RUMOR MILL - IS PRO STAGING A BIG-MONEY RACE AHEAD OF 2024 NHRA SEASON OPENER?

[z28]

And only 8 cars in the field. High 3.60s will be cheap unless the weather goes nuts and drops a big cold front on them. I'd like to see somebody run 340 miles per hour just so we could put that alltime record to bed. I bet Robert Hight has been saying for 6 years now, "if only"..... (339.87, Sonoma, 2017). Might not be an official NHRA record but 340 is still 340. Everybody considers Eddie Hill first in the 4s despite it not being an NHRA record.

Somebody mentioned round money and I assume there's plenty of that - $1.3M purse and the winners get half of it.

If they let them run with no rev limiter you will see 340 if track is good.

 

[Joe]

@ the announcement they were talking about new ways to broadcast Drag Racing. Maybe they will get it right, especially if there is a large paid audience to watch?
Do the BEST thing! HIRE DEAN PAPADEOUS TO RUN IT!!!

And use his cameras!!!!!!!

 

[Mike]

I'm wondering if we will get an invite. I would be honored if we did but would understand if we didn't and as Kyle said the payout for the rest of the field might be the determinate on whether we go or not. If I were king for a day, I would make it a 3 run qualifying average to make the field. That would keep 'em on their toes, force full but safe runs, and make race day even more difficult and exciting because no one has had the chance to just throw down to test the track.

 

[Chili]

I'm wondering if we will get an invite. I would be honored if we did but would understand if we didn't and as Kyle said the payout for the rest of the field might be the determinate on whether we go or not. If I were king for a day, I would make it a 3 run qualifying average to make the field. That would keep 'em on their toes, force full but safe runs, and make race day even more difficult and exciting because no one has had the chance to just throw down to test the track.

I’m sure if you expressed interest in going, I think you would get an invite. I’m fairly sure that a few of the touring would pass definitely leaving space for the some independent teams. Jason Galvin mentioned on his podcast that there is a 5 figure entry fee to the race as well. If that’s true, I doubt it would turn off any of the big budget teams but I think it would turn off most of the part time teams.

 

[aakar]

And use his cameras!!!!!!!

Actually Dean used standard definition Beta and VHS cameras, that was all that was available in the ‘80’s. What he could do with today’s technology boggles the mind!
Give him a week he could have NHRA TV on track to virtually rock your house while you are watching!

 

[twostep]

If they let them run with no rev limiter you will see 340 if track is good.

More than one car has already run 339+ with the timing retard in place. I think the cars are 'slingshotting' past it for lack of a better term in order to achieve those big speeds. I doubt they'd allow it to be removed anyway.

So maybe it'll happen.

 

[z28]

More than one car has already run 339+ with the timing retard in place. I think the cars are 'slingshotting' past it for lack of a better term in order to achieve those big speeds. I doubt they'd allow it to be removed anyway.

So maybe it'll happen.

not an NHRA event so it's up to the promoters and any team wanting to do it. Insurance might have something to say

 

[mick]

SCAG to sponsor this race......it's on complus

 

[r2]

SCAG TO BECOME SPONSOR OF PRO SUPERSTAR SHOOTOUT | Competition Plus

Scag Power Equipment has announced its sponsorship of the inaugural PRO Superstar Shootout set to take place from February 8-10, 2024. The event, held at Bradenton Motorsports Park, will feature racers competing in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock, with a prize pool totaling over $1.3 million...

www.competitionplus.com

 

[Joe]

Actually Dean used standard definition Beta and VHS cameras, that was all that was available in the ‘80’s. What he could do with today’s technology boggles the mind!
Give him a week he could have NHRA TV on track to virtually rock your house while you are watching!

Those cameras had the most real sound of nitro. Todays make it sound like a chainsaw.

 

[mick]

from comp plus......list of 18 PS's to compete at event......8 KB Titan / 7 Elite / 2 McGahas / and larry
Greg Anderson, KB Titan Racing
Dallas Glenn, KB Titan Racing
Camrie Caruso, KB Titan Racing
Kyle Koretsky, KB Titan Racing
Matt Hartford, KB Titan Racing
Dave Connolly, KB Titan Racing
Deric Kramer, KB Titan Racing
Eric Latino, KB Titan Racing
Erica Enders, Elite Motorsports
Troy Coughlin Jr., Elite Motorsports
Bo Butner, Elite Motorsports
Aaron Stanfield, Elite Motorsports
Fernando Cuadra Sr., Elite Motorsports
Fernando Cuadra Jr., Elite Motorsports
Cristian Cuadra, Elite Motorsports
Chris McGaha, Southwest Performance
Mason McGaha, Southwest Performance
Larry Morgan, Beaver Motorsports

