Susan Wade has lived in the Seattle area for 40 years, but motorsports is in the Indianapolis natives DNA. February 23 - 24. NHRA promotes mainly the Professional classes at national events; however, the majority of its participants are Sportsman Racers. Division 7 Race 2. NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. The breakdown was $18,000 to the semifinalists, $14,000 to second-place finishers, and $10,000 to first-round losers. The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division Nitro on the Bayou. Zizzo said, I assume NHRA is bleeding money, and my only hope is their staffs salaries are also suffering. Dale Creasy, Jr. And life in NHRA drag racing became messier in September. PAYOUT. The NHRA has deep roots in reaching these markets and racers, and usesthe Contingency program to share our strengths with our partners. And it had better be what they say it is or Im going to call bulls. NHRA D5 - 5 Divisional events . Thats almost what a Top Fuel or Funny Car champion earns after a 10-month, 24-race grind. NHRA President Glen Cromwell had insisted all summer long that the sanctioning body is in a healthy position. If you have decals only you can earn $100 product certificate. Al. Cody Savage, Director 2470 Windy Hill Rd Suite 434 Marietta, GA 30067 Ph: (626) 250-2249 Fax (352) 371-4212 [email protected] click here to go to NHRA Contingency page. But I cant run my car for seven-grand. Purse is based on cars running first round and will be adjusted as shown below. I said, Ive got to put my selfishness aside. COMPETITION ELIMINATORMonty Bogan, Boiling SpringsS.C., '92 Camaro, H/SMA, 8.919, 151.51 def. If we are confident that we can qualify, then it's only a $500 difference. Bengt Blomberg, Cypress, Texas, '97 Firebird, 6.883, 194.93. Most reacted to news of the purse reductions with anger and resentment. HEMI CHOOTOUTAnthony Rhodes, , , '68 Barracuda, 8.441, 159.78 def. NHRA officials have announced that the previously announced TBA event on the 2017 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series schedule will be held at National Trail Raceway outside Columbus, Ohio. Payout will go only to the winner if there are 7 or less cars entered for that given day, and the payout will be $100. STOCK ELIMINATORParker Devore, Blanchard, Okla., '77 Volare, I/SA, 11.374, 113.86 def. Those good people are the backbone, the ones who have helped the NHRA get where its at, McMillen said. Class Racing: [LODRS Divisional Events] II. For home region or home division events, whether you elect to claim or not claim the points toward the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Championship, points will still be earned toward the JEGS Allstars program. Now why is that? Drag racers shrugged it all off as coronavirus-pandemic-related collateral damage. It offers the advantages of a passion-driven business-to-consumer relationship, with the long-term benefits of a business-to-business partnership. For me, the purse always has been a huge part of it.. 2023 Divisional Schedule. 24 Feb 2023 Posted by NHRA.com staff 164 were here. The winners at each NHRA race earn $50,000, $50,000, $25,000, and $10,000 for, respectively, Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle. Funny Car privateer Dale Creasy Jr., who for years has run a part-time schedule, mostly within a 500-mile radius of his Beecher, Illinois, home, said Pedregons assertion is foolish for a small-budgeted team. Chris McGaha. Its nice to break even on expenses, even if you do have the money to do it. All logos and images are reserved. 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. But its also borrowed time. First thing I thought about was them.. You're getting checks based on our commitment (to the NHRA). So it's our checkbook that is filling that commitment. As long as (multicar team owner) Don Schumacher is racing, his sponsors are going to be happy. for Top Alcohol Regional Events 2/13/2023. Or submit to . Everybodys like, Oh, theyll race, no matter what, just because they want to race. And thats true to a certain extent. Problems displaying the site? Entry for EV Bracket competitors will be $35, and buybacks will be available ONLY if there are more than 7 cars in a field for that given day - the buyback price will be $15. Nick Duty, Director 3720 Arrowhead Ave., Suite 103 Independence, MO 64057 Ph: (816) 795-8055 Fax (816) 795-0515 [email protected] Competition Eliminator, Top Sportsman, and Top Dragster will be subject to the same purse reductions, based on car count. They stated there was only going to be a limited number of spectators and in the future if more spectators attended, they would revisit our pay cut. Competition Number/License Applications & Forms, Contingency Postings & Sponsor Information. 