NHRA latest and greatest!!!!!

SSTRACER323 · 01-09-2009, 07:23 PM

Look at this now

NHRA lets air out of M/T, Hoosier Pro Stock tire program

While perusing the NHRA’s latest rules and regulation changes for 2009 over the holidays the Agent noticed that effective in 2009 NHRA Pro Stockers will be restricted to Goodyear tires only. This effectively kills the very expensive R&D programs that both Mickey Thompson and Hoosier tires had to develop a Pro Stock tire. In the past Warren Johnson had worked with Hoosier and both Billy Glidden and Max Naylor with Mickey Thompson.
A spokesman at M/T told DRO Editor Jeff Burk that his company had absolutely no notice from or communication with the NHRA about this action prior to reading a statement on the NHRA web site.
“They didn’t call or anything else,’ said Ken Warner of Mickey Thompson Tires. “We spent a fortune on that program in 2008 and had budgeted money for a 2009 program. We were completely blindsided by NHRA’s actions.”
Reportedly the Hoosier Tire folks also received no warning from the NHRA. This is just one more example of the arrogance and ignorance the NHRA management continually shows in dealing with their customers (and partners?). [1/9/2009]

And This Too!!!!

Compton says no to lower ticket prices!!!

Although the entire country is in a recession and other major sports including NASCAR have lowered their prices to accommodate their fans, NHRA President Tom Compton says that there won’t be any cut in ticket prices for NHRA drag fans in 2009.

Michael Lyons · 01-10-2009, 11:21 PM

maybe so but they aren't above a reduction in attendees.. greed is one of the seven deadly sins and no one is above that..

Mark Schmidt · 01-11-2009, 08:32 PM

Wally Parks must be turning over in his grave....shame on them for the lack of respect to companies who support our sport.

SSTRACER323 · 01-11-2009, 10:02 PM

You know Rick at the D3 Banquet, the rep from NHRA was speaking and said in these tough times you have to attend as many races as you can.
Keep up the support of NHRA and we will get through this....

WHERE IS OUR SUPPORT FROM NHRA????????

sc1153 · 01-11-2009, 11:15 PM

we need to look at NHRA like a stubborn child (I think) you can tell them 1000 times "dont touch that its hot" and they keep wanting to touch it...... LET EM BURN THEIR HANDS.... maybe then we will see some respect and consideration from them

SHAME ON NHRA AND THE STAFF...... YOU ALL SHOULD HANG YOUR HEADS IN SHAME!!!

Mark Schmidt · 01-12-2009, 08:03 AM

I wouldn't be surprised to see extra charges for preferred pitting, etc., or pits for large rigs with multiple cars.

What would you guys think about putting something together and giving it to NHRA thru the Sportsman Council with some positive suggestions for things they could do to soften the blow for sportsman racers? We have the forum, we should use it.

01-09-2009, 07:23 PM	#1
SSTRACER323 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Coal City, IL. Posts: 775 Likes: 3 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	NHRA latest and greatest!!!!! Look at this now NHRA lets air out of M/T, Hoosier Pro Stock tire program While perusing the NHRA’s latest rules and regulation changes for 2009 over the holidays the Agent noticed that effective in 2009 NHRA Pro Stockers will be restricted to Goodyear tires only. This effectively kills the very expensive R&D programs that both Mickey Thompson and Hoosier tires had to develop a Pro Stock tire. In the past Warren Johnson had worked with Hoosier and both Billy Glidden and Max Naylor with Mickey Thompson. A spokesman at M/T told DRO Editor Jeff Burk that his company had absolutely no notice from or communication with the NHRA about this action prior to reading a statement on the NHRA web site. “They didn’t call or anything else,’ said Ken Warner of Mickey Thompson Tires. “We spent a fortune on that program in 2008 and had budgeted money for a 2009 program. We were completely blindsided by NHRA’s actions.” Reportedly the Hoosier Tire folks also received no warning from the NHRA. This is just one more example of the arrogance and ignorance the NHRA management continually shows in dealing with their customers (and partners?). [1/9/2009] And This Too!!!! Compton says no to lower ticket prices!!! Although the entire country is in a recession and other major sports including NASCAR have lowered their prices to accommodate their fans, NHRA President Tom Compton says that there won’t be any cut in ticket prices for NHRA drag fans in 2009. __________________ The Doughboy Lee Lones S/ST 323L Last edited by SSTRACER323; 01-09-2009 at 07:25 PM.

01-10-2009, 11:21 PM	#2
Michael Lyons Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Garden City, MI Posts: 226 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NHRA latest and greatest!!!!! maybe so but they aren't above a reduction in attendees.. greed is one of the seven deadly sins and no one is above that..

01-11-2009, 08:32 PM	#3
Mark Schmidt Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 273 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NHRA latest and greatest!!!!! Wally Parks must be turning over in his grave....shame on them for the lack of respect to companies who support our sport. __________________ MDS Motorsports

01-11-2009, 10:02 PM	#4
SSTRACER323 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Coal City, IL. Posts: 775 Likes: 3 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: NHRA latest and greatest!!!!! You know Rick at the D3 Banquet, the rep from NHRA was speaking and said in these tough times you have to attend as many races as you can. Keep up the support of NHRA and we will get through this.... WHERE IS OUR SUPPORT FROM NHRA???????? __________________ The Doughboy Lee Lones S/ST 323L

01-11-2009, 11:15 PM	#5
sc1153 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Parlin, NJ Posts: 420 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NHRA latest and greatest!!!!! we need to look at NHRA like a stubborn child (I think) you can tell them 1000 times "dont touch that its hot" and they keep wanting to touch it...... LET EM BURN THEIR HANDS.... maybe then we will see some respect and consideration from them SHAME ON NHRA AND THE STAFF...... YOU ALL SHOULD HANG YOUR HEADS IN SHAME!!! __________________ Chris DePascale S/ST 1531 & S/C 1153....Addicted Racing Jad153@aol.com

01-12-2009, 08:03 AM	#6
Mark Schmidt Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 273 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NHRA latest and greatest!!!!! I wouldn't be surprised to see extra charges for preferred pitting, etc., or pits for large rigs with multiple cars. What would you guys think about putting something together and giving it to NHRA thru the Sportsman Council with some positive suggestions for things they could do to soften the blow for sportsman racers? We have the forum, we should use it. __________________ MDS Motorsports