Just for perspective, Colton Herta finished 33rd in the 2019 Indianapolis 500 and pocketed more than $350,000. This is about all these guys at this point. ", 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.. 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. 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. I can tell you the (executives) are all getting their salaries. 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. 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.. I put all this together and originally, yes, it was all about me and going racing, but it has become something bigger than that. permanent annual credential are required to have NHRA Membership. Problems displaying the site? 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). All logos and images are reserved. 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. I can assure you, weve run every model. Chucky Wier, Hamilton City, Texas, '67 Chevy II Wagon, 10.916, 126.05. for Top Alcohol Regional Events 2/13/2023. This isnt about me. All logos and images are reserved. The breakdown was $18,000 to the semifinalists, $14,000 to second-place finishers, and $10,000 to first-round losers. Or submit to . Its nice to break even on expenses, even if you do have the money to do it. Right Trailers to sponsor NHRA Jr. Why was there no communication with our team? He refused to sound an alarm: My sponsors Snap-On Tools, Dodge, Petroff Towing, Powers Solar, Baja Carports, Fatheadz Eyewear, KICKER & Origin USA are all on board for years to come. National Championship:Each driver in Comp, SS, STK, SC and SG is eligible to compete for points at eight divisional and six national events. Copyright 1995-2011, NHRA. 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. 4. NHRA Division Offices. 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.. COMPETITION ELIMINATORMonty Bogan, Boiling SpringsS.C., '92 Camaro, H/SMA, 8.919, 151.51 def. The top six racers at Daytona raked in more than that - in just one day. 164 were here. Keep in mind the money paid out does very little to motivate us to compete. 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.. See Which Companies are Posting in your Class. Itconnects racers who buy parts with manufacturers looking to sell and market performance products. Statement of Action Against Participant 2/9/2023. 6/24/2021 Lebanon Valley Dragway Regional Special AwardsRecap 5/25/2021 2021 D1 Bounty Hunter Program 5/25/2021 The NHRA Division 3 Fall Classic serves as the final NHRA North Central Division race at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in 2023! If you have decals only you can earn $100 product certificate. To put our purse into perspective, independent Top Fuel racer T.J. Zizzo said, NHRA will pay us $15,000 to win an event. At least those who were asked rejected it. Please contact your respective division office for points structure. Autoweek participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. 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. Payout -W-9's need to be submitted to the Texas Motorplex, w9@texasmotroplex.com If your . We questioned our decision, so I called NHRA. SUPER STREETLamar Stevenson, Montgomery, Ala., '69 Camaro, 10.914, 123.94 def. David Latino, Donaldsonville, La., '00 Corvette, C/SA, 10.557, 114.38. He said, I pay $1,680 for 40 gallons (of nitromethane), when I can go down the street and I could buy 55 gallons from Don Schumacher for $1,000. We spend so much money that a couple thousand dollars difference for first-round loser money doesn't make a significant difference. What was discussed? The 2021 NHRA Lucas Oil Divisional Series Contingency ProgramSee all the postings here! Racers and fans see firsthand what products work and win. All rights reserved. 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. 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. Regional and divisional events: Races feature NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series points competition within NHRAs seven geographic divisions. February 23 - 24. You must have series decals to earn points. I totally get it, he said. 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.. The race is the eighth of 22 in the. For me, the purse always has been a huge part of it.. Its $15,000 to win in the nitro classes. 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. Problems displaying the site? Build your own custom newsletter with the content you love from Dragzine, directly to your inbox, absolutely FREE! 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. NHRA promotes mainly the Professional classes at national events; however, the majority of its participants are Sportsman Racers. Rising Sun, Md. You have to make a minimum of five runs. Until last weekend, the NHRA had mitigating circumstances, to be sure. Its $15,000 to win in the nitro classes. There are a lot of unanswered questions, Zizzo said. We'll send you the most interesting Dragzine articles, news, car features, and videos every week. Points will not be awarded for qualifying positions in any NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series categories. I am very much looking forward to Gainesville and the rest of the races on the NHRA schedule," he said. SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLETony Davis, Porter, Texas, '99 Hayabusa, 8.411, 141.58 def. We have run models for the best-case and worst-case scenarios, both for 2020 and 21. 