NHRA regulates off track behavior.........

[Chris1529]

The first line of the paragraph in the letter where they are citing the rulebook clearly states " Participants at events...."

To me, the clear intent of that rule is when you are participating AT an "NHRA" event.
That is a big stretch to apply the rules in that paragraph to anything a member does when they aren't at an event. I agree that rights are being taken away here.

[SSGT Mustang]

It's not a right. It's a privilege. Just like a driver's license, which is also not a right, meaning it can be taken away from you at any time.

[CMcAllister]

I'm with NHRA on this one. Of course the show is staged and made for TV, but the average person, lounging on the sofa watching, may not know that. You want to participate in this "show"? Take the NHRA identification, numbers, etc. off the car. I don't want to be associated with this stupidity either.

[69ss/rs]

All of u that want to put the show down; n not want to be associated with it, well apparently a lot of manufactures don't feel the same way. there is no shortage of parts being seen on the show n on the backs of the SO members. So it seems that they must not agree with u or NHRA on the subject or they wouldn't have their names associated with them or the show. I enjoy it the show for what it is entertainment.

[DIV3CR]

On newscast when someone is killed while racing on the street
newscaster calls it drag racing maybe NHRA should call the
news channel and set them straight. Drag racing is done on
a drag strip, street racing is done on the street

[Dan Fahey]

Wonder if this has any connection with NHRA selling the PRO Classes to the Entertainment Company?

[600ci]

Hmmmm let me think about this

first there was guys coming from WW 2 started building something called
a hot rod they raced each other on the street.

second, then a smart guy said lets organize these people. and make it safe
and legal and maybe we can make a couple of bucks

third, now days we'll play big brother, so street racing on tv is a no no
even though most local track are making money promoting Fun day sundays
street cars only on thursdays grudge race's saturday so the local tracks
feed off the tv show and to a certian point pull cars off the street. most tracks
charge 10 15 bucks to race. there is even midnight maddness.
Al Hoffman (RIP) used to street race his big block lenco shifted corvette for
money on a regular basis try to tell him what to do back then. So nhra
should send letters out to members not to watch two lane black top,
american graffiti, dragstrip girls, etc etc etc

[JHeath]

Really, who gives a **** !, nobody is chained to racing with NHRA, go race somewhere else, if this crap bothers you.

[cal]

Originally Posted by SSGT Mustang

It's not a right. It's a privilege. Just like a driver's license, which is also not a right, meaning it can be taken away from you at any time.

You know I have always had a problem with that wordage.

Driving is not a privilege, it is my right as a citizen of the USA to obtain a driver license.
Now if I miss use that right it can be taken away.

Just like walking down the street or going from state to state is not a privilege, It is my Right as a citizen of the USA.

Yes there are rules and laws to follow, and if I break them you can have these right also taken away. Put in jail, pay big fines ECT ECT ...

But these are our rights as citizen of this GREAT country.

OK I'm done running my mouth now, just had to get that off my chest

Cal
S/ST HR 1177

[Jim Craig]

perhaps NHRA ought to buy some ad time during the 4 hour time slot (of "Motor Mondays" on Discovery) touting the advantages and benefits of being a member of the NHRA, they'd sure as hell be getting more looks at their prospective audience then they get on any given Saturday night at 2 am or Sunday night at 10. Got to look at it from the marketing side....it's all about the benjamins' and those guys are garning the most of it right now....it'll fade (as far as TV), but I believe the smart (and quiet) money is on them -- it's the automotive aftermarket "golden" demographics and if you're in the business you've got to be there one way, shape, form or another.....just keep this in perspective.....the same network brings you the Amish Mafia and Moonshiners' and they brought Jesse James and the American Chopper guys to a whole 'nother level.