Need a good laugh?

Ed Fernandez · 10-31-2007, 09:12 PM

Go to DRC and red about NHRA's decision to run the NOPI Sport Compact series.Actually it really isn't funny,it kind of upset my stomach.They are using resources that could have been used to make NHRA sportsman racing better for all.Spin Wally spin.............................

Ed F.
1945 T/SA

Michael Beard · 10-31-2007, 09:28 PM

I haven't figured out why NOPI needs NHRA on this one... Must be a good deal for both parties.

Rich Biebel · 10-31-2007, 09:33 PM

Ed, what a joke that is! NHRA is now partnered with NOPI. Pretty soon our events will have bikini contests and may include drifting. Your Gremlin and my Firebird might fit in various NOPI classes and unlike their junk we can usually make a decent run without blowing up......NHRA smells more money....they will make them pay membership fees, licensing and the whole enchilada......More coin for Glendora to suck up and NOT pay back. Winners at NOPI events get a free bikini dance...no money

CFM · 10-31-2007, 11:07 PM

Of course they would partner with them. NOPI is successful. Unlike the Xploided series, NOPI typically has more than 2 or 3 cars in the majority of their classes.
Its rediculous the money and effort NHRA has dumped into that X p load.
Meanwhile we sportsman racers continue get "in hands da" for our loyalty and support.

Jason Oldfield · 10-31-2007, 11:51 PM

I don't know...To me this sounded like NHRA was dumping the Xplod series, and that they were finding a home for everyone that USED TO participate in the Xplod series.

"NOPI Motorsports and NHRA will develop classes to ensure that all cars that competed in the NHRA Xplod Drag Racing Series in 2007 will have a place to race in the NOPI Drag Racing Series sanctioned by NHRA in 2008."

That sounds to me like, "Please go race in NOPI Mr. Sports Compact Racer, and we won't have to totally screw you like we did the Pro Stock Trucks."

But, maybe I'm wrong on this one. I for one certainly won't miss the sport compacts, as IMHO that had one of the least entertaining shows in all of drag racing (barely any cars, and no such thing as a close race). I would LOVE to see the TV exposure that these guys got go to the sportsman racers that participate in national events (minus the alcohol guys because they already get more than their fair share of TV time).

Bushwacker · 11-01-2007, 12:23 AM

Im not one to join in on NHRA bandwagon normaly. Im disappointed in the way they have treated the sportsman racer....I Hate imports also & I never plan to own one......but I believe NHRA is looking to the future....Sport Compacts are here to stay & It may piss off the old school muscle car drivers but... its real easy to make an import kick your azz...

Jeff Lee · 11-01-2007, 01:02 AM

LOCK YOUR TOOLBOX, TRAILER AND SECURE YOUR WOMANS PERSONAL AREAS BEFORE YOU GO TO THE STAGING LANES!!!

Mike Meier · 11-01-2007, 01:02 AM

They may be a joke, but unfortunately they get the same Wallys and probably only have a dozen or so competitors for each respective national title.

76 RACER · 11-01-2007, 01:53 AM

Jeff Lee is correct on that one. I know someone that has been robbed twice this year at SpeedWorld on Import night only.

Isaac Zane · 11-01-2007, 07:48 AM

Interesting sentence..........

This was taken from the press release.
"The NHRA develops the stars of tomorrow by offering the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, NHRA Summit Racing Series..."

So, to me, it looks like they are saying that those who race in the Lucas Oil Series are not stars now, but may be in the future. I guess you have to race in the Pro catagories in order to be a star. Personally, my heros and stars ALL run in the Lucas and Summit Racing Series.
Real racers with real cars on a real budget.

I'm not laughing.

Safe Trips All!

