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Myron Piatek · 11-17-2009, 06:30 PM

Mark,
Lots of reason! "Hate" is a harsh word, but I definitely don't like or agree with how NHRA does many things, which is why I'm not a member anymore.

* As mentioned, I can afford to race for a championship in IHRA because races take fewer days, including the double and triple-headers and fees are less. Admittedly, they pay less, but it works for me nonetheless. It seems that most, but not all, IHRA racers have less resources to work with than NHRA racers. But when it comes to driving as opposed to money, I think we can keep up with NHRA racers that are more than welcome to race with us.

* I went Crate Motor Stock because I grew up working on Holley carbs and can continue to tune on them at the track now also. I know nothing about Carter carbs and didn't want to spend $ to have someone do them for me after finding any good ones.

* Crate Motor combos tend to be easier to find parts for, so it can be less expensive overall. But they still have blueprint specs that need to be followed like regular Stockers.

* Right here on the forum is a never ending flow of complaints on how sportsman racers are treated by NHRA. Higher entry and membership fees, classes being rotated OUT of events, indiscriminate teardowns, inconsistent rule enforcement....many other hassles....just browse through past posts. No sense in going over the many pages I'm sure you've seen. These are from NHRA MEMBERS who have first-hand experience. That influences my views.

But we're getting a little off the main subject. Right now I'm defending the announced IHRA race format, not directly pushing it, because I can't understand how you can complain about 1 less day of racing when we often spent 1/2 or more of some of those days sitting around waiting for our turn after the Pros and their oildowns - if we even get another turn on a given day! So you're paying for a whole day, but not getting to use it!

How about......Would you rather pay full price for 3 bottles of Coke that are 1/2 full, or would you rather pay that same price for 2 bottles of Coke that are full?

There are other non-crate motor racers who favor IHRA also.

Yes, they both have their faults and both can make bad calls. I don't like everything that IHRA does, but overall I like IHRA better. It's a fully established fact that it's impossible to please everyone, regardless of sanction.

11-17-2009, 06:30 PM	#27
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: IHRA raises Sportsman purses! Mark, Lots of reason! "Hate" is a harsh word, but I definitely don't like or agree with how NHRA does many things, which is why I'm not a member anymore. * As mentioned, I can afford to race for a championship in IHRA because races take fewer days, including the double and triple-headers and fees are less. Admittedly, they pay less, but it works for me nonetheless. It seems that most, but not all, IHRA racers have less resources to work with than NHRA racers. But when it comes to driving as opposed to money, I think we can keep up with NHRA racers that are more than welcome to race with us. * I went Crate Motor Stock because I grew up working on Holley carbs and can continue to tune on them at the track now also. I know nothing about Carter carbs and didn't want to spend $ to have someone do them for me after finding any good ones. * Crate Motor combos tend to be easier to find parts for, so it can be less expensive overall. But they still have blueprint specs that need to be followed like regular Stockers. * Right here on the forum is a never ending flow of complaints on how sportsman racers are treated by NHRA. Higher entry and membership fees, classes being rotated OUT of events, indiscriminate teardowns, inconsistent rule enforcement....many other hassles....just browse through past posts. No sense in going over the many pages I'm sure you've seen. These are from NHRA MEMBERS who have first-hand experience. That influences my views. But we're getting a little off the main subject. Right now I'm defending the announced IHRA race format, not directly pushing it, because I can't understand how you can complain about 1 less day of racing when we often spent 1/2 or more of some of those days sitting around waiting for our turn after the Pros and their oildowns - if we even get another turn on a given day! So you're paying for a whole day, but not getting to use it! How about......Would you rather pay full price for 3 bottles of Coke that are 1/2 full, or would you rather pay that same price for 2 bottles of Coke that are full? There are other non-crate motor racers who favor IHRA also. Yes, they both have their faults and both can make bad calls. I don't like everything that IHRA does, but overall I like IHRA better. It's a fully established fact that it's impossible to please everyone, regardless of sanction. Last edited by Myron Piatek; 11-17-2009 at 06:41 PM.