chicago 2024 (11 Viewers)

[mick]

so far no first round bye runs this year, hopefully it stays that way. chicago looking to be quite a race with PS shootout deal on sat.
in addition to 2fast2tasty deal. full fields. should be a real shootout in Q4. honestly, the fields resemble indy. hope nhra/fox does a great job with the Q show.
add to the weekend the celebration of don schumacher. this will probably be a pretty memorable race.
question: when it was announced there would be 4 Q runs, who makes that decision? does PRO approach NHRA and ask for it?
here is article from cbsnews.com from 5/1 talking about tony, leah, and the upcoming chicago race ....... the TS influence. it's a big deal.

NASCAR legend Tony Stewart to return to Chicago area racetrack as rookie drag racer

He is taking over the wheel for his wife, Leah Pruett, a veteran drag racer who coached his husband in a very different circuit for Stewart.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[you]

Yes! Back to drag racing the way God intended. No more sideshows.

 

[Topfuel386]

Last year Chicago had more cars than Indy. Might be true this year too. I think NHRA and the track negotiated the number of qualifying runs.

 

[z28]

so far no first round bye runs this year, hopefully it stays that way. chicago looking to be quite a race with PS shootout deal on sat.
in addition to 2fast2tasty deal. full fields. should be a real shootout in Q4. honestly, the fields resemble indy. hope nhra/fox does a great job with the Q show.
add to the weekend the celebration of don schumacher. this will probably be a pretty memorable race.
question: when it was announced there would be 4 Q runs, who makes that decision? does PRO approach NHRA and ask for it?
here is article from cbsnews.com from 5/1 talking about tony, leah, and the upcoming chicago race ....... the TS influence. it's a big deal.

NASCAR legend Tony Stewart to return to Chicago area racetrack as rookie drag racer

He is taking over the wheel for his wife, Leah Pruett, a veteran drag racer who coached his husband in a very different circuit for Stewart.

www.cbsnews.com

I believe it's left up to the track. I'm sure PRO has some influence.

 

[mick]

kyle, hope you have a great season debut next weekend.

 

[aakar]

Last year Chicago had more cars than Indy. Might be true this year too. I think NHRA and the track negotiated the number of qualifying runs.

Kick ass next week, Kyle!!

 

[Flicka]

I believe it's left up to the track. I'm sure PRO has some influence.

I believe it's left up to the track. I'm sure PRO has some influence.

The track is leasted by N.H R. A.

 

[Just Paul]

I predict a record bump in top fuel. There are so many good cars, it’s tough to pick who’s going to make the cut.

 

[z28]

I predict a record bump in top fuel. There are ao many good cars, it’s tough to pick who’s going to make the cut.

they should have had it this weekend. Weather next weekend might be wet.

 

[Topfuel386]

Thanks everyone!

 

[Nappy]

they should have had it this weekend. Weather next weekend might be wet.

Mothers Day Weekend, NHRA for as long as I remember doesn't race that weekend . Fathers Day is a different story !!

 

[Paul]

they should have had it this weekend. Weather next weekend might be wet.

Hope the weather is nice, I am driving up from Louisville Friday morning. I have a bunch of friends up there, so if the weather is bad I will go hang out with them.

 

[T.Smith]

they should have had it this weekend. Weather next weekend might be wet.

Naaah....it was perfect Corvette driving weather.

 

[mick]

looking for stk and ss Q1 results on drc ........ weather looks fantastic in joliet.

wife #1 and husband #5 in SS after Q1 ....... husband with win last sunday @ MCR / BIR STK/SS combo

zizz with a 3.76 #1 rite out of the box......only Q1 pass in 3.70's

 

[Bubba]

zizz with a 3.76 #1 rite out of the box......only Q1 pass in 3.70's

Nice to see Zizzo on top after Q1.

 

[J. S.]

Nice to see Zizzo on top after Q1.

Yes, that is really something how the SPT (Super Part Timers) Zizzo Gang can come out and show the regulars how it is done. How do they make that happen when they race so infrequently?

 

[Professional Fan]

Bummer start for Kyle W. Looked like a fuel leak when staging.
Amazing-Matt out qualified Gaige twice in a row!

 

[roscoe37]

what up with john halls 6.59 ?

 

[J. S.]

I also note that Terry Haddock is not attending for at least the 2nd race in a row. He has been a perennial F/C field filler at almost every race for many years. Wonder what is going on there?

 

[J. S.]

And Zizzo takes back the #1 spot in Q2 with an outstanding 3.73! What a run! Great job, guys!