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. I understand that NHRA is doing the best they can. But neither party announced restored or increased purses this year or next. Purse/Entry Fee update for 2020 Southeast Division LODRS events. You have to rip them off to make your quota so you can get your check. This adds up to a lot of money, but in the big picture, it's chump change. The chase for 2018 will begin at Atlanta Dragway in May. Purse is based on cars running first round and will be adjusted as shown below. (SST went up even more as we try to improve consistency between class payouts.). I didnt even want to go race Indy because we were going to have to wear masks. Payout -W-9's need to be submitted to the Texas Motorplex, w9@texasmotroplex.com If your . We spend so much money that a couple thousand dollars difference for first-round loser money doesn't make a significant difference. It offers the advantages of a passion-driven business-to-consumer relationship, with the long-term benefits of a business-to-business partnership. 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. Build your own custom newsletter with the content you love from Dragzine, directly to your inbox, absolutely FREE! One can assert that its about choices. We are fortunate to be racing cars and providing some entertainment to help people take their minds off their troubles for a weekend. If we had an open dialogue, if we had that, NHRA could walk into that room and say,OK, so let us tell you about out our problems, even if it's a bad commitment they made. 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. 2023 Lucas Oil Divisional Series Schedule. 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. All logos and images are reserved. Juniors will run on Saturday and Sunday ONLY. It just helps to take the sting out of what you are spending, McGaha said. 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). Contestants in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series categories (Super Street is division only) compete for NHRA Sportsman championship titles on the basis of total points earned at NHRA national, regional, and divisional events. Theres people depending on us, and this is how theyre feeding their families, some of them., He said hes well aware that Pro Stocks got the [reputation] that it aint nothin but a bunch of rich guys racing. 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. National Championship:Each driver in TD and TS is eligible to compete for points at eight divisional and five national events. SUPER GASJohn Salter, Hockley, Texas, '02 Grandam, 9.904, 171.57 def. I said, Ive got to put my selfishness aside. Class Racing: [LODRS Divisional Events] II. 1 at both. They're giving a promise on somebody else's paycheck. I sure hope my friends at NHRA also took a pay cut. Belvieu, Texas, '02 Cavalier, TS, 6.795, -197.1059) Vince Hoda, Dibreville, Miss., '68 Camaro, TS, 6.573, -206.19710) Darian Boesch, Kenner, La., '18 Camaro SS, TS, 6.163, -222.787, TOP DRAGSTER1) Ross Laris, Raceland, La., '18 Racecraft, 6.113 seconds, 229.24 mph2) Holden Laris, Raceland, La., '20 Racecraft, 6.115, 205.973) Robert May, Kinsey, Ala., '17 Nelson Racecraf, 6.118, 228.084) William Kruse, Alvin, Texas, '15 Nielsen, 6.120, 244.275) Jim Thorp, Mertzon, Texas, '20 Spitzer, 6.131, 204.826) J.r. Baxter, Waxahachie, Texas, '16 Miller, 6.138, 228.967) Rusty Baxter, Beckville, Texas, '15 Dragster, 6.148, 211.868) Darian Boesch, Kenner, La., '21 Dragster, 6.187, 199.989) PJ Vicari, Gonzales, La., '22 Nelson, 6.213, 230.7610) Mike Burns, Shavano Park, Texas, '20 Rear Engined Dr, 6.219, 224.19, SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE1) Robert Sanders, Cypress, Texas, '12 Hayabusa, SMC, 0.000 seconds reaction time2) Micheal Nash, Texarkana, Texas, '12 Hayabusa, SMC, 0.0003) Derek Dorey, Kingwood, Texas, '13 Trac Razor, SMC, 0.0074) Corey Elly, Lake Charles, La., '81 GS, SMC, 0.0165) Vince McCullah, Cypress, Texas, '06 Zx14, SMC, 0.0196) Dave Gautreaux, River Ridge, La., '03 GSXR, SMC, 0.0237) Tony Davis, Porter, Texas, '99 Hayabusa, SMC, 0.0318) David Courteaux, Thibodaux, La., '13 Hayabusa, SMC, 0.0339) Eddie Glaze, Missouri City, Texas, '22 1300 Hayabusa, SMC, 0.04710) Dwayne Tousand, Lake Charles, La., '13 Zx-14, SMC, 0.058, HEMI CHOOTOUT1) Jim Pancake, Cardington, Ohio, '68 Dart, 8.388 seconds, (no speed)2) Anthony Rhodes, , , '68 Barracuda, 8.402, (no speed)3) Steve Kent, Belle Rose, La., '68 Barracuda, 8.662, (no speed)4) Doug Fazzolare, Houma, La., '68 Dart, 8.724, (no speed)5) Benjamin Kimberly, Madisonville, La., '68 Cuda, 8.754, (no speed)6) Jack Peterson, Hartford, S.D., '68 Cuda, 8.821, (no speed)7) Joe Teuton, Schriever, La., '68 Barracuda, 9.980, (no speed)8) Lloyd Wofford, Jonesboro, Ark., '68 Barracuda, 11.670, (no speed). 