Passion and perseverance are noble anytime, but not everyone has that like Morrison. Click the Moser Logo to sign up for the "Wild Card" entry. I am not privy to NHRAs financial situation, nor is any racer that I know of. Divisional Championship:Each driver in TD and TS is eligible to compete for home-division 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 Series division championship. . HEMI CHOOTOUTAnthony Rhodes, , , '68 Barracuda, 8.441, 159.78 def. Matt DeYoung, Director 140 Via Verde Suite 100 San Dimas, CA 91773 Ph: (626) 250-2232 Fax (626) 466-9089 [email protected] Josh Peterson, the NHRA's vice-president of racing administration, informed pro racers Sept. 8 that their purses were being cut immediately - for the second time since July. None of what we do at the track is justified with purse money, but it always helped our team members justify their time away from family and friends. 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. While keeping Round 1 money basically the same (only a $500 reduction) is good news. Live Timing. Al. I just need to fire up and go race and wear my mask and complain about it behind the mask and go on, he said. TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR:Kyle Smith, Valley Center, Kan., '09 Mustang, 5.513, 258.92 def. 1 at both. 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., Were not depending on the qualifying money. Regional and divisional events: Races feature NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series points competition within NHRAs seven geographic divisions. Because its financial loss of at least $20 million without fans in the grandstands, Indy the 500 purse dropped from $15 million to $7.5 million, according to Racer Magazine. 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. East Region: 3/2 - 3/5: Gainesville Raceway: Gainesville, FL: 5/26 - 5/28: Maple Grove Raceway . 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. NHRA President Glen Cromwell had insisted all summer long that the sanctioning body is in a healthy position. If your chassis was certified in 2020, you will need to get recertified. NHRA South Central Division 4 1121 Dallas Drive Suite #2 Denton, TX 76205 P: 469-248-0014 I wouldnt go to a match race for that money., Pollacheck said, I cant believe it has come to this., McGaha agreed with Pedregon: Hes 100-percent right. The top six racers at Daytona raked in more than that - in just one day. If there are 19 cars that show up and they're all stout, then we would have to really decide what we would do in that situation.. . NHRA DIVISION 4 2020 FINALS INFORMATION: Thanks to Division Director Trey Capps for the following information : OK, ET Finals info time. 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. The NHRA Division 3 Fall Classic serves as the final NHRA North Central Division race at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in 2023! 2023 NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES REGIONAL SCHEDULE. If I didnt love racing so much, I wouldnt go. Sportsman-class racers must be dues-paying members of NHRA before they are allowed to enter and participate in any NHRA event. The NHRA Contingency program is thelargest and most successful grassroots marketing partnership in motorsports. NHRA.com|Sportsman.NHRA.com| Tech Inspectors | Privacy Policy|Contact Us. 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. WILKINS TRIPLE-O CHALLENGE BONUS CASH PROGRAM. Points will not be awarded for qualifying positions in any NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series categories. NHRA professional category drivers will compete for a champion's purse of more than $1 million in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series in 2009. 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. This isnt about me. 2. You MUST have series decals to earn points. SUPER COMPMark Powers, Buda, Texas, '05 Mullis, 9.192, 139.34 def. Were not going to haul all the way to Seattle. A minimum of 10 points will be awarded to all contestants upon completion of event tech inspection and registration. If you have that business model, you need to stay home, really. NHRA and national media show racers with decals and products winning on TV, online, through social media, and in magazines. 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. Two-day Restricted area crew pass (Sat/Sun only)is $50. Its a very awkward position, he added. Live Coverage begins Thursday morning and runs throughout the weekend right here on DRR. Please notify the Division Office via phone or e-mail prior to the event opening should you need to cancel your pre-entry. Or submit to . 