who is Peter Clifford?

Greg Hill · 05-31-2007, 09:19 PM

Does anyone know this guy? according to the nhra website he is the person that will be president of nhra after this deal is finalized. This could be a good deal for the sportsman racers. I for one have no interrest in the pros, don't ever watch them and have no interest in who wins or loses. If this means more sportsnational races, bigger payouts for divisionals, and more focus on sportsmen that would be great. I think we all have to see what shakes out of this beore we can see if it's good or bad. It also will be interesting to see where the sponsor money goes and I don't mean poweade. What's going to happen to the contingency money? A lot of questions and not many answers for right now.

Greg

Len Imbrogno · 05-31-2007, 10:40 PM

Greg,

Peter Clifford has been with the NHRA for a number of years and has served as Executive Vice President and General Manager of the NHRA.
He is a good guy and does care about NHRA Sportsman Drag Racing and its continuing growth as the largest sportsman racing sanctioning body in the world.
In my humble opinion, the new structure will greatly benefit NHRA Sportsman Drag racing overall.
NHRA Sportsman Racing will continue to be part of PowerAde national events as well as growing the sportsman national events in size and stature.
I am very excited about the new structure and as we move forward, there will be no limit to how big and how popular NHRA Sportsman Racing can become for NHRA racers, sponsors and fans.

Len Imbrogno
NHRA Director of Sportsman Racing

hadtobethere · 05-31-2007, 10:45 PM

Len.........I hope so

He who dies last, must pay the bills....
Is that a 'Hemi'?

Bruce Fulper · 06-01-2007, 12:49 AM

Thanks Len. My fingers are crossed and I'm heading into the future as already planned.

Let's go.

"The future isn't what it used to be."

Jim Wahl · 06-01-2007, 01:34 AM

From Len's mouth to Gods ear! Thanks Len, you continue to have our respect. Jim

Jim Wahl
6 Time National record Holder
2239 BF/S
I miss Buster Couch also! 'cause Div.2 will always be "Buster's Rebels"

Bruce Noland · 06-01-2007, 07:02 AM

Len,

Thanks for your post. Can you please be more specific about the National events and how the new NHRA will help grow the Sportsman ranks? We are the largest group of racers affected by this proposed sale and yet we have very little information. It's difficult to support something that we know so very little about.

Greg Hill · 06-01-2007, 07:55 AM

Another interesting question might be what happens to the

$100 million ? I bet a lot of it goes to pay off debt. What about what's left over? Is it going in someones pocket or will it be used to make sportsman racing better? This deal is getting SEC scrutiny so that should be tansparent.

Greg

Dave Layer · 06-01-2007, 02:21 PM

Len
Thanks for you post. You always try to keep us informed.

Gregg
$100M cash or $121M total seems like a lot of money (maybe not to a guy with your pockets, lol! ) but is it really a lot for what the buyers recieved? In todays market what can the real estate alone ( Indy, Gaineville Atlanta and Columbus ) be worth? Then add Pro series that NHRA has developed over the last 50 Plus years, plus other assets like the lease on Pomona. I'm a die hard sportsman racer like everyone else on this site, but I'm also a Drag Racing Fan especially of Pro Cars, Bikes and John Force. You have to give NHRA credit for building a hell of an organization. If they made some money more power to them, I believe it is the American way.

To others posting here and other threads:
We are members of NHRA not share holders. As I see it they owe us no monetary compensation. What happens to the money? I'm sure it goes to the owner/owners, again the American way.

I for one believe what Wally and Len have posted and feel good about it. Like many others everyday I walk in my shop I'm betting my making a living on NHRA sportsman racing. If I can,t stay positive I might as well pack up my **** and file for Social Security.

Dave Layer

Paul Merolla · 06-01-2007, 02:39 PM

This sounds encouraging...for those that like the national event atmosphere, anyhow...taken from nhra.com:
This new relationship ensures, through a long-term agreement, that all the unique attributes of the sport remain intact including Sportsman racing at NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series national events. The initial term of the agreement is 25 years.

06-01-2007, 03:03 PM

Dam Dave you hit me with a Dart, i am getting out of the engine building buisness and i am already drawing social security, as long as you have your Health i guess you can keep on keeping on.

woodro josey
I miss Buster Couch and Lex Dudas.

