Meanwhile, the NHRA has been letting staff members go, leaving only the titled personnel to hold down the fort at Glendora, Calif., headquarters. That qualifying money is all you get for many teams. I understand the situation were in right now. 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. Hard cards are only valid for events in which competitor is entered. National Championship:Each driver in TD and TS is eligible to compete for points at eight divisional and five national events. 17 qualifier money by $1,250 and eliminating No. The NHRA Contingency program runs at all NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series national events, all NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series divisional and regional events, plus the NHRA Summit Racing Seriesand the JEGS Allstars. I have to go racing. Im not saying hes wrong. How do we get more to come out and support us smaller teams?. We may earn money from the links on this page. Everybody is screwed this year. It is, and today many drag racers are questioning their own choices and the choices of the NHRA. Ive witnessed it first-hand in the racing world at my local racetrack., McGaha warned the NHRA that if in 2021 its revenue stream starts flowing freely with fans allowed to pour in without restrictions and it doesnt restore the purse money to pre-pandemic levels, youre going to cut your own throat and youre done. Therefore there will be no test-n-tune or registration on Thursday. Were getting paid less now than we did when I started 25 years ago, Creasy said. 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. You're getting checks based on our commitment (to the NHRA). So it's our checkbook that is filling that commitment. If we are confident that we can qualify, then it's only a $500 difference. Chucky Wier, Hamilton City, Texas, '67 Chevy II Wagon, 10.916, 126.05. Rookie dragster driver Joe Morrison has strategized it from various angles. Please complete W-9 with class & car # then bring it with you for payout. 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. The following is a summary of the purse structure for the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Events for 2023. PAYOUT. Friday afternoon test & tune as well as the Friday night Gamblers race will also be run at 1000'. 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). NHRA DIVISION 4 2020 FINALS INFORMATION: Thanks to Division Director Trey Capps for the following information : OK, ET Finals info time. It's not their checkbook. I loved racing the division race's. . You have to make a minimum of five runs. 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. I sure hope my friends at NHRA also took a pay cut. 7 were here. Entry fee includes one (1) full-event credentials (includes admittance to b) special racer/VIP sponsor grandstand). Chris McGaha. If you have that business model, you need to stay home, really. Purse/Entry Fee update for 2020 Southeast Division LODRS events. Matt Levonas, Director 3702 West Valley Highway N Suite 104 Auburn, WA 98001 Ph: (253) 446-6594 Fax (253) 446-6683 [email protected] Nick Duty, Director 3720 Arrowhead Ave., Suite 103 Independence, MO 64057 Ph: (816) 795-8055 Fax (816) 795-0515 [email protected] Must have series decals to be eligible. 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. Passion and perseverance are noble anytime, but not everyone has that like Morrison. I get it, and I respect it. At some point, youve got to go, It was dumb beforehow much dumber is it going to get?. We are fortunate to be racing cars and providing some entertainment to help people take their minds off their troubles for a weekend. We promise not to use your email address for anything but exclusive updates from the Power Automedia Network. Live Timing. 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. Ive even helped guys who have that model. ", 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." Right Trailers to sponsor NHRA Jr. Growing up in Indianapolis, motorsports is part of her DNA. Never mind that that reduction applies to a single-race purse which still is more than Coca-Cola has paid per season for its entire series sponsorship with the NHRA. The race is the eighth of 22 in the. If they did, then they are also doing what is correct for the sanctioning body and sport. 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. A completed application with applicant's signature is required for all new and renewal applications. Thats easy to say if youve got that kind of a budget [like Pedregon has], Creasy said. 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. Bid Publication Date/Time: 2/27/2023 8:00 AM; Closing Date/Time: 3/23/2023 11:30 AM 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. NHRA.com|Sportsman.NHRA.com| Tech Inspectors | Privacy Policy|Contact Us. The date will remain as earlier announced, Aug. 4-6, making it the fifth event in the North Central division seven race series. Bob McCosh, Columbia, Mo., '22 Camaro, 5.658, 258.32. Maple Grove Raceway. Check out our 2023 event schedule at the link below to view our events and purchase tickets. And it had better be what they say it is or Im going to call bulls. We all know why. Craig Curdie, Director2420 Gehman Lane, Suite 200Lancaster, PA 17602717-584-1200 fax: 717-390-3052Web site: www.nhradiv1.comCraig Curdie: ccurdie@nhra.comKalyn Guenther: kguenther@nhra.comKyra Martin: kmartin@nhra.comConnecticut; Delaware; District of Columbia; Maine; Maryland; Massachusetts; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New York; Pennsylvania; Rhode Island; Vermont; Virginia; West Virginia; Maritime Provinces, Eastern Ontario, and Quebec, Canada, William Tharpe, DirectorPO BOX 34300Indianapolis,IN 46234317-969-8890 fax: 317-291-4220Web site: www.nhradiv3.comWillliam Tharpe: wtharpe@nhra.comKista Fritts: kritts@nhra.comDeanna Williamson: dwilliamson@nhra.comIllinois; Indiana; Kentucky; Michigan; Ohio; Wisconsin; and Western Ontario, Canada, Mady Ayesh, Director1121 Dallas DriveSuite #2Denton, TX 76205469-248-0014 fax: 469-248-0024Web site: www.nhradiv4.comMady Ayesh: mayesh@nhra.comMatt Plotkin: mplotkin@nhra.comArkansas; Louisiana; New Mexico; Oklahoma; Texas; and Mexico, Matt Levonas, Director3702 West Valley Highway N, Suite 104Auburn, WA 98001253-446-6594 fax: 253-446-6683Web site: www.nhradiv6.comMatt Levonas: mlevonas@nhra.comJudy Richey: jrichey@nhra.comAlaska; Idaho; Montana; Oregon; Washington; Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan, Canada, NHRA.com|Sportsman.NHRA.com| Tech Inspectors | Privacy Policy|Contact Us. $4,000 TOP DRAGSTER Season Championship Awards. Lucas Oil Division Schedule. We just cant justify it. 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.. All logos and images are reserved. The breakdown was $18,000 to the semifinalists, $14,000 to second-place finishers, and $10,000 to first-round losers. 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. Copyright 1995-2011, NHRA. NHRA entrants may also enter Super Pro or Pro/Sportsman on Saturday. Copyright 1996-2023, NHRA. If not it is time to start over with a new sanctioning body that cares about a very entertaining motorsport. 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? Theres a lot of people out there that are depending on that qualifying money thats what it takes to do it. They're giving a promise on somebody else's paycheck. 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. You have to make a minimum of five runs. Its a very awkward position, he added. Current NHRA Divisional Event Racer/Crewmember Guidelines; Itconnects racers who buy parts with manufacturers looking to sell and market performance products. 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However, if McGahas plan is everybodys plan in 2021, the fields might be much shorter in all the pro classes. But its also borrowed time. NHRA Releases 2023 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Rules Supplement, 13th Release 2/14/2023. You MUST have series decals to earn points. Best Appearing and Best Engineered Awards. Click here for the latest browser requirements and links to FREE downloads. We questioned our decision, so I called NHRA. 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. 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