Without corporate backing, I am better off working at Menards, scanning Rust-Oleum products at the checkout. The race is the eighth of 22 in the. First-place prize money at even a World Surf League tour event is $100,000. Winner's $80,000 payout is nearly double the prize for winning one Camping World Drag Racing Series event . NHRA and national media show racers with decals and products winning on TV, online, through social media, and in magazines. 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Thats below a reasonably estimated market value, but racers tolerated it. Zizzo said, I assume NHRA is bleeding money, and my only hope is their staffs salaries are also suffering. NHRA New England Nationals Results, Updated Points Standings Sunday's final results from the ninth annual NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway. 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.. The breakdown was $18,000 to the semifinalists, $14,000 to second-place finishers, and $10,000 to first-round losers. How do we get more to come out and support us smaller teams?. His contention was that race team owners shouldnt write race payouts into their budgets as a guaranteed revenue source. If not, NHRA is in trouble and we better look for other options. As long as (multicar team owner) Don Schumacher is racing, his sponsors are going to be happy. 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. Go to the registration trailer to get series decals. This is about all these guys at this point. But the beat seemed to go on after the U.S. Nationals. 4. The following is a summary of the purse structure for the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Events for 2023. Select the highest level/ type of class (es) being registered. Its $15,000 to win in the nitro classes. 6/24/2021 Lebanon Valley Dragway Regional Special AwardsRecap 5/25/2021 2021 D1 Bounty Hunter Program 5/25/2021 Partners can participate at the national level, the divisional level, the regional level or all three. 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. If you have decals only you can earn $100 product certificate. You have to make a minimum of five runs. 1 at both. What NHRA provides is the TV package to create the value. Chris McGaha. I wouldnt go to a match race for that money. 17 qualifier money by $1,250 and eliminating No. We may earn money from the links on this page. 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. It never was about the money, because there never was enough. 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Thats a bit of a sore subject with Foley. Purse Structure for Northeast Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Events. 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 Its just impossible. Some people reading this article might wonder how can we leave the shop and not know what we are getting paid. HEMI CHOOTOUTAnthony Rhodes, , , '68 Barracuda, 8.441, 159.78 def. February 25 - 26. 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. Lucas Oil Top Alcohol Regional Schedule. 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 You MUST have series decals to earn points. Nick Duty, Director 3720 Arrowhead Ave., Suite 103 Independence, MO 64057 Ph: (816) 795-8055 Fax (816) 795-0515 [email protected] Each of the nitro fields at Gainesville was a racer short. The NHRA Contingency program runs at all NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series national events, all NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series divisional and regional events, plus the NHRA Summit Racing Seriesand the JEGS Allstars. If not it is time to start over with a new sanctioning body that cares about a very entertaining motorsport. Entry fee includes one (1) full-event credentials (includes admittance to b) special racer/VIP sponsor grandstand). 2023 Lucas Oil Regional Schedule. Nick Duty, Director 3720 Arrowhead Ave., Suite 103 Independence, MO 64057 Ph: (816) 795-8055 Fax (816) 795-0515 [email protected] Steve Kent, Belle Rose, La., '68 Barracuda, foul. One can assert that its about choices. Please notify the Division Office via phone or e-mail prior to the event opening should you need to cancel your pre-entry. Copyright 1996-2023, NHRA. Keep in mind the money paid out does very little to motivate us to compete. 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. Anybody can say what they want, but its instant death. 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NHRA provides the platform for drag racing at the highest level, along with a tremendous TV package. This will be verified with the tech card submissions. WILKINS TRIPLE-O CHALLENGE BONUS CASH PROGRAM. Our car experts choose every product we feature. And Im like, Guys, to do this right, it costs way more money than that qualifying money will ever generate. 