05-31-2007, 09:19 PM	#1
Greg Hill VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville , KY Posts: 1,995 Likes: 68 Liked 279 Times in 68 Posts	who is Peter Clifford? Does anyone know this guy? according to the nhra website he is the person that will be president of nhra after this deal is finalized. This could be a good deal for the sportsman racers. I for one have no interrest in the pros, don't ever watch them and have no interest in who wins or loses. If this means more sportsnational races, bigger payouts for divisionals, and more focus on sportsmen that would be great. I think we all have to see what shakes out of this beore we can see if it's good or bad. It also will be interesting to see where the sponsor money goes and I don't mean poweade. What's going to happen to the contingency money? A lot of questions and not many answers for right now. Greg __________________ Greg Hill 4171 STK

05-31-2007, 10:40 PM	#2
Len Imbrogno Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 40 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Greg, Peter Clifford has been with the NHRA for a number of years and has served as Executive Vice President and General Manager of the NHRA. He is a good guy and does care about NHRA Sportsman Drag Racing and its continuing growth as the largest sportsman racing sanctioning body in the world. In my humble opinion, the new structure will greatly benefit NHRA Sportsman Drag racing overall. NHRA Sportsman Racing will continue to be part of PowerAde national events as well as growing the sportsman national events in size and stature. I am very excited about the new structure and as we move forward, there will be no limit to how big and how popular NHRA Sportsman Racing can become for NHRA racers, sponsors and fans. Len Imbrogno NHRA Director of Sportsman Racing __________________ Len Imbrogno

06-01-2007, 01:34 AM	#5
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	From Len's mouth to Gods ear! Thanks Len, you continue to have our respect. Jim Jim Wahl 6 Time National record Holder 2239 BF/S I miss Buster Couch also! 'cause Div.2 will always be "Buster's Rebels" __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

06-01-2007, 07:02 AM	#6
Bruce Noland VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,855 Likes: 83 Liked 444 Times in 145 Posts	Len, Thanks for your post. Can you please be more specific about the National events and how the new NHRA will help grow the Sportsman ranks? We are the largest group of racers affected by this proposed sale and yet we have very little information. It's difficult to support something that we know so very little about. __________________ Bruce Noland 1788 STK

06-01-2007, 07:55 AM	#7
Greg Hill VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville , KY Posts: 1,995 Likes: 68 Liked 279 Times in 68 Posts	Another interesting question might be what happens to the $100 million ? I bet a lot of it goes to pay off debt. What about what's left over? Is it going in someones pocket or will it be used to make sportsman racing better? This deal is getting SEC scrutiny so that should be tansparent. Greg __________________ Greg Hill 4171 STK

05-31-2007, 10:45 PM	#3
hadtobethere Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 243 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Len.........I hope so He who dies last, must pay the bills.... Is that a 'Hemi'?

06-01-2007, 12:49 AM	#4
Bruce Fulper Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 651 Likes: 4 Liked 54 Times in 33 Posts	Thanks Len. My fingers are crossed and I'm heading into the future as already planned. Let's go. "The future isn't what it used to be."

06-01-2007, 02:21 PM	#8
Dave Layer Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 93 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Len Thanks for you post. You always try to keep us informed. Gregg $100M cash or $121M total seems like a lot of money (maybe not to a guy with your pockets, lol! ) but is it really a lot for what the buyers recieved? In todays market what can the real estate alone ( Indy, Gaineville Atlanta and Columbus ) be worth? Then add Pro series that NHRA has developed over the last 50 Plus years, plus other assets like the lease on Pomona. I'm a die hard sportsman racer like everyone else on this site, but I'm also a Drag Racing Fan especially of Pro Cars, Bikes and John Force. You have to give NHRA credit for building a hell of an organization. If they made some money more power to them, I believe it is the American way. To others posting here and other threads: We are members of NHRA not share holders. As I see it they owe us no monetary compensation. What happens to the money? I'm sure it goes to the owner/owners, again the American way. I for one believe what Wally and Len have posted and feel good about it. Like many others everyday I walk in my shop I'm betting my making a living on NHRA sportsman racing. If I can,t stay positive I might as well pack up my **** and file for Social Security. Dave Layer

06-01-2007, 02:39 PM	#9
Paul Merolla Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Papillion, NE Posts: 610 Likes: 242 Liked 293 Times in 65 Posts	This sounds encouraging...for those that like the national event atmosphere, anyhow...taken from nhra.com: This new relationship ensures, through a long-term agreement, that all the unique attributes of the sport remain intact including Sportsman racing at NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series national events. The initial term of the agreement is 25 years.

06-01-2007, 03:03 PM	#10
LILWJ Guest Posts: n/a	Dam Dave you hit me with a Dart, i am getting out of the engine building buisness and i am already drawing social security, as long as you have your Health i guess you can keep on keeping on. woodro josey I miss Buster Couch and Lex Dudas.