Its nice to break even on expenses, even if you do have the money to do it. 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. NHRA Chassis Cert ~ Friday, March 3rd and Saturday, March 4th Limited Space each day, make an appointment. I wouldnt go to a match race for that money. All logos and images are reserved. Copyright 1996-2023, NHRA. 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. 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.. WILKINS TRIPLE-O CHALLENGE BONUS CASH PROGRAM. Some classes will see an increase for payouts in Rounds 5-6-7 where applicable. I can tell you the (executives) are all getting their salaries. Christopher Dodd, Double Oak, Texas, '08 Undercover, foul. 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.. If you have decals only you can earn $100 product certificate. The Camping World deal was labeled a multiyear agreement, but terms were not disclosed. NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. I put all this together and originally, yes, it was all about me and going racing, but it has become something bigger than that. (More dates will be added when they become available) Division 1. First thing I thought about was them.. (SST went up even more as we try to improve consistency between class payouts.). Featuring JEGS Super Quick and additional classes of racing, the October 20-22 event showcases a stout lineup of action across the weekend. 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. The breakdown was $18,000 to the semifinalists, $14,000 to second-place finishers, and $10,000 to first-round losers. 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. One can assert that its about choices. Morrison said, We are living through some extraordinary times. Its corporate sponsorships that provide the money. All logos and images are reserved. 4. You have to rip them off to make your quota so you can get your check. After every race, the NHRA alerts participating manufacturers with a list of the racers whove won or runner-upped with their product. 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. 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Their pay comes from 100% of the winnings. Some are simply pragmatic. SUPER STOCKMonty Bogan, Boiling Springs, S.C., '92 Camaro, SS/BS, 9.019, 150.52 def. 2023 NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES REGIONAL SCHEDULE. And as early as four years ago, a Street League Skateboard competition winner was bagging $150,000. 1 at both. NHRA Competition License Applications 1. 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. Were getting paid less now than we did when I started 25 years ago, Creasy said. You have to make a minimum of five runs. ", Despite the flaws in the system, Morrison said his Gary Leverich-operated team plan to attend two more races this fall and are working on funding for next season and are confident that at some point we will all get back to some sort of normal racing.. It is, and today many drag racers are questioning their own choices and the choices of the NHRA. 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). Maybe theyve taken a salary cut I dont know. Its $15,000 to win in the nitro classes. The NHRA announced Oct. 4 that Camping World is stepping in for 2021 to replace Coca-Cola as series sponsor. Pro Stock owner/driver Chris McGaha, Of Odessa, Texas, said, They stressed that. Purse is based on cars running first round and will be adjusted as shown below. At a NASCAR race or whatever you have one winner, one second place, etc. NHRA has never been responsible for paying your salaries, your race shop, [or] your vehicles, parts, and equipment. 24 Feb 2023 Posted by NHRA.com staff 12-5 Test-N-Tune. 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. SUPER STREETLamar Stevenson, Montgomery, Ala., '69 Camaro, 10.914, 123.94 def. STOCK ELIMINATORParker Devore, Blanchard, Okla., '77 Volare, I/SA, 11.374, 113.86 def. 10-5 NHRA Tech and Registration. Bengt Blomberg, Cypress, Texas, '97 Firebird, 6.883, 194.93. February 23 - 24. Chris McGaha. One, Funny Car privateer Bob Bode, simply has shaken his head regarding 2020 and said hes looking to next year for a sense of normalcy. 6/24/2021 Lebanon Valley Dragway Regional Special AwardsRecap 5/25/2021 2021 D1 Bounty Hunter Program 5/25/2021 This will be verified with the tech card submissions. Zizzo said, I assume NHRA is bleeding money, and my only hope is their staffs salaries are also suffering. And we will know when their 2020 tax return comes out on the Internet. 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. Statement of Action Against Participant 2/9/2023. But I cant run my car for seven-grand. Growing up in Indianapolis, motorsports is part of her DNA. 2021 South Cental Division Championship Results. 1# QUALIFIER BONUS PROGRAM. Cody Savage, Director 2470 Windy Hill Rd Suite 434 Marietta, GA 30067 Ph: (626) 250-2249 Fax (352) 371-4212 [email protected] Now why is that? NHRA West Central Division 5 - Home of the High & Mighty So the reward for winning in the nitro ranks dwindled from an already embarrassing $50,000 in February to $15,000. Problems displaying the site? I have to go racing. 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.. It just helps to take the sting out of what you are spending, McGaha said. ($2,500 Winner / $1,000 Runner-up / $500 Third) Open to all Division 2 Top Dragster racers. However, if McGahas plan is everybodys plan in 2021, the fields might be much shorter in all the pro classes. Competition Number/License Applications & Forms, Camping World Series Event Contingency Posting. If the racers which bring in spectators take a purse cut, then they better take money out of their salaries, as well. JEGS Allstars Schedules. Division 1. They're giving a promise on somebody else's paycheck. Three smaller Top Fuel teamsthose of Doug Foley, Lex Joon, and T.J. Zizzowere among those not invited to share their opinions. Click the Moser Logo to sign up for the "Wild Card" entry. 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.
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