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. Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park (Regional . Division 7 Race 2. Please be prepared to provide the NHRA membership number & category for each race entry purchased. ($2,500 Winner / $1,000 Runner-up / $500 Third) Open to all Division 2 Top Dragster racers. Earn prodcut certificate in Stock, Super Stock, Top Sportsman, Top Dragster, and Comp Eliminator by qualfying 1#. JEGS ALLSTARS Road To Chicago. 1# QUALIFIER BONUS PROGRAM. Steve Kent, Belle Rose, La., '68 Barracuda, foul. I wonder if PRO (Professional Racers Organization) and NHRA had a meeting. Lucas Oil Division Schedule. Sportsman-class racers must be dues-paying members of NHRA before they are allowed to enter and participate in any NHRA event. All logos and images are reserved. Maple Grove Raceway. . Friday afternoon test & tune as well as the Friday night Gamblers race will also be run at 1000'. No matter who else might travel to Gainesville later this month for the Gatornationals, Pedregon will be there. 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. But neither party announced restored or increased purses this year or next. And every one of them expects to get paid, as do the 12 runner-ups, and dozens of round winners. Purse is based on cars running first round and will be adjusted as shown below. The Purses for the PC Richard.com events are listed on the event advertisement and will be adjusted based on car count as well. 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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). NHRA South Central Division 4 1121 Dallas Drive Suite #2 Denton, TX 76205 P: 469-248-0014 February 25 - 26. It is, and today many drag racers are questioning their own choices and the choices of the NHRA. 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. Cut a Triple-0 light in Qualifying or Time Trials and you're eligible for cash or prizes from Wilkins Wheels & Wrenches. 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. TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR:Kyle Smith, Valley Center, Kan., '09 Mustang, 5.513, 258.92 def. Review and sign the Online Tech Card Agreement Complete "Competitor & Entry Information" in its entirety. At some point, that car wont be on the racetrack. Open Position - Northwest Division Director 2/7/2023. I just want to go racing. What NHRA provides is the TV package to create the value. 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 Information, Competition Number/License Applications & Forms, Camping World Series Event Contingency Posting, Stock & Super Stock Class Elimination Schedule, Summit King of the Track Championship Program, Regional/Divisional Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Championship Points Structure, Regional/Divisional Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Championship Tie Breakers. ATTENTION Super Street, Super Gas, Super Comp, Top Sportsman & Top Dragster: Your classes will be contested to the 1000' finish line. Its just impossible. Competition Number/License Applications & Forms, Contingency Postings & Sponsor Information. Their pay comes from 100% of the winnings. Each of the nitro fields at Gainesville was a racer short. Two-day Restricted area crew pass (Sat/Sun only)is $50. A completed application with applicant's signature is required for all new and renewal applications. Check out our 2023 event schedule at the link below to view our events and purchase tickets. When racers win or runner-up, the NHRA Tech Department verifies the decals and products were present. And life in NHRA drag racing became messier in September. 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. Meanwhile, the NHRA has been letting staff members go, leaving only the titled personnel to hold down the fort at Glendora, Calif., headquarters. There were rumors that our purse was going to be cut again, so when I read the email I was not surprised, Zizzo said. $15,000 SPORTSMAN SHOOTOUT. 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. If you have that business model, you need to stay home, really. Reactions: Cliff Morgan, Tony Ahr and Allan Kean. 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. If the racers which bring in spectators take a purse cut, then they better take money out of their salaries, as well. So yes, we will survive.". 1 at both. 