Calif. newspaper article

will prater · 11-08-2007, 08:19 PM

Anyone see this?

http://www.dailybreeze.com/sports/ar...tml?page=1&c=y

thumbprint · 11-08-2007, 08:47 PM

This journalist is a total Idiot and has no clue . For lack of words he's a clueless A s s hole

stockracer · 11-08-2007, 08:50 PM

As pissed off as I wanna be...Hes not that far off. They dont market as well, they do show to much CRAP between rounds, and there arnt as many fans. Where he is wrong is that he doesnt realize hes no different than any other ignorant NASCAR fan that cant under stand the work and budget it takes to get the cars to perform the way they do. What personal agenda does he have aginst NHRA, How does it hurt him? As I read it it felt like someone was kicking me in the pills, but then I began to realize, hes bitchin about some of the same stuff we do!

JRyan · 11-08-2007, 09:02 PM

So whats the problem? Basically everything he said is true. I have been to untold #'s of races as a Sportsman Competitor, and I think the NHRA PRO SHOW is pure BOREDOM too. I only watch ProStock on occassion because Jason Line is a friend. The only point he doesn't see (and NHRA doesn't want him to) is that the SPORTSMAN action (fill - as he aludes) could actually be an exciting part of the show IF NHRA would project it as such instead of hiding it as they tend to do. Otherwise, I guess I'm an idiot too, and I HATE NASCAR.

Jerry

T Hall · 11-08-2007, 10:56 PM

I thought the letter was DEAD ON! I have been saying this for a long time. Our sport is great if you are a participant, not a spectator. I used to be. As a sportsman racer, for myself, I love to watch ALL sportsman classes, but I am bored out of my mind to watch the pros. The average spectator is complete opposite. I hope NHRA brass read that letter.
I especially loved the Wide World of Sports dig! LOL!

T Hall · 11-08-2007, 10:59 PM

By the way... I too, Hate NASCAR.

Chuck Beach · 11-08-2007, 11:01 PM

That would be Nastycar ....

BPotts · 11-08-2007, 11:51 PM

I loved the way he nailed the NHRA for being NASCAR wanna be's with there 'count down to the championship'. I think we have a great sport, but it's kind of like sex. It's better if your a participant.

John Kelley · 11-08-2007, 11:57 PM

A NHRA National Event is confusing for a first timer !!! So many Classes that are all different !!
Headsup & handicapped & throttle stopped classes !! Then they bring in the CIRCUS Pro Mods and Import CRAP. It's hard to take it all in and understand on the first trip !!
I agree mostly with what the guy said.........

11-09-2007, 03:29 AM

I sent a message that explained the lighter side of the sport. The people, the beautiful race cars, and the fact that we have nearly 1000 cars at a national event. I also explained he needed to walk the sportsman pits and see the rest of the story.

Don't get mad at him, it is his opinion. Try to explain to him why you race.

You can't fix stupid, but you can try to change his opinion.

11-08-2007, 08:19 PM	#1
will prater Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carthage, MO Posts: 108 Likes: 2 Liked 7 Times in 4 Posts	Calif. newspaper article Anyone see this? http://www.dailybreeze.com/sports/ar...tml?page=1&c=y

11-08-2007, 08:47 PM	#2
thumbprint Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N.Myrtle Beach SC. Posts: 109 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Calif. newspaper article This journalist is a total Idiot and has no clue . For lack of words he's a clueless A s s hole

11-08-2007, 08:50 PM	#3
stockracer Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 79 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Calif. newspaper article As pissed off as I wanna be...Hes not that far off. They dont market as well, they do show to much CRAP between rounds, and there arnt as many fans. Where he is wrong is that he doesnt realize hes no different than any other ignorant NASCAR fan that cant under stand the work and budget it takes to get the cars to perform the way they do. What personal agenda does he have aginst NHRA, How does it hurt him? As I read it it felt like someone was kicking me in the pills, but then I began to realize, hes bitchin about some of the same stuff we do!

11-08-2007, 09:02 PM	#4
JRyan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 645 Likes: 30 Liked 112 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Calif. newspaper article So whats the problem? Basically everything he said is true. I have been to untold #'s of races as a Sportsman Competitor, and I think the NHRA PRO SHOW is pure BOREDOM too. I only watch ProStock on occassion because Jason Line is a friend. The only point he doesn't see (and NHRA doesn't want him to) is that the SPORTSMAN action (fill - as he aludes) could actually be an exciting part of the show IF NHRA would project it as such instead of hiding it as they tend to do. Otherwise, I guess I'm an idiot too, and I HATE NASCAR. Jerry

11-08-2007, 10:56 PM	#5
T Hall Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus,Ohio Posts: 390 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Calif. newspaper article I thought the letter was DEAD ON! I have been saying this for a long time. Our sport is great if you are a participant, not a spectator. I used to be. As a sportsman racer, for myself, I love to watch ALL sportsman classes, but I am bored out of my mind to watch the pros. The average spectator is complete opposite. I hope NHRA brass read that letter. I especially loved the Wide World of Sports dig! LOL!

11-08-2007, 10:59 PM	#6
T Hall Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus,Ohio Posts: 390 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Calif. newspaper article By the way... I too, Hate NASCAR.

11-08-2007, 11:01 PM	#7
Chuck Beach Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Delaware, Ohio Posts: 664 Likes: 12 Liked 58 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Calif. newspaper article That would be Nastycar .... __________________ Chuck Beach 3340 STK

11-08-2007, 11:51 PM	#8
BPotts Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 84 Likes: 32 Liked 14 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Calif. newspaper article I loved the way he nailed the NHRA for being NASCAR wanna be's with there 'count down to the championship'. I think we have a great sport, but it's kind of like sex. It's better if your a participant.

11-08-2007, 11:57 PM	#9
John Kelley Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tightwad,TEXAS Posts: 911 Likes: 6 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Calif. newspaper article A NHRA National Event is confusing for a first timer !!! So many Classes that are all different !! Headsup & handicapped & throttle stopped classes !! Then they bring in the CIRCUS Pro Mods and Import CRAP. It's hard to take it all in and understand on the first trip !! I agree mostly with what the guy said.........

11-09-2007, 03:29 AM	#10
crewchiefpro Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Calif. newspaper article I sent a message that explained the lighter side of the sport. The people, the beautiful race cars, and the fact that we have nearly 1000 cars at a national event. I also explained he needed to walk the sportsman pits and see the rest of the story. Don't get mad at him, it is his opinion. Try to explain to him why you race. You can't fix stupid, but you can try to change his opinion.