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I'm just a fan and not a racer, but why, (other than money), can the quotos for the Southern Nationals not be filled for this week-end. I know it's expensive, but most people realize that when they build a S or SS car. Just curious, but I'll be there on Friday to capture ya'll on film in the stands at the starting line.

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Different reasons. You might be suprised at how many are just that put out with NHRA, today. There are a bunch that are that aggravated about the new cars, and factors, and etc. I'm saying that, from people I have talked to since mid yr last year, having sold cars, or just parked em, to what ever.
I have wanted to race like this for too long, so I race when I want to, and no one else to say why or when.
Alot just can't justify it anymore, and some are just tired of the game. Most have their own reasons....

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Kenny - I see things a little different -- last week at Atco we had a hundred and four Stockers inspite of no parking on asphalt - several new cars -- and factors -- plus we had the pollen storm to boot .I believe its the economy - pure and simple -- if it was the NHRA that was keeping folks home this weekend and others the IHRA would be doing super and they are not -- just look at the last few races they have held at MIR and Pittsburgh-- both had sad turnouts for sure .In my mind its a great time to race right now -- I wish the economy would let me take advantage of it ..........

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Jack, I'm glad you do ! I saw you guys had several good turnouts. I wish it was like that here, regularly having over 100 stockers at a div race, and same or more SS'ers.
I was going by what I keep hearing, and only that. But, also a D3 race the same weekend cut some cars too. I forgot that.

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It is hard to explain. I'd like to see Nitro Joe do a study of the average age of competitors in S/SS for each division. My good friend Jimmy Parker often asks what's going to happen in Division 2 when some of these guys start retiring. I don't see a lot of new blood coming in and that has to be related to the expense. I'd also like to see him do a study of average number of cars by year per division over the past 10 years. Not sure if that would show anything. Here in Divison 2, we've got a great division director who busts his butt for the S/SS guys, so I really don't see what the problem is.

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Ya , Take a look at the list for the SportNationals in Fontana not a good sign at ALL!!

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Jack:
You drank the NHRA KoolAid long ago to have a open view on this!!!

Ralph

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Ralph -- I may have drank the KoolAid but your thoughts about my feelings / views are not correct -- up to a year or two ago you might have been right - now - not so much - I'm looking at things purely from a business aspect.........and business is not terrific ! ! !

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Thanks for your comments. I have been to both IHRA and NHRA this year and based on the numbers, I too, would think its more of the economy than other factors. But, why does not NHRA do a more realistic job of horsepower factors? Could it be the $$ from the manufacturer's that benefit from their numbers? Just a thought.
Still looking forward to Sportsman Friday at Atlanta this week-end.

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Well, as far as IHRA stuff, I wanted to do Montgomery next weekend, but I need to go to my daughters graduation, more ! You only get to see that once, from high school. I hope college too, but one thing at a time.