Comp Plus article

Ed Fernandez · 04-06-2011, 12:44 AM

Comp Plus has an editorial praising NHRAs new board members.The editor talks mumbo jumbo about one of them and never tells you why they are the best thing since ice cream.Well they asked for feedback and you know me,I gave them my opinion.

It's only been a few months and the text of your article makes no mention why the new appointments
are a plus to the organization.Us sportsman racers
are still paying increased entry fees,licensing
fees,1990 payouts,in the case of Stock and Super Stock dealing with bogus horse power factors on the new Mustangs and Chryslers.Granted the economy is still in the tank but the low car counts are partially to blame on the arrogance and neglectful attitude coming from Glendora to remedy these and other situations.The pros are
suffering the same fate.It's sad when they have to drag retired and ridiculously under funded
teams to fill fields for national events.
So like the old lady in the commercial used to say "Where's the beef?"Give us examples of the
reason for your enthusiastic feelings for the added salaries on the board.

Adger Smith · 04-06-2011, 07:26 AM

Ed,
Look at the changes in Comp Plus.... At the top.
Didn't I read there was a change and someone is now working for NHRA?
With a change I wonder who now controls the content of Comp Plus?

Casey Miles · 04-06-2011, 07:53 AM

Ed: I'm with you, but there is a saying, "Don't believe anything you read and only have of what you see." If they blow there own horn long enough, people start to go with the hown blowers.
Casey Miles
248H Stock?

Greg Hill · 04-06-2011, 09:53 AM

Competition Plus is a mouthpiece for the NHRA management. There is no tough investigative press that ever looks at NHRA. In an era where bogus non profits cost the govt. $90 billion dollars a year you would think someone would do a little more investigative work.

Jack Matyas · 04-06-2011, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

Comp Plus has an editorial praising NHRAs new board members.The editor talks mumbo jumbo about one of them and never tells you why they are the best thing since ice cream.

Don't know much about the attorney who joined the board but Ken Clapp sure has plenty of experience with running racetracks etc and has walked the walk for certain ...........I thought the editor spoke plenty about his backround in the article.

Ed Fernandez · 04-06-2011, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

Don't know much about the attorney who joined the board but Ken Clapp sure has plenty of experience with running racetracks etc and has walked the walk for certain ...........I thought the editor spoke plenty about his backround in the article.

Jack that's all well and fine.But the editor implyed that the appointments have been such
a good thing.Good for who so far?Have you seen any change in any of their policies?
I see that the fields are down all the national events so far.True it's partially due to the economy,but I think their enhancements and lack of rule enforcement has something to do with it.Look at the incedents with Kenny and Toby.Selective enforcement and lack
of knowledge of the rule book.Jack,I would love to come on here and praise NHRA.They
don't seem to give me a reason to do so.

Bobby Bennett · 04-06-2011, 12:48 PM

There are no changes at the top of of competitionplus.com. I am still running the show. Unless, you are referring to the April Fools deal.

Voice for the NHRA? Not hardly. We report what we can prove and back up with FACTS, not what we or some think they know. Legally, morally and ethically -- that's the right thing to do.

This column, was an editorial and the opinion of a well respected sports writer Michael Knight. If it has my name on it, it's my opinion. Just as you are entitled to your opinion Ed, so is Michael.

Greg Hill wrote
here is no tough investigative press that ever looks at NHRA. In an era where bogus non profits cost the govt. $90 billion dollars a year you would think someone would do a little more investigative work.

Just so you know, we tried repeatedly to interview the person who inspired the letter to the IRS, and after talking to Jeff Wolf of the LVRJ, declined to talk to us ... either on the record of off, after repeated attempts.

We interviewed the attorney and reported everything we could prove on the matter.
http://www.competitionplus.com/drag-...hra-tax-status

Casey Miles

Ed: I'm with you, but there is a saying, "Don't believe anything you read and only have of what you see." If they blow there own horn long enough, people start to go with the hown blowers.

When and wherever a situation arises, we report ALL sides of a story and contrary to what some of you believe, NHRA is NOT always wrong. Do they make stupid, ill-thought out moves? Absolutely. Do we call them out on it. Yes we do and will still continue to do so.

Does the NHRA treat the sportsman racers right all of the time? Not hardly.

But then again, if you put up with it and continue to support their business, who is to blame? You cry about the increased board salaries and increased fees, but yet you pay them.

You can't be a victim if you're a volunteer.

And to return to Ed, the whole article is basically why Michael feels this is a good idea.

Bobby Bennett

herbjr · 04-06-2011, 01:02 PM

I have known Bobby a long time and he is a TRUE STOCK, SS, and MODIFIED fan. He grew up at Spartanburg Dragway watching the 4 speed modified cars of the 70's. Have you seen Project White Wagon?

I told Bobby at PRI that I thought his site was one of the only one that reports the truth and I still feel that way. He is NOT a mouthpiece for NHRA or anyone but hisself.

Bobby keep up the good work, and yes you are right, if you keep playing the game how can it be the leagues fault, at some point you have to look in the mirror and blame yourself.

Herb Jr

Michael Beard · 04-06-2011, 01:58 PM

Gotta go with Bobby on this one. Mouthpiece for NHRA? That's selective hearing at best. Guess nobody ever read a Jon Asher editorial... LOL

While I found this editorial to be more background info on some guy moreso than what he's actually doing, in all fairness the guy hasn't been there that long. Revisit him at the end of the year and find out what he actually does and it's effects on the organization at each level and perspective. I don't really see anything to get all up in arms about, in regards to the story.

