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", He said he isnt worried about a mass exodus or boycott or the collapse of the NHRA because of this round of purse reductions: "Not that Im aware of. In 2020, the event winner checks will be increased in SST, SG, SC, Stk, SS by at least $500. Our car experts choose every product we feature. 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. Copyright 1996-2023, NHRA. 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. 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. Racers and fans see firsthand what products work and win. Stock & Super Stock Class Elimination Schedule. 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(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. But I cant run my car for seven-grand. Racers may enter up to two classes, but double entries are not allowed. Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. Zizzo said, I assume NHRA is bleeding money, and my only hope is their staffs salaries are also suffering. At that point, we questioned if we made the correct decision. You MUST have series decals to earn points. 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. 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. 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. Cut a Triple-0 light in Qualifying or Time Trials and you're eligible for cash or prizes from Wilkins Wheels & Wrenches. To be clear, Morrison said, I understand that NHRA is doing the best they can. So the value of a victory has dropped from $50,000 in February to $15,000. Its a very awkward position, he added. 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. JEGS ALLSTARS Road To Chicago. But the beat seemed to go on after the U.S. Nationals. 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. 2. Jackie Fricke, Flemington, N.J.,, 5.385, 267.35. But neither party announced restored or increased purses this year or next. There were rumors that our purse was going to be cut again, so when I read the email I was not surprised, Zizzo said. 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. EVENT SCHEDULES. Youre setting your business model up and depending on it to pay your salary based off of a bunch of guys out there getting in a ping contest.. Three smaller Top Fuel teamsthose of Doug Foley, Lex Joon, and T.J. Zizzowere among those not invited to share their opinions. All logos and images are reserved. It never was about the money, because there never was enough. We spend so much money that a couple thousand dollars difference for first-round loser money doesn't make a significant difference. "I believe the NHRA is doing all they can to salvage the year under these unprecedented and challenging times. Featuring events such as the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, the Baby Gators, Summit Series Bracket Racing, RACEWARS, Import Faceoff, and more, Gainesville Raceway hosts year-round racing action and events. Now why is that? The NHRA Division 3 Fall Classic serves as the final NHRA North Central Division race at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in 2023! Were very comfortable with where we are.. 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. There are a lot of unanswered questions, Zizzo said. February 25 - 26. 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 The 2023 Purse Structure has remained the same as 2022: Crew fees willbe $60for an event restricted area crew pass. 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. It is, and today many drag racers are questioning their own choices and the choices of the NHRA. STOCK ELIMINATORParker Devore, Blanchard, Okla., '77 Volare, I/SA, 11.374, 113.86 def. 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. 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. This will be verified with the tech card submissions. A big portion of it is opening a dialogue, talking: How do we fix this? $15,000 SPORTSMAN SHOOTOUT. 18 qualifier money will likely hurt small teams like us. 24 Feb 2023 Posted by NHRA.com staff SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLETony Davis, Porter, Texas, '99 Hayabusa, 8.411, 141.58 def. Let's face it, even a low-budget team cannot make a pass for $1,500, he said. Problems displaying the site? click here to go to NHRA Contingency page. 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ATTENTION Super Street, Super Gas, Super Comp, Top Sportsman & Top Dragster: Your classes will be contested to the 1000' finish line. New Year Nationals - LIVE COVERAGE 12/28/2022 Bradenton, FL - Thursday, Friday and Saturday - $10,000 to Win for Box & No Box along with $2,000 to Win for Junior Dragsters at the RT Promotions New Year Nationals in Bradenton, Florida. You have to make a minimum of five runs. Rookie dragster driver Joe Morrison has strategized it from various angles. 12-5 Test-N-Tune. 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. I love this sport, and you can bet I'll be doing everything I can to help it get through this time and thrive on the other side.. tickets and schedule QUICK LINKS 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. No one said NHRA drag racing is a democracy, and vice president of Racing Operations Josh Petersons memo to pro teams Tuesday proved it. Itconnects racers who buy parts with manufacturers looking to sell and market performance products. Then we heard spectators were allowed to attend. ($2,500 Winner / $1,000 Runner-up / $500 Third) Open to all Division 2 Top Dragster racers. Nitro . 