We control our own destiny

[Michael Beard]

Originally Posted by KRatcliff

It is just my opinion, but I think what has killed the interest from our fan base is the sanitization of our racing. Translation: Enclosed trailers. Not that we are about to go back to open trailers, but when is the last time you were pulling up for fuel and someone went on and on about how cool that big white trailer looks?

En Route to the No-Box Nationals on Friday....

RJ and I had discussed coordinating a Sportsman Car Show at a local mall the day before the qualifying. This could be done a couple times a year. It would require the racers that participate (in the show) to come in a day early, but I think it would be enjoyable for all involved.

Dick Butler and I have had some preliminary discussion about the possibility of doing a show at his huge Grandpa's Garage business and cross-promote with the Northern Class Nationals next spring.

It would be nice if our new division director could help coordinate this with a local mall, the track, and minimal presence by the NHRA at the event. What say you?

I've participated in several pre-race shows before: a few at Norwalk ("Thunder in the Streets"), and one they did at Milan one year.