There's no doubt that should have been a tough conversation with Sunoco. 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. Robert Sanders, Cypress, Texas, '12 Hayabusa, 8.310, 158.60. First thing I thought about was them.. SUPER STOCKMonty Bogan, Boiling Springs, S.C., '92 Camaro, SS/BS, 9.019, 150.52 def. 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. Racers install decals on both sides of their race car that display the products they are running. CONTACTS, REQUIREMENTS, and DECAL SOURCES. The text of the lawsuit states that Coca-Cola sought to back out of its deal (which was to run through 2023) as early as September 2019. 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. The Quick series will close out it's 2022 points series and crown it's yearly champion also on that Sunday. Contact NHRA Competition Department for details TOP FUEL HARLEY a) Required to pay $210 entry fee. One-day Restricted area crew pass (Sunday only) is $40. See Which Companies are Posting in your Class. 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NHRA broadcast vice president Steve Reintjes sees triple opportunity at Gatornationals. NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. Al. Rising Sun, Md. 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). 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. Right Trailers to sponsor NHRA Jr. 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. 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. You have to make a minimum of five runs. 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. But its also borrowed time. I sure hope my friends at NHRA also took a pay cut. Hes wrong for my point of view, Creasy said. 1# QUALIFIER BONUS PROGRAM. Pro Stock owner/driver Chris McGaha, Of Odessa, Texas, said, They stressed that. At some point, that car wont be on the racetrack. COMPETITION ELIMINATORMonty Bogan, Boiling SpringsS.C., '92 Camaro, H/SMA, 8.919, 151.51 def. Partners can participate at the national level, the divisional level, the regional level or all three. National Championship:Each driver in Comp, SS, STK, SC and SG is eligible to compete for points at eight divisional and six national events. Its a very awkward position, he added. click here to go to NHRA Contingency page. Juniors will run on Saturday and Sunday ONLY. Please complete W-9 with class & car # then bring it with you for payout. We will safeguard your e-mail and only send content you request. Please be prepared to provide the NHRA membership number & category for each race entry purchased. 2. Chucky Wier, Hamilton City, Texas, '67 Chevy II Wagon, 10.916, 126.05. Their pay comes from 100% of the winnings. So the value of a victory has dropped from $50,000 in February to $15,000 . I just want to go racing. NHRA entrants may also enter Super Pro or Pro/Sportsman on Saturday. Purse Structure for Northeast Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Events. Everybody is screwed this year. 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. 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. NHRA Competition License Applications 1. Racer Magazine reported that even the Indianapolis Motor Speedway halved the Indianapolis 500 purse this year from $15 million to $7.5 million. Statement of Action Against Participant 2/9/2023. NHRA.com|Sportsman.NHRA.com| Tech Inspectors | Privacy Policy|Contact Us. This is an NHRA grading event for Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, and Super Street classes. Maple Grove Raceway. Winner's $80,000 payout is nearly double the prize for winning one Camping World Drag Racing Series event . Select the highest level/ type of class (es) being registered. The race is the eighth of 22 in the. 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. Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park (Regional . Live Coverage begins Thursday morning and runs throughout the weekend right here on DRR. Rookie dragster driver Joe Morrison has strategized it from various angles. Now why is that? Copyright 1996-2023, NHRA. Racers buy and install the products that are posted. Check out our 2023 event schedule at the link below to view our events and purchase tickets. You have to rip them off to make your quota so you can get your check. ", 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. All logos and images are reserved. Sportsman-class racers must be dues-paying members of NHRA before they are allowed to enter and participate in any NHRA event. 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. 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. Class Racing: [LODRS Divisional Events] II. *If you have decals and PRODUCT you can earn $200. That is the irony of the state of racing Top Fuel. Two-time Funny Car champion Cruz Pedregon was disturbed by all the criticism, calling it hating on NHRA and bashing the sanctioning body. 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The 2021 NHRA Lucas Oil Divisional Series Contingency ProgramSee all the postings here! 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. Racers and fans see firsthand what products work and win. 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. 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. This latest round of cuts means winners at each of the final five races will receive $15,000 and runners-up $11,500. 164 were here. Our car experts choose every product we feature. It just helps to take the sting out of what you are spending, McGaha said. I can assure you, weve run every model. 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? 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. Nothings been done to fix that, McMillen said. Dakin spoke for a handful of racers and an army of fans when he said, I think John was the smart one. Click the Moser Logo to sign up for the "Wild Card" entry. 17 qualifier money by $1,250 and eliminating No. Harvey Emmons, Friendswood, Texas, '05 Cavalier, GT/EA, 9.369, 141.07. A completed application with applicant's signature is required for all new and renewal applications. The 2023 Purse Structure has remained the same as 2022: Crew fees willbe $60for an event restricted area crew pass. All logos and images are reserved. To me that is being loyal [to the racers]. Let's face it, even a low-budget team cannot make a pass for $1,500, he said. It offers the advantages of a passion-driven business-to-consumer relationship, with the long-term benefits of a business-to-business partnership. It's not their checkbook. Racers may enter up to two classes, but double entries are not allowed. NHRA provides the platform for drag racing at the highest level, along with a tremendous TV package. 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. You MUST have series decals to earn points. Itconnects racers who buy parts with manufacturers looking to sell and market performance products. 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. 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. Theyre letting good people go, and its hard to find those good people. ($2,500 Winner / $1,000 Runner-up / $500 Third) Open to all Division 2 Top Dragster racers. We can't be divided. Entry fees for the PC Richard.com National Open events are listed on the Daily Event info for the event on NHRADIV1.com. Until last weekend, the NHRA had mitigating circumstances, to be sure. Classes will be contested in an 1/8th mile format due to NHRA indexes, CIC and AHFS parameters. You must have series decals to earn points. 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. HEMI CHOOTOUTAnthony Rhodes, , , '68 Barracuda, 8.441, 159.78 def. Chris McGaha. Meanwhile, the NHRA has been letting staff members go, leaving only the titled personnel to hold down the fort at Glendora, Calif., headquarters. All logos and images are reserved. Theres a lot of people out there that are depending on that qualifying money thats what it takes to do it. ", 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.. NHRA Releases 2023 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Rules Supplement, 13th Release 2/14/2023. 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