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[Toejam]

20 in TF and PS
31 in Pro Mod
24 in Alky FC
22 in Alky Dragster
Should be over 16 cars in the Hemi Shootout!

 

[mgty3whlr]

Actually 1 pulled from P/S and 1 pulled from P/M but it's back up to 31.

Kinda funny how people were complaining about "Big Chief" Just taking a valuable spot but the field isn't filled in P/M.
They still have til the end of the day West Coast time today to get their entry in.

 

[The Swegian]

Though it seems to be on life support these days, my first trip to Indy in '96 had 56 cars entered in Pro Stock.

 

[Nunz]

Need to be realistic about the times we live in Mark. It's all about money. It just takes sooo much to run just about any class these days, especially at a marathon like Indy. I'm just excited that there are more than full fields in all the classes.

 

[JB3]

20 in TF and PS
31 in Pro Mod
24 in Alky FC
22 in Alky Dragster
Should be over 16 cars in the Hemi Shootout!

21 Hemi cars entered as of today.

Good news is that at least Indy Pro qualifying will truly mean something. There will be multiple DNQ's in all 4 Pro categories. "A Game" required.

Not to mention the incredible Alcohol fields. Imagine 6-8 non qualifiers there. Gonna be a few disappointed folks in those ranks.

 

[The Swegian]

Need to be realistic about the times we live in Mark. It's all about money. It just takes sooo much to run just about any class these days, especially at a marathon like Indy. I'm just excited that there are more than full fields in all the classes.

I don't dispute that. Just merely making an observation how times have changed so much, and not always for the better. It's crazy to think that was 20 years ago already (my first trip to Indy).

 

[Nunz]

Well monetarily speaking, they have not changed for the better, that's for sure. I was at the last, or second to last, 32 car TF field in '79. the Silver Anniversary Nationals. I don't remember how many, but there were MANY TF cars that didn't make the cut, and I was with one of them. I got to with a friend of ours who was trying his hand at TF, it was a great experience, and a great way to end the summer before starting school. On a positive note, we have a ton of Pro Mods, almost enough for two fields, and these are serious, high dollar cars. I think that the TV deal is already helping to get more companies looking at us again, and if the qualifying and early round money would improve at all, I think you'd see the part time teams add more events to their schedules.

 

[mgty3whlr]

Just looked..P/M just filled the 34 car field.. Still have a little bit of time for the deadline to enter in the other classes.

 

[my friends call me Zappy]

20 in TF and PS
31 in Pro Mod
24 in Alky FC
22 in Alky Dragster
Should be over 16 cars in the Hemi Shootout!

Joe when is the HEMI shootout, I don't see it on the schedule ? (the fields do look great)

 

[mick]

Q wed. and thurs., hemi shootout on friday, not sure what time

 

[mgty3whlr]

2016 NHRA MELLO YELLO

DRAG RACING SERIES SCHEDULE





2016 NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES SCHEDULE

Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis

Special Fan Events
The 50th Anniversary of the Funny Car will have nostalgia funny cars on display in front of the Top Eliminator Club and Hot Rod Junction will have cars on display all weekend!

Tuesday, August 23rd:
Big Go Block Party - Downtown Brownsburg from 5:00 P.M - 8:00 P.M.

Wednesday, August 31st:
FanFest and Press Conference at Monument Circle in Downtown Indianapolis - 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
NHRA Mello Yello Driver Autograph Session at Monument Circle - In front of the steps at Monument Circle from 12:45 P.M. - 1:15 P.M.NHRA Go-Kart Racing Event - At Speedway Indoor Karting. All fans are invited to attend and watch your favorite NHRA Mello Yello Drivers race head-to-head on the Go Kart track - 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

Thursday, September 1st:
Pedregon Racing Open House - From 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at 462 Southpoint Circle, Brownsburg, IN. 46112. Come meet Cruz and Tony Pedregon, Show Cars on display, Live Band, and Food Trucks! Start up of Flamin' Frank's Top Fuel Coupe at 6:30 PM.

Friday, September 2nd:
Manufacturers Midway - Come check out your favorite displays in Nitro Alley from 1:00 P.M. until the beginning of the second Nitro qualifying session.
Nitro Qualifying - Catch the action of two sessions of 300 MPH Nitro qualifying.
Don Schumacher Racing Open House - From 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. at Don Schumacher Racing -1618 E. Northfield Drive. Brownsburg, IN. 46112
Saturday, September 3rd:
Manufacturers Midway - Come check out your favorite displays in Nitro Alley from 1:00 P.M. until the beginning of the fourth Nitro qualifying session.
Nitro Qualifying - Catch the action of two sessions of 10,000 horsepower Nitro Qualifying, the pro drivers last chance to make it into the top 16 for Race Day.
Pro Stock Motorcycle Fan Appreciation - Pro Stock Motorcycle drivers will be outside their pit area signing autographs and have their motorcycle's out on display - 10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
Nitro School - Hosted by Alan Reinhart and John Force Racing at 12:45 PM.
Mello Yello Autograph Session - At the Mello Yello display featuring NHRA Racing Legends and Del Worsham - 1:15 P.M.
Hot Rod Junction Autograph Session - TBD
Traxxas Shootout Top Fuel Autograph Session - At the Traxxas midway display - 1:30 P.M.
50th Anniversary of the Funny Car Presentation - Located in tent near Hot Rod Junction - 2:00 P.M.
Traxxas Top Fuel Driver Intros - Located at the starting line - 3:30 P.M.
Cacklefest - Trackside after Traxxas driver intros - 3:50 P.M.
Chevrolet Legends Autograph Session - At the Chevrolet midway display - 5:30 P.M.

