[Bruce Noland]

Jim,

Hang in there bud you're doing a good job in the rough'n tumble world of no name posters.

By asking you to set up a network of advertisers and sponsors, I did not mean to conduct business as usual. I would like to see you gather up all the advertisers and sponsors you can to develop a group that can work with the racers to identify common issues with the way nhra is conducting its business. We have a great group of dedicated racers who are willing to work hard to help change the way this organization conducts its business. The starting line is an important tip of a very big iceberg. nhra has squandered a fortune on bad business decisions while enriching the executives who have caused these blunders in the first place. In just one horrendous decision, they arrogantly squandered millions of dollars on the Pro Stock Truck case while their executives fly around the country in leased jets. All the while, raising the cost of racing and not increasing the payout. They subvert their own rule structure to accomodate the huge OEM egos while puking on the men and women who have supported this sport for 40+ years. Sure, they will eventually run it into the ground and leave town but it is our job to prevent that from happening. And that's what you can do by setting up a network of advertisers, sponsors and racers. Thank you for your concern.