NHRA's Best attribute...

[Alan Roehrich]

I walked up to Travis for fuel check Friday, he had a BIG smile for me, and called me by name. He has ALWAYS been straight up, honest, and helpful. When I screwed up first round and lost, I went to the trailer without my time slip. I walked back and got it, he had another big smile, and asked "walking off a bad one?" He got me laughing and poking fun at my own stupid mistake.

In my opinion, NHRA has already made a HUGE mistake in reprimanding Travis. If they let him go, or force him out, it is OUR loss. They DON'T CARE. But we should damned sure make our feelings known. As I said in the other thread, the one thing NHRA needs most is straight talk. What Travis did most likely prevented others from repeating those mistakes. That makes his job easier, but most of all, it makes tech easier on the racers, and may prevent someone from a long drive after a DQ for an honest over sight.

[bobby]

Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich

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They DON'T CARE.

NHRA cares about something?

[bill dedman]

They most certainly do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's called: $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

[Jim Wahl]

Jack and Alan are absolutely correct. NHRA should be kissing Travis's butt instead of trying to shut him up! Remember when NHRA couldn't wait to tell everyone about Schumacher's fine? They couldn't even wait until the race was over! Travis is with out a doubt the most knowledgeable tech man NHRA has! NHRA is slowly emploding. They are shooting themselves in the foot. They are killing this sport for ALL of us. Seeing all of these weekly "enhancements" is like watching someone die slowly, it's very painful. Jim

[Smitty]

I guess this is a part time job for Travis and I am sure he loves it; but if I were un appreciated I would say f them and air all their dirty laundry. The NHRA is, well I don't have words for them but they are proving what they are concerned most with and it damn sure isn't sportsmen racers. If Travis leaves or is fired I say the racers should boycott!!!! We gotta take a stand somewhere to show them we don't appreciate their mistreatment.

[Jim Wahl]

You know I have to thank NHRA. WHAT! Yes that's right, because the more things such as this deal with Travis and the more "enhancements" we receive, the better the Racing Associations that are becoming popular will do. 8 out of 10 racers who race with us at the SSSSA tell us they are tired of the BS coming down from the NHRA. There are several of these associations throughout the country and they are all doing well. Hey NHRA, racers just wanna have fun! Jim

[Gary Smith]

Originally Posted by Jim Wahl

You know I have to thank NHRA. WHAT! Yes that's right, because the more things such as this deal with Travis and the more "enhancements" we receive, the better the Racing Associations that are becoming popular will do. 8 out of 10 racers who race with us at the SSSSA tell us they are tired of the BS coming down from the NHRA. There are several of these associations throughout the country and they are all doing well. Hey NHRA, racers just wanna have fun! Jim

Jim and Smitty, I kept silent on this, waiting for someone else to speak first. And now that you have, I may be opening a can of worms, or a pot of gold. Bear in mind...this is a "what if"..... what if these associations were to hire Mr. Miller away from NHRA..albiet at less pay...simply to add more legitamacy to these events? It would allow the option of record runs and maybe class eliminators for those looking for an NHRA alternative. Please don't mistake me... I don't want the SSSA to be "enhanced" by any stretch. This would be in addition to what we're already doing. But there are several racers out there "on the fence" between running NHRA events and the growing popularity of independent - regional Association races. This may be the breaking point for those who doubt and enough to convince them to finally break the NHRA habit.

Just my thoughts...

[Jim Woods]

hey Ed, you never know, things may be brewing, our association really took off in the right direction, the main thing, we have the members with their hands on the pulse , not anyone else, that really makes a difference. Terry please email me if you get a chance , i'd like to talk with you.jeff teuton too if you would please sir.