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.. Earn prodcut certificate in Stock, Super Stock, Top Sportsman, Top Dragster, and Comp Eliminator by qualfying 1#. Its unclear whether the racers had been informed about that kink in the plan. All rights reserved. (More dates will be added when they become available) Division 1. I totally get it, he said. Two-day Restricted area crew pass (Sat/Sun only)is $50. There are several updates with the new PC (Post Corona) events processes that we need to go over and understand. The Quick series will close out it's 2022 points series and crown it's yearly champion also on that Sunday. The following is a summary of the purse structure for the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Events for 2023. A Nitro Class victory that used to pay $50,000 is now worth only $15,000 for the rest of the 2020 season. There were more spectators at the US Nationals and I still don't know what we were paid at the biggest race of the year, he said. We promise not to use your email address for anything but exclusive updates from the Power Automedia Network. No one said NHRA drag racing is a democracy, and vice president of Racing Operations Josh Petersons memo to pro teams Tuesday proved it. We'll send you the most interesting Dragzine articles, news, car features, and videos every week. At a NASCAR race or whatever you have one winner, one second place, etc. I can only hope we are all in this together. The chase for 2018 will begin at Atlanta Dragway in May. ($2,500 Winner / $1,000 Runner-up / $500 Third) Open to all Division 2 Top Dragster racers. 12-5 Test-N-Tune. We all have a bigger problem: Whos going to around next year? 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. 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. Copyright 1996-2023, NHRA. Best Appearing and Best Engineered Awards. (If we) knew what the problems were, we would try to help them figure out a way - first an attempt to find a happy medium and then Guys, don't sign those deals again without talking to us. Maybe theyve taken a salary cut I dont know. I am very much looking forward to Gainesville and the rest of the races on the NHRA schedule," he said. 4. ", The fact that Round 1 money is basically the same means that as long as we can qualify within the two opportunities we have during a race event, then we'll be OK.. Those six rounds (including qualifying) will cost us $5,000 in nitro, and nitro is a small percentage of our budget. The NHRA Division 3 Fall Classic serves as the final NHRA North Central Division race at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in 2023! While keeping Round 1 money basically the same (only a $500 reduction) is good news. You have to make a minimum of five runs. Im not saying hes wrong. Check out our 2023 event schedule at the link below to view our events and purchase tickets. The date will remain as earlier announced, Aug. 4-6, making it the fifth event in the North Central division seven race series. 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. That is the irony of the state of racing Top Fuel. All fees listed are inclusive of mandatory license & membership dues. Must have series decals to be eligible. National Championship:Each driver in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car driver is eligible to earn points at their first five regional and first ten national events. All logos and images are reserved. Stock & Super Stock Class Elimination Schedule. Passion and perseverance are noble anytime, but not everyone has that like Morrison. The NHRA announced Oct. 4 that Camping World is stepping in for 2021 to replace Coca-Cola as series sponsor. There are a lot of unanswered questions, Zizzo said. Racer Magazine reported that even the Indianapolis Motor Speedway halved the Indianapolis 500 purse this year from $15 million to $7.5 million. NHRA Division Offices. Granted, even the well-heeled Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IndyCar Series, and their owner Roger Penske trimmed its budget by half for the recent Indianapolis 500. 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. Click the Moser Logo to sign up for the "Wild Card" entry. How can you not pay them? . If not, NHRA is in trouble and we better look for other options. Life is messy. Sick Week street car event sells out for second straight season, Alexis DeJoria unveils new Bandero Tequila paint scheme live on Instagram, Old World Industries, Peak, BlueDEF extend partnerships with NHRA, John Force Racing announces 2023 driver and crew chief lineup, NHRA career opportunity: Northwest Division Director, Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing announces 2023 Hall of Fame inductees, Tony Stewart Racing prepares for second season of NHRA nitro racing, NHRA Launch Motorsports Careers program enjoying strong success, Julie Nataas, Hunter Green named primary drivers for Randy Meyer Racing, Bogan doubles in Comp, Super Stock at Division 4 Nitro on the Bayou event. 