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Old 02-17-2010, 07:27 PM   #62
Jim Wahl
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Default Re: NEW NHRA enviorenmental policy READ IT

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Originally Posted by Michael Beard View Post
This has always been the case with NHRA. I think it was the second national event I ever went to, when Hurricane Floyd blew through leading into the Keystone Nationals. NHRA announced, "When you lose, LEAVE."

Not, "Hey folks, understand that we have a situation yadayadayada... Please help us out by etc. etc., and we greatly appreciate your patience, understanding, and cooperation...." Nope, it was "When you lose, LEAVE." A lot of people were severely p*ssed over that deal. Is common decency and tact a lost art?

This is exactly the thing I have been talking about for years! They have no communication skills! They believe talking down to and threatening the racer is the way to keep him under control, and showing the racer who *is* in control. Jim
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