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What's Your View on the Rise of the AHRA??? #560895 12/23/09 06:03 PM 12/23/09 06:03 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,533 Alexandria, LA B Blucuda413 OP master
Blucuda413 OP master B Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,533 Alexandria, LA	As many of you know AHRA is in the process of re-establishing themselves as a viable Drag Racing Sanctioning Body. They already have several tracks under their sanction umbrella and even has taken over the operational running of the Northwest Louisiana old Red River racetrack. This arrangement is supposedly a multi-year arrangement with the track owners. Their rules and classes are outlined on their website. Think they'll make it??? I certainly hope they do and I'm looking forward to some big races for North Louisiana.

Re: What's Your View on the Rise of the AHRA??? [Re: Blucuda413] #560896 12/23/09 06:26 PM 12/23/09 06:26 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,095 Idaho Runner master
Runner master Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,095 Idaho	looking at the people involved it should be interesting. i really doubt it will ever compete with nhra, or ihra or rise to the status it once was. do a little research on spokane raceway park and youll see a few of these peoples name mentioned.

Re: What's Your View on the Rise of the AHRA??? [Re: Runner] #560897 12/23/09 07:00 PM 12/23/09 07:00 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,763 Walton's Mountain, Pa Steve1118 master
Steve1118 master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,763 Walton's Mountain, Pa	I don't know. Looking at their rules, there seems to be a lot of emphasis on grass roots and nostalgia racing. They've got to be a bit different....they can't go head to head with NHRA for the fuel cars and the dog and pony show. They don't have the venue, and there is simply not enough cars to support three organizations. To me, their rules are promising. I'm rooting for them...but we'll see. "Old age and treachery trumps youth and enthusiasm, every time!" East Central Director / Chrysler Power Magazine www.reasbeckracing.webs.com

Re: What's Your View on the Rise of the AHRA??? [Re: Steve1118] #560898 12/23/09 07:10 PM 12/23/09 07:10 PM
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sixpakdodge master S Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,101 Yes	I think it's great. It gives those who can't afford NHRA and don't like the new IHRA format a place to call home. I also look for a lot of people to run both AHRA and IHRA.

Re: What's Your View on the Rise of the AHRA??? [Re: Steve1118] #560899 12/23/09 07:14 PM 12/23/09 07:14 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,165 Central Ohio, USA Bigbeep super stock
Bigbeep super stock Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,165 Central Ohio, USA	Our local track just signed with the AHRA last week. Ihra wasn't bringing anything to the table for the track and with such high fees for the Ihra banner, it was back to the Ahra. Thats what our track started as so it might be a nice change.

Re: What's Your View on the Rise of the AHRA??? [Re: Bigbeep] #560900 12/23/09 07:46 PM 12/23/09 07:46 PM
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chryco super stock Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 866 Winnipeg ,Mb. CA.	Quote: Our local track just signed with the AHRA last week. Ihra wasn't bringing anything to the table for the track and with such high fees for the Ihra banner, it was back to the Ahra. Thats what our track started as so it might be a nice change. I see a lot more of that happening too . The NHRA / IHRA have to stop and consider the little guy racers and their needs to a far greater extent. It would be OK with me if AHRA filled that void. Chryco 5685911-IMG_2525.jpg (60 downloads) Gas is fer washin' parts ....Alky`s fer drinkin' ...Nitro`s fer Racin'!

Re: What's Your View on the Rise of the AHRA??? [Re: chryco] #560901 12/23/09 08:15 PM 12/23/09 08:15 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,183 Bridgeport, WV M Michael master
Michael master M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,183 Bridgeport, WV	I see Quaker City Raceway went AHRA. I hope they do well.

Re: What's Your View on the Rise of the AHRA??? [Re: Bigbeep] #560902 12/23/09 08:17 PM 12/23/09 08:17 PM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,608 Rudolph, Ohio moparguy7074 top fuel
moparguy7074 top fuel Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,608 Rudolph, Ohio	Quote: Our local track just signed with the AHRA last week. Ihra wasn't bringing anything to the table for the track and with such high fees for the Ihra banner, it was back to the Ahra. Thats what our track started as so it might be a nice change. What track is this? Trails?

Re: What's Your View on the Rise of the AHRA??? [Re: moparguy7074] #560903 12/23/09 08:47 PM 12/23/09 08:47 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,299 NE Ohio DoubleD top fuel
DoubleD top fuel Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,299 NE Ohio	I think it will survive - IHRA is about done the new owner only wanted the Monster truck deal and will let the rest die a slow death. NHRA is on the brink of financial collapse due to poor management - unless some of the pro racers step up and take control it may not last either.

