNA. The purse money is a nice little bonus you can count on, based on your performance. This latest round of cuts means winners at each of the final five races will receive $15,000 and runners-up $11,500. NHRA Divisional Event Tech Card for all division specialty series and events. All logos and images are reserved. Entry $200 WIN* RU SEMI 1/4's $ 2,000 $ 750 $ 400 $ 250 Entry $200 WIN* RU SEMI 1/4's $ 2,000 $ 750 $ 400 $ 250 NHRA Licensing and Physical Form Schedule SPORTSNationals Grading Points Craig Curdie Division Director Kyra Martin Administrative Assistant Kalyn Guenther Division Services Coordinator 2023 News Archive 2022 News Archive Sponsors NHRA.com NHRARacer.com $15,000 SPORTSMAN SHOOTOUT. What you put together, sponsorship-wise, to attend that event is really whats going to pay your bills. Contact NHRA Competition Department for details TOP FUEL HARLEY a) Required to pay $210 entry fee. John Forces revenue stream was dammed up by the NHRAs 18-week halt in racing and his own decision (fueled by factors he has decided are not for public sharing) to extend his teams inactive status. Class Racing: [LODRS Divisional Events] II. I don't get it, Foley said. Zizzo, owner-driver of the Rust-Oleum Rocket Dragster, has been understanding, saying, In the beginning, our pay cut was justified because the first two "COVID races" at Indy were supposed to have no spectators. Theyre letting good people go, and its hard to find those good people. 2021 South Cental Division Championship Results. SUPER STOCKMonty Bogan, Boiling Springs, S.C., '92 Camaro, SS/BS, 9.019, 150.52 def. NHRA provides the platform for drag racing at the highest level, along with a tremendous TV package. Check out our 2023 event schedule at the link below to view our events and purchase tickets. There were rumors that our purse was going to be cut again, so when I read the email I was not surprised, Zizzo said. Nitro . 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Jackie Fricke, Flemington, N.J.,, 5.385, 267.35. Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. click here to go to NHRA Contingency page. NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. Again, not in every way let me explain. 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.. At that point, we questioned if we made the correct decision. tickets and schedule QUICK LINKS Drag racers shrugged it all off as coronavirus-pandemic-related collateral damage. SUPER GASJohn Salter, Hockley, Texas, '02 Grandam, 9.904, 171.57 def. NHRAs always been the cream of the crop, the place everybody wanted to be. All logos and images are reserved. Most reacted to news of the purse reductions with anger and resentment. CONTACTS, REQUIREMENTS, and DECAL SOURCES. With everything that has happened to reduce fans in the stands and reduce the number of events, the NHRA has to act in order to survive and I want them to remain viable. I can tell you the (executives) are all getting their salaries. You have to rip them off to make your quota so you can get your check. I dont want any excuses.. Please notify the Division Office via phone or e-mail prior to the event opening should you need to cancel your pre-entry. My goal this year is to get [college-freshman son] Bobby licensed and see what happens next year.. Thats almost what a Top Fuel or Funny Car champion earns after a 10-month, 24-race grind. Sportsman-class racers must be dues-paying members of NHRA before they are allowed to enter and participate in any NHRA event. Perhaps at the opposite end of the confidence-in-the-NHRA spectrum is long time Funny Car racer and two-time champion Cruz Pedregon. This adds up to a lot of money, but in the big picture, it's chump change. Everybody is screwed this year. 6/24/2021 Lebanon Valley Dragway Regional Special AwardsRecap 5/25/2021 2021 D1 Bounty Hunter Program 5/25/2021 Regional and Divisional Events Information, Competition Number/License Applications & Forms, Camping World Series Event Contingency Posting, Stock & Super Stock Class Elimination Schedule, Summit King of the Track Championship Program, Regional/Divisional Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Championship Points Structure, Regional/Divisional Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Championship Tie Breakers. I totally get it, he said. The Quick series will close out it's 2022 points series and crown it's yearly champion also on that Sunday. We spend so much money that a couple thousand dollars difference for first-round loser money doesn't make a significant difference. Dakin spoke for a handful of racers and an army of fans when he said, I think John was the smart one. I get it, and I respect it. But guys like me dont have that machine in place to go get you that type of sponsorship. He owns a tire store in Central Point, Oregon, and he said, I have 80 hours a week of something else to do. I understand the situation were in right now. First thing I thought about was them.. As long as (multicar team owner) Don Schumacher is racing, his sponsors are going to be happy. And there are some who have lost their lives. Craig Curdie, Director 2420 Gehman Lane, Suite 200 Lancaster, PA 17602 717-584-1200 fax: 717-390-3052 Web site: www.nhradiv1.com Craig Curdie: ccurdie@nhra.com Kalyn Guenther: kguenther@nhra.com Kyra Martin: kmartin@nhra.com Its just impossible. 