A minimum of 10 points will be awarded to all contestants upon completion of event tech inspection and registration. We promise not to use your email address for anything but exclusive updates from the Power Automedia Network. We spend so much money that a couple thousand dollars difference for first-round loser money doesn't make a significant difference. Our car experts choose every product we feature. But the drivers also had a choice to make, and they continued to race. NHRA promotes mainly the Professional classes at national events; however, the majority of its participants are Sportsman Racers. The chase for 2018 will begin at Atlanta Dragway in May. You pretty much have to force me to put a mask on. National Championship:Each driver in Comp, SS, STK, SC and SG is eligible to compete for points at eight divisional and six national events. Regardless, for the past decade or so (no cost-of-living allowances), the event purse had given $50,000 to the winner (comparable to what Jack Nicklaus made for winning a major PGA tournament in 1974) and $22,000 to the runner-up. The list of NHRA partner companies grows every day. Must have series decals to be eligible. 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. Review and sign the Online Tech Card Agreement Complete "Competitor & Entry Information" in its entirety. 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. The Camping World deal was labeled a multiyear agreement, but terms were not disclosed. There are people who are losing their businesses, their jobs. ", Many wonder how a racer can make a living at this rate, and Pedregon said its no secret: "Corporate sponsorships, low overhead, dont spend what you dont have, pay everyone else before paying yourself, be smart." The top six racers at Daytona raked in more than that - in just one day. But its also borrowed time. Points will not be awarded for qualifying positions in any NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series categories. NHRA D5 - 5 Divisional events . 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.. 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. 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. Maybe theyve taken a salary cut I dont know. Winner's $80,000 payout is nearly double the prize for winning one Camping World Drag Racing Series event . Al. There are a lot of unanswered questions, Zizzo said. In 2015, when I won those two races on the Western Swing, I qualified No. Classes will be contested in an 1/8th mile format due to NHRA indexes, CIC and AHFS parameters. Christopher Dodd, Double Oak, Texas, '08 Undercover, foul. It just helps to take the sting out of what you are spending, McGaha said. Which sponsors are going to be around who didnt terminate contracts? Those good people are the backbone, the ones who have helped the NHRA get where its at, McMillen said. This entire organization and everybody involved with it are putting their heart and soul basically into a bunch of guys hobby. See Which Companies are Posting in your Class. 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. David Latino, Donaldsonville, La., '00 Corvette, C/SA, 10.557, 114.38. Click the Moser Logo to sign up for the "Wild Card" entry. NHRA Releases 2023 Rulebook Amendment . So this notion that NHRA is killing the sport no, thats not how it is. What's interesting about these current cost-cutting measures, Morrison said, is that in some ways, they can hurt the smaller teams like us and in others it's not much of a change. The biggest payout in the NHRA is $500,000 each to the Top Fuel and Funny Car champions. 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. Single-car team Top Fuel racer T.J. Zizzo said, That also diminishes the value of winning: 70-percent cut to win, 30-percent cut to qualify.. Its $15,000 to win in the nitro classes. click here to go to NHRA Contingency page. So the NHRA wasnt alone in its need to tighten finances. 1 at both. "I believe the NHRA is doing all they can to salvage the year under these unprecedented and challenging times. Click here for the latest browser requirements and links to FREE downloads. TOP SPORTSMANJim Thorp, Mertzon, Texas, '20 Camaro, 10.557, 82.34 def. William Tharpe, Director PO Box 34300 Indianapolis, IN 46234 Ph: (317) 969-8890 [email protected] 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 Releases 2023 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Rules Supplement, 13th Release 2/14/2023. 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. Hes wrong for my point of view, Creasy said. I am not privy to NHRAs financial situation, nor is any racer that I know of. Phone in orders are not accepted. 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. Passion and perseverance are noble anytime, but not everyone has that like Morrison. Again, not in every way let me explain. Steve Kent, Belle Rose, La., '68 Barracuda, foul. Drag racers shrugged it all off as coronavirus-pandemic-related collateral damage. tickets and schedule QUICK LINKS Its unclear whether the racers had been informed about that kink in the plan. You have to make a minimum of five runs. Please complete W-9 with class & car # then bring it with you for payout. It's not their checkbook. 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. At least those who were asked rejected it. Racers may enter up to two classes, but double entries are not allowed. We have run models for the best-case and worst-case scenarios, both for 2020 and 21. This event is a "2 day" race format scheduled for Sat-Sun. Please notify the Division Office via phone or e-mail prior to the event opening should you need to cancel your pre-entry. Some people reading this article might wonder how can we leave the shop and not know what we are getting paid. One can assert that its about choices. His contention was that race team owners shouldnt write race payouts into their budgets as a guaranteed revenue source. February 23 - 24. TOP DRAGSTERDavid Bills, Marion, Texas, '04 Dragster, 7.562, 131.69 def. You must have series decals to earn points. 