Re: IHRA's Polburn announces 2010 format
FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!! Someone got off their butt and made a decision.
Things that attract spectators to spend their hard-earned money have CHANGED in the last several years. CONGRATULATIONS to Aaron and the crew at Feld for being strong enough to try something new.
The OLD WAY was dead and NHRA is proving it every week I watch that mind-numbing event coverage.
Even Pinks All Out can pack the stands, when was the last time you watched a National Event on TV with full grandstands? Even Bruton's Charlotte event was a dud, attendance wise. Now there is a guy who will watch the IHRA plans very closely...
The booked in show will probably be better entertainment because they are getting PAID to make good runs.
The "average race fan" doesn't know so-called big name racers from '
"Joe-Shmo". They know noise, fire and smoke and want the ticket price to be affordable and a 3 hour show, period.
What NHRA and some IHRA National events have turned into is more of a marathon for die-hard race fans and there simply are not enough of them to support the sport anymore.
Bring on the CIRCUS, leave the Sportsman Racers alone to race (which they did!!!) and let's go racing.
Kudos to IHRA for being brave enough to lay down their cards and make a "call".
Jok Nicholson
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