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. I am very much looking forward to Gainesville and the rest of the races on the NHRA schedule," he said. This is an NHRA grading event for Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, and Super Street classes. Several waves of dismissal, including one just before the U.S. Nationals, has troubled racers. Call for an Appointment 503-982-4461 We are open Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4:30 pm ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Payout -W-9's need to be submitted to the Texas Motorplex, [email protected] If your . I dont want any excuses.. It just helps to take the sting out of what you are spending, McGaha said. Dale Creasy, Jr. But the drivers also had a choice to make, and they continued to race. At a NASCAR race or whatever you have one winner, one second place, etc. 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. 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. 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. HEMI CHOOTOUTAnthony Rhodes, , , '68 Barracuda, 8.441, 159.78 def. The date will remain as earlier announced, Aug. 4-6, making it the fifth event in the North Central division seven race series. Statement of Action Against Participant 2/9/2023. 4. 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. 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. Please complete W-9 with class & car # then bring it with you for payout. Current NHRA Divisional Event Racer/Crewmember Guidelines; How do we get more to come out and support us smaller teams?. 17-32 Cars R-2 175 - R-3 225 R-4 325 Runner-up 1000 Win 2000, 9-16 cars R-2 100 R-3 150 Runner-up500 Win - 1000, 5-8 cars R-2 100 Runner-up 200 Win 500, Super Street, Super Gas, Super Comp, Stock, Super Stock, 33+ Cars R-3-100 R-4-200 R-5-300 R-6-400 R-7-500 - R/U-1000 Win 2000, 17-32 Cars R-3-100 R-4-200 Runner-up 500 Win 1500, 9-16 Cars R-3-100 Runner-up 300 Win 600, Tommy Tape/Select PerformanceSeries (32 Cars)&PC Richard.com Series (48 Cars)-- $200 Entry, 33+ Cars Qualified R-2- 100 R-3-300 R-4- 400 - R-5-500 - R/U-1000 -Win - 2000, 17-32 Cars Qualified R-2-100 R-3-225 R-4-325 R/U-1000 Win 2000, 9-16 Cars Qualified R-2-50 R-3-150 R/U-500 Win 1000, 5-8 Cars Qualified R-2-50 R/U 150 Win 400, 3-4 Cars Qualified R/U 150 Win 400. PAYOUT. Lucas Oil Top Alcohol Regional Schedule. You must have series decals to earn points. Wayne Landry, St. Bernard, La., '16 Dragster, foul. ($2,500 Winner / $1,000 Runner-up / $500 Third) Open to all Division 2 Top Sportsman racers. Competition Eliminator, Top Sportsman, and Top Dragster will be subject to the same purse reductions, based on car count. Lucas Oil Event Schedules. William Tharpe, Director PO Box 34300 Indianapolis, IN 46234 Ph: (317) 969-8890 [email protected] 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. Purse is based on cars running first round and will be adjusted as shown below. We just cant justify it. His contention was that race team owners shouldnt write race payouts into their budgets as a guaranteed revenue source. NHRA broadcast vice president Steve Reintjes sees triple opportunity at Gatornationals. Dakin spoke for a handful of racers and an army of fans when he said, I think John was the smart one. We have run models for the best-case and worst-case scenarios, both for 2020 and 21. 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. Matt Levonas, Director 3702 West Valley Highway N Suite 104 Auburn, WA 98001 Ph: (253) 446-6594 Fax (253) 446-6683 [email protected] Best Appearing and Best Engineered Awards. I loved racing the division race's. . The purse money is a nice little bonus you can count on, based on your performance. You must have series decals to earn points. The NHRA Contingency program is thelargest and most successful grassroots marketing partnership in motorsports. I brought in nearly $60,000 from those two races, just from qualifying and winning. February 23 - 24. 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. Thats almost what a Top Fuel or Funny Car champion earns after a 10-month, 24-race grind. A drivers best five divisional and best three national finishes from their eligible points-earning events will constitute their national championship points total. 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. Josh Peterson, the NHRAs vice-president of racing administration, informed pro racers Sept. 8 that their purses were being cut immediately for the second time since July. Theyre letting good people go, and its hard to find those good people. Live Timing. If they didn't, then shame on them and all they care about is themselves. Until last weekend, the NHRA had mitigating circumstances, to be sure. Anybody can say what they want, but its instant death. NHRA provides the platform for drag racing at the highest level, along with a tremendous TV package. 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. Lucas Oil Division Schedule. Division 7 Race 2. 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. If they did, then they are also doing what is correct for the sanctioning body and sport. Monty Bogan won in both Comp and Super Stock as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division was in action at No Problem Raceway. We may earn money from the links on this page. The list of NHRA partner companies grows every day. Everybody is screwed this year. So the value of a victory has dropped from $50,000 in February to $15,000 . Copyright 1996-2023, NHRA. Problems displaying the site? While keeping Round 1 money basically the same (only a $500 reduction) is good news. 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. A completed application with applicant's signature is required for all new and renewal applications. The Quick series will close out it's 2022 points series and crown it's yearly champion also on that Sunday. ", 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.. 