Sonoma Top Fuel

[BOO BOO]

Am I seeing the enter list correct ? Only 12 cars entered

 

[glofria]

Saw that too. Same count for Pamona.

 

[Von Halen]

Tonight's qualifying is at 11:05 EST? Good thing I'm not an early bedtime guy!

 

[ocdart]

Tonight's qualifying is at 11:05 EST? Good thing I'm not an early bedtime guy!

According to nhra.com, Sonoma Pro Q1 is scheduled to start at 9:30pm EDT (6:30pm PDT).
The TV broadcast is scheduled for tomorrow (Saturday) at 2-3pm EDT (11am-Noon PDT).

 

[mick]

the last time a nitro class Q'd only 12 cars?

 

[glofria]

And Cameron Ferre was a last minute entry too with the Worsham Car.

Seems to me that in the past Winternationals was always a race that had one of the highest car counts. Not no more.

 

[Chili]

Unfortunately there are very few west coast independent teams in TF. Fortunately there are quite a few independent west coast funny car teams. On the east side of the country it’s almost the exact opposite.

 

[BOO BOO]

I can see short counts at Epping, Denver , but Sonoma this has to be embarrassing for the NHRA.

 

[qtermile14]

According to nhra.com, Sonoma Pro Q1 is scheduled to start at 9:30pm EDT (6:30pm PDT).
The TV broadcast is scheduled for tomorrow (Saturday) at 2-3pm EDT (11am-Noon PDT).

NHRA.com shows 8:05 PM PST

 

[sammi]

Until NHRA provides an entry payout that insures at least a break even deal for regional teams, get used to this.

 

[megadeth]

The night time single qualifying session would have been much better if they had the normal two qualifying sessions on Friday!

 

[megadeth]

I can see short counts at Epping, Denver , but Sonoma this has to be embarrassing for the NHRA.

But they sure want you to renew your ticket for 50 bucks so you can get a miniature helmet! LOL
They say they want you to renew but what it is is they NEED your 50 bucks . LOL

 

[Chili]

But they sure want you to renew your ticket for 50 bucks so you can get a miniature helmet! LOL
They say they want you to renew but what it is is they NEED your 50 bucks . LOL

Unfortunately your statement is more than likely true. In a lot of cases, the event tickets being used in 2021 were purchased in 2020. I don’t know the percentage of renewals from track to track but I would guess it’s around 40% year to year.

 

[Cliff]

Have noticed that in 2020 & this year, ET & MPH have gotten slower, both T/F and F/C. I had thought there would be a 3.59 or so in T/F, but now yer lucky to see 3.69. Same w/ F/C.

 

[megadeth]

Have noticed that in 2020 & this year, ET & MPH have gotten slower, both T/F and F/C. I had thought there would be a 3.59 or so in T/F, but now yer lucky to see 3.69. Same w/ F/C.

Those days are long gone. Unfortunately.

 

[Butch]

Have noticed that in 2020 & this year, ET & MPH have gotten slower, both T/F and F/C. I had thought there would be a 3.59 or so in T/F, but now yer lucky to see 3.69. Same w/ F/C.

I'd say only a fool would try to rotate the earth for pocket change rewards. Until we get the $$ back to equal or better I don't see anyone going for it.

 

[DG]

In the other Pro classes:
19 FC
17 PS
15 PSB

 

[Iowa Nitro]

I'd say only a fool would try to rotate the earth for pocket change rewards. Until we get the $$ back to equal or better I don't see anyone going for it.

Lower $$ purses and teams can’t risk swinging for the fence with few qualifying passes.

 

[T.Smith]

I'd say only a fool would try to rotate the earth for pocket change rewards. Until we get the $$ back to equal or better I don't see anyone going for it.

Harry, I doubt the top teams are thinking about the lower purses. I would guess most don't even factor the purses into running the cars.

 

[T.Smith]

Lower $$ purses and teams can’t risk swinging for the fence with few qualifying passes.

Fewer qualifying runs can play a factor, I doubt that lower purses do.