Sunday, September 4th:
Hot Rod Junction Car Display - Located in Hot Rod Junction - 8:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M.
Manufacturers Midway - Come check out your favorite displays in Nitro Alley from 10:00 A.M. until the beginning of the third round of Nitro eliminations.
Nitro Qualifying - Catch the action of two sessions of 10,000 horsepower Nitro Qualifying, the pro drivers last chance to make it into the top 16 for Race Day.
Traxxas Shootout Funny Car Autograph Session - At the Traxxas midway display - 10:30 A.M.
Traxxas Funny Car Shootout Driver Intros - Located at the starting line - 12:00 P.M.
Cacklefest - Trackside after Traxxas driver intros - 12:20 P.M.
50th Anniversary of the Funny Car Presentation - Located in tent near Hot Rod Junction - 2:00 P.M.

Monday, September 5th:
Manufacturers Midway - Come check out your favorite displays in Nitro Alley from 9:00 A.M. until the beginning of the third round of Nitro eliminations.
SealMaster Trackwalk - Join us in walking the track at Lucas Oil Raceway with a few of our special guests.
Pre-Race Ceremonies - Make sure you stick around the Mello Yello FanZone after the trackwalk for our driver introductions.
Race Day - The top 16 qualifiers in each class battle it out head to head for the Wally.
Winners Circle - Stick around after racing is completed as we crown our Mello Yello event champions. Winners Circle will be held at the starting line or in the staging lanes.



Monday, August 29, 2016
Racer Registration / Tech Inspection (all categories)
8:00AM
Racer Pit and Sponsor Midway Parking (all categories)
9:00AM
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Racer Registration / Tech Inspection (all categories)
8:00AM
Sportsman Qualifying (SS, Stock, SG & SC only)
8:30AM
Secure Track
6:00PM
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Sportsman Racer Registration / Tech Inspection (Comp, SS, Stk, SC, SG)
7:30AM
Professional, Alcohol, and Pro Mod Registration / Tech Inspection
7:30AM
Sportsman Qualifying/Eliminations
8:00AM
Comp Eliminator Qualifying Sessions (1 of 2)
1:30PM
Comp Eliminator Qualifying Sessions (2 of 2)
4:30PM
Secure Track
6:30PM
Friday, September 2, 2016
Professional, Alcohol, and Pro Mod Registration / Tech Inspection
7:30AM
Sportsman Eliminations
8:00AM
Midway Opens
1:00PM
Top Alcohol Qualifying Sessions (1 of 2)
1:15PM
Comp Eliminator Qualifying Session
2:30PM
Top Alcohol Qualifying Sessions (2 of 2)
4:00PM
Comp Eliminator Qualifying Session
5:15PM
Pro Mod Qualifying Session
6:30PM
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSM-PSC)
7:15PM
Nitro Qualifying Session (FC-TF)
8:00PM
Jet Cars
9:10PM
Secure
9:15PM
Saturday, September 3, 2016
Sportsman Eliminations
8:00AM
Top Alcohol Qualifying Sessions (1 of2)
10:00AM
Comp Eliminations - Round 1
11:15AM
Top Alcohol Qualifying Sessions (2 of 2)
1:00PM
Midway Opens
1:00PM
Pro Mod Qualifying Session
2:00PM
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSM-PSC)
2:45PM
Traxxas TF Shootout Driver Intro
3:35PM
Traxxas TF Shootout - Round 1
4:00PM
Nitro Qualifying Session (TF-FC)
4:15PM
Traxxas TF Shootout - Round 2
5:15PM
Pro Mod Qualifying Session
5:30PM
Comp Eliminations - Round 2
6:15PM
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSM-PSC)
6:45PM
Nitro Qualifying Session (TF)
7:30PM
Traxxas TF Shootout - Final
8:00PM
Nitro Qualifying Session (FC)
8:10PM
Jet Cars
8:55PM
Secure Track
9:00PM
Sunday, September 4, 2016
Sportsman Eliminations
8:00AM
Top Alcohol Eliminations - Round 1
9:45AM
Midway Opens
10:00AM
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSM-PSC)
11:15AM
Traxxas FC Shootout Driver Intro
12:00PM
Traxxas FC Shootout - Round 1
12:30PM
Nitro Qualifying Session (FC-TF)
12:45PM
Pro Mod Qualifying Session
1:45PM
Top Alcohol Eliminations - Round 2
2:30PM
Traxxas FC Shootout - Round 2
3:00PM
Comp Eliminations - Round 3
3:10PM
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSM-PSC)
3:30PM
Nitro Qualifying Session (FC)
4:15PM
Traxxas FC Shootout - Final
4:45PM
Nitro Qualifying Session (TF)
4:55PM
Pro Mod Eliminations - Round 1
5:30PM
Comp Eliminations - Round 4
6:00PM
Secure Track
7:00PM
Monday, September 5, 2016
Midway Opens
9:00AM
Pre-Race Ceremonies
9:45AM
Nitro Eliminations - Round 1
11:00AM
Pro Stock Eliminations - Round 1
12:00PM
Pro Mod Eliminations - Round 2
12:25PM
Nitro Eliminations - Round 2
12:50PM
Pro Stock Eliminations - Round 2
1:20PM
Pro Mod Eliminations - Semi-Finals
1:30PM
Top Alcohol Eliminations - Semi-Finals
1:45PM
Sportsman Eliminations - Semi-Finals
1:55PM
Nitro Eliminations - Semi-Finals
2:15PM
Pro Stock Eliminations - Semi-Finals
2:33PM
Top Alcohol Eliminations - Finals
2:45PM
Pro Mod Eliminations - Finals
2:55PM
Sportsman Eliminations - Finals
3:00PM
Pro Stock Eliminations - Finals
3:30PM
Nitro Eliminations - Finals
3:37PM
Secure Event
3:45PM
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[DG]

