With 2010 almost done, is drag racing healthy?

Wade Mahaffey · 11-09-2010, 09:00 PM

From the racers view, how is the popularity of drag racing (fans, participants). Anyone quiting, any new racers and/or cars (besides me). Giving account of the current economy, veteran racers that have been around for years and years, what do you think? Do you find yourself saying "how hard would it be to put this thing back on the street". I recently went to a domestic vs import, 275, 10.5 etc at MIR in Maryland, and the place was absolutly packed and they were all (well 90%) under 30 yo KIDS. I was at Indy this year and it could not compare with what I saw at Maryland. Even though Indy is the top for me hands down.

Wade Mahaffey

Ed Fernandez · 11-09-2010, 09:31 PM

That depends on who you ask.

1)The NHRA apologists will say it's strong
2)The NHRA detractors will say it's in the toilet
3)And the realists wil say it needs a bunch of tweeking on NHRA's part to level the boat.
I'm in catogory three.

Chad Rhodes · 11-09-2010, 09:34 PM

Count me in category 3 as well

Ed Wright · 11-09-2010, 09:35 PM

I agree, I'm in group 3.

Bob Pagano · 11-09-2010, 10:35 PM

I waited alot of years to come back, now I will wait even longer. #3 and wont make a move till nhra fixes the mess they have made.

Wade Mahaffey · 11-09-2010, 10:41 PM

For the 2s and 3s, why do you still take part in something aggravating you? Or, what are you prepared to do about it? Would you like to be a part of a group statement towards NHRA. Or is it really not that bad? Help me out fellas, am I doing the right thing trying to get into S/S stuff. LOL

I copy your response Bob. (he's a do'er....I like him. I think some **** would get done if you lined up behind Bob)

Wade Mahaffey

Robert Swartz · 11-09-2010, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Pagano

I waited alot of years to come back, now I will wait even longer. #3 and wont make a move till nhra fixes the mess they have made.

I've been away alot of years myself. Probably won't even mess with NHRA, except for bracket racing. Going to race IHRA stock.

Wade Mahaffey · 11-09-2010, 10:57 PM

Both Bob's refuse to give the bullies their lunch money anymore. Both fellas displaying a nice pair!

Wade Mahaffey

Chad Rhodes · 11-09-2010, 11:03 PM

I can guarantee that if I had more close IHRA races, that's where I would be racing. I plan to run a fair bit of IHRA as it stands. But aside from Montgomery and Baton Rouge there aren't alot of IHRA races within a reasonable drive, and the idea of 1/8 mile points races makes me throw up a little in my mouth.

Bob Bender · 11-10-2010, 02:17 AM

With my health (cancer) issues I will still race and bitch...............

11-09-2010, 09:00 PM	#1
Wade Mahaffey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 581 Likes: 0 Liked 17 Times in 7 Posts	With 2010 almost done, is drag racing healthy? From the racers view, how is the popularity of drag racing (fans, participants). Anyone quiting, any new racers and/or cars (besides me). Giving account of the current economy, veteran racers that have been around for years and years, what do you think? Do you find yourself saying "how hard would it be to put this thing back on the street". I recently went to a domestic vs import, 275, 10.5 etc at MIR in Maryland, and the place was absolutly packed and they were all (well 90%) under 30 yo KIDS. I was at Indy this year and it could not compare with what I saw at Maryland. Even though Indy is the top for me hands down. Wade Mahaffey

11-09-2010, 09:31 PM	#2
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	Re: With 2010 almost done, is drag racing healthy? That depends on who you ask. 1)The NHRA apologists will say it's strong 2)The NHRA detractors will say it's in the toilet 3)And the realists wil say it needs a bunch of tweeking on NHRA's part to level the boat. I'm in catogory three. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

11-09-2010, 09:35 PM	#4
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: With 2010 almost done, is drag racing healthy? I agree, I'm in group 3. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

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Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 241 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: With 2010 almost done, is drag racing healthy? I waited alot of years to come back, now I will wait even longer. #3 and wont make a move till nhra fixes the mess they have made. __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

11-09-2010, 10:41 PM	#6
Wade Mahaffey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 581 Likes: 0 Liked 17 Times in 7 Posts	Re: With 2010 almost done, is drag racing healthy? For the 2s and 3s, why do you still take part in something aggravating you? Or, what are you prepared to do about it? Would you like to be a part of a group statement towards NHRA. Or is it really not that bad? Help me out fellas, am I doing the right thing trying to get into S/S stuff. LOL I copy your response Bob. (he's a do'er....I like him. I think some **** would get done if you lined up behind Bob) Wade Mahaffey Last edited by Wade Mahaffey; 11-09-2010 at 10:48 PM.

11-09-2010, 09:34 PM	#3
Chad Rhodes VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Where the Green Grass Grows, AL Posts: 2,375 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: With 2010 almost done, is drag racing healthy? Count me in category 3 as well __________________ Chad Rhodes 2113 I/SA

11-09-2010, 10:57 PM	#8
Wade Mahaffey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 581 Likes: 0 Liked 17 Times in 7 Posts	Re: With 2010 almost done, is drag racing healthy? Both Bob's refuse to give the bullies their lunch money anymore. Both fellas displaying a nice pair! Wade Mahaffey

11-09-2010, 11:03 PM	#9
Chad Rhodes VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Where the Green Grass Grows, AL Posts: 2,375 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: With 2010 almost done, is drag racing healthy? I can guarantee that if I had more close IHRA races, that's where I would be racing. I plan to run a fair bit of IHRA as it stands. But aside from Montgomery and Baton Rouge there aren't alot of IHRA races within a reasonable drive, and the idea of 1/8 mile points races makes me throw up a little in my mouth. __________________ Chad Rhodes 2113 I/SA

11-10-2010, 02:17 AM	#10
Bob Bender VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,734 Likes: 1,599 Liked 460 Times in 91 Posts	Re: With 2010 almost done, is drag racing healthy? With my health (cancer) issues I will still race and bitch............... __________________ Bob Bender 144 O/SA 2010-2012 National Record Holder