NHRA's Response - Summernationals

[Jack Matyas]

'74 Summernationals -and we brought our own cool .And we all hooked .Thats Stan Welsh in my 'pool' ........It sure was a different time .

[Dennis P Chapman]

Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

'74 Summernationals -and we brought our own cool .And we all hooked .Thats Stan Welsh in my 'pool' ........It sure was a different time .

Jack how were you so lucky to get the shade lol.

[Tom Goldman]

While I like the run format for Eliminations, The qualifing /TT schedule sucked for everyone.
The only plus side is SG got all their runs for a change !
There is a big hole in NHRA's arguement of running like wheelbase cars cars in succession , The Stockers were out first ,and the track was bad for many of them right from the start.
There was definately more wrong with the track than run order and track temp.
If the concrete wont hold the rubber,it's time to grind or replace.
Many of us have been to Budds Creek ,MD in the dead of Summer ,with track temps over 140, and the track wants to rip the rear out of the car !
At National events the track is prepped for the 70 or so Pro cars who can adjust power level, clutch, ect, at the expense of 300 plus Sportsman competitors , Especially those on a limited tire .

[Randall Klein]

There 'ya go.....nailed it

[E MAN 1982]

Hey Tommy, You better lay low or they may come take that 'big' little man back!!! Oh by the way Congrats to you & Kathy. E

[astikhossw]

So why did they say this was what there plan was rather than keeping it on a need to know, things may have turned out different.

[Superfan1]

The NHRA has admitted that the starting line was, in their own words, "damaged". For that reason alone; logic dictates that they should rescind David's fine.

[Dan Fahey]

Originally Posted by Superfan1

The NHRA has admitted that the starting line was, in their own words, "damaged". For that reason alone; logic dictates that they should rescind David's fine.

NO !!

Listen to your comments.

I am a Soccer Referee and exposed to opinions of Players, Coaches and Parents at times upset with my decisions on the field.
Have been involved in Soccer for almost 30 years, 40 years in contact sports, been an owner of a Soccer League, Coach and now Soccer Ref.

Not with standing the actions of NHRA.

Based on what was written in these posts.
The actions of Mr. Barton's outburst would be considered "Abusive Language" which is a Red Card.
Resulting of the player being kicked off the field and I would have to write a detailed report.

There is no sports institution that will put up with the anger displayed in public.
Which includes face to face confrontations that I have experienced.

Mr. Barton was right to be upset. Have no argument about that.
However, he survived the crash because the safety equipment designed to keep a driver safe worked.
The rules did what they were suppose to do. Improved over the years as our sport got more sophisticated.
By people thinking ahead. Not hearing anyone cheer about that.

Mr. Barton had he not been so expressive and behave a bit more professionally.
He may have gotten his point across and more effectively without the crass behavior.

There is a difference in being mad and being angry.
Mad is the reaction on these posts of NHRA's negligence.
Anger is what Mr. Barton expressed.

Mr. Barton please return the money and pay the fine.
OR
Collect it pay the fine
and
use the money to properly to form a union of racers to protect our Sport.
We are NHRA Members.
With our collective and coordinated power NHRA will listen but will not do so easily without proper and persistent persuasion.
Which is the real goal !!

The issue is NHRA lack of quality management and poor attitude of the Sportsman ranks.
It seems to be the prevailing long term issue that covers far deeper ills because profit motive has become radically more important than the racer and the sport.

This is the same ill and attitude in a far larger scale that has afflicted our country over the last 30 years.

NHRA has demonstrated how this ill has embedded our sport.

Sincerely,

Dan Fahey

[RACER1530]

It took years for NHRA to approve a secondary brake system for dragsters and that was a no brainer. I cant say the people making the decisions have the racers best interest in mind.

[Andys dad]

Originally Posted by Dan Fahey

NO !!

Listen to your comments.

I am a Soccer Referee and exposed to opinions of Players, Coaches and Parents at times upset with my decisions on the field.
Have been involved in Soccer for almost 30 years, 40 years in contact sports, been an owner of a Soccer League, Coach and now Soccer Ref.

Not with standing the actions of NHRA.

Based on what was written in these posts.
The actions of Mr. Barton's outburst would be considered "Abusive Language" which is a Red Card.
Resulting of the player being kicked off the field and I would have to write a detailed report.

There is no sports institution that will put up with the anger displayed in public.
Which includes face to face confrontations that I have experienced.

Mr. Barton was right to be upset. Have no argument about that.
However, he survived the crash because the safety equipment designed to keep a driver safe worked.
The rules did what they were suppose to do. Improved over the years as our sport got more sophisticated.
By people thinking ahead. Not hearing anyone cheer about that.

Mr. Barton had he not been so expressive and behave a bit more professionally.
He may have gotten his point across and more effectively without the crass behavior.

There is a difference in being mad and being angry.
Mad is the reaction on these posts of NHRA's negligence.
Anger is what Mr. Barton expressed.

Mr. Barton please return the money and pay the fine.

We are NHRA Members.
With our collective and coordinated power NHRA will listen but will not do so easily without proper and persistent persuasion.
Which is the real goal !!

The issue is NHRA lack of quality management and poor attitude of the Sportsman ranks.
It seems to be the prevailing long term issue that covers far deeper ills because profit motive has become radically more important than the racer and the sport.

This is the same ill and attitude in a far larger scale that has afflicted our country over the last 30 years.

NHRA has demonstrated how this ill has embedded our sport.

Sincerely,

Dan Fahey

Finally - a well thought out comment

Ron