10-31-2007, 09:12 PM	#1
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Need a good laugh? Go to DRC and red about NHRA's decision to run the NOPI Sport Compact series.Actually it really isn't funny,it kind of upset my stomach.They are using resources that could have been used to make NHRA sportsman racing better for all.Spin Wally spin............................. Ed F. 1945 T/SA __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

10-31-2007, 09:28 PM	#2
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Need a good laugh? I haven't figured out why NOPI needs NHRA on this one... Must be a good deal for both parties. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

10-31-2007, 09:33 PM	#3
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,314 Likes: 25 Liked 544 Times in 213 Posts	Re: Need a good laugh? Ed, what a joke that is! NHRA is now partnered with NOPI. Pretty soon our events will have bikini contests and may include drifting. Your Gremlin and my Firebird might fit in various NOPI classes and unlike their junk we can usually make a decent run without blowing up......NHRA smells more money....they will make them pay membership fees, licensing and the whole enchilada......More coin for Glendora to suck up and NOT pay back. Winners at NOPI events get a free bikini dance...no money __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

10-31-2007, 11:07 PM	#4
CFM Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Clinton, NC Posts: 226 Likes: 18 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Need a good laugh? Of course they would partner with them. NOPI is successful. Unlike the Xploided series, NOPI typically has more than 2 or 3 cars in the majority of their classes. Its rediculous the money and effort NHRA has dumped into that X p load. Meanwhile we sportsman racers continue get "in hands da" for our loyalty and support.

10-31-2007, 11:51 PM	#5
Jason Oldfield Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 619 Likes: 1 Liked 10 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Need a good laugh? I don't know...To me this sounded like NHRA was dumping the Xplod series, and that they were finding a home for everyone that USED TO participate in the Xplod series. "NOPI Motorsports and NHRA will develop classes to ensure that all cars that competed in the NHRA Xplod Drag Racing Series in 2007 will have a place to race in the NOPI Drag Racing Series sanctioned by NHRA in 2008." That sounds to me like, "Please go race in NOPI Mr. Sports Compact Racer, and we won't have to totally screw you like we did the Pro Stock Trucks." But, maybe I'm wrong on this one. I for one certainly won't miss the sport compacts, as IMHO that had one of the least entertaining shows in all of drag racing (barely any cars, and no such thing as a close race). I would LOVE to see the TV exposure that these guys got go to the sportsman racers that participate in national events (minus the alcohol guys because they already get more than their fair share of TV time). __________________ Jason Oldfield S/G & S/St 1838

11-01-2007, 12:23 AM	#6
Bushwacker Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Biloxi MS The Redneck Riviera Posts: 66 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Need a good laugh? Im not one to join in on NHRA bandwagon normaly. Im disappointed in the way they have treated the sportsman racer....I Hate imports also & I never plan to own one......but I believe NHRA is looking to the future....Sport Compacts are here to stay & It may piss off the old school muscle car drivers but... its real easy to make an import kick your azz...

11-01-2007, 01:02 AM	#7
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Need a good laugh? LOCK YOUR TOOLBOX, TRAILER AND SECURE YOUR WOMANS PERSONAL AREAS BEFORE YOU GO TO THE STAGING LANES!!! __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

11-01-2007, 01:02 AM	#8
Mike Meier Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Webster, TX Posts: 317 Likes: 126 Liked 39 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Need a good laugh? They may be a joke, but unfortunately they get the same Wallys and probably only have a dozen or so competitors for each respective national title. __________________ Mike Meier "World's most expensive DF/S" 2007 Chevy Cobalt....because suffering through owning an AMC Stocker wasn't enough

11-01-2007, 01:53 AM	#9
76 RACER Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 247 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Need a good laugh? Jeff Lee is correct on that one. I know someone that has been robbed twice this year at SpeedWorld on Import night only.

11-01-2007, 07:48 AM	#10
Isaac Zane Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: North Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 361 Likes: 391 Liked 50 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Need a good laugh? Interesting sentence.......... This was taken from the press release. "The NHRA develops the stars of tomorrow by offering the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, NHRA Summit Racing Series..." So, to me, it looks like they are saying that those who race in the Lucas Oil Series are not stars now, but may be in the future. I guess you have to race in the Pro catagories in order to be a star. Personally, my heros and stars ALL run in the Lucas and Summit Racing Series. Real racers with real cars on a real budget. I'm not laughing. Safe Trips All! __________________ Isaac Zane STK 1237 J/SA Buick Apollo Patriot Guard Rider DOOF 43