Nhra strikes again - must read for stk/ss at ned nat event

[Mike Jones]

Originally Posted by Mile High

Here's an idea for promoting sportsman racing.

Instead of stacking for days before the race to get that "great" pit spot have NHRA arrange with large parking lots ( shopping malls, Walmart, Home Depot, Lowe's etc.) to show off your cars. Have a sign up sheet so they would know who is available. NHRA would then reserve pit space near the pro's for those that participated. Also while showing off the cars the racers could hand out discount coupons. This would get the cars and racers in front off the public. And with their commercials promote these car shows.

Jeff

Thats a great Idea Jeff
A few things though. What day leading up to the event would you be there? More time off from work? Is there enough room in the parking lot? What is in it for the shopping mall? The biggest problem is that this is all nostalgia stuff to most. Its all old news.
But its worth a try. I also think that social media works for a lot of things. Why not this?

Mike A114
P/SA

[novassdude]

Originally Posted by Mike Jones

That a great Idea Jeff
A few things though. What day leading up to the event would you be there? More time off from work? Is there enough room in the parking lot? What is in it for the shopping mall? The biggest problem is that this is all nostalgia stuff to most. Its all old news.
But its worth a try. I also think that social media works for a lot of things. Why not this?

Mike A114
P/SA

Mike I believe he is talking about the same people doing it that would be sitting in stacking before the national event. they don't need to take more days off because they are already there.

I think it is a great idea. They would still get the good spot for being early while supporting the race.

[Mike Jones]

Originally Posted by novassdude

Mike I believe he is talking about the same people doing it that would be sitting in stacking before the national event. they don't need to take more days off because they are already there.

I think it is a great idea. They would still get the good spot for being early while supporting the race.

Is there going to be enough room at the mall for the rigs? 6 rigs can take up a lot of space. In the north east, parking is a premium, everywhere. Years ago they used to have tech at the mall near Englishtown. It was a different time. A lot less traffic. A lot of people
into these cars then. I suppose you could select certain people who are always early. They would have to unload and load their cars, of course, to let people see them. I`m not trying to rain on the parade. Just a few observations. I`m for anything that will help. We really need a marketing campaign, but who wants to pay for it? I don`t think NHRA is motivated enough to do anything like this. Most racers do this because they want to see how they measure up to the best.The matter of time and money is just part of what a racer is willing to deal with. I think social media will help. Most young people are glued to their phone. Need some savvy people to take the lead.


Mike A114
P/SA

[Mile High]

Originally Posted by Mike Jones

That a great Idea Jeff
A few things though. What day leading up to the event would you be there? More time off from work? Is there enough room in the parking lot? What is in it for the shopping mall? The biggest problem is that this is all nostalgia stuff to most. Its all old news.
But its worth a try. I also think that social media works for a lot of things. Why not this?

Mike A114
P/SA

I'm referring to the racers instead of stacking at the track to do this. Only maybe 6 or so cars at each place and the mall would get more people in their lot. Nearly everyone likes a car show especially a free one. Any kind of media to promote the car shows and the race. Instead of getting stuck out in the "back forty" out of sight and out of mind from the average fan.

Jeff