CLASS RACER FORUM - View Single Post - Factory Cars to Pro Stock in 2018

nhrasa · 11-27-2016, 11:20 PM

I have read the communities post for some time and share your passion for the sport. My start date may reflect someone new to the sport but if you didn't race at Lions drag strip in 1963 like I did, then don't put me in the category as being a newbe. I respect those who have several thousand post and less and would like to share some quick thoughts.

While not racing at this time, but doing so off and on thru the years, and while still attending, it became clear the public does not really care about sportsman or even the pro stock class. This was obvious when at the world finals on Thursday absolutely no spectator's were in the stands all day. Only friends and family were there to see their cars qualify. It was a great format for those like myself who raced in those classes and still follow them.

My other observation was as soon as funny car ran on Saturday, the stands emptied before pro stock. I, like all of you feel pro stock is a lame duck. I was irritated when the factory cars came out and silently complained about the factory horse power ratings. I'm glad NHRA finally did something about this but I do like what they represent. As a spectator, going mid to low 8 seconds at 150 plus is fun to watch and the casual spectator's who sit around me do also.

I have no answers,but owning one of Danny Gracias former race cars, when he drives down the return road at Pomona, I wan't to give him a piece of my mind and maybe yours. Oh ya, Fletcher owes me one because one of his 99 wins is one of my losses. Just saying.

11-27-2016, 11:20 PM	#54
nhrasa Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 17 Likes: 0 Liked 95 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Factory Cars to Pro Stock in 2018 - Speculative Web Arti I have read the communities post for some time and share your passion for the sport. My start date may reflect someone new to the sport but if you didn't race at Lions drag strip in 1963 like I did, then don't put me in the category as being a newbe. I respect those who have several thousand post and less and would like to share some quick thoughts. While not racing at this time, but doing so off and on thru the years, and while still attending, it became clear the public does not really care about sportsman or even the pro stock class. This was obvious when at the world finals on Thursday absolutely no spectator's were in the stands all day. Only friends and family were there to see their cars qualify. It was a great format for those like myself who raced in those classes and still follow them. My other observation was as soon as funny car ran on Saturday, the stands emptied before pro stock. I, like all of you feel pro stock is a lame duck. I was irritated when the factory cars came out and silently complained about the factory horse power ratings. I'm glad NHRA finally did something about this but I do like what they represent. As a spectator, going mid to low 8 seconds at 150 plus is fun to watch and the casual spectator's who sit around me do also. I have no answers,but owning one of Danny Gracias former race cars, when he drives down the return road at Pomona, I wan't to give him a piece of my mind and maybe yours. Oh ya, Fletcher owes me one because one of his 99 wins is one of my losses. Just saying.