A subject for discussion on a winter's day.

[HR9121]

I think they need the sportsman racers now more than ever. With sponsorship money dwindling up and motorsports in general not as big of a draw as it was 20 years ago they need our money more than ever.

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by HR9121

they need our money more than ever.

Cooter, there is no doubt in my mind that they do! BUT, why do we continue to support an organization whose B-O-D can't relate to what it is that we are doing? To the best of my knowledge (OK,OK, calm down) with Light leaving there is no-one on the Board who has ever raced.
I believe that Compton would have been doing us a favor by separating us into two totally different entities. I think that could have been our golden opportunity.

[1320racer]

the world changed, our country changed so why is it shocking to some that drag racing has changed. It was always about the Benjamin's. Drag racing nor our country is going back to what it was 10 years ago no mind 50 years ago and that should be obvious to all by now. Motorsports is on life support. Enjoy what time it and you have left and stop complaining.

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by 1320racer

It was always about the Benjamin's.
Enjoy what time it and you have left and stop complaining.

Ed, you must have just read Tony Schumacher's article on Competition Plus.
I can assure you that I have every intention of enjoying every bit of the time that I have left! And just like you, when I'm not racing I enjoy complaining.

[1320racer]

Billy, I did not and I don't enjoy complaining. I live in the greatest country on earth, I've had a great life because of the opportunities available to all in the country, I've got a great family thanks to my wife of 34 years, I've been racing nearly every weekend from April thru November for almost 3 decades and for the last 13 years with my son thanks to Wally's and Vinny Napp's vision and all those in the NHRA that continue to see it through year after year. It's all good!!

[Billy Nees]

Ed, I'm glad that you feel that way. I have always considered myself a very lucky man. I have (pretty much) always done whatever I have wanted to do in a way that I have wanted to do it. I guess that it doesn't get much better than that
I will admit to being envious of you for being able to race with your son and sharing in his victories!