Schedule Expansion (2 Viewers)

[Wayne]

There is also the fact that if they go into Canada & Mexico, that will require a passport for everyone! Some folks out there may not qualify for a passport too!

LOL! I bet Grubby has one!!!

And was stated already; it is much, much harder getting into to US than into Canada & Mexico.
Besides the DUI/DWI, ANY felony will pretty much make it unlikely that a person will get the OK to cross into OR out of Canada.

 

[Ma Green]

Canada also used to make you do a COMPLETE inventory list of everything in the trailer. That meant that if you used up tired, burned pistons, broke parts, they had to be loaded back in the trailer and brought back home, so everything was accounted for. You also wouldn't want to BUY any new parts at the track in Canada. They would want you to pay customs on it. Sounds like a major can of worms to me. Not even close to worth the agrivation.

 

[Murph]

The french Canadians are a bunch a thieves? I hope there isn't many lurking this site, that comment will spark a sh*t storm, being the persecuted lot that they are....

I seriously don't get the attitude about crossing the border. IHRA does it for three races. The NHRA professionals can't handle it?

One possibility that jumps out at me is Calgary. They have a decent track that has fallen into disrepair but with new ownership they're currently making improvements with the purpose of landing an IHRA national event. With Edmonton having the IHRA event that they do and doing quite well with it. A CART race as well, I could see Calgary wanting to one up Edmonton and go hard trying to secure an NHRA event. The two cities have quite the rivarly.

It would be a resounding success there as well. I hope for the sake of IHRA that they beat NHRA to the punch in that market.

Sorry maters, I'm a big IHRA fan for the work they've done in Canada, not meant as a dig to NHRA. If NHRA went there, I'd be there in a heartbeat.

 

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I'm originally from British Columbia but I have lots of relatives in Calgary, if the NHRA had an event in Western Canada, I might have to find a reason to make a trip up to Canada and see my relatives; with the Rockies being so close to Calgary, an NHRA event there would make for a great vacation.

 

[TAFC 5 81]

Mexico and Canada? Sounds like NAFTA not NHRA.

 

[possum]

Wow, what a lot of disinformation here.

First you do NOT need a passport to get across the border by land, only when arriving by air and that is thanks to Dubya and nothing to do with Canada.

Next , leaded gas is very, very commonly used in racing here and is sold at most Canadian tracks. That information was an old proposal that never happened.

Next, racers come here with loaded rigs all the time to Divisional races and most have no problems at all. Don't bring a gun or dope or leave them at the US-side Customs to pick up when you exit. You are supposed to have an inventory but this is rarely checked or enforced.

It is usually far more of a hassle to get into the US than Canada and i hear that mostly from Americans.

Only one area of Canada speaks French, Quebec, nowhere else. There are far more Spanish speaking places in the US that French speaking places in Canada. Most of the old Sanair stories i hear involve topless women and not theft, but maybe i'm too sheltered.

 

[troy boy]

Will I need a passport for the drags?

According to CompPlus I will.

Torco Racing Fuel's Competition Plus.com - Drag Racing's Internet Magazine - NHRA SCHEDULE EXPANSION

I hope they have tequilla in the pitts.

 

[Toejam]

Re: Will I need a passport for the drags?

Based on Problems several racers have experienced getting back to the U.S. via the Mexican Border I see major problems with such a race.

 

[yoda]

Re: Will I need a passport for the drags?

Unless you have TB...Then you can cruise right in...

Come back through Nogales/ Arizona- with a thousand undocumenteds a DAY coming through that port, I doubt they'll see a Pete and a 75' trailer...

I gotta a million of em folks...

Seriously- find a good broker and pay the $$$ and the trip in and out will be painless.. I truck/fly tons of band gear a year in and out of there every year.

 

[TAFC 5 81]

Re: Will I need a passport for the drags?

Based on Problems several racers have experienced getting back to the U.S. via the Mexican Border I see major problems with such a race.

If that gets solved RE an NHRA National event in Mexico, the coyotes will start painting rigs to look like race car haulers and increase business.

 

[!]

THE NEW ENGLAND MARKET CONTINUES TO BE A HOTBED OF BANTER !!!
Does anyone know what their plans are for New England. Maybe something in partnership with Mohegan Sun Casino. They have enough land and ca$h.

 

[Forcefan1]

I know theres been alot of problems here with rain ,short shut down etc......But it sure would be nice to have an event back here at National Trail Raceway!

 

[john]

THE NEW ENGLAND MARKET CONTINUES TO BE A HOTBED OF BANTER !!!
Does anyone know what their plans are for New England. Maybe something in partnership with Mohegan Sun Casino. They have enough land and ca$h.

Now there is a real idea I could support, how long has it been since CT Dragway closed?

 

[PJ]

Wow, what a lot of disinformation here.

First you do NOT need a passport to get across the border by land, only when arriving by air and that is thanks to Dubya and nothing to do with Canada.
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This year you need a passport by air, next year you will need if be ground as well

 

[Toejam]

Re: Will I need a passport for the drags?

If that gets solved RE an NHRA National event in Mexico, the coyotes will start painting rigs to look like race car haulers and increase business.

I doubt that could ever happen! Some teams were forced to empty out their entire Rigs! Car, Tools, Spare you name it! I bet those racers will never go back!

 

[robinjackson]

Champ Car runs in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, plus Mexico City (heck, plus Belgium, Holland, Australia, China ... but that's beside the point!).

NASCAR Busch also Mexico City.

Fewer teams and haulers making the journey, obviously, but how do they get on?

 

[!]

Hey Ian:
CT International Raceway closed after the 1986 Season. We've been waiting too long.

 

[skidaddy]

the nascar busch haulers caravan from texas border. ups does their paper work in and out...still is a long haul

 

[mick]

new england and calgary seem like good expansion locations.
if pro nhra is looking at expanding possibly up to 5 races.......
that's a tough call; do you bring 5 new tracks to the mix, or
double up existing venues within large population areas?
if you increase the marketing budget and talent, you'll draw more
for a period of time, but eventually that non-drag racing fan
who was enticed to attend for a few years will eventually go
elsewhere for entertainment. I'm convinced this is slowly happening
to nascar.
i'd make sure all the existing 23 races are generating maximum
cash flow and giving maximum sponsor exposure before expanding
the series too much.

 

[afx421]

Hey Ian:
CT International Raceway closed after the 1986 Season. We've been waiting too long.

ditto! its sucks driving to e-town. we need another track in ct.