18 qualifier money will likely hurt small teams like us. No matter who else might travel to Gainesville later this month for the Gatornationals, Pedregon will be there. . This event is a "2 day" race format scheduled for Sat-Sun. You must have series decals to earn points. Cutting the No. But Im sure a lot of peoples minds are going to change like the purse. Contact NHRA Competition Department for details TOP FUEL HARLEY a) Required to pay $210 entry fee. First-place prize money at even a World Surf League tour event is $100,000. Matt DeYoung, Director 140 Via Verde Suite 100 San Dimas, CA 91773 Ph: (626) 250-2232 Fax (626) 466-9089 [email protected] At some point, that car wont be on the racetrack. Then we heard spectators were allowed to attend. *If you have decals and PRODUCT you can earn $200. 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. I told my mom, Theres your 60-grand. And she goes, Yeah, but my credit card bill is $57,000. I would probably do it anyway, but it sure helps take the sting out of it., He said, Lets look at the business model of everybody involved, so lets start at the top, with NHRA. Jeff Taylor, Sellersburg, Ind., '08 Cobalt, B/AA, 7.082, 160.21. Harvey Emmons, Friendswood, Texas, '05 Cavalier, GT/EA, 9.369, 141.07. He makes enough money from every sponsor to break even in a worst-case scenario, whereas teams like us depend on that first-round money to keep us going to the next race. Regional and divisional race dates and locations are determined by NHRA in cooperation with host tracks and are announced upon finalization in National Dragster, on NHRARacer.com, and in other publications. Why was there no communication with our team? What you put together, sponsorship-wise, to attend that event is really whats going to pay your bills. 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. Maple Grove Raceway. You must have series decals to earn points. One-day Restricted area crew pass (Sunday only) is $40. You pretty much have to force me to put a mask on. Copyright 1995-2011, NHRA. Hes wrong for my point of view, Creasy said. NHRA provides the platform for drag racing at the highest level, along with a tremendous TV package. Regardless, for the past decade or so (no cost-of-living allowances), the event purse had given $50,000 to the winner (comparable to what Jack Nicklaus made for winning a major PGA tournament in 1974) and $22,000 to the runner-up. Once again, my only hope are racers, track owners and NHRA are in this together. I just want to go racing. 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.. Youve got to have some other kind of a plan than that. He said, I pay $1,680 for 40 gallons (of nitromethane), when I can go down the street and I could buy 55 gallons from Don Schumacher for $1,000. 1 at both. I get it, and I respect it. We all need to work together.. Featuring JEGS Super Quick and additional classes of racing, the October 20-22 event showcases a stout lineup of action across the weekend. Copyright 1995-2011, NHRA. It is, and today many drag racers are questioning their own choices and the choices of the NHRA. (SST went up even more as we try to improve consistency between class payouts.). A big portion of it is opening a dialogue, talking: How do we fix this? But I said, Wait a minute theres a lot of people [team members] depending on me to do this, and Im paying all these guys. ", 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.. To take advantage of this option, teams will need notify the Division Director via filing a points waiver form prior to the first pair of cars starting for the first qualifying session for their category if they elect to not claim the event points. Division 1. Cecil County Dragway. Some are simply pragmatic. We just cant justify it. 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. I wonder if PRO (Professional Racers Organization) and NHRA had a meeting. We have run models for the best-case and worst-case scenarios, both for 2020 and 21. 2023 Lucas Oil Regional Schedule. Top Fuel owner-driver Terry McMillen said he expects to hear more of his peers say they have no interest in incurring much higher costs to travel outside the Indianapolis bubble to Gainesville (Fla.), St. Louis, Dallas, Houston, and Las Vegas. An e-mail will be generated and forwarded to the Division office. They're giving a promise on somebody else's paycheck. Its corporate sponsorships that provide the money. Autoweek participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Go to the registration trailer to get series decals. NHRA has announced the details of the full 2023 Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule, which will include a pair of Pep Boys NHRA All-Star Callout races in Gainesville and Indianapolis, as. Division 7 Race 1. Im pretty anti-mask. I loved racing the division race's. . 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. 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