End of Stock and SuperStock Racing??

[RJ Sledge]

Maybe its because of my advancing age or maybe its my long ago memories, but more and more I believe that if we continue to simply rely on NHRA or anybody else to improve our place in racing, we as a group of Racers will fade from exsistence. We need to take more responsiblity and work with not only the sanctioning bodies and sponsors, but also with all local business, schools etc..

There are a few people, too few, that want to really try and save Stock and SuperStock racing. I know its hard to have 50% agreement on anything much less 100%, but we as Stock and SuperStock Racers are in control of our own destiny.

Long ago NHRA had a race, racers paid to race, and spectators paid to watch and all was well. Not anymore. Very few races have full quotas in our Classes, even with the reduction of quotas. This hurts not only NHRA or IHRA it hurts everybody. From racers, sponsors, businesses etc.. Take a look at the grandstands at any National Event (forget Divisionals). Dismal when compared to the way it use to be from my memory bank.

What we need is more Michael Beard types, objective Divisional Directors (Believe we found one in Trey Capps in Div 4), and a true commitment and desire to promote our (S&SS) catergories from all competitors.

Its easy to say it but pretty hard to accomplish, but we as a group need to stand up and try something different. If we don't get more involved it will only keep getting worse and then.....Adios.

RJ