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. 18 qualifier money will likely hurt small teams like us. Its just impossible. Right Trailers to sponsor NHRA Jr. ", 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. COMPETITION ELIMINATORMonty Bogan, Boiling SpringsS.C., '92 Camaro, H/SMA, 8.919, 151.51 def. SUPER STOCKMonty Bogan, Boiling Springs, S.C., '92 Camaro, SS/BS, 9.019, 150.52 def. 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. The 2021 NHRA Lucas Oil Divisional Series Contingency ProgramSee all the postings here! All logos and images are reserved. 12-5 Test-N-Tune. 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NHRA Licensing and Physical Form Schedule SPORTSNationals Grading Points Craig Curdie Division Director Kyra Martin Administrative Assistant Kalyn Guenther Division Services Coordinator 2023 News Archive 2022 News Archive Sponsors NHRA.com NHRARacer.com Participating manufacturers send payment to the racers to reward them for their success and partnership. I totally get it, he said. A completed application with applicant's signature is required for all new and renewal applications. Thats almost what a Top Fuel or Funny Car champion earns after a 10-month, 24-race grind. And there are some who have lost their lives. 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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. Those six rounds (including qualifying) will cost us $5,000 in nitro, and nitro is a small percentage of our budget. Call for an Appointment 503-982-4461 We are open Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4:30 pm ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ WILKINS TRIPLE-O CHALLENGE BONUS CASH PROGRAM. If they did, then they are also doing what is correct for the sanctioning body and sport. Bob McCosh, Columbia, Mo., '22 Camaro, 5.658, 258.32. Go to the registration trailer to get series decals. There are several updates with the new PC (Post Corona) events processes that we need to go over and understand. Its $15,000 to win in the nitro classes. When youre throwing money at moving guys across the country, buying diesel, airfare. But Im sure a lot of peoples minds are going to change like the purse. The big cuts were at the top of the purse, but that also diminishes the value of winning: 70% cut to win, 30% cut to qualify.. 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: ccurdie@nhra.com Kalyn Guenther: kguenther@nhra.com Kyra Martin: kmartin@nhra.com Partners can participate at the national level, the divisional level, the regional level or all three. Then we heard spectators were allowed to attend. If not, NHRA is in trouble and we better look for other options. However, if McGahas plan is everybodys plan in 2021, the fields might be much shorter in all the pro classes. 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. That, and a huge U.S.Nationals payout combined with $1Million World Championship checks. Purse is based on cars running first round and will be adjusted as shown below. Racers install decals on both sides of their race car that display the products they are running. 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. This will be verified with the tech card submissions. Please contact your respective division office for points structure. Matt DeYoung, Director 140 Via Verde Suite 100 San Dimas, CA 91773 Ph: (626) 250-2232 Fax (626) 466-9089 [email protected] Class Racing: [LODRS Divisional Events] II. Moreover, Pollacheck expressed many racers sentiments when he said the nitro cars and the Pro Stock cars and bikes comprise NHRAs products and indicated the NHRA could lose teams: Thats your show, and thats what youre selling tickets to see. We just cant justify it. Nothings been done to fix that, McMillen said. We questioned our decision, so I called NHRA. Zizzo said, I assume NHRA is bleeding money, and my only hope is their staffs salaries are also suffering. Stay tuned for a brand-new NHRA.tv experience coming your way soon! 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.. 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Two-time Funny Car champion Cruz Pedregon was disturbed by all the criticism, calling it hating on NHRA and bashing the sanctioning body. #lswssp-logo-carousel-1 .lswssp-logo-img-wrap .lswssp-logo-img{max-height:200px}. Entry fee includes one (1) full-event credentials (includes admittance to b) special racer/VIP sponsor grandstand). The following is a summary of the purse structure for the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Events for 2023. I wouldnt go to a match race for that money. 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. At a NASCAR race or whatever you have one winner, one second place, etc. 6/24/2021 Lebanon Valley Dragway Regional Special AwardsRecap 5/25/2021 2021 D1 Bounty Hunter Program 5/25/2021 Problems displaying the site? 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. At that point, we questioned if we made the correct decision. The Quick series will close out it's 2022 points series and crown it's yearly champion also on that Sunday. NHRA has never been responsible for paying your salaries, your race shop, [or] your vehicles, parts, and equipment. Juniors will run on Saturday and Sunday ONLY. 2023 Power Automedia. Select the highest level/ type of class (es) being registered. Meanwhile, the NHRA has been letting staff members go, leaving only the titled personnel to hold down the fort at Glendora, Calif., headquarters. Why was there no communication with our team? 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. . 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. NHRA Chassis Cert ~ Friday, March 3rd and Saturday, March 4th Limited Space each day, make an appointment. Rookie dragster driver Joe Morrison has strategized it from various angles. Because they (NHRA) went to Sunoco, and they promised they were going to sell x-amount of drums. 