Unmitigated Greed - Page 10

Adger Smith · 04-10-2009, 01:34 AM

My membership expires 5-22-09 & my number/drivers license expires 5-31-09.
This latest round of enhancements by NHRA is just going to make it easier to drop out & spend more time with IHRA & my house boat. (which I haven't spent the night on in 3 years) It also makes it easier to justify selling all this race equipment & build that 4 place home built airplane I've dreamed about for years. I've been a victum of NHRA's continued sportsman enhancement since way back when they did away with Modified. Then they got to me for about $50,000 when they changed the weight brake of A/SR from 5.5 lbs to 7 Lbs. I had enough of them in the early 90's and dropped out. Like a dumb A** I thought things had changed & returned in 2004. I can see the light. I've subsidized their pro's enough. My ego isn't so big I can't say I race with another organization. I also take exception to the way they always justify their enhancements. It is So- very insulting to me. You know it gives me a dirty feeling... like some huckster that has his arm around you & is patting you on the back while he has his hand buried in your wallet. There is life without NHRA, I've experienced it before & it looks like I'm going to again.

Bruce Noland · 04-10-2009, 06:58 AM

Adger,
I agree with all your points. Flat head engines rule!

danny waters sr · 04-10-2009, 07:37 AM

I thought NHRA was a NON- PROFIT assosiation. ( LOL ). I guess they are not making enough NON- (PROFIT) !

X-TECH MAN · 04-10-2009, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adger Smith

My membership expires 5-22-09 & my number/drivers license expires 5-31-09.
This latest round of enhancements by NHRA is just going to make it easier to drop out & spend more time with IHRA & my house boat. (which I haven't spent the night on in 3 years) It also makes it easier to justify selling all this race equipment & build that 4 place home built airplane I've dreamed about for years. I've been a victum of NHRA's continued sportsman enhancement since way back when they did away with Modified. Then they got to me for about $50,000 when they changed the weight brake of A/SR from 5.5 lbs to 7 Lbs. I had enough of them in the early 90's and dropped out. Like a dumb A** I thought things had changed & returned in 2004. I can see the light. I've subsidized their pro's enough. My ego isn't so big I can't say I race with another organization. I also take exception to the way they always justify their enhancements. It is So- very insulting to me. You know it gives me a dirty feeling... like some huckster that has his arm around you & is patting you on the back while he has his hand buried in your wallet. There is life without NHRA, I've experienced it before & it looks like I'm going to again.

Yes Adger there is LIFE after drag racing. Ive experienced it and it is GREAT. Its a wonderful world out there. Drag racing was like a drug to me for many years.Far to many. Its almost as hard to kick as it is for a smoker to stop smoking. Everytime Im around a race car and hear the sounds and/or go to a race it makes me want to spend spend spend. I thought I could help by doing something with Alex but after the last "go around" with the usual complainners on this forum and Im sure many who NEVER post anything I really dont think its worth the effort. I will, have to do some serious soul searching if i were to continue with this project. You have what you have (NHRA) so enjoy your enhancements.....LOL.

Casey Miles · 04-10-2009, 08:25 AM

There is a round about way of getting to NHRA, telling the MAJOR sponcers that you will not be using there products or services as long as they support NHRA. If you have MAJOR sponcers pull their support from NHRA or even to put pressure on NHRA to rescind their fees. It's a tough market right now and the sponcers will not want to hear about that sportsman racers will not buy from them if they are supporting NHRA. Go for the throat, NHRA is doing it to each and every racer.
Casey Miles
248H ($50) E/S ("f" the 4 HP)

Dick Butler · 04-10-2009, 08:48 AM

Jegs and Summit have to be a couple of the larger sponsors with clout at the sportsman level. The other individual sponsors are probably running thin trying to just make the posting REQUIRED to get a sign at the track.....

Ed Wright · 04-10-2009, 09:04 AM

Last time I quite racing I found I make more money than I thought I did. Actually got to walk around with a little in my pockets. Might need to try that again.

Tim Charlet · 04-10-2009, 09:15 AM

http://www.competitionplus.com/index...8828&Itemid=21

I think it's time to make this a reality folks.