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? First thing I thought about was them.. Once again, my only hope are racers, track owners and NHRA are in this together. NHRA Tech Department issues revision to Top Alcohol EFI Rule . Its three days driving there and three days driving back. It never was about the money, because there never was enough. tickets and schedule QUICK LINKS Stock & Super Stock Class Elimination Schedule. My goal this year is to get [college-freshman son] Bobby licensed and see what happens next year.. Featuring JEGS Super Quick and additional classes of racing, the October 20-22 event showcases a stout lineup of action across the weekend. Thats almost what a Top Fuel or Funny Car champion earns after a 10-month, 24-race grind. Which sponsors are going to be around who didnt terminate contracts? The NHRA has deep roots in reaching these markets and racers, and usesthe Contingency program to share our strengths with our partners. We can't be divided. Several waves of dismissal, including one just before the U.S. Nationals, has troubled racers. Winners in JEGS Super Quick, Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, and Super Street will win a Wally as well! NHRA Releases 2023 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Rules Supplement, 13th Release 2/14/2023. 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. At a NASCAR race or whatever you have one winner, one second place, etc. Jeff Taylor, Sellersburg, Ind., '08 Cobalt, B/AA, 7.082, 160.21. 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. . Cody Savage, Director 2470 Windy Hill Rd Suite 434 Marietta, GA 30067 Ph: (626) 250-2249 Fax (352) 371-4212 [email protected] The Quick series will close out it's 2022 points series and crown it's yearly champion also on that Sunday. Thats easy to say if youve got that kind of a budget [like Pedregon has], Creasy said. 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. No one said NHRA drag racing is a democracy, and vice president of Racing Operations Josh Petersons memo to pro teams Tuesday proved it. 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 Therefore there will be no test-n-tune or registration on Thursday. That, and a huge U.S.Nationals payout combined with $1Million World Championship checks. His contention was that race team owners shouldnt write race payouts into their budgets as a guaranteed revenue source. Stay tuned for a brand-new NHRA.tv experience coming your way soon! Division 1. Click the Moser Logo to sign up for the "Wild Card" entry. 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. That qualifying money is all you get for many teams. 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. I dont want any excuses.. Live Timing. Al. The purse money is a nice little bonus you can count on, based on your performance. How do we get more to come out and support us smaller teams?. April 14 - 16. All logos and images are reserved. Contact NHRA Competition Department for details TOP FUEL HARLEY a) Required to pay $210 entry fee. Copyright 1996-2023, NHRA. Granted, even the well-heeled Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IndyCar Series, and their owner Roger Penske trimmed its budget by half for the recent Indianapolis 500. 2023 NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES REGIONAL SCHEDULE. What you put together, sponsorship-wise, to attend that event is really whats going to pay your bills. There are people who are losing their businesses, their jobs. There's a difference between other series events and payouts and NHRA. However, if McGahas plan is everybodys plan in 2021, the fields might be much shorter in all the pro classes. I brought in nearly $60,000 from those two races, just from qualifying and winning. Matt Levonas, Director 3702 West Valley Highway N Suite 104 Auburn, WA 98001 Ph: (253) 446-6594 Fax (253) 446-6683 [email protected] SUPER STOCKMonty Bogan, Boiling Springs, S.C., '92 Camaro, SS/BS, 9.019, 150.52 def. Ive even helped guys who have that model. But they were at a crossroad Sept. 8 and they chose to keep driving ahead. The following is a summary of the purse structure for the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Events for 2023. "I believe the NHRA is doing all they can to salvage the year under these unprecedented and challenging times. 2023 Lucas Oil Divisional Series Schedule. The NHRA Division 3 Fall Classic serves as the final NHRA North Central Division race at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in 2023! They're giving a promise on somebody else's paycheck. Jackie Fricke, Flemington, N.J.,, 5.385, 267.35. All logos and images are reserved. You have to make a minimum of five runs. 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). NHRA and national media show racers with decals and products winning on TV, online, through social media, and in magazines. William Tharpe, Director PO Box 34300 Indianapolis, IN 46234 Ph: (317) 969-8890 [email protected] The chase for 2018 will begin at Atlanta Dragway in May. You MUST have series decals to earn points. 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. Celebrating her 45th year in sports journalism, Susan Wade has emerged as one of the leading drag-racing writers with 20 seasons at the racetrack. 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. click here to go to NHRA Contingency page. 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. 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