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SSDA Hemi · 07-02-2023, 08:09 AM

NHRA is in the entertainment business. Their first priority is to draw spectators. And for those that think the priority should be to supply racers a place to race.... How profitable do you think a divisional is with no spectators? How long do most businesses last not being profitable??

Sadly take away heads up runs and Stock and Super Stock is just expensive bracket racing. And maybe some of you are better than me but watching bracket racing is not very exciting for the most part. After a couple of pairs unless I'm watching a specific car or friend and..... Super Classes, Bracket Racing with an index. Damn competition eliminator is same, just CIC instead of breaking out......

Heads up drag racing is not cheap to participate, but it is the easiest to watch, especially for a drag racing newbie. It appears NHRA is lowering sportsman quotas and minimal rounds on Sunday for easier viewing and a better show while still keeping us involved. I give them credit right now as car counts are up with the pros and alcohol classes, Factory Stock is getting the car manufacturers involved which is a great thing, and if there are guys willing to build a factory stock car on steroids... Thank you!! The only ones that should be bitching here are the guys spending the $ to build the cars. The rest of us should be thankful for their efforts!

Everyone should pray NHRA is around in 10 years and do everything possible to make it happen. We need them much more than they need us and give a big props to them for trying to draw the spectator and put on a great show. We are not in the 70's anymore and NHRA TV is the greatest thing since sliced bread, well unless you're trying to work on your race car in the shop LOL! Thank you NHRA, Racers building cars for this class and fingers crossed manufacturers stay involved and support this class!!

07-02-2023, 08:09 AM	#67
SSDA Hemi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 503 Likes: 130 Liked 451 Times in 77 Posts	Re: new A/FX CLASS NHRA is in the entertainment business. Their first priority is to draw spectators. And for those that think the priority should be to supply racers a place to race.... How profitable do you think a divisional is with no spectators? How long do most businesses last not being profitable?? Sadly take away heads up runs and Stock and Super Stock is just expensive bracket racing. And maybe some of you are better than me but watching bracket racing is not very exciting for the most part. After a couple of pairs unless I'm watching a specific car or friend and..... Super Classes, Bracket Racing with an index. Damn competition eliminator is same, just CIC instead of breaking out...... Heads up drag racing is not cheap to participate, but it is the easiest to watch, especially for a drag racing newbie. It appears NHRA is lowering sportsman quotas and minimal rounds on Sunday for easier viewing and a better show while still keeping us involved. I give them credit right now as car counts are up with the pros and alcohol classes, Factory Stock is getting the car manufacturers involved which is a great thing, and if there are guys willing to build a factory stock car on steroids... Thank you!! The only ones that should be bitching here are the guys spending the $ to build the cars. The rest of us should be thankful for their efforts! Everyone should pray NHRA is around in 10 years and do everything possible to make it happen. We need them much more than they need us and give a big props to them for trying to draw the spectator and put on a great show. We are not in the 70's anymore and NHRA TV is the greatest thing since sliced bread, well unless you're trying to work on your race car in the shop LOL! Thank you NHRA, Racers building cars for this class and fingers crossed manufacturers stay involved and support this class!!