[Bruce Noland]

Most of us who post about nhra are very dedicated racers. Yes, we are offended by nhra's capricious behavior towards all Sportsman racers. We have the right to take issue with these changes when they come tumbling out of Glendora.

On the flip side, there are racers who are so enamored with nhra that they will subscribe to anything that comes out of Glendora. It's like the old mule said to his owner "I'm just pull'n the cart, you load it up." These racers just want to race and I say more power to them if they want to ignore the nhra reality. Let them have their fun!

But, many of us feel that nhra has taken a giant dump on the Sportsman racers by introducing these new fees and allowing the new wash'n drive designer cars into Stock. It is important to allow everyone to have his/her voice in these matters.

On the subject of fees. The mighty nhra is raising all of theirs and little hard working IHRA is holding steady. I don't think you have to be an accountant to figure out that nhra is in some serious financial waters; yes, we know, they are not alone. Many companies are in trouble right now; some more than others. I feel IHRA will continue to inherit a lot of Sportsman racers while nhra is cracking at the seams and may ultimately sink.