smokin247
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Yes it is. It's actually called U.S. Diesel Truckin' NationalsIs it a diesel only eventm
Yes it is. It's actually called U.S. Diesel Truckin' NationalsIs it a diesel only eventm
Honestly I didn't even think the world finals in Ennis, TX had that great of a turnout this year. I think more advertising would pay off.
Boy I don't know, there were a hell of a lot of people there. The vehicle turnout was down for sure.
Everyone is saying east coast events don't have good turn out but the Truckin Nationals at Raceway Park Englishtown NJ had more people then I've ever seen at any type of racing/show event. They had to use their other tracks as parking, stands on both sides of the track were packed to capacity while the show sections were still packed with more people. I'd love to know the head count at that event.
Believe it or not that is Englishtown's highest grossing event. It even beats out their national events. I think that says something about the attendance.
I was talking to my son this past summer, he lives in Boise and was thinking about coming out to Woodburn. He wanted to race but didn't want to pay for a NHRDA membership in addition to the race fee just to participate in one race. He didn't feel that that should be an issue but I explained this is a points series and to allow non members to race in an NHRDA race would skew the points standing for member competitors. He wasn't happy with that and wasn't willing to run in the test and tune lane. This may be the reason that the non membership races draw more competitors than the NHRDA races.
I remember something happened that we couldn't make it last year. Really frustrating to have an event like that 2 hrs from the house and not be able to make it. We will be there this year dang it.
Well Jim since there are not that many racers chasing points and travelling to a lot of races anymore, maybe what NHRDA should consider is allowing non members to race in the different classes but not get points. That way the racer who is a member and who is chasing points who finishes the highest at the race would get the points and the non-members only racing for the money and trophy. It would present a bit of a book keeping hassle but doable. I know that would never fly but I'd bet there would be a considerable bigger turnout of racers, more enjoyable for the fans and bigger payouts since more trucks entered. The races are so far apart that it is difficult to make more than one or two unless you are very dedicated.