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From fearless leader - NHRA DISPLAY LIMITATIONS

The commercial exposure of individual race vehicle sponsors shall be limited to the permanent paint scheme (including decals) of the race vehicle and support equipment (i.e. truck and/or trailer), and crew apparel).

Among the forms of exposure specifically prohibited are attachment of excessive signs or banners to the race vehicle and support equipment; merchandise displays or exhibits; inflatable’s/balloons; any audio or visual device which transmits a commercial message.

Any commercial activity onsite at an NHRA event is subject to the approval of NHRA and may be discontinued, and the participating parties made to leave the premises, if the activity is not approved or deemed not in the best interests of the sport.



I wish I had a sponsor so I could be too commercial and get thrown out - now that would create some exposure and press...

Ron

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Does this mean that I've (hopefully) seen my last Traxxas sign while watching coverage on TV? I'm waiting on her to have a decal on her winsdshiled like Ricky Bobby ...

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No more attaching a small banner to the rear or side of your trailer to show support for the company that gave you some support so you could atttend their overpriced, drawn out things they call a race.

Might as well stab the last few guys that remain, or charge them even more. I guess they will pay, they keep going.

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That's what I get for starting a rumor that Myron was going to replace his crate motor with an NHRA-legal engine combination... :eek:

http://classracer.com/classforum/att...5&d=1328588523

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I want to see them idiots tell Gary Richard he can't keep his advertising up.








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No, you need to remember she is a "Professional" funny car racer, gets in for free
takes up at least 2 large spaces and "promotes NHRA professional drag racing
show"

They just mean those rules for the sportsman racers who pay to race, not get paid
to show up and race like the "pros" do.

As far as my loving NHRA, not so much anymore, sad to say.......

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Gary's a division sponsor - he'll be exempt.

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Can't say that the thought hadn't crossed my mind. Options are good, but the extra expenses are not.

Nobody has told me one way or the other, but I'd like to think that I was an influence in Amsoil considering their involvement in IHRA and joining earlier this year. A regional distributor has been a sponsor since 1999, when I started in IHRA Stock, and I have kept the corporate office updated as well. It seems like NHRA is so greedy or desperate that they can't see that racers can introduce companies who help them to the sport of drag racing! That has the potential of benefitting everyone. Amsoil has been involved in a variety of different motorsports on the corporate level, but not drag racing until now.

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Come on guys, Compton needs more beer money. Prices are going up you know! Jim

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Just beer?

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this is the unfortunate result of nhra's success going mainstream ( and hollywood). we may remember a time when we wish our beloved sport would get the recognition it so deserved , but should have been careful for what we wished for. nhra has just forgotten that the biggest supporters of the sport aren't the corporate sponsers, but the grass roots racers patronizing the local tracks nationwide,who race for the love of it, not the money.

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See, it always comes back to Myron... ;) He was in the Steve Martin movie Parenthood.

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Wasn't he the family pet? Jim

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<<Among the forms of exposure specifically prohibited are attachment of excessive signs or banners to the race vehicle and support equipment>>

What constitues "Excessive"? more than 2? 3? 4? 6?

I always attach K&N and Racinglue.com banners to my trailer (they're my sponsor), along with Lucas Oil in respect for their support of the sportsman ranks, are 2-3 banners excessive? Since K&N is a major sponsor is that an exception like Richards?

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does this mean there is going to be no more banners zipped tied to the fances anymore then ???

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Bob ,When you mentioned Excessive ......It makes me think NHRA is,nt familiar with the term at least as far as far as Pay-out !!!!! Every time i ever approached a potential sponsor they pretty much dictated what they exspected as far as banners and displays....... Plain and simple they want thier cut or you cant have it . Just another way to put the scews to us again .:confused::confused::confused::confused::confused :

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That depends. As of late last year NHRA was inplementing a "bannering fee" for sponsors to have the right to put up banners on fencing at national events. I think it was about a $6500/yr upcharge over and above normal sponsor fees. One would think if the sponsors have paid they are sure as **** going to put up the banners.

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This rule has been in the rule book since 2003. The wording has changed over the years but it is the same basic idea. Not sure why they decided to put out a reminder about it now; but, this isn't new.

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I can only speak as a spectator since i dont race. This is a stupid rule, if someone is sponsored by a lawn care company or a local plumber why not let them have a banner up on their trailer. I want to see who sponsors my local racers, since i would like to support those that support my favorite sport. I wish Mr. Richards would open a store in central pa so at least i know the money at spend on his product goes to a good cause. Its just like the teeshirt issue, i would like to buy a teeshirt from some of my favorite stock/super stock racers. I work for UPS and we have plenty of guys that attend short track and dirt track races and buy up the local guys shirts with the sponsors all over the back. Dont they think that if people are walking around with a Dan Fletcher shirt on that will be good for business? If not why sell shirts at all? Sometimes i think Harrisburg's mayor is running NHRA.

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Jeff Burk and Jok Nicholson have great articles on DRAG RACING ONLINE on the internet about this subject. I have to say the Jeff Burke comes with some very good suggestions that the People in Glendora should be looking to improve their product. Compton reminds me of a slumlord who has suck dry and cannibalize all that he can out of his properties, to finally let them ruin away for tax delenquency to the city, since they're no longer worth anything, Compton and his posse of abusers will drop out of NHRA when there is no money left to suck out of the racers.(Unfortunately IHRA with Feild Entertainement isn't any better with their clown shows) I will not be attending any National events, just Divisionals, anyone else feel the same way. Don't get me wrong I want NHRA to survive and be profitable but the gouging has to stop at sometime. I've already have sent five letters to Mr Compton and his office hasn't even had the courtecy to at least reply that they have receive my grievance. The lack of politeness is one of the attitude and behavior toward racers and fans that could jeopardize NHRA survival. Claude Ruel