[Jesse Knapp]

I remember yrs. ago when Nat'l Dragster posted rules amendments and acceptable replacement parts in their mag. Now one has to have a computer. Online registering for Nat/l events as well. Now we lose the rulebook? This makes me ponder more questions. Is NHRA trying to do away with sportsman racing? Am I making a big mistake in building one car from scratch and attempting to race another one that has been sitting for yrs.? Is this a foolish plan, spending all the money on these projects for a lost cause? Although I am licensed now, 4B, and a current member, the cost to renew my subscription will cost much more down the road and couple this with the costs of the physical exams required, I really wonder if it's worth it all just for the fact that I really enjoy stock and superstock. It's one thing to raise fees, but to also give one less at the same time sucks! Say what you will, and I know most think "we" contribute big bucks to NHRA, but I wonder, personally, if "we" actually make any money for them. Apart from the occasional sportsman racer going "pro" what is there for them to gain? I am self employed, my own company, and I never treat my paying customer this way. I must believe their true object is to end up with only the wealthiest players that can pay to play. I've often heard the old " how much money do you have to spend" when inquiring about these eliminators......Is this what NHRA will be asking soon? I just gotta believe the incentive isn't there for them. Sorry if I hijacked the thread. I just hate this type of "change".