$.02,

cicero819 · 04-06-2011, 05:09 PM

Ed, I enjoyed reading your very honest message. I feel it's about time that all print media finally ask important questions about the running of NHRA. Mr Bennett I didn't read about any interviews you had with Mr Compton or Dallas Gardner either. I know you probably don't want to have your picture on a dart board as Jeff Burk has in his honor in Glendora. I want NHRA to survive and prosper but when the Emperor isn't wearing clothes, someone close to him has to let hin know. Claude Ruel

04-06-2011, 12:44 AM	#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	Comp Plus article Comp Plus has an editorial praising NHRAs new board members.The editor talks mumbo jumbo about one of them and never tells you why they are the best thing since ice cream.Well they asked for feedback and you know me,I gave them my opinion. It's only been a few months and the text of your article makes no mention why the new appointments are a plus to the organization.Us sportsman racers are still paying increased entry fees,licensing fees,1990 payouts,in the case of Stock and Super Stock dealing with bogus horse power factors on the new Mustangs and Chryslers.Granted the economy is still in the tank but the low car counts are partially to blame on the arrogance and neglectful attitude coming from Glendora to remedy these and other situations.The pros are suffering the same fate.It's sad when they have to drag retired and ridiculously under funded teams to fill fields for national events. So like the old lady in the commercial used to say "Where's the beef?"Give us examples of the reason for your enthusiastic feelings for the added salaries on the board. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

04-06-2011, 07:26 AM	#2
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: Comp Plus article Ed, Look at the changes in Comp Plus.... At the top. Didn't I read there was a change and someone is now working for NHRA? With a change I wonder who now controls the content of Comp Plus? __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS) Last edited by Adger Smith; 04-06-2011 at 07:29 AM. Reason: sp

04-06-2011, 07:53 AM	#3
Casey Miles Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 706 Likes: 128 Liked 508 Times in 92 Posts	Re: Comp Plus article Ed: I'm with you, but there is a saying, "Don't believe anything you read and only have of what you see." If they blow there own horn long enough, people start to go with the hown blowers. Casey Miles 248H Stock?

04-06-2011, 09:53 AM	#4
Greg Hill VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville , KY Posts: 1,995 Likes: 69 Liked 279 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Comp Plus article Competition Plus is a mouthpiece for the NHRA management. There is no tough investigative press that ever looks at NHRA. In an era where bogus non profits cost the govt. $90 billion dollars a year you would think someone would do a little more investigative work. __________________ Greg Hill 4171 STK

04-06-2011, 12:48 PM	#7
Bobby Bennett Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 67 Likes: 0 Liked 14 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Comp Plus article There are no changes at the top of of competitionplus.com. I am still running the show. Unless, you are referring to the April Fools deal. Voice for the NHRA? Not hardly. We report what we can prove and back up with FACTS, not what we or some think they know. Legally, morally and ethically -- that's the right thing to do. This column, was an editorial and the opinion of a well respected sports writer Michael Knight. If it has my name on it, it's my opinion. Just as you are entitled to your opinion Ed, so is Michael. Greg Hill wrote here is no tough investigative press that ever looks at NHRA. In an era where bogus non profits cost the govt. $90 billion dollars a year you would think someone would do a little more investigative work. Just so you know, we tried repeatedly to interview the person who inspired the letter to the IRS, and after talking to Jeff Wolf of the LVRJ, declined to talk to us ... either on the record of off, after repeated attempts. We interviewed the attorney and reported everything we could prove on the matter. http://www.competitionplus.com/drag-...hra-tax-status Casey Miles Ed: I'm with you, but there is a saying, "Don't believe anything you read and only have of what you see." If they blow there own horn long enough, people start to go with the hown blowers. When and wherever a situation arises, we report ALL sides of a story and contrary to what some of you believe, NHRA is NOT always wrong. Do they make stupid, ill-thought out moves? Absolutely. Do we call them out on it. Yes we do and will still continue to do so. Does the NHRA treat the sportsman racers right all of the time? Not hardly. But then again, if you put up with it and continue to support their business, who is to blame? You cry about the increased board salaries and increased fees, but yet you pay them. You can't be a victim if you're a volunteer. And to return to Ed, the whole article is basically why Michael feels this is a good idea. Bobby Bennett

04-06-2011, 01:02 PM	#8
herbjr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 1,027 Likes: 1 Liked 83 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Comp Plus article I have known Bobby a long time and he is a TRUE STOCK, SS, and MODIFIED fan. He grew up at Spartanburg Dragway watching the 4 speed modified cars of the 70's. Have you seen Project White Wagon? I told Bobby at PRI that I thought his site was one of the only one that reports the truth and I still feel that way. He is NOT a mouthpiece for NHRA or anyone but hisself. Bobby keep up the good work, and yes you are right, if you keep playing the game how can it be the leagues fault, at some point you have to look in the mirror and blame yourself. Herb Jr

04-06-2011, 01:58 PM	#9
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Comp Plus article Gotta go with Bobby on this one. Mouthpiece for NHRA? That's selective hearing at best. Guess nobody ever read a Jon Asher editorial... LOL While I found this editorial to be more background info on some guy moreso than what he's actually doing, in all fairness the guy hasn't been there that long. Revisit him at the end of the year and find out what he actually does and it's effects on the organization at each level and perspective. I don't really see anything to get all up in arms about, in regards to the story. $.02, __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

04-06-2011, 05:09 PM	#10
cicero819 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aylmer Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,087 Likes: 31 Liked 69 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Comp Plus article Ed, I enjoyed reading your very honest message. I feel it's about time that all print media finally ask important questions about the running of NHRA. Mr Bennett I didn't read about any interviews you had with Mr Compton or Dallas Gardner either. I know you probably don't want to have your picture on a dart board as Jeff Burk has in his honor in Glendora. I want NHRA to survive and prosper but when the Emperor isn't wearing clothes, someone close to him has to let hin know. Claude Ruel