Calif. newspaper article

T Hall · 11-08-2007, 10:56 PM

I thought the letter was DEAD ON! I have been saying this for a long time. Our sport is great if you are a participant, not a spectator. I used to be. As a sportsman racer, for myself, I love to watch ALL sportsman classes, but I am bored out of my mind to watch the pros. The average spectator is complete opposite. I hope NHRA brass read that letter.
I especially loved the Wide World of Sports dig! LOL!

T Hall · 11-08-2007, 10:59 PM

By the way... I too, Hate NASCAR.

Chuck Beach · 11-08-2007, 11:01 PM

That would be Nastycar ....

BPotts · 11-08-2007, 11:51 PM

I loved the way he nailed the NHRA for being NASCAR wanna be's with there 'count down to the championship'. I think we have a great sport, but it's kind of like sex. It's better if your a participant.

John Kelley · 11-08-2007, 11:57 PM

A NHRA National Event is confusing for a first timer !!! So many Classes that are all different !!
Headsup & handicapped & throttle stopped classes !! Then they bring in the CIRCUS Pro Mods and Import CRAP. It's hard to take it all in and understand on the first trip !!
I agree mostly with what the guy said.........

11-09-2007, 03:29 AM

I sent a message that explained the lighter side of the sport. The people, the beautiful race cars, and the fact that we have nearly 1000 cars at a national event. I also explained he needed to walk the sportsman pits and see the rest of the story.

Don't get mad at him, it is his opinion. Try to explain to him why you race.

You can't fix stupid, but you can try to change his opinion.

Sean Kennedy · 11-09-2007, 05:46 AM

As obsessed as most of us are with our ridiculous sport, the sad truth is that the average person feels like this.

So this article really isn't that far off.

Bart Kilraine · 11-09-2007, 12:56 PM

Another sensationalist journalist....Nice name....Dr.Jeremy Torstveit wrote in Dragster a few years back that nitromethane IS NOT a carcinogen.I bet he put alot of research into that! Notice the green refference,...the new buzz word,funny he didn't finish up blaming Bush for all else wrong with NHRA. Hey,..evidently he dosen't like drag racing,so go watch mud bogging,...or tractor pulling, ..opps,... no time between golf rounds at the club. Have a nice off season ...Bart

11-08-2007, 10:56 PM	#1
T Hall Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus,Ohio Posts: 390 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Calif. newspaper article I thought the letter was DEAD ON! I have been saying this for a long time. Our sport is great if you are a participant, not a spectator. I used to be. As a sportsman racer, for myself, I love to watch ALL sportsman classes, but I am bored out of my mind to watch the pros. The average spectator is complete opposite. I hope NHRA brass read that letter. I especially loved the Wide World of Sports dig! LOL!

11-08-2007, 10:59 PM	#2
T Hall Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus,Ohio Posts: 390 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Calif. newspaper article By the way... I too, Hate NASCAR.

11-08-2007, 11:01 PM	#3
Chuck Beach Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Delaware, Ohio Posts: 664 Likes: 12 Liked 58 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Calif. newspaper article That would be Nastycar .... __________________ Chuck Beach 3340 STK

11-08-2007, 11:51 PM	#4
BPotts Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 84 Likes: 32 Liked 14 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Calif. newspaper article I loved the way he nailed the NHRA for being NASCAR wanna be's with there 'count down to the championship'. I think we have a great sport, but it's kind of like sex. It's better if your a participant.

11-08-2007, 11:57 PM	#5
John Kelley Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tightwad,TEXAS Posts: 911 Likes: 6 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Calif. newspaper article A NHRA National Event is confusing for a first timer !!! So many Classes that are all different !! Headsup & handicapped & throttle stopped classes !! Then they bring in the CIRCUS Pro Mods and Import CRAP. It's hard to take it all in and understand on the first trip !! I agree mostly with what the guy said.........

11-09-2007, 03:29 AM	#6
crewchiefpro Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Calif. newspaper article I sent a message that explained the lighter side of the sport. The people, the beautiful race cars, and the fact that we have nearly 1000 cars at a national event. I also explained he needed to walk the sportsman pits and see the rest of the story. Don't get mad at him, it is his opinion. Try to explain to him why you race. You can't fix stupid, but you can try to change his opinion.

11-09-2007, 05:46 AM	#7
Sean Kennedy Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 182 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Calif. newspaper article As obsessed as most of us are with our ridiculous sport, the sad truth is that the average person feels like this. So this article really isn't that far off.

11-09-2007, 12:56 PM	#8
Bart Kilraine Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Carrolltown,PA Posts: 118 Likes: 0 Liked 11 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Calif. newspaper article Another sensationalist journalist....Nice name....Dr.Jeremy Torstveit wrote in Dragster a few years back that nitromethane IS NOT a carcinogen.I bet he put alot of research into that! Notice the green refference,...the new buzz word,funny he didn't finish up blaming Bush for all else wrong with NHRA. Hey,..evidently he dosen't like drag racing,so go watch mud bogging,...or tractor pulling, ..opps,... no time between golf rounds at the club. Have a nice off season ...Bart

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