 

[4onthefl4]

from comp plus......list of 18 PS's to compete at event......8 KB Titan / 7 Elite / 2 McGahas / and larry
Greg Anderson, KB Titan Racing
Dallas Glenn, KB Titan Racing
Camrie Caruso, KB Titan Racing
Kyle Koretsky, KB Titan Racing
Matt Hartford, KB Titan Racing
Dave Connolly, KB Titan Racing
Deric Kramer, KB Titan Racing
Eric Latino, KB Titan Racing
Erica Enders, Elite Motorsports
Troy Coughlin Jr., Elite Motorsports
Bo Butner, Elite Motorsports
Aaron Stanfield, Elite Motorsports
Fernando Cuadra Sr., Elite Motorsports
Fernando Cuadra Jr., Elite Motorsports
Cristian Cuadra, Elite Motorsports
Chris McGaha, Southwest Performance
Mason McGaha, Southwest Performance
Larry Morgan, Beaver Motorsports

Now I'm really gonna cry! All these cars in my favorite class and I can't go.

 

[Professional Fan]

Still waiting to hear about tickets. Don't know how/who will make the announcement

 

[PJ]

Dave Connolly???

 

[mick]

2024 PRO Superstar Shootout Top Fuel Drivers

• Doug Kalitta, Kalitta Motorsports
• Shawn Langdon, Kalitta Motorsports
• Brittany Force, John Force Racing
• Austin Prock, John Force Racing
• Leah Pruett, Tony Stewart Racing
• Tony Schumacher, JCM Racing
• Justin Ashley, Maynard Ashley Racing
• Antron Brown, AB Motorsports
• Josh Hart, Josh Hart Racing
• Steve Torrence, Torrence Racing
• Billy Torrence, Torrence Racing
• Clay Millican, Rick Ware Racing
• Mike Salinas, Scrappers Racing

2024 PRO Superstar Shootout Funny Car Drivers

• J.R. Todd, Kalitta Motorsports
• John Force, John Force Racing
• Robert Hight, John Force Racing
• Matt Hagan, Tony Stewart Racing
• Tim Wilkerson, Maynard Wilkerson Racing
• Bob Tasca III, Tasca Racing
• Alexis DeJoria, DC Motorsports
• Paul Lee, Paul Lee Racing
• Ron Capps, Ron Capps Motorsports
• Blake Alexander, Head Racing
• Cruz Pedregon, Cruz Pedregon Racing
• Chad Green, Chad Green Motorsports
• Dave Richards, Paul Richards Racing

 

[mick]

these lists posted on dragillustrated.com + wes buck show on utube talking about it

 

[Chili]

It’s great that only one tour regular is missing (Laughlin). Now I’m interested in seeing if anybody adds a second car to their stable to double their odds of collecting the large check.

 

[PJ]

2024 PRO Superstar Shootout Top Fuel Drivers

• Doug Kalitta, Kalitta Motorsports
• Shawn Langdon, Kalitta Motorsports
• Brittany Force, John Force Racing
• Austin Prock, John Force Racing
• Leah Pruett, Tony Stewart Racing
• Tony Schumacher, JCM Racing
• Justin Ashley, Maynard Ashley Racing
• Antron Brown, AB Motorsports
• Josh Hart, Josh Hart Racing
• Steve Torrence, Torrence Racing
• Billy Torrence, Torrence Racing
• Clay Millican, Rick Ware Racing
• Mike Salinas, Scrappers Racing

2024 PRO Superstar Shootout Funny Car Drivers

• J.R. Todd, Kalitta Motorsports
• John Force, John Force Racing
• Robert Hight, John Force Racing
• Matt Hagan, Tony Stewart Racing
• Tim Wilkerson, Maynard Wilkerson Racing
• Bob Tasca III, Tasca Racing
• Alexis DeJoria, DC Motorsports
• Paul Lee, Paul Lee Racing
• Ron Capps, Ron Capps Motorsports
• Blake Alexander, Head Racing
• Cruz Pedregon, Cruz Pedregon Racing
• Chad Green, Chad Green Motorsports
• Dave Richards, Paul Richards Racing

Was anyone else checking the list for Dean Skuza????

 

[Joe]

Lots of names missing

 

[Rajunz]

If they had built the supertrack @ COTA, that would have been a perfect location for this as the opening event.
But they didn't...

Not in February it wouldn't. Still would love for that track to happen though.