GaryGoFast · 04-10-2009, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Last time I quite racing I found I make more money than I thought I did. Actually got to walk around with a little in my pockets. Might need to try that again.

This is a view I can and may relate too again.

Lapeeracing · 04-10-2009, 09:53 AM

I have been thinking about our voting "rights" for awhile and wondering just how the members never seemed to have a vote. Perhaps one of our legal experts could fill us in. Or what would it take to change the bylaws to bring control of the organization to the membership?
For me the enhancements began with the grading points.So that left me with the decision I made to no longer run the National events.I still feel that division racers should have the first chance at running national events in their home division and then to fill the field, it would be open to all.
just my two cents, Lyn

04-10-2009, 01:34 AM	#91
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: Unmitigated Greed My membership expires 5-22-09 & my number/drivers license expires 5-31-09. This latest round of enhancements by NHRA is just going to make it easier to drop out & spend more time with IHRA & my house boat. (which I haven't spent the night on in 3 years) It also makes it easier to justify selling all this race equipment & build that 4 place home built airplane I've dreamed about for years. I've been a victum of NHRA's continued sportsman enhancement since way back when they did away with Modified. Then they got to me for about $50,000 when they changed the weight brake of A/SR from 5.5 lbs to 7 Lbs. I had enough of them in the early 90's and dropped out. Like a dumb A** I thought things had changed & returned in 2004. I can see the light. I've subsidized their pro's enough. My ego isn't so big I can't say I race with another organization. I also take exception to the way they always justify their enhancements. It is So- very insulting to me. You know it gives me a dirty feeling... like some huckster that has his arm around you & is patting you on the back while he has his hand buried in your wallet. There is life without NHRA, I've experienced it before & it looks like I'm going to again. __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS) Last edited by Adger Smith; 04-10-2009 at 01:37 AM. Reason: sp

04-10-2009, 06:58 AM	#92
Bruce Noland VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,855 Likes: 83 Liked 444 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Unmitigated Greed Adger, I agree with all your points. Flat head engines rule! __________________ Bruce Noland 1788 STK

04-10-2009, 07:37 AM	#93
danny waters sr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: lagrange,nc Posts: 2,224 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Unmitigated Greed I thought NHRA was a NON- PROFIT assosiation. ( LOL ). I guess they are not making enough NON- (PROFIT) ! __________________ Danny Waters, Sr / 73 Duster "340"

04-10-2009, 08:25 AM	#95
Casey Miles Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 703 Likes: 127 Liked 488 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Unmitigated Greed There is a round about way of getting to NHRA, telling the MAJOR sponcers that you will not be using there products or services as long as they support NHRA. If you have MAJOR sponcers pull their support from NHRA or even to put pressure on NHRA to rescind their fees. It's a tough market right now and the sponcers will not want to hear about that sportsman racers will not buy from them if they are supporting NHRA. Go for the throat, NHRA is doing it to each and every racer. Casey Miles 248H ($50) E/S ("f" the 4 HP)

04-10-2009, 08:48 AM	#96
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Unmitigated Greed Jegs and Summit have to be a couple of the larger sponsors with clout at the sportsman level. The other individual sponsors are probably running thin trying to just make the posting REQUIRED to get a sign at the track.....

04-10-2009, 09:04 AM	#97
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Unmitigated Greed Last time I quite racing I found I make more money than I thought I did. Actually got to walk around with a little in my pockets. Might need to try that again. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

04-10-2009, 09:15 AM	#98
Tim Charlet Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Thornton, Colorado Posts: 4 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Unmitigated Greed http://www.competitionplus.com/index...8828&Itemid=21 I think it's time to make this a reality folks. __________________ Tim Charlet 5636 SC

04-10-2009, 09:53 AM	#100
Lapeeracing Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 17 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Unmitigated Greed I have been thinking about our voting "rights" for awhile and wondering just how the members never seemed to have a vote. Perhaps one of our legal experts could fill us in. Or what would it take to change the bylaws to bring control of the organization to the membership? For me the enhancements began with the grading points.So that left me with the decision I made to no longer run the National events.I still feel that division racers should have the first chance at running national events in their home division and then to fill the field, it would be open to all. just my two cents, Lyn