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Chris Barnes · 12-21-2010, 03:41 PM

What a great thread! Like most of you, I have had a love/hate relationship with Pinks and it's master of ceremonies. In the end I have to give thanks for the positive exposure that they gave to "drag racing". It seems that most of the drag racing exposure that the average citizen gets in the media is from idiots racing on the street and getting hurt. Then it gets called a "drag racing accident". By that logic why not call a mugging a "football accident"?

I think that it's safe to say that sportsman type drag racing has made some significant inroads into mainstream media. Aside from the NHRA National Event stuff (another ball of wax) I like the "Pass Time" show, not just because my Super Stocker was on it (thanks, Troy!). It's just fun to watch and participate but I think that there will be a hole left by the departure of Pinks.

I would like to see a half hour show about sportsman drag racing that had some variety/flexibility. Maybe an anchor crew that knew about what they were reporting on with racing, interviews, car features, history and tech. It could be worthy.

Chris Barnes
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12-21-2010, 03:41 PM	#3
Chris Barnes Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 139 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: No Pinks All Out in 2011 - Beyond? What a great thread! Like most of you, I have had a love/hate relationship with Pinks and it's master of ceremonies. In the end I have to give thanks for the positive exposure that they gave to "drag racing". It seems that most of the drag racing exposure that the average citizen gets in the media is from idiots racing on the street and getting hurt. Then it gets called a "drag racing accident". By that logic why not call a mugging a "football accident"? I think that it's safe to say that sportsman type drag racing has made some significant inroads into mainstream media. Aside from the NHRA National Event stuff (another ball of wax) I like the "Pass Time" show, not just because my Super Stocker was on it (thanks, Troy!). It's just fun to watch and participate but I think that there will be a hole left by the departure of Pinks. I would like to see a half hour show about sportsman drag racing that had some variety/flexibility. Maybe an anchor crew that knew about what they were reporting on with racing, interviews, car features, history and tech. It could be worthy. Chris Barnes Wagons of Steel Stock 6621