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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone
A lot to disagree with here. I'll have to take it in stages.
When we did our nostalgic events, we always ran a S/SS combo too.
I would talk to people in between our events, and invariably, they'd ask if the Super Stockers would be back next time .
I never once had anyone ask if the Hot Rod II (no box) bracket cars would be back next time.
Just who are these spectators that are going to bail out the new IHRA? No box, 1/8 mile fans? I think not. So , in reality, are they just looking for big car counts?
This kind of thinking is c***-eyed, in my opinion.
Take a look at the Hot Rod Reunion or the South East Gassers' spectators count.
Yes , they're based on nostalgia, but then look at the demographic group that has the money to spend, as spectators.
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Mark, the fans love entertainment value and I can attest to the fact that the Southeast Gassers serve it up large! We saw their show in Myrtle Beach last year and will probably take it in again this coming weekend. Fifteen bucks admission, all the unpredictable action you can handle, cool car names and.....BUGS!! The announcing is captivating and the cars are well prepared for the most part. My wife loved it, and that says it all. Who wouldn't want to cheer for a '56 Chevy called the "One Gone Dawg"??
