NHRA What Is Wrong With You - Page 2

Frank Castros · 07-27-2020, 07:32 AM

Someone from the N.H.R.A., D5 or Topeka owes everyone a response to this thread.

Mike Pearson · 07-27-2020, 08:01 AM

I would think the division director would have the answer. Did anyone ask him at the race about this. The last 2 D2 races I went to the anthem was played loud and proud. Even NASCAR is still playing the national anthem at their races.

Larry Hill · 07-27-2020, 09:28 AM

My father was at Topeka, years ago. His stay in the VA hospital was quite long, over a year. I would ask him about his service and recovery, his response was always the same; "I have done and seen some awful things that I don't want to talk about. Please don't ask!" He never complained or felt sorry for himself, he just made lemonade.

I know that I'm not alone that a member of the family was crippled from the war.

That's why I feel like I do about the National Anthem.

Dan Fletcher · 07-27-2020, 09:48 AM

Just read on FB from an informed source that the decision was made to do the Pledge in lieu of the Anthem given the current "climate". Certainly don't agree with that mindset, but that was the reasoning behind the decision.

Holding a drag race at Heartland Park in Topeka frigging Kansas and we're afraid the National Anthem would be potentially offensive or problematic. There is officially no hope...

4543 · 07-27-2020, 10:12 AM

I was glad when we said the pledge thinking it was being added and the National Anthem would be next. Really disappointed when it was not played. About the only negative to a well run race other than my two first round losses. Mike McMahan 25 H/SA

Don Kennedy · 07-27-2020, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Fletcher

Just read on FB from an informed source that the decision was made to do the Pledge in lieu of the Anthem given the current "climate". Certainly don't agree with that mindset, but that was the reasoning behind the decision.

Holding a drag race at Heartland Park in Topeka frigging Kansas and we're afraid the National Anthem would be potentially offensive or problematic. There is officially no hope...

https://video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/s...f8&action=view

R4404 · 07-27-2020, 10:43 AM

Maybe we need to hold up their little race while WE THE PEOPLE sing the National Anthem on the starting line!!!

Greg Reimer 7376 · 07-27-2020, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Fletcher

Just read on FB from an informed source that the decision was made to do the Pledge in lieu of the Anthem given the current "climate". Certainly don't agree with that mindset, but that was the reasoning behind the decision.

Holding a drag race at Heartland Park in Topeka frigging Kansas and we're afraid the National Anthem would be potentially offensive or problematic. There is officially no hope...

Climate? Whose climate? That's not the climate I want any part of. Why does too much of society fear being leaders and instead cater to the lowest common denominator from the dregs of the earth? This is a golden opportunity for the real leaders in our land to rise up and lead and raise the bar once again for EVERYBODY. Effeminate weakness from those in charge benefits nobody.

Carguy49 · 07-27-2020, 10:59 AM

WE THE PEOPLE..........

GOD BLESS AMERICA

ONE NATION UNDER GOD

Need I say more.

Greg Reimer 7376 · 07-27-2020, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Carguy49

WE THE PEOPLE..........

GOD BLESS AMERICA

ONE NATION UNDER GOD

Need I say more.

And that's where we start. That's not being an overly religious right wing kook. That's called being thankful and appreciative.

07-27-2020, 07:32 AM	#11
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,983 Likes: 2,608 Liked 2,737 Times in 965 Posts	Re: NHRA What Is Wrong With You Someone from the N.H.R.A., D5 or Topeka owes everyone a response to this thread. Last edited by Frank Castros; 07-27-2020 at 10:37 AM.

07-27-2020, 08:01 AM	#12
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,454 Likes: 616 Liked 1,943 Times in 584 Posts	Re: NHRA What Is Wrong With You I would think the division director would have the answer. Did anyone ask him at the race about this. The last 2 D2 races I went to the anthem was played loud and proud. Even NASCAR is still playing the national anthem at their races. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

07-27-2020, 09:28 AM	#13
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,650 Likes: 1,942 Liked 10,767 Times in 2,238 Posts	Re: NHRA What Is Wrong With You My father was at Topeka, years ago. His stay in the VA hospital was quite long, over a year. I would ask him about his service and recovery, his response was always the same; "I have done and seen some awful things that I don't want to talk about. Please don't ask!" He never complained or felt sorry for himself, he just made lemonade. I know that I'm not alone that a member of the family was crippled from the war. That's why I feel like I do about the National Anthem. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

07-27-2020, 09:48 AM	#14
Dan Fletcher Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Churchville, NY Posts: 493 Likes: 129 Liked 1,045 Times in 70 Posts	Re: NHRA What Is Wrong With You Just read on FB from an informed source that the decision was made to do the Pledge in lieu of the Anthem given the current "climate". Certainly don't agree with that mindset, but that was the reasoning behind the decision. Holding a drag race at Heartland Park in Topeka frigging Kansas and we're afraid the National Anthem would be potentially offensive or problematic. There is officially no hope... __________________ Dan Fletcher 1781 STK, SS, COMP, SG, SC DAN FLETCHER TRAILER SALES

07-27-2020, 10:12 AM	#15
4543 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 644 Likes: 63 Liked 647 Times in 140 Posts	Re: NHRA What Is Wrong With You I was glad when we said the pledge thinking it was being added and the National Anthem would be next. Really disappointed when it was not played. About the only negative to a well run race other than my two first round losses. Mike McMahan 25 H/SA

07-27-2020, 10:43 AM	#17
R4404 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 18 Likes: 88 Liked 9 Times in 1 Post	Re: NHRA What Is Wrong With You Maybe we need to hold up their little race while WE THE PEOPLE sing the National Anthem on the starting line!!!

07-27-2020, 10:59 AM	#19
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,982 Likes: 2,481 Liked 2,956 Times in 710 Posts	Re: NHRA What Is Wrong With You WE THE PEOPLE.......... GOD BLESS AMERICA ONE NATION UNDER GOD Need I say more. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.