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. A drivers best five divisional and best three national finishes from their eligible points-earning events will constitute their national championship points total. Statement of Action Against Participant 2/9/2023. As a team we understood the situation and just wanted some normalcy in 2020. Please complete W-9 with class & car # then bring it with you for payout. First-place prize money at even a World Surf League tour event is $100,000. Vernon Rowland, Blanchard, Okla., '85 Calais, 9.921, 154.01. One, Funny Car privateer Bob Bode, simply has shaken his head regarding 2020 and said hes looking to next year for a sense of normalcy. Those good people are the backbone, the ones who have helped the NHRA get where its at, McMillen said. Thats easy to say if youve got that kind of a budget [like Pedregon has], Creasy said. Entry fee includes one (1) full-event credentials (includes admittance to b) special racer/VIP sponsor grandstand). 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. If the payouts from top to bottom were doubled, they still wouldn't be what they should, but they'd go a long way toward getting more cars to show up. Entry fees for the PC Richard.com National Open events are listed on the Daily Event info for the event on NHRADIV1.com. Racers may enter up to two classes, but double entries are not allowed. Racer Magazine reported that even the Indianapolis Motor Speedway halved the Indianapolis 500 purse this year from $15 million to $7.5 million. 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. 2023 Power Automedia. 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. Cutting the No. It just helps to take the sting out of what you are spending, McGaha said. What was discussed? 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. NHRA New England Nationals Results, Updated Points Standings Sunday's final results from the ninth annual NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway. 2023 Divisional Schedule. Just for perspective, Colton Herta finished 33rd in the 2019 Indianapolis 500 and pocketed more than $350,000. Hes wrong for my point of view, Creasy said. 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. Im pretty anti-mask. 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. 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. 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. Go to the registration trailer to get series decals. NHRA Contingency Partners . Yeah, its going to cost me a little more to go, but why do I have all this if Im not going to go? Right Trailers to sponsor NHRA Jr. Pro Stock owner/driver Chris McGaha, Of Odessa, Texas, said, They stressed that. Right Trailers to sponsor NHRA Jr. David Latino, Donaldsonville, La., '00 Corvette, C/SA, 10.557, 114.38. Stay tuned for a brand-new NHRA.tv experience coming your way soon! 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. 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. We can't be divided. This will be verified with the tech card submissions. And it had better be what they say it is or Im going to call bulls. This event is a "2 day" race format scheduled for Sat-Sun. I just want to go racing. The chase for 2018 will begin at Atlanta Dragway in May. First thing I thought about was them.. 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. 6/24/2021 Lebanon Valley Dragway Regional Special AwardsRecap 5/25/2021 2021 D1 Bounty Hunter Program 5/25/2021 At an NHRA race, Pomona for example, you have 12 different winners in 12 different categories. Which sponsors are going to be around who didnt terminate contracts? NHRA Chassis Cert ~ Friday, March 3rd and Saturday, March 4th Limited Space each day, make an appointment. Some are simply pragmatic. Mady Ayesh 1121 Dallas Drive Suite #2 Denton, TX 76205 Ph: (469) 248-0014 Fax (469) 248-0024 [email protected] 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. Build your own custom newsletter with the content you love from Dragzine, directly to your inbox, absolutely FREE! We spend so much money that a couple thousand dollars difference for first-round loser money doesn't make a significant difference. 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. Purse/Entry Fee update for 2020 Southeast Division LODRS events. Event: {event} Steps to complete pre-event registration and tech card submission please follow the steps below. When youre throwing money at moving guys across the country, buying diesel, airfare. Rising Sun, Md. 2021 South Cental Division Championship Results. Thats a bit of a sore subject with Foley. So the reward for winning in the nitro ranks dwindled from an already embarrassing $50,000 in February to $15,000. Two-time Funny Car champion Cruz Pedregon was disturbed by all the criticism, calling it hating on NHRA and bashing the sanctioning body. I totally get it, he said. Jackie Fricke, Flemington, N.J.,, 5.385, 267.35. National Championship:Each driver in Comp, SS, STK, SC and SG is eligible to compete for points at eight divisional and six national events. EVENT SCHEDULES. 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.. Competition Number/License Applications & Forms, Camping World Series Event Contingency Posting. They're giving a promise on somebody else's paycheck. That, and a huge U.S.Nationals payout combined with $1Million World Championship checks. Most reacted to news of the purse reductions with anger and resentment. 