Is IHRA Going Under?

[joespanova]

Originally Posted by BRETV

"American's don't have a love affair with cars" I beg to differ. Me and my family have been car dealers for over 60 years. And the new car business is selling just as many new cars as in the heyday and go ask Barrett- Jackson and Mecum auctions and all the other classic car auctions they have how business is. They're all doing great. On top of that that new car manufactures are in with both feet with the Cobra Jets, COPO and Drag Paks, The problem is the cost of racing is sky high and NHRA and Ihra have dropped the ball in promoting their type of racing. When Pinks All Out and Street Outlaws can get the type of following they have, Both HRA'S need to take note. It's not the LOVE that's gone!!. IMHO

The Barrett Jackson cars sold won't do a thing for drag racing. Those cars are coveted collectables now. The new cars are too expensive and generally , unless you have deep pockets and an insatiable quest for g forces or speed won't get touched by most guys............let alone see a drag strip.
The love may be there , but the hands-on desire to "tinker" isn't.

[BRETV]

Originally Posted by joespanova

The Barrett Jackson cars sold won't do a thing for drag racing. Those cars are coveted collectables now. The new cars are too expensive and generally , unless you have deep pockets and an insatiable quest for g forces or speed won't get touched by most guys............let alone see a drag strip.
The love may be there , but the hands-on desire to "tinker" isn't.

Joe your right about the "tinker" part. But it's because these new cars are too hard to work on and too expensive.



Bret Velde
2003 SS/LA

[Dan Fahey]

IHRA will survive.
They leave a lot of opportunity on the table.

NHRA is struggling too!
They have enough of a better model.

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