Regional and divisional race dates and locations are determined by NHRA in cooperation with host tracks and are announced upon finalization in National Dragster, on NHRARacer.com, and in other publications. $4,000 TOP DRAGSTER Season Championship Awards. 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 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. 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. 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. Everybodys like, Oh, theyll race, no matter what, just because they want to race. And thats true to a certain extent. 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 brought in nearly $60,000 from those two races, just from qualifying and winning. Two-day Restricted area crew pass (Sat/Sun only)is $50. . But neither party announced restored or increased purses this year or next. Were very comfortable with where we are.. Thats a bit of a sore subject with Foley. 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. Racers may enter up to two classes, but double entries are not allowed. 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. Now why is that? Cutting the No. I am certain that they would not be doing this unless they absolutely had to. Racers may enter up to two classes, but double entries are not allowed. 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. To be clear, Morrison said, I understand that NHRA is doing the best they can. We spend so much money that a couple thousand dollars difference for first-round loser money doesn't make a significant difference. Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park (Regional . If they did, then they are also doing what is correct for the sanctioning body and sport. Glossed-over in Petersons message was the fact that two or three weeks before last weekends U.S. Nationals, according to at least three team owners, the NHRA proposed this second payout reduction of the summerand racers rejected it. Racers install decals on both sides of their race car that display the products they are running. I get it, and I respect it. Must have series decals to be eligible. Select the highest level/ type of class (es) being registered. Its unclear whether the racers had been informed about that kink in the plan. Review and sign the Online Tech Card Agreement Complete "Competitor & Entry Information" in its entirety. 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. And Im like, Guys, to do this right, it costs way more money than that qualifying money will ever generate. "I believe the NHRA is doing all they can to salvage the year under these unprecedented and challenging times. 5:30 Stock-Super Stock Gamblers Race (1/8th mile format) 5:30 Super Pro Gamblers Race (1000' format) Saturday, March 11th. . Winner's $80,000 payout is nearly double the prize for winning one Camping World Drag Racing Series event . 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? I think we all are hanging on and hoping for a better year next year. 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. Then this year, when racing resumed in July, the teams competed for significantly slashed purses: Winner - $35,000, runner-up - $17,000, semifinal - $12,500, Round 2 - $10,000, Round 1 - $7,500. For tiebreaker procedures, contact your NHRA division office. ($2,500 Winner / $1,000 Runner-up / $500 Third) Open to all Division 2 Top Dragster racers. Open Position - Northwest Division Director 2/7/2023. (More dates will be added when they become available) Division 1. Its corporate sponsorships that provide the money. Two-time Funny Car champion Cruz Pedregon was disturbed by all the criticism, calling it hating on NHRA and bashing the sanctioning body. Please contact your respective division office for points structure. Click the Moser Logo to sign up for the "Wild Card" entry. A minimum of 10 points will be awarded to all contestants upon completion of event tech inspection and registration. 2021 South Cental Division Championship Results. The 2023 Purse Structure has remained the same as 2022: Crew fees willbe $60for an event restricted area crew pass. Its $15,000 to win in the nitro classes. NHRA promotes mainly the Professional classes at national events; however, the majority of its participants are Sportsman Racers. Copyright 1995-2011, NHRA. 2023 Power Automedia. Participating manufacturers send payment to the racers to reward them for their success and partnership. Best Appearing and Best Engineered Awards. 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. There were rumors that our purse was going to be cut again, so when I read the email I was not surprised, Zizzo said. 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. 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). Steve Kent, Belle Rose, La., '68 Barracuda, foul. Jackie Fricke, Flemington, N.J.,, 5.385, 267.35. Cecil County Dragway. 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. Build your own custom newsletter with the content you love from Dragzine, directly to your inbox, absolutely FREE! We all have a bigger problem: Whos going to around next year? But I cant run my car for seven-grand. Which sponsors are going to be around who didnt terminate contracts? Matt Levonas, Director 3702 West Valley Highway N Suite 104 Auburn, WA 98001 Ph: (253) 446-6594 Fax (253) 446-6683 [email protected] Division 7 Race 1. Yeah, its going to cost me a little more to go, but why do I have all this if Im not going to go? 2. Hes wrong for my point of view, Creasy said. Thats almost what a Top Fuel or Funny Car champion earns after a 10-month, 24-race grind. Its three days driving there and three days driving back. NHRA DIVISION 4 2020 FINALS INFORMATION: Thanks to Division Director Trey Capps for the following information : OK, ET Finals info time. Live Coverage begins Thursday morning and runs throughout the weekend right here on DRR. We just cant justify it. Juniors will be running for a points championship, counting their best 5 events of the schedule. Copyright 1995-2011, NHRA. NHRA Releases 2023 Rulebook Amendment . Maybe theyve taken a salary cut I dont know. The Quick series will close out it's 2022 points series and crown it's yearly champion also on that Sunday. Our car experts choose every product we feature. STOCK ELIMINATORParker Devore, Blanchard, Okla., '77 Volare, I/SA, 11.374, 113.86 def. There are a lot of unanswered questions, Zizzo said. February 23 - 24. Its going to come down to the teams that are well-financed.. You must have series decals to earn points. NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. And there are some who have lost their lives. And it had better be what they say it is or Im going to call bulls. His contention was that race team owners shouldnt write race payouts into their budgets as a guaranteed revenue source. I wouldnt go to a match race for that money. 