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. Earn prodcut certificate in Stock, Super Stock, Top Sportsman, Top Dragster, and Comp Eliminator by qualfying 1#. Racers and fans see firsthand what products work and win. A big portion of it is opening a dialogue, talking: How do we fix this? How do we get more to come out and support us smaller teams?. click here to go to NHRA Contingency page. Let's face it, even a low-budget team cannot make a pass for $1,500, he said. And every one of them expects to get paid, as do the 12 runner-ups, and dozens of round winners. Next year, no matter what, if they dont raise it [purses] back up, we will pick and choose the races we want to go to. There are several updates with the new PC (Post Corona) events processes that we need to go over and understand. At some point, that car wont be on the racetrack. Three smaller Top Fuel teamsthose of Doug Foley, Lex Joon, and T.J. Zizzowere among those not invited to share their opinions. *If you have decals and PRODUCT you can earn $200. Click here for the latest browser requirements and links to FREE downloads. The season starts and finishes in the middle of the calendar year. 5:30 Stock-Super Stock Gamblers Race (1/8th mile format) 5:30 Super Pro Gamblers Race (1000' format) Saturday, March 11th. The 2021 NHRA Lucas Oil Divisional Series Contingency ProgramSee all the postings here! ", 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." 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. Racers install decals on both sides of their race car that display the products they are running. Bob McCosh, Columbia, Mo., '22 Camaro, 5.658, 258.32. We promise not to use your email address for anything but exclusive updates from the Power Automedia Network. Class Racing: [LODRS Divisional Events] II. facebook marketplace cars for sale near me hvac low pressure switch troubleshooting; lat long to utm batch converter online mckenzie valdez dropbox; spraymax 2k clear coat cure time yamaha g2 cdi box; nora magic mike 164 were here. Please check your NHRA Chassis Sticker!! Winners in JEGS Super Quick, Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, and Super Street will win a Wally as well! Anybody can say what they want, but its instant death. TOP DRAGSTERDavid Bills, Marion, Texas, '04 Dragster, 7.562, 131.69 def. Its going to come down to the teams that are well-financed.. So yes, we will survive.". William Tharpe, Director PO Box 34300 Indianapolis, IN 46234 Ph: (317) 969-8890 [email protected] When racers win or runner-up, the NHRA Tech Department verifies the decals and products were present. Copyright 1996-2023, NHRA. 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. STOCK ELIMINATORParker Devore, Blanchard, Okla., '77 Volare, I/SA, 11.374, 113.86 def. 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.. 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. ($2,500 Winner / $1,000 Runner-up / $500 Third) Open to all Division 2 Top Dragster racers. 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. 12-5 Test-N-Tune. Payout -W-9's need to be submitted to the Texas Motorplex, w9@texasmotroplex.com If your . for Top Alcohol Regional Events 2/13/2023. There are a lot of unanswered questions, Zizzo said. She contributes to Power Automedia as a freelancer writer. Until last weekend, the NHRA had mitigating circumstances, to be sure. National Championship:Each driver in TD and TS is eligible to compete for points at eight divisional and five national events. South Central Division 4 ET FinalsArdmore Dragway // Ardmore, OK // September 16-17, 2022. Contact NHRA Competition Department for details TOP FUEL HARLEY a) Required to pay $210 entry fee. I didnt even want to go race Indy because we were going to have to wear masks. One bad conversation with Sunoco would have been a hell of a lot easier than one really bad conversation with 32 teams that are now waiting for rebates back. To put our purse into perspective, independent Top Fuel racer T.J. Zizzo said, NHRA will pay us $15,000 to win an event. This time the slash was brutal: pro winners' payouts dropped to $15,000 in Top Fuel and Funny Car and to $6,000 in Pro Stock. I can tell you the (executives) are all getting their salaries. Its $15,000 to win in the nitro classes. February 23 - 24. April 14 - 16. Regional Championship:Each driver in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car is eligible to compete for home-region NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series points at up to seven regional events and will be credited with their best five finishes (including up to two out-of-region races - A minimum of three home region events must apply in final total) counting toward the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series regional championship. If they did, then they are also doing what is correct for the sanctioning body and sport. $4,000 TOP SPORTSMAN Season Championship Awards. 