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Matt Levonas, Director 3702 West Valley Highway N Suite 104 Auburn, WA 98001 Ph: (253) 446-6594 Fax (253) 446-6683 [email protected] We will safeguard your e-mail and only send content you request. Click here for the latest browser requirements and links to FREE downloads. Im not saying hes wrong. Statement of Action Against Participant 2/9/2023. Stay tuned for a brand-new NHRA.tv experience coming your way soon! I didnt even want to go race Indy because we were going to have to wear masks. To put our purse into perspective, independent Top Fuel racer T.J. Zizzo said, NHRA will pay us $15,000 to win an event. So the value of a victory has dropped from $50,000 in February to $15,000 . 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. After every race, the NHRA alerts participating manufacturers with a list of the racers whove won or runner-upped with their product. Theres a lot more people involved. This event is a "2 day" race format scheduled for Sat-Sun. Nitro prices are exorbitant. 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. Rising Sun, Md. Phone in orders are not accepted. There are people who are losing their businesses, their jobs. And it had better be what they say it is or Im going to call bulls. NHRA broadcast vice president Steve Reintjes sees triple opportunity at Gatornationals. SUPER STREETLamar Stevenson, Montgomery, Ala., '69 Camaro, 10.914, 123.94 def. The Camping World deal was labeled a multiyear agreement, but terms were not disclosed. One talks in millions, the other low-thousands. If you have that business model, you need to stay home, really. Most reacted to news of the purse reductions with anger and resentment. 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. 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. Hes wrong for my point of view, Creasy said. Then we heard spectators were allowed to attend. 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. Thats easy to say if youve got that kind of a budget [like Pedregon has], Creasy said. ", 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. for Top Alcohol Regional Events 2/13/2023. I am not privy to NHRAs financial situation, nor is any racer that I know of. 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. We all know why. And as early as four years ago, a Street League Skateboard competition winner was bagging $150,000. 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 April 14 - 16. Bid Publication Date/Time: 2/27/2023 8:00 AM; Closing Date/Time: 3/23/2023 11:30 AM All fees listed are inclusive of mandatory license & membership dues. Points will not be awarded for qualifying positions in any NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series categories. 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. To be clear, Morrison said, I understand that NHRA is doing the best they can. And there are some who have lost their lives. First thing I thought about was them.. Al. ($2,500 Winner / $1,000 Runner-up / $500 Third) Open to all Division 2 Top Dragster racers. COMPETITION ELIMINATORMonty Bogan, Boiling SpringsS.C., '92 Camaro, H/SMA, 8.919, 151.51 def. Its corporate sponsorships that provide the money. 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. The date will remain as earlier announced, Aug. 4-6, making it the fifth event in the North Central division seven race series. 164 were here. 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. If your chassis was certified in 2020, you will need to get recertified. Best Appearing and Best Engineered Awards. So the reward for winning in the nitro ranks dwindled from an already embarrassing $50,000 in February to $15,000. You must have series decals to earn points. David Latino, Donaldsonville, La., '00 Corvette, C/SA, 10.557, 114.38. 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. 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. Stock & Super Stock Class Elimination Schedule. And every one of them expects to get paid, as do the 12 runner-ups, and dozens of round winners. Again, not in every way let me explain. A drivers best five divisional and best three national finishes from their eligible points-earning events will constitute their national championship points total. Copyright 1996-2023, NHRA. Dakin spoke for a handful of racers and an army of fans when he said, I think John was the smart one. Its $15,000 to win in the nitro classes. NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. In 2015, when I won those two races on the Western Swing, I qualified No. When racers win or runner-up, the NHRA Tech Department verifies the decals and products were present. We can't be divided. All logos and images are reserved. . The NHRA Division 3 Fall Classic serves as the final NHRA North Central Division race at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in 2023! 