Unmitigated Greed

Craig Couris · 04-12-2009, 10:54 AM

Has anyone else noticed all of the no name, unsponsored "filler cars" this year in the Nitro Classes? Has anyone ever wondered why the HDP deal fell apart? They really have nothing to sell. They can barely get enough cars to fill the eliminators and my guess is that they are now paying half of the teams just to show up to put on a race. Since NHRA now has to pay to put on their own show, they're dumping these additional costs on the backs of the sportsman racers. This is the only viable explanation I can come up with to justify increases at this time.

Somebody please tell me I'm wrong about this.

Ed Fernandez · 04-12-2009, 07:30 PM

I can see NHRA in the future threatening any member tracks with loss of sanction,races and racing series if they put on association races.Look at the threats to the pros about testing during the season.
Come on Jack,rebuttal time,as the unofficial NHRA spokesman that you are.

Jim Wahl · 04-12-2009, 08:11 PM

Ed, I think you are right, in fact I'm sort of surprised it hasn't happened before now. Jim

Mark Yacavone · 04-12-2009, 08:36 PM

I understand that the Big Guys are not too thrilled with all this talk on here about a new association and all the regional groups. This is just a rumor, of course.....

Ed Fernandez · 04-12-2009, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

I understand that the Big Guys are not too thrilled with all this talk on here about a new association and all the regional groups. This is just a rumor, of course.....

Does that surprise you Mark?

Mark Yacavone · 04-12-2009, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

Does that surprise you Mark?

No, Ed. Not at all . I just hope someone can substantiate this. I need a good laugh today.

bill dedman · 04-12-2009, 09:12 PM

Need a good laugh, Mark?
Just go to the