Outlaw Nitro?

[jgrigz]

The IHRA has a class called outlaw nitro. What exactly does this mean and how does it differ from the NHRA Top Fuel and Nitro funny car classes? Obviously there have to be rules.

 

[Chili]

The IHRA has a class called outlaw nitro. What exactly does this mean and how does it differ from the NHRA Top Fuel and Nitro funny car classes? Obviously there have to be rules.

From their FB page:
“IHRA Outlaw” is a reference to going against sanctioning body norms and placing an emphasis on racers, fans, sponsors, and tracks in such a way that we transform the IHRA into the ultimate motorsport and entertainment powerhouse.

 

[Joe]

From their FB page:
“IHRA Outlaw” is a reference to going against sanctioning body norms and placing an emphasis on racers, fans, sponsors, and tracks in such a way that we transform the IHRA into the ultimate motorsport and entertainment powerhouse.

Is it invite to participate or can anyone enter? Heard it might be invite. Hoping for success

 

[Chili]

Is it invite to participate or can anyone enter? Heard it might be invite. Hoping for success

I have no idea. I would think anybody could enter. Scott Palmer and Jack Wyatt indicated they were running IHRA. Dave Gallegos has been reposting a lot of IHRA posts. Krista Baldwin has expressed interests well. While I think it’s great to give the racers more options to run, the cost is still higher than the payouts. The lower funded teams generally have less parts. I think there will be a lot of teams only making one pass if there isn’t a bump spot and I would expect some singles in eliminations. A little explosion could easily knock a team out for several races.

 

[Joe]

I have no idea. I would think anybody could enter. Scott Palmer and Jack Wyatt indicated they were running IHRA. Dave Gallegos has been reposting a lot of IHRA posts. Krista Baldwin has expressed interests well. While I think it’s great to give the racers more options to run, the cost is still higher than the payouts. The lower funded teams generally have less parts. I think there will be a lot of teams only making one pass if there isn’t a bump spot and I would expect some singles in eliminations. A little explosion could easily knock a team out for several races.

I think Lex is going to run them. Mitch King had 2 TF cars, Dave drove one at Baton Rouge I was told. I plan on flying from Texas for the last one in NC.

 

[Chili]

I think Lex is going to run them. Mitch King had 2 TF cars, Dave drove one at Baton Rouge I was told. I plan on flying from Texas for the last one in NC.

I have heard they may only be 1/8th mile for all classes but have not been able to confirm. I didn’t come across anything in the rule book about it.

 

[justafan]

According the the IHRA Facebook page, Krista Baldwin & Scott Palmer (TF), Dale Creasy Jr. (FC) and Craig Sullivan & Frankie Taylor (PM) have signed on to run IHRA races. Hopefully they will be able add more cars and reach 8 car fields.

 

[jgrigz]

There was a new funny car team at the Edgewater Nitro Chaos event over the weekend that said they might try and hit a few races. The driver was Éric Stevens and they had a beautiful Mustang called American Thunder.

 

[Sherman, Sherm, & Sherm Gun]

There was a new funny car team at the Edgewater Nitro Chaos event over the weekend that said they might try and hit a few races. The driver was Éric Stevens and they had a beautiful Mustang called American Thunder.

His previous car was a black '69 Camaro named Bluegrass Thunder.

 

[MHayes]

There was a new funny car team at the Edgewater Nitro Chaos event over the weekend that said they might try and hit a few races. The driver was Éric Stevens and they had a beautiful Mustang called American Thunder.

Looks like it has a bow tie on the front, so assuming that's a Camaro and not a Mustang?

 

[Chili]

Looks like it has a bow tie on the front, so assuming that's a Camaro and not a Mustang?

I think it’s a Ford but it identifies as a Chevy.

 

[XPilot]

We're still trying to decide whether to ride up there from Alabama to watch. I wish there was an entry list somewhere rather than piecing together info off a Facebook page.

 

[Joe]

We're still trying to decide whether to ride up there from Alabama to watch. I wish there was an entry list somewhere rather than piecing together info off a Facebook page.

You going to see Jerry Freeman and Cam? We flying from Texas for the NC race. I would think entry list by the 7th.

 

[jgrigz]

I think it’s a Ford but it identifies as a Chevy.

He bought it from John Force.

 

[XPilot]

If we go we'll have to stop and say hey. I don't know them, but my son goes to school with his nephew (I think it's his nephew anyway).