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. Earn prodcut certificate in Stock, Super Stock, Top Sportsman, Top Dragster, and Comp Eliminator by qualfying 1#. Two-day Restricted area crew pass (Sat/Sun only)is $50. The NHRA has deep roots in reaching these markets and racers, and usesthe Contingency program to share our strengths with our partners. . Please complete W-9 with class & car # then bring it with you for payout. For 2017, Junior Dragsters have been added to all NHRA Southeast Division Luas Oil Drag Racing Series Events. So the value of a victory has dropped from $50,000 in February to $15,000. 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.. NHRA promotes mainly the Professional classes at national events; however, the majority of its participants are Sportsman Racers. The 2021 NHRA Lucas Oil Divisional Series Contingency ProgramSee all the postings here! Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park (Regional) Chandler, AZ. Were not going to haul all the way to Seattle. 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. Growing up in Indianapolis, motorsports is part of her DNA. 5:30 Stock-Super Stock Gamblers Race (1/8th mile format) 5:30 Super Pro Gamblers Race (1000' format) Saturday, March 11th. While keeping Round 1 money basically the same (only a $500 reduction) is good news. I can tell you the (executives) are all getting their salaries. $4,000 TOP DRAGSTER Season Championship Awards. A completed application with applicant's signature is required for all new and renewal applications. That is the irony of the state of racing Top Fuel. 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. Drag racers shrugged it all off as coronavirus-pandemic-related collateral damage. NHRA Releases 2023 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Rules Supplement, 13th Release 2/14/2023. Rookie dragster driver Joe Morrison has strategized it from various angles. *If you have decals and PRODUCT you can earn $200. At some point, that car wont be on the racetrack. Mady Ayesh 1121 Dallas Drive Suite #2 Denton, TX 76205 Ph: (469) 248-0014 Fax (469) 248-0024 [email protected] East Region: 3/2 - 3/5: Gainesville Raceway: Gainesville, FL: 5/26 - 5/28: Maple Grove Raceway . 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. We just cant justify it. An e-mail will be generated and forwarded to the Division office. NHRA has never been responsible for paying your salaries, your race shop, [or] your vehicles, parts, and equipment. Check out our 2023 event schedule at the link below to view our events and purchase tickets. As a team we understood the situation and just wanted some normalcy in 2020. If I didnt love racing so much, I wouldnt go. 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. There's a difference between other series events and payouts and NHRA. Zizzo, owner-driver of the Rust-Oleum Rocket Dragster, has been understanding, saying, In the beginning, our pay cut was justified because the first two "COVID races" at Indy were supposed to have no spectators. The season starts and finishes in the middle of the calendar year. 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. Live Coverage begins Thursday morning and runs throughout the weekend right here on DRR. For tiebreaker procedures, contact your NHRA division office. If the payouts from top to bottom were doubled, they still wouldn't be what they should, but they'd go a long way toward getting more cars to show up. National Championship:Each driver in Comp, SS, STK, SC and SG is eligible to compete for points at eight divisional and six national events. We'll send you the most interesting Dragzine articles, news, car features, and videos every week. Life is messy. The top six racers at Daytona raked in more than that - in just one day. At that point, we questioned if we made the correct decision. Division 7 Race 2. Because its financial loss of at least $20 million without fans in the grandstands, Indy the 500 purse dropped from $15 million to $7.5 million, according to Racer Magazine. A big portion of it is opening a dialogue, talking: How do we fix this? 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. Nothings been done to fix that, McMillen said. Please contact your respective division office for points structure. But its also borrowed time. At least those who were asked rejected it. Its a very awkward position, he added. 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", 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." So this notion that NHRA is killing the sport no, thats not how it is. How can you not pay them? 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 have to go racing. Cecil County Dragway. Some are simply pragmatic. #lswssp-logo-carousel-1 .lswssp-logo-img-wrap .lswssp-logo-img{max-height:200px}. NHRA Contingency Partners . Please be prepared to provide the NHRA membership number & category for each race entry purchased. Everybodys like, Oh, theyll race, no matter what, just because they want to race. And thats true to a certain extent. Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park (Regional . 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