Re: What's Your View on the Rise of the AHRA??? [Re: moparguy7074] #560904 12/23/09 08:48 PM 12/23/09 08:48 PM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 9,366 Lehigh Acres, Florida rickstershemi master
rickstershemi master Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 9,366 Lehigh Acres, Florida	Well, I wish Rod and the AHRA all the best in this new endeavor and hope they get something going out this way....would love to participate... Rickster

Re: What's Your View on the Rise of the AHRA??? [Re: rickstershemi] #560905 12/23/09 09:06 PM 12/23/09 09:06 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 7,348 Mt.Vernon ,Ohio VernMotor master
VernMotor master Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 7,348 Mt.Vernon ,Ohio	NHRA owes trails...so nothing is going to happen there...I hope it makes it..NHRA is geting old holding their hand out for more money..

Re: What's Your View on the Rise of the AHRA??? [Re: VernMotor] #560906 12/23/09 09:22 PM 12/23/09 09:22 PM
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Runner master Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,095 Idaho	Quote: NHRA is geting old holding their hand out for more money.. do you think these guys will be any different? we almost lost our place to race with greed. and the ceo of ahra was a key player in that happening. the old saying carful what you wish for it may come true come to mind. like all tracks i wish you guys all the best. i think the track managment means more to the well being of the track than who's sign they hang out front

Re: What's Your View on the Rise of the AHRA??? [Re: VernMotor] #560907 12/23/09 09:29 PM 12/23/09 09:29 PM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,608 Rudolph, Ohio moparguy7074 top fuel
moparguy7074 top fuel Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,608 Rudolph, Ohio	Quote: NHRA owes trails...so nothing is going to happen there...I hope it makes it..NHRA is geting old holding their hand out for more money.. So Vern, which track is John talking about?

Re: What's Your View on the Rise of the AHRA??? [Re: Michael] #560908 12/23/09 09:40 PM 12/23/09 09:40 PM
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KD800X super stock Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 764 NW Pa.	Quote: I see Quaker City Raceway went AHRA. I hope they do well. That's Awsome!

Re: What's Your View on the Rise of the AHRA??? [Re: moparguy7074] #560909 12/23/09 10:17 PM 12/23/09 10:17 PM
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mloboda super stock M Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 904 cleveland Ohio	Quote: Quote: NHRA owes trails...so nothing is going to happen there...I hope it makes it..NHRA is geting old holding their hand out for more money.. So Vern, which track is John talking about? Marion County International Raceway in LaRue. www.mcir.com

Re: What's Your View on the Rise of the AHRA??? [Re: mloboda] #560910 12/23/09 10:37 PM 12/23/09 10:37 PM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,608 Rudolph, Ohio moparguy7074 top fuel
moparguy7074 top fuel Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,608 Rudolph, Ohio	Quote: Quote: Quote: NHRA owes trails...so nothing is going to happen there...I hope it makes it..NHRA is geting old holding their hand out for more money.. So Vern, which track is John talking about? Marion County International Raceway in LaRue. www.mcir.com That's cool! Now hopefully I will get my car together and be able to get down there and support them!

Re: What's Your View on the Rise of the AHRA??? [Re: mloboda] #560911 12/23/09 10:53 PM 12/23/09 10:53 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,619 Norwich CT USA Defbob master
Defbob master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,619 Norwich CT USA	It would be interesting if they covered a track near me. I am more into Outlaw racing than NHRA bracket and Professional They're 10.5 class appeals me

Re: What's Your View on the Rise of the AHRA??? [Re: Defbob] #560912 12/23/09 11:01 PM 12/23/09 11:01 PM
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 687 Ohio Chad Bittle mopar
Chad Bittle mopar Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 687 Ohio	Track being built in Mansfield, OH..... Haven't heard who they are covered by??? Edit:Nevermind, just read IHRA. Last edited by Chad Bittle; 12/23/09 11:13 PM.

Re: What's Your View on the Rise of the AHRA??? [Re: Blucuda413] #560913 12/23/09 11:14 PM 12/23/09 11:14 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,506 Az Crizila master
Crizila master Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,506 Az	They got my vote! I hope they make it. Grass roots racing needs them. Cattering to the few with big $ will eventually catch up with NHRA. Just a matter of time. Maybe AHRA can speed the process along. Fastest 300

Re: What's Your View on the Rise of the AHRA??? [Re: Crizila] #560914 12/24/09 03:36 AM 12/24/09 03:36 AM
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DakFink mopar D Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 506 Texas Afghanistan Iraq etc.	Will be interesting to see?? I will keep my eyes open. I like the way ORSCA did things in the SouthEast.

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