New NHRA President!

Rat Raceway · 07-01-2015, 01:57 PM

Just got this email!

As chairman of the board of the National Hot Rod Association, I am proud to introduce Peter Clifford as the new president of NHRA. Peter has been a senior executive in our organization since arriving in 1997, making him uniquely qualified to lead NHRA today and well into the future. I hope you will join me in welcoming Peter as he and the NHRA embark on what I know will be a promising and successful new era for our sport and organization.
Peter will succeed Tom Compton, who faithfully served the NHRA for more than two decades. Tom announced his retirement from the NHRA this morning. We are grateful for Tom’s contributions and service, and we sincerely wish Tom and his family the best.
You are an important member of the NHRA family. As such, I am writing to you today before we make the announcement public. The NHRA is one of the premier racing organizations in the world, and that makes our appointment of Peter Clifford as president very big news, both within and outside our industry. As you will see shortly, Peter’s new role as president is not only big news, but good news as well – good news for you, our organization and, above all, the fans that we mutually serve.
You may have questions or comments. If you do, please feel free to contact me. In the meantime, please know that your support is deeply appreciated and never taken for granted. We’re thrilled by what awaits the NHRA and we thank you for your loyalty and partnership.

http://www.nhra.com/UserFiles/File/P...ifford2015.pdf

Jim Wahl · 07-01-2015, 02:03 PM

This is good news! I don't know much about Mr.Clifford but he surely will be a better president than the last. I look forward to learning more about Mr. Clifford and his way of leading the NHRA to new and better times! Jim

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Dave Muller · 07-01-2015, 02:07 PM

I'm cautiously optimistic.

I hope someone who does know about him will stop by here and clue us in.

Bobby Fazio · 07-01-2015, 02:52 PM

Here's a little bio on Peter Clifford. http://www.nhra.com/UserFiles/File/P...ifford2015.pdf

Mark Yacavone · 07-01-2015, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobby Fazio

Here's a little bio on Peter Clifford. http://www.nhra.com/UserFiles/File/P...ifford2015.pdf

I think he may have had a Camaro in High School...

Mike Jones · 07-01-2015, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

I think he may have had a Camaro in High School...

LOL
If that is true...
Then the next question is, did he put the headers on himself?

Mike A114 P/SA

otis1965 · 07-01-2015, 03:34 PM

just another bean counter no better than the last

dragracer2011 · 07-01-2015, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by otis1965

just another bean counter no better than the last

x2

Bobby Fazio · 07-01-2015, 05:17 PM

Mike Lewis for president.

SSGN · 07-01-2015, 06:15 PM

I really think they should put Bill Bader in charge. That man can fill the seats for a sportsman race and he is good to the racer, spectator and sponsors. JMHO

Kevin

07-01-2015, 01:57 PM	#1
Rat Raceway Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Denver Co Posts: 408 Likes: 282 Liked 35 Times in 17 Posts	New NHRA President! Just got this email! As chairman of the board of the National Hot Rod Association, I am proud to introduce Peter Clifford as the new president of NHRA. Peter has been a senior executive in our organization since arriving in 1997, making him uniquely qualified to lead NHRA today and well into the future. I hope you will join me in welcoming Peter as he and the NHRA embark on what I know will be a promising and successful new era for our sport and organization. Peter will succeed Tom Compton, who faithfully served the NHRA for more than two decades. Tom announced his retirement from the NHRA this morning. We are grateful for Tom’s contributions and service, and we sincerely wish Tom and his family the best. You are an important member of the NHRA family. As such, I am writing to you today before we make the announcement public. The NHRA is one of the premier racing organizations in the world, and that makes our appointment of Peter Clifford as president very big news, both within and outside our industry. As you will see shortly, Peter’s new role as president is not only big news, but good news as well – good news for you, our organization and, above all, the fans that we mutually serve. You may have questions or comments. If you do, please feel free to contact me. In the meantime, please know that your support is deeply appreciated and never taken for granted. We’re thrilled by what awaits the NHRA and we thank you for your loyalty and partnership. http://www.nhra.com/UserFiles/File/P...ifford2015.pdf __________________ Ross Gregory 5133 Stock,Super Stock 53 Top Dragster

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Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: New NHRA President! This is good news! I don't know much about Mr.Clifford but he surely will be a better president than the last. I look forward to learning more about Mr. Clifford and his way of leading the NHRA to new and better times! Jim . __________________ 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.

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Dave Muller Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 497 Likes: 162 Liked 223 Times in 73 Posts	Re: New NHRA President! I'm cautiously optimistic. I hope someone who does know about him will stop by here and clue us in.

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Bobby Fazio VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Egg Harbor Township, NJ Posts: 1,468 Likes: 1,448 Liked 4,365 Times in 501 Posts	Re: New NHRA President! Here's a little bio on Peter Clifford. http://www.nhra.com/UserFiles/File/P...ifford2015.pdf __________________ '65 Mustang SS/L & L/SA DriverInterviews.com \| App.DragInsights.com

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otis1965 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 4 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New NHRA President! just another bean counter no better than the last

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Bobby Fazio VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Egg Harbor Township, NJ Posts: 1,468 Likes: 1,448 Liked 4,365 Times in 501 Posts	Re: New NHRA President! Mike Lewis for president. __________________ '65 Mustang SS/L & L/SA DriverInterviews.com \| App.DragInsights.com

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SSGN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 644 Likes: 131 Liked 140 Times in 51 Posts	Re: New NHRA President! I really think they should put Bill Bader in charge. That man can fill the seats for a sportsman race and he is good to the racer, spectator and sponsors. JMHO Kevin __________________ The more people I meet the more I like my dog Kevin