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. Im pretty anti-mask. Right Trailers to sponsor NHRA Jr. Nothings been done to fix that, McMillen said. 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. 12-5 Test-N-Tune. How do we get more to come out and support us smaller teams?. Im not saying hes wrong. NHRA West Central Division 5 - Home of the High & Mighty 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. 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. Featuring JEGS Super Quick and additional classes of racing, the October 20-22 event showcases a stout lineup of action across the weekend. It just helps to take the sting out of what you are spending, McGaha said. 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. Dale Creasy, Jr. It is, and today many drag racers are questioning their own choices and the choices of the NHRA. 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. David Latino, Donaldsonville, La., '00 Corvette, C/SA, 10.557, 114.38. The biggest payout in the NHRA is $500,000 each to the Top Fuel and Funny Car champions. A drivers best five divisional and best three national finishes from their eligible points-earning events will constitute their national championship points total. 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. We have run models for the best-case and worst-case scenarios, both for 2020 and 21. Bid Publication Date/Time: 2/27/2023 8:00 AM; Closing Date/Time: 3/23/2023 11:30 AM We questioned our decision, so I called NHRA. At least those who were asked rejected it. 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. Most of us can afford to take a loss like this for only so long., In the end, just about everyone is echoing McGahas feelings: I hate it that its been a broken year and things are so fouled up.. NHRA Divisional Event Tech Card for all division specialty series and events. It offers the advantages of a passion-driven business-to-consumer relationship, with the long-term benefits of a business-to-business partnership. Just for perspective, Colton Herta finished 33rd in the 2019 Indianapolis 500 and pocketed more than $350,000. So the reward for winning in the nitro ranks dwindled from an already embarrassing $50,000 in February to $15,000. SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLETony Davis, Porter, Texas, '99 Hayabusa, 8.411, 141.58 def. Bengt Blomberg, Cypress, Texas, '97 Firebird, 6.883, 194.93. Check out our 2023 event schedule at the link below to view our events and purchase tickets. 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. 4. 1 at both. After every race, the NHRA alerts participating manufacturers with a list of the racers whove won or runner-upped with their product. Please complete W-9 with class & car # then bring it with you for payout. East Region: 3/2 - 3/5: Gainesville Raceway: Gainesville, FL: 5/26 - 5/28: Maple Grove Raceway . Then we heard spectators were allowed to attend. 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. Most reacted to news of the purse reductions with anger and resentment. 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? Each of the nitro fields at Gainesville was a racer short. Live Timing. 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. 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. NHRA has announced the details of the full 2023 Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule, which will include a pair of Pep Boys NHRA All-Star Callout races in Gainesville and Indianapolis, as. If you have decals only you can earn $100 product certificate. Earn prodcut certificate in Stock, Super Stock, Top Sportsman, Top Dragster, and Comp Eliminator by qualfying 1#. Anybody can say what they want, but its instant death. NHRA officials have announced that the previously announced TBA event on the 2017 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series schedule will be held at National Trail Raceway outside Columbus, Ohio. Until last weekend, the NHRA had mitigating circumstances, to be sure. When racers win or runner-up, the NHRA Tech Department verifies the decals and products were present. Racers and fans see firsthand what products work and win. If not, NHRA is in trouble and we better look for other options. At that point, we questioned if we made the correct decision. 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However, if McGahas plan is everybodys plan in 2021, the fields might be much shorter in all the pro classes. At a NASCAR race or whatever you have one winner, one second place, etc. Matt DeYoung, Director 140 Via Verde Suite 100 San Dimas, CA 91773 Ph: (626) 250-2232 Fax (626) 466-9089 [email protected] Were getting paid less now than we did when I started 25 years ago, Creasy said. $15,000 SPORTSMAN SHOOTOUT. 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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. Please check your NHRA Chassis Sticker!! You MUST have series decals to earn points. If the racers which bring in spectators take a purse cut, then they better take money out of their salaries, as well. NHRA D5 - 5 Divisional events . Next year, no matter what, if they dont raise it [purses] back up, we will pick and choose the races we want to go to. 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. I can assure you, weve run every model. 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