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Andys dad 02-25-2019 09:34 PM

Re: If an advocate could be found - what would you say?
 
The advocate cannot work for NHRA to do any good


RON

RJ Sledge 02-25-2019 09:43 PM

Re: If an advocate could be found - what would you say?
 
Appreciate the effort Bruce, a big undertaking to say the least.
More power to ya!!
Dwight great input and hope that other concerned Racers can add something positive with making S/SS feasible to NHRA again.

RJ

Bruce Noland 02-25-2019 10:34 PM

Re: If an advocate could be found - what would you say?
 
Dwight,

I agree with all of your points. We, the old guys, are slowly going away and NHRA must make plans for the future. But I don't think NHRA has to speedup our departure. It would be healthy for both the Sportsman Racers and NHRA if we had a way to communicate with NHRA executives in a meaningful way. I believe that would require a major reset in relations between the Sportsman Racers and NHRA. And NHRA would have to reverse at least some of it's plans to reduce our presence at National Events. It will take at least one major Sponsor, as an advocate, to make things happen.

Most of us know enough about how we got where we are today and most of us know the futility in trying to express our concerns directly to NHRA. That is why I think it would be very beneficial for the Sportsman Racers if we could win the support of companies that pay NHRA large sums of money. Time after time we have seen what can happen when executives from large companies want to champion a cause. Especially when it directly effects their investments. Sure not all the major sponsors will be moved by our concerns but we may find enough support to make a few beneficial changes for all the Sportsman Racers.

I'm not opposed to contacting all the major sponsors to ask for support. I'm communicating with one now to determine it's interest. You never know what can happen until you try.

Ed Fernandez 02-26-2019 12:03 AM

Re: If an advocate could be found - what would you say?
 
Thanks Bruce for your effort trying to get NHRA to get the rocks out of their high paid noggins. I bailed out in 2010 mostly because I didn't like the direction NHRA was going. I think I still had it in me to do some damage on the track.They really took the wind out of my sails. It's probably to late for me to return, both financially and physically ( I'll be 74 in April) but maybe our type of racing can be at least can be prolonged a bit more down the road. Again thanks for your effort trying to keep S/SS a viable outlet.
I really miss the guys and ladies I had the privilege to race against and just hang out with.

Mike Jones 02-26-2019 12:16 PM

Re: If an advocate could be found - what would you say?
 
I received an E-mail response form Dave Mohn, concerning qualifying off of the index in S/SS and Comp.:

Hi Mike,
Sorry for the delay in response to your request below.

Several years ago, your suggestion was utilized in a few Divisions at the Lucas oil Drag Racing Series Events. The practice was discontinued due to a number of factors such as racers changing classes from race to race, and tech cards not being input into the system prior to the racer going down the track, different timing systems utilized at different venues, to name a few.

We will discuss internally over the upcoming season and look into the feasibility of your suggestion.

Thanks again and we look forward to seeing you soon!
From: David Mohn <DMohn@nhra.com


Gary Smith 03-05-2019 01:19 PM

Re: If an advocate could be found - what would you say?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 1320racer (Post 582450)
Somebody please enlighten me to these alleged important issues and the implied failing health of NHRA Sportsman Racing.


Audience for one. I've seen more spectators at 4 yr old T-ball games than during sportsman runs at any national and/or LODRS event. It's no secret that fans equate to new blood. S & S/S have become too technical to attract the masses. And despite the drop in automotive enthusiasm, the new fans look to the outlaw stuff (Lights Out, No Prep etc. big dollar grudge races). There may be new cars in S/SS but the concept is far past dated.

Just my $.02

B Parker 03-07-2019 10:28 PM

Re: If an advocate could be found - what would you say?
 
More money was probably spent on promoting the t ball game than on Stock Super Stock.


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