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. Youve got to have some other kind of a plan than that. Were getting paid less now than we did when I started 25 years ago, Creasy said. NHRA Competition License Applications 1. Theres a lot of people out there that are depending on that qualifying money thats what it takes to do it. Each of the nitro fields at Gainesville was a racer short. We just cant justify it. Bengt Blomberg, Cypress, Texas, '97 Firebird, 6.883, 194.93. TOP SPORTSMANJim Thorp, Mertzon, Texas, '20 Camaro, 10.557, 82.34 def. I know first hand that it is entertaining, because I sat in the stands for three rounds of competition at the U.S. Nationals, and I was riveted to my seat with the thrill of ground-pounding action., What worries me most is what is our purse going to be in the future? If they didn't, then shame on them and all they care about is themselves. Thats below a reasonably estimated market value, but racers tolerated it. 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. So the NHRA wasnt alone in its need to tighten finances. If not it is time to start over with a new sanctioning body that cares about a very entertaining motorsport. NHRA D5 - 5 Divisional events . Instead of getting rid of so many good employees, why dont they say, Well take a 20% cut in salary so we can pay you this much to stay with us until this (situation) works out? or something like that? We questioned our decision, so I called NHRA. 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. 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.. But the drivers also had a choice to make, and they continued to race. I put all this together and originally, yes, it was all about me and going racing, but it has become something bigger than that. 1# QUALIFIER BONUS PROGRAM. Copyright 1995-2011, NHRA. How can you not pay them? Several waves of dismissal, including one just before the U.S. Nationals, has troubled racers. 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). At a NASCAR race or whatever you have one winner, one second place, etc. Life is messy. Everybodys like, Oh, theyll race, no matter what, just because they want to race. And thats true to a certain extent. As long as (multicar team owner) Don Schumacher is racing, his sponsors are going to be happy. He refused to sound an alarm: My sponsors Snap-On Tools, Dodge, Petroff Towing, Powers Solar, Baja Carports, Fatheadz Eyewear, KICKER & Origin USA are all on board for years to come. I don't get it, Foley said. Call for an Appointment 503-982-4461 We are open Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4:30 pm ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ All logos and images are reserved. See Which Companies are Posting in your Class. So the value of a victory has dropped from $50,000 in February to $15,000 . Everybody is screwed this year. It never was about the money, because there never was enough. ($2,500 Winner / $1,000 Runner-up / $500 Third) Open to all Division 2 Top Sportsman racers. Please contact your respective division office for points structure. Racers buy and install the products that are posted. 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. Lucas Oil Top Alcohol Regional Schedule. The list of NHRA partner companies grows every day. Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park (Regional . He and the other three drivers under his umbrella have been idle since February. We are fortunate to be racing cars and providing some entertainment to help people take their minds off their troubles for a weekend. To be clear, Morrison said, I understand that NHRA is doing the best they can. We'll send you the most interesting Dragzine articles, news, car features, and videos every week. Division 1. There were rumors that our purse was going to be cut again, so when I read the email I was not surprised, Zizzo said. Jeff Taylor, Sellersburg, Ind., '08 Cobalt, B/AA, 7.082, 160.21. It was nice when you used to get $5,000 to qualify in Pro Stock and maybe win a round here or there and break even for the weekend on expenses. Without corporate backing, I am better off working at Menards, scanning Rust-Oleum products at the checkout. One talks in millions, the other low-thousands. Perhaps at the opposite end of the confidence-in-the-NHRA spectrum is long time Funny Car racer and two-time champion Cruz Pedregon. I loved racing the division race's. . NHRA Divisional Event Tech Card for all division specialty series and events. "Race, it is what we do. Nick Duty, Director 3720 Arrowhead Ave., Suite 103 Independence, MO 64057 Ph: (816) 795-8055 Fax (816) 795-0515 [email protected] Nothings been done to fix that, McMillen said. But they were at a crossroad Sept. 8 and they chose to keep driving ahead. 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. 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. Its nice to break even on expenses, even if you do have the money to do it. Matt Levonas, Director 3702 West Valley Highway N Suite 104 Auburn, WA 98001 Ph: (253) 446-6594 Fax (253) 446-6683 [email protected] What worries me most, he said, is what is our purse going to be in the future? But I cant run my car for seven-grand. I dont want any excuses.. Purse Structure for Northeast Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Events. Cody Savage, Director 2470 Windy Hill Rd Suite 434 Marietta, GA 30067 Ph: (626) 250-2249 Fax (352) 371-4212 [email protected] We all know why. 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