I didnt even want to go race Indy because we were going to have to wear masks. NHRA and national media show racers with decals and products winning on TV, online, through social media, and in magazines. It just helps to take the sting out of what you are spending, McGaha said. 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. 2. Itconnects racers who buy parts with manufacturers looking to sell and market performance products. For 2017, Junior Dragsters have been added to all NHRA Southeast Division Luas Oil Drag Racing Series Events. 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. . I dont have the availability of time to find a big corporate sponsor that would pay you enough not to worry about the purse money. Winner's $80,000 payout is nearly double the prize for winning one Camping World Drag Racing Series event . I dont want any excuses.. Hard cards are only valid for events in which competitor is entered. 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. Regional and divisional events: Races feature NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series points competition within NHRAs seven geographic divisions. There are people who are losing their businesses, their jobs. We just cant justify it. NHRA Contingency Partners . Im pretty anti-mask. Everybodys like, Oh, theyll race, no matter what, just because they want to race. And thats true to a certain extent. 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 just impossible. I think we all are hanging on and hoping for a better year next year. Bid Publication Date/Time: 2/27/2023 8:00 AM; Closing Date/Time: 3/23/2023 11:30 AM for Top Alcohol Regional Events 2/13/2023. There's no doubt that should have been a tough conversation with Sunoco. 2/2/2023, NHRA Updates Electronic Versions of the 2023 NHRA and JDRL Rulebooks2/1/2023, Laris Motorsports Insurance Partners with NHRA for Sportsman Bonus Programs, NHRA Tech Department clarifies EFI rule in Top Alcohol1/30/2023, NHRA Tech Department makes corrections/updates to the Stock Car Classification Guide 1/24/2023, NHRA.com|Sportsman.NHRA.com| Tech Inspectors | Privacy Policy|Contact Us. Those six rounds (including qualifying) will cost us $5,000 in nitro, and nitro is a small percentage of our budget. . 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. Racer Magazine reported that even the Indianapolis Motor Speedway halved the Indianapolis 500 purse this year from $15 million to $7.5 million. Pro Stock owner/driver Chris McGaha, Of Odessa, Texas, said, They stressed that. The NHRA Division 3 Fall Classic serves as the final NHRA North Central Division race at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in 2023! There were rumors that our purse was going to be cut again, so when I read the email I was not surprised, Zizzo said. It's not their checkbook. 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. Therefore there will be no test-n-tune or registration on Thursday. 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. While keeping Round 1 money basically the same (only a $500 reduction) is good news. 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). 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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. Some are simply pragmatic. 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. Veteran Top Fuel racer Pat Dakin said hes envisioning this years championship payout, bound to be less than its customary $500,000 for Top Fuel and Funny Car titlists, will be a six-pack and a bag of pretzels.. tickets and schedule QUICK LINKS We have run models for the best-case and worst-case scenarios, both for 2020 and 21. Christopher Dodd, Double Oak, Texas, '08 Undercover, foul. Hes wrong for my point of view, Creasy said. There's a difference between other series events and payouts and NHRA. 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. 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. 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). Theyre letting good people go, and its hard to find those good people. Maple Grove Raceway. 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. To me that is being loyal [to the racers]. We all know why. 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). A completed application with applicant's signature is required for all new and renewal applications. #lswssp-logo-carousel-1 .lswssp-logo-img-wrap .lswssp-logo-img{max-height:200px}. Rising Sun, Md. You have to make a minimum of five runs. Although the respective marquee races for their sanctioning bodies played out at venues separated by just seven miles, the organizations are light years apart. However, if McGahas plan is everybodys plan in 2021, the fields might be much shorter in all the pro classes. I loved racing the division race's. . Racers and fans see firsthand what products work and win. Nick Duty, Director 3720 Arrowhead Ave., Suite 103 Independence, MO 64057 Ph: (816) 795-8055 Fax (816) 795-0515 [email protected] Division 1. Its $15,000 to win in the nitro classes. East Region: 3/2 - 3/5: Gainesville Raceway: Gainesville, FL: 5/26 - 5/28: Maple Grove Raceway . My goal this year is to get [college-freshman son] Bobby licensed and see what happens next year.. Until last weekend, the NHRA had mitigating circumstances, to be sure. Again, not in every way let me explain. Growing up in Indianapolis, motorsports is part of her DNA. Perhaps at the opposite end of the confidence-in-the-NHRA spectrum is long time Funny Car racer and two-time champion Cruz Pedregon. She contributes to Power Automedia as a freelancer writer. Maybe theyve taken a salary cut I dont know. Two-time Funny Car champion Cruz Pedregon was disturbed by all the criticism, calling it hating on NHRA and bashing the sanctioning body. If they aren't, we have a problem. All logos and images are reserved. You have to rip them off to make your quota so you can get your check. 2023 NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES REGIONAL SCHEDULE. 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. You'll see everything from. Al. Its a very awkward position, he added. All logos and images are reserved. Stay tuned for a brand-new NHRA.tv experience coming your way soon! How can you not pay them? 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. Several waves of dismissal, including one just before the U.S. Nationals, has troubled racers. The date will remain as earlier announced, Aug. 4-6, making it the fifth event in the North Central division seven race series. If not it is time to start over with a new sanctioning body that cares about a very entertaining motorsport. Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. 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. NHRA South Central Division 4 1121 Dallas Drive Suite #2 Denton, TX 76205 P: 469-248-0014 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. Were getting paid less now than we did when I started 25 years ago, Creasy said. Sportsman-class racers must be dues-paying members of NHRA before they are allowed to enter and participate in any NHRA event. That, and a huge U.S.Nationals payout combined with $1Million World Championship checks. It never was about the money, because there never was enough. To be clear, Morrison said, I understand that NHRA is doing the best they can. NHRA provides the platform for drag racing at the highest level, along with a tremendous TV package. SUPER STREETLamar Stevenson, Montgomery, Ala., '69 Camaro, 10.914, 123.94 def. We will safeguard your e-mail and only send content you request. 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. The list of NHRA partner companies grows every day. But neither party announced restored or increased purses this year or next. 2023 Lucas Oil Divisional Series Schedule. Trailer Supplier for NHRA Division 2 Certification Team. 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. 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. Ill put it in perspective. NHRA New England Nationals Results, Updated Points Standings Sunday's final results from the ninth annual NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway. The NHRA announced Oct. 4 that Camping World is stepping in for 2021 to replace Coca-Cola as series sponsor. Why was there no communication with our team? At some point, that car wont be on the racetrack. And life in NHRA drag racing became messier in September. I don't get it, Foley said. Click here for the latest browser requirements and links to FREE downloads. Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park (Regional) Chandler, AZ. 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. Let's face it, even a low-budget team cannot make a pass for $1,500, he said. A minimum of 10 points will be awarded to all contestants upon completion of event tech inspection and registration. Dakin spoke for a handful of racers and an army of fans when he said, I think John was the smart one. 12-5 Test-N-Tune. 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.. EVENT SCHEDULES. Just for perspective, Colton Herta finished 33rd in the 2019 Indianapolis 500 and pocketed more than $350,000. What you put together, sponsorship-wise, to attend that event is really whats going to pay your bills. February 25 - 26. Nothings been done to fix that, McMillen said. But the beat seemed to go on after the U.S. Nationals. 2023 Lucas Oil Divisional Series Schedule. William Tharpe, Director PO Box 34300 Indianapolis, IN 46234 Ph: (317) 969-8890 [email protected] Partners can participate at the national level, the divisional level, the regional level or all three. First thing I thought about was them.. At least those who were asked rejected it. TOP SPORTSMANJim Thorp, Mertzon, Texas, '20 Camaro, 10.557, 82.34 def. Zizzo said, I assume NHRA is bleeding money, and my only hope is their staffs salaries are also suffering. So the value of a victory has dropped from $50,000 in February to $15,000 . NHRA broadcast vice president Steve Reintjes sees triple opportunity at Gatornationals. 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. "Race, it is what we do. 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. We spend so much money that a couple thousand dollars difference for first-round loser money doesn't make a significant difference. Classes will be contested in an 1/8th mile format due to NHRA indexes, CIC and AHFS parameters. Meanwhile, the NHRA has been letting staff members go, leaving only the titled personnel to hold down the fort at Glendora, Calif., headquarters. Keep in mind the money paid out does very little to motivate us to compete. Click here for the latest browser requirements and links to FREE downloads. Dale Creasy, Jr. Cutting the No. Its unclear whether the racers had been informed about that kink in the plan. 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. Those good people are the backbone, the ones who have helped the NHRA get where its at, McMillen said. All logos and images are reserved. SUPER STOCKMonty Bogan, Boiling Springs, S.C., '92 Camaro, SS/BS, 9.019, 150.52 def. 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. Trailer Supplier for NHRA Division 2 Certification Team. You're getting checks based on our commitment (to the NHRA). So it's our checkbook that is filling that commitment. I sure hope my friends at NHRA also took a pay cut. If not, NHRA is in trouble and we better look for other options. In 2015, when I won those two races on the Western Swing, I qualified No. If the Division Director has not been notified prior to your respective first qualifying session, the event will count towards your championship points total. I get it, and I respect it. Best Appearing and Best Engineered Awards. 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. Purse/Entry Fee update for 2020 Southeast Division LODRS events. So this notion that NHRA is killing the sport no, thats not how it is. The 2021 NHRA Lucas Oil Divisional Series Contingency ProgramSee all the postings here! CONTACTS, REQUIREMENTS, and DECAL SOURCES. Racers may enter up to two classes, but double entries are not allowed. NHRA promotes mainly the Professional classes at national events; however, the majority of its participants are Sportsman Racers. 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. This isnt about me. If you have decals only you can earn $100 product certificate. permanent annual credential are required to have NHRA Membership. 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. Cecil County Dragway. 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. 4. All rights reserved. Click the Moser Logo to sign up for the "Wild Card" entry. All logos and images are reserved. Click HERE to see which parts pay in each class at the 45 LODRS Divisional races this year. Thats below a reasonably estimated market value, but racers tolerated it. Youve got to have some other kind of a plan than that. Rookie dragster driver Joe Morrison has strategized it from various angles. Featuring JEGS Super Quick and additional classes of racing, the October 20-22 event showcases a stout lineup of action across the weekend. So the reward for winning in the nitro ranks dwindled from an already embarrassing $50,000 in February to $15,000. 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