A subject for discussion on a winter's day.

[1320racer]

at least half the 12 points below are about the benjamins. Stop complaining about the money, who has it, who gets it, who spends it and focus on the fact that we are all fortunate to be able to do this.

[Rich Biebel]

They need us and we need them in todays climate

They are in control and always have been. Nothing new there.

The sportsman racers in general have been slowly getting less and less and paying more and more.

Sponsors have abandoned NHRA for reasons everyone knows and its really hurt the sport overall.

What are the alternatives for many racers.....NONE....they know it...


If there was a Sportsman Union they might boycott or strike and set some demands but that's never gonna happen....and they know it.....


You either make up your mind to take it and continue racing with them or do something else...….bracket racing or quit.....

[1320racer]

that's another whole conversation, bracket racing. The NHRA's version of bracket racing, weekly points series is also on life support but not big $ gambler races, mainly hosted by independeent promotors which now are contested just about every week throughout the season at tracks all across the country. The premier events are the "Fling" brand of Peter and Kyle and their latest race sold out with 375 entries in 8 minutes. NHRA could never do that no mind pay the $ Peter and Kyle will.

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Rich Biebel

You either make up your mind to take it and continue racing with them or do something else...….bracket racing or quit.....

Richie, when you're right, you're right. I'm not old enough to do a street rod.
But I'd still like to think that at some point in time the Sportsmen just might be in a position to "rattle the cage".

[Rich Biebel]

Billy my friend there is no way I would do a street rod either and I wish we had some way to turn things around


It's painful being a part of and watching it all the last 10-15 years....


Nothing would make me happier than seeing a Sportsman organization force California to make some changes.....

[Don Kennedy]

Originally Posted by 1320racer

at least half the 12 points below are about the benjamins. Stop complaining about the money, who has it, who gets it, who spends it and focus on the fact that we are all fortunate to be able to do this.

Correct All I am is just pointing out how important and valuable sportsmans are to NHRA