Looked like a 80% chance of rain on Wednesday, but the rest of the week looks great. Moderate temperatures untilSunday/Monday.

 

[The Swegian]

Joe when is the HEMI shootout, I don't see it on the schedule ? (the fields do look great)

Attached is a detailed run schedule.

 

[pwedge]

Surprised that the NHRA didn't catch this error for Friday. No room in the budget for proofreader.

Friday, September 2nd:
Manufacturers Midway - Come check out your favorite displays in Nitro Alley from 1:00 P.M. until the beginning of the second Nitro qualifying session.
Nitro Qualifying - Catch the action of two sessions of 300 MPH Nitro qualifying.
Don Schumacher Racing Open House - From 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. at Don Schumacher Racing -1618 E. Northfield Drive. Brownsburg, IN. 46112

 

[mick]

thanks for that schedule mark.....how cool, factory stock R1 on sun. afternoon, R2 & final highlighted on monday. i hope a lot of fans stick around to watch those rounds.....it amazes me how big this race still is with the expanded fields and amount of classes and specialty races contested.

friday schedule shows hemi shootout rounds 1 thru 4, then the final (5 rounds)
are they running a 32 car field?

stock class on thursday, super stock class on friday

 

[The Swegian]

thanks for that schedule mark.....how cool, factory stock R1 on sun. afternoon, R2 & final highlighted on monday. i hope a lot of fans stick around to watch those rounds.....it amazes me how big this race still is with the expanded fields and amount of classes and specialty races contested.

friday schedule shows hemi shootout rounds 1 thru 4, then the final (5 rounds)
are they running a 32 car field?

stock class on thursday, super stock class on friday

I'm not sure if they have 32 cars in the Hemi shootout, but I believe it's more than 16. Jim Bowen posted above there's 21 entries as of the other day. I'm guessing every Hemi entrant runs for the shootout(?) necessitating 5 rounds.

 

[mick]

that makes sense, thanks mark.....now here's a question; a while back, mite have been englishtown or gainesville when they ran
factory stock.....i asked on here about the actual stock elim. field vs. the factory stock field of 8......alan r. cleared it up and said
if you have a factory stock stock elim. car and you are one of the fast 8, you run the shootout, if you're not you continue
on in stock elim. (i don't believe there can be a double up winning both the shootout and stock)

now with the hemi cars, the question is......can a hemi shootout car double up this weekend by winning shootout and super stock?

 

[Nunz]

Are you asking if there's a bonus? I don't think so, but you can certainly run both the shootout and SS eliminator.

 

[PJ]

that makes sense, thanks mark.....now here's a question; a while back, mite have been englishtown or gainesville when they ran
factory stock.....i asked on here about the actual stock elim. field vs. the factory stock field of 8......alan r. cleared it up and said
if you have a factory stock stock elim. car and you are one of the fast 8, you run the shootout, if you're not you continue
on in stock elim. (i don't believe there can be a double up winning both the shootout and stock)

now with the hemi cars, the question is......can a hemi shootout car double up this weekend by winning shootout and super stock?

Not a bonus but you can win both. The hemi shootout is basically the class eliminator for that class. It just happens to be a badass class

 

[Reese]

now with the hemi cars, the question is......can a hemi shootout car double up this weekend by winning shootout and super stock?

I would go with Joe Tueton or Bucky Hess(with Jason Line horsepower). They both have the horsepower to win the shootout and can bracket race with the best to win superstock.