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. Purse Structure for Northeast Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Events. Cutting the No. Its $15,000 to win in the nitro classes. Racers may enter up to two classes, but double entries are not allowed. Division 1. Or submit to . 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. Several waves of dismissal, including one just before the U.S. Nationals, has troubled racers. The NHRA has deep roots in reaching these markets and racers, and usesthe Contingency program to share our strengths with our partners. Hes wrong for my point of view, Creasy said. We'll send you the most interesting Dragzine articles, news, car features, and videos every week. Racer Magazine reported that even the Indianapolis Motor Speedway halved the Indianapolis 500 purse this year from $15 million to $7.5 million. Most reacted to news of the purse reductions with anger and resentment. 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.. Im not saying hes wrong. 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'll see everything from. I get it, and I respect it. Problems displaying the site? We can't be divided. for Top Alcohol Regional Events 2/13/2023. Trailer Supplier for NHRA Division 2 Certification Team. David Latino, Donaldsonville, La., '00 Corvette, C/SA, 10.557, 114.38. *If you have decals and PRODUCT you can earn $200. Winners in JEGS Super Quick, Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, and Super Street will win a Wally as well! 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. Lucas Oil Event Schedules. A drivers best five divisional and best three national finishes from their eligible points-earning events will constitute their national championship points total. TOP DRAGSTERDavid Bills, Marion, Texas, '04 Dragster, 7.562, 131.69 def. The race is the eighth of 22 in the. You're getting checks based on our commitment (to the NHRA). So it's our checkbook that is filling that commitment. Please notify the Division Office via phone or e-mail prior to the event opening should you need to cancel your pre-entry. 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. But Im sure a lot of peoples minds are going to change like the purse. 5:30 Stock-Super Stock Gamblers Race (1/8th mile format) 5:30 Super Pro Gamblers Race (1000' format) Saturday, March 11th. 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. Friday afternoon test & tune as well as the Friday night Gamblers race will also be run at 1000'. National Championship:Each driver in Comp, SS, STK, SC and SG is eligible to compete for points at eight divisional and six national events. Open Position - Northwest Division Director 2/7/2023. Click here for the latest browser requirements and links to FREE downloads. 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. If your chassis was certified in 2020, you will need to get recertified. 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. 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. Racers and fans see firsthand what products work and win. Without corporate backing, I am better off working at Menards, scanning Rust-Oleum products at the checkout. Problems displaying the site? My focus is to put on a great show for those fans and go out there and race to win within our budget and capabilities. Select the highest level/ type of class (es) being registered. Some are simply pragmatic. Sportsman-class racers must be dues-paying members of NHRA before they are allowed to enter and participate in any NHRA event. 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