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.. 2023 Lucas Oil Divisional Series Schedule. Robert Sanders, Cypress, Texas, '12 Hayabusa, 8.310, 158.60. for Top Alcohol Regional Events 2/13/2023. Nitro prices are exorbitant. Click here for the latest browser requirements and links to FREE downloads. But at some point, youve got to stop the bleeding., to do this right, it costs way more money than that qualifying money will ever generate. And thats just one IndyCar race. Chucky Wier, Hamilton City, Texas, '67 Chevy II Wagon, 10.916, 126.05. No one said NHRA drag racing is a democracy, and vice president of Racing Operations Josh Petersons memo to pro teams Tuesday proved it. . Regional and divisional events: Races feature NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series points competition within NHRAs seven geographic divisions. So this notion that NHRA is killing the sport no, thats not how it is. One can assert that its about choices. In 2020, the event winner checks will be increased in SST, SG, SC, Stk, SS by at least $500. Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park (Regional) Chandler, AZ. It just helps to take the sting out of what you are spending, McGaha said. SUPER STREETLamar Stevenson, Montgomery, Ala., '69 Camaro, 10.914, 123.94 def. There are a lot of unanswered questions, Zizzo said. If the racers which bring in spectators take a purse cut, then they better take money out of their salaries, as well. So the reward for winning in the nitro ranks dwindled from an already embarrassing $50,000 in February to $15,000. Hes wrong for my point of view, Creasy said. William Tharpe, Director PO Box 34300 Indianapolis, IN 46234 Ph: (317) 969-8890 [email protected] 5:30Stock-Super Stock Gamblers Race (1/8th mile format), 5:30 Super Pro Gamblers Race (1000' format), $100FRIDAY Gamblers Races ($50 Buyback), $160 Car + Driver Entry Fee (Lucas, Stotts, Hickory Categories), $100 Car+Driver (Junior Class 10-12 and Junior Class 13+), $50 Car + Driver (Junior Class 6-9) Wally only. One-day Restricted area crew pass (Sunday only) is $40. To be clear, Morrison said, I understand that NHRA is doing the best they can. How can you not pay them? There are people who are losing their businesses, their jobs. They're giving a promise on somebody else's paycheck. TOP DRAGSTERDavid Bills, Marion, Texas, '04 Dragster, 7.562, 131.69 def. She was the first non-NASCAR recipient of the prestigious Russ Catlin Award and has covered the sport for the Chicago Tribune, Newark Star-Ledger, St. Petersburg Times, and Seattle Times. *If you have decals and PRODUCT you can earn $200. Copyright 1995-2011, NHRA. Winners in JEGS Super Quick, Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, and Super Street will win a Wally as well! Friday afternoon test & tune as well as the Friday night Gamblers race will also be run at 1000'. . And thats how you make it work., That all sounds fine and dandy, U.S. Nationals Pro Stock Motorcycle winner Scotty Pollacheck said matter-of-factly, but that depends on your ability to acquire sponsorship. Copyright 1996-2023, NHRA. How do we get more to come out and support us smaller teams?. NHRA DIVISION 4 2020 FINALS INFORMATION: Thanks to Division Director Trey Capps for the following information : OK, ET Finals info time. The fact that going to Round 2 only nets an additional $1,500 will hurt a smaller team that relies on round money to offset costs. In McGahas case, he said decided to continue racing, both in July and when the series broke from its four-race Indianapolis cocoon and traveled to Gainesville, Fla., solely to give his teenage son, Mason, more seat time and to support his crew members financially. So the value of a victory has dropped from $50,000 in February to $15,000 . Life is messy. Competition Eliminator, Top Sportsman, and Top Dragster will be subject to the same purse reductions, based on car count. 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