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). Racer Magazine reported that even the Indianapolis Motor Speedway halved the Indianapolis 500 purse this year from $15 million to $7.5 million. Maple Grove Raceway. Growing up in Indianapolis, motorsports is part of her DNA. If I didnt love racing so much, I wouldnt go. Chris McGaha. 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. First-place prize money at even a World Surf League tour event is $100,000. NHRA entrants may also enter Super Pro or Pro/Sportsman on Saturday. TOP DRAGSTERDavid Bills, Marion, Texas, '04 Dragster, 7.562, 131.69 def. This adds up to a lot of money, but in the big picture, it's chump change. Please be prepared to provide the NHRA membership number & category for each race entry purchased. Cody Savage, Director 2470 Windy Hill Rd Suite 434 Marietta, GA 30067 Ph: (626) 250-2249 Fax (352) 371-4212 [email protected] Most reacted to news of the purse reductions with anger and resentment. He and the other three drivers under his umbrella have been idle since February. You have to rip them off to make your quota so you can get your check. NHRA Chassis Cert ~ Friday, March 3rd and Saturday, March 4th Limited Space each day, make an appointment. 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NHRA and national media show racers with decals and products winning on TV, online, through social media, and in magazines. 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. Susan Wade has lived in the Seattle area for 40 years, but motorsports is in the Indianapolis natives DNA. But they were at a crossroad Sept. 8 and they chose to keep driving ahead. That is the irony of the state of racing Top Fuel. It's not their checkbook. Select the highest level/ type of class (es) being registered. NHRA Releases 2023 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Rules Supplement, 13th Release 2/14/2023. The race is the eighth of 22 in the. 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. 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. 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: [email protected] Kalyn Guenther: [email protected] Kyra Martin: [email protected] Racers install decals on both sides of their race car that display the products they are running. The biggest payout in the NHRA is $500,000 each to the Top Fuel and Funny Car champions. You have to make a minimum of five runs. 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. Copyright 1995-2011, NHRA. Competition Number/License Applications & Forms, Contingency Postings & Sponsor Information. I didnt even want to go race Indy because we were going to have to wear masks. All logos and images are reserved. NHRA New England Nationals Results, Updated Points Standings Sunday's final results from the ninth annual NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway. For me, the purse always has been a huge part of it.. And Im like, Guys, to do this right, it costs way more money than that qualifying money will ever generate. NHRA West Central Division 5 - Home of the High & Mighty Ill put it in perspective. This event is a "2 day" race format scheduled for Sat-Sun. All logos and images are reserved. When racers win or runner-up, the NHRA Tech Department verifies the decals and products were present. 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. Juniors will run on Saturday and Sunday ONLY. Bengt Blomberg, Cypress, Texas, '97 Firebird, 6.883, 194.93. Youve got to have some other kind of a plan than that. 10-5 NHRA Tech and Registration. Click HERE to see which parts pay in each class at the 45 LODRS Divisional races this year. Live Coverage begins Thursday morning and runs throughout the weekend right here on DRR. Build your own custom newsletter with the content you love from Dragzine, directly to your inbox, absolutely FREE! Chucky Wier, Hamilton City, Texas, '67 Chevy II Wagon, 10.916, 126.05. The NHRA announced Oct. 4 that Camping World is stepping in for 2021 to replace Coca-Cola as series sponsor. Best Appearing and Best Engineered Awards. Yeah, its going to cost me a little more to go, but why do I have all this if Im not going to go? Life is messy. 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. 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. 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. 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. This isnt about me. In 2015, when I won those two races on the Western Swing, I qualified No. Thats below a reasonably estimated market value, but racers tolerated it. I have to go racing. She contributes to Power Automedia as a freelancer writer. Division 1. Winner's $80,000 payout is nearly double the prize for winning one Camping World Drag Racing Series event . 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? One-day Restricted area crew pass (Sunday only) is $40. Winners in JEGS Super Quick, Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, and Super Street will win a Wally as well! I don't get it, Foley said. Mady Ayesh 1121 Dallas Drive Suite #2 Denton, TX 76205 Ph: (469) 248-0014 Fax (469) 248-0024 [email protected] Partners can participate at the national level, the divisional level, the regional level or all three. Dakin said something many have said through the years: The deeper into a race a team goes, the more money it loses. NHRA South Central Division 4 1121 Dallas Drive Suite #2 Denton, TX 76205 P: 469-248-0014 Were not going to haul all the way to Seattle. Please notify the Division Office via phone or e-mail prior to the event opening should you need to cancel your pre-entry. Everybodys like, Oh, theyll race, no matter what, just because they want to race. And thats true to a certain extent. 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. To me that is being loyal [to the racers]. 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. 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