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. 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.. You have to make a minimum of five runs. For tiebreaker procedures, contact your NHRA division office. When racers win or runner-up, the NHRA Tech Department verifies the decals and products were present. 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We will safeguard your e-mail and only send content you request. Cody Savage, Director 2470 Windy Hill Rd Suite 434 Marietta, GA 30067 Ph: (626) 250-2249 Fax (352) 371-4212 [email protected] NHRA West Central Division 5 - Home of the High & Mighty NHRA Divisional Event Tech Card for all division specialty series and events. Competition Number/License Applications & Forms, Camping World Series Event Contingency Posting. NHRA Division Offices. Click here for the latest browser requirements and links to FREE downloads. An e-mail will be generated and forwarded to the Division office. 17 qualifier money by $1,250 and eliminating No. At some point, youve got to go, It was dumb beforehow much dumber is it going to get?. 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. Stop by the NHRA Registration trailer to get series decals for your Top Dragster entry. In 2020, the event winner checks will be increased in SST, SG, SC, Stk, SS by at least $500. facebook marketplace cars for sale near me hvac low pressure switch troubleshooting; lat long to utm batch converter online mckenzie valdez dropbox; spraymax 2k clear coat cure time yamaha g2 cdi box; nora magic mike A drivers best five divisional and best three national finishes from their eligible points-earning events will constitute their national championship points total. No purse awards. And as early as four years ago, a Street League Skateboard competition winner was bagging $150,000. Cut a Triple-0 light in Qualifying or Time Trials and you're eligible for cash or prizes from Wilkins Wheels & Wrenches. Featuring JEGS Super Quick and additional classes of racing, the October 20-22 event showcases a stout lineup of action across the weekend. SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLETony Davis, Porter, Texas, '99 Hayabusa, 8.411, 141.58 def. If they didn't, then shame on them and all they care about is themselves. 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. Its going to come down to the teams that are well-financed.. Winners in JEGS Super Quick, Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, and Super Street will win a Wally as well! The date will remain as earlier announced, Aug. 4-6, making it the fifth event in the North Central division seven race series. All logos and images are reserved. 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. Ill put it in perspective. Some classes will see an increase for payouts in Rounds 5-6-7 where applicable. Nitro . Vernon Rowland, Blanchard, Okla., '85 Calais, 9.921, 154.01. 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. You'll see everything from. 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. And life in NHRA drag racing became messier in September. Jackie Fricke, Flemington, N.J.,, 5.385, 267.35. East Region: 3/2 - 3/5: Gainesville Raceway: Gainesville, FL: 5/26 - 5/28: Maple Grove Raceway . TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR:Kyle Smith, Valley Center, Kan., '09 Mustang, 5.513, 258.92 def. 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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. But neither party announced restored or increased purses this year or next. Open Position - Northwest Division Director 2/7/2023. 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. Susan Wade has lived in the Seattle area for 40 years, but motorsports is in the Indianapolis natives DNA. Copyright 1995-2011, NHRA. 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. She contributes to Power Automedia as a freelancer writer. HEMI CHOOTOUTAnthony Rhodes, , , '68 Barracuda, 8.441, 159.78 def. Points are earned within division events with the champion recieving an invitation to be part of the NHRA Southeast Team competiting for both individual and team championships during the Route 66 Nationals in July of 2017. What worries me most, he said, is what is our purse going to be in the future? I can tell you the (executives) are all getting their salaries. 5:30Stock-Super Stock Gamblers Race (1/8th mile format), 5:30 Super Pro Gamblers Race (1000' format), $100FRIDAY Gamblers Races ($50 Buyback), $160 Car + Driver Entry Fee (Lucas, Stotts, Hickory Categories), $100 Car+Driver (Junior Class 10-12 and Junior Class 13+), $50 Car + Driver (Junior Class 6-9) Wally only. Best Appearing and Best Engineered Awards. He and the other three drivers under his umbrella have been idle since February. No one said NHRA drag racing is a democracy, and vice president of Racing Operations Josh Petersons memo to pro teams Tuesday proved it. Robert Sanders, Cypress, Texas, '12 Hayabusa, 8.310, 158.60. NHRAs always been the cream of the crop, the place everybody wanted to be. Problems displaying the site? 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. I said, Ive got to put my selfishness aside. 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. But the beat seemed to go on after the U.S. Nationals. Perhaps at the opposite end of the confidence-in-the-NHRA spectrum is long time Funny Car racer and two-time champion Cruz Pedregon. 2023 NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES REGIONAL SCHEDULE. If they aren't, we have a problem. $15,000 SPORTSMAN SHOOTOUT. At some point, that car wont be on the racetrack. This is an NHRA grading event for Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, and Super Street classes. 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