Nhra shortens t/f and f/c race to 1000 ft.

Mark Schmidt · 07-17-2008, 07:52 AM

Jeff,

From what I saw, Kalitta had no chance. Once the car lost the body (original explosion) there was nothing that could be done to help him. Cars run 330, and now over 300 in the 1,000 ft, because they have the power and aero to do so. Take it away from them and they'll slow down. Shut down areas need improvement, no new technology in shutdown areas in years. Worsham has a good idea with the chute deployment with burst panel failure. I still like the 1,000 because it gives more shut down, like Chris said however, they're running the cars out the back door...big time as a result. Driver choice. If MPH really doesn't matter, take it off the time slip and the score boards. As far as what Snake and Kenny, or Garlits think, it shouldn't matter....ask the drivers.

Just my .02 cents

Jason Oldfield · 07-17-2008, 10:05 AM

Mark,

What Garlits thinks is inconsequential, but what Prudhomme thinks is another story as he's still a car owner. Sure, in the end I know NHRA will sample the opinions of the drivers, but it's the car OWNERS opinions that will really count (Prudhomme, Don Schumacher, John Force, David Powers, Ken Black, the Pedregons, etc.) The owners are the ones that control this sport, not the drivers as its much easier to find a pilot than it is to find somebody with deep pockets to fund one of these operations.

Eddie Arnold Jr. · 07-17-2008, 12:57 PM

Jason ,,, I think your last post Just nailed it !!!
"Owners with Deep Pockets" will have a big influencing factor !!

Colorful Racer

Barney B · 07-17-2008, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddie Arnold Jr.

Jason ,,, I think your last post Just nailed it !!!
"Owners with Deep Pockets" will have a big influencing factor !!

Colorful Racer

Yea, thats why CBS has pull.

Eddie Arnold Jr. · 07-17-2008, 04:59 PM

Barney ,,,,
You are so right about CBS !!!

Colorful

Mark Schmidt · 07-18-2008, 11:20 AM

Jason,

You're probably right on that one. It's still more about $$$ and influence than safety.

Jason Oldfield · 07-21-2008, 11:01 AM

I wish it wasn't the case, but in Compton's eyes it's all about the almighty dollar (if you ever have a few hours to kill, ask me sometime what I think about NHRA's status as a not-for-profit organization). Wally was a bit of a genius in that respect for bringing Compton on board, as I'm sure NHRA is making MUCH more money now than any time when Wally was making the day to day decisions. On the downside, we all know how Compton has "enhanced" our NHRA experience...

07-17-2008, 07:52 AM	#1
Mark Schmidt Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 273 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Nhra shortens t/f and f/c race to 1000 ft. Jeff, From what I saw, Kalitta had no chance. Once the car lost the body (original explosion) there was nothing that could be done to help him. Cars run 330, and now over 300 in the 1,000 ft, because they have the power and aero to do so. Take it away from them and they'll slow down. Shut down areas need improvement, no new technology in shutdown areas in years. Worsham has a good idea with the chute deployment with burst panel failure. I still like the 1,000 because it gives more shut down, like Chris said however, they're running the cars out the back door...big time as a result. Driver choice. If MPH really doesn't matter, take it off the time slip and the score boards. As far as what Snake and Kenny, or Garlits think, it shouldn't matter....ask the drivers. Just my .02 cents __________________ MDS Motorsports

07-17-2008, 10:05 AM	#2
Jason Oldfield Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 619 Likes: 1 Liked 10 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Nhra shortens t/f and f/c race to 1000 ft. Mark, What Garlits thinks is inconsequential, but what Prudhomme thinks is another story as he's still a car owner. Sure, in the end I know NHRA will sample the opinions of the drivers, but it's the car OWNERS opinions that will really count (Prudhomme, Don Schumacher, John Force, David Powers, Ken Black, the Pedregons, etc.) The owners are the ones that control this sport, not the drivers as its much easier to find a pilot than it is to find somebody with deep pockets to fund one of these operations. __________________ Jason Oldfield S/G & S/St 1838

07-17-2008, 12:57 PM	#3
Eddie Arnold Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Solon , Ohio Posts: 257 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Nhra shortens t/f and f/c race to 1000 ft. Jason ,,, I think your last post Just nailed it !!! "Owners with Deep Pockets" will have a big influencing factor !! Colorful Racer __________________ Eddie Arnold Jr. 3934 SC, SG

07-17-2008, 04:59 PM	#5
Eddie Arnold Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Solon , Ohio Posts: 257 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Nhra shortens t/f and f/c race to 1000 ft. Barney ,,,, You are so right about CBS !!! Colorful __________________ Eddie Arnold Jr. 3934 SC, SG

07-18-2008, 11:20 AM	#6
Mark Schmidt Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 273 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Nhra shortens t/f and f/c race to 1000 ft. Jason, You're probably right on that one. It's still more about $$$ and influence than safety. __________________ MDS Motorsports

07-21-2008, 11:01 AM	#7
Jason Oldfield Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 619 Likes: 1 Liked 10 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Nhra shortens t/f and f/c race to 1000 ft. I wish it wasn't the case, but in Compton's eyes it's all about the almighty dollar (if you ever have a few hours to kill, ask me sometime what I think about NHRA's status as a not-for-profit organization). Wally was a bit of a genius in that respect for bringing Compton on board, as I'm sure NHRA is making MUCH more money now than any time when Wally was making the day to day decisions. On the downside, we all know how Compton has "enhanced" our NHRA experience... __________________ Jason Oldfield S/G & S/St 1838

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