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james schaechter 02-14-2017 06:48 AM

Re: Pro stock
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Stock726 (Post 526912)
2017 season mello yello series shirt being sold on nhra web site:

See anything wrong here??

Shows you how much attention they pay to Pro Stock these days:D

That isn't a big surprise. It just shows how far away they are from their core business. I used to think that the decision makers didn't care. Now I am afraid to say they actually don't know what racing is. We can only hope that the overpaid execs that are there now move on before the whole deal goes sideways. Maybe some people with passion and understanding about racing will have a chance to save it. At least the grass roots associations are there so we have a place to race if the current regime crashes the association into the ground. I wish it was better, but I fear that it is not going to get better before it gets worse for us as NHRA members.

SSGN 02-14-2017 08:03 AM

Re: Pro stock
 
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Originally Posted by Mike Keener (Post 526949)
Bingo... we have a proven winner right here!!

I remember when yourself , the Teuton's and a few others raced Top Stock and the stands were full. It was a great time for Stock in general.

Terry Cain 02-14-2017 08:25 AM

Re: Pro stock
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by james schaechter (Post 526964)
That isn't a big surprise. It just shows how far away they are from their core business. I used to think that the decision makers didn't care. Now I am afraid to say they actually don't know what racing is. We can only hope that the overpaid execs that are there now move on before the whole deal goes sideways. Maybe some people with passion and understanding about racing will have a chance to save it. At least the grass roots associations are there so we have a place to race if the current regime crashes the association into the ground. I wish it was better, but I fear that it is not going to get better before it gets worse for us as NHRA members.

OK, I'll volunteer to take Compton's place. I'm retired, drawing a pension and have insurance so I can work for cheap. (Notice I didn't say free) Know class racing and have been there, done that. We need to get back to the basics and promote, make the pro guys pay to play. They got it or can get it. OH! don't drink much so no worries there. lol

340Cuda 02-14-2017 01:27 PM

Re: Pro stock
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Terry Cain (Post 526967)
OK, I'll volunteer to take Compton's place. I'm retired, drawing a pension and have insurance so I can work for cheap. (Notice I didn't say free) Know class racing and have been there, done that. We need to get back to the basics and promote, make the pro guys pay to play. They got it or can get it. OH! don't drink much so no worries there. lol

I don't know what Tom Compton is doing these days but I would rather have Peter Clifford's job.

340Cuda 02-14-2017 01:32 PM

Re: Pro stock
 
If you have not seen this article it is a good read. It talks about some of the issues raised here and also reveals why the Hemis don't run well under the new rules.

http://www.hotrod.com/articles/2016-...utions-future/

Everett Vassar 02-15-2017 01:51 AM

Re: Pro stock
 
I have always been a fan of E.E.,s and root for her..but was a little disappointed at the kick in the crotch she delivered to Mopar on T.V. "it's nice to drive a car that goes somewhere when you let the clutch out" I'm sure nobody was more frustrated with not being competitive than Mopar....maybe just say.."we appreciate all of the hard work and the funds they provided, but we feel like the move to Chevrolet is in our best interest " and just leave it there. You don't want to burn bridges because a stroke of the pen in Glendora could have Dodges showing tail lights to Chevys.

kansas stocker 02-15-2017 09:04 AM

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I've never been a fan of EE and thought we were seeing her real self. The big kick in the crotch was when Mopar pulled their support of Alan Johnson and gave it to EE and Jeggy.
Just my $.02.
Pete

joespanova 02-15-2017 09:16 AM

Re: Pro stock
 
Where's Westcott in all of this?

troublemaker427 02-15-2017 09:36 AM

Re: Pro stock
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by dmir55 (Post 526849)
Is it just me or does it seem NHRA, ESPN or someone else is trying to phase out Pro Stock. The coverage is not to good for P/S. Very little qualifying and skipped a whole round in the finals.

Why would ESPN even care about Pro Stock? The TV coverage is now on FOX.....

novassdude 02-15-2017 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kansas stocker (Post 527077)
i've never been a fan of ee and thought we were seeing her real self. The big kick in the crotch was when mopar pulled their support of alan johnson and gave it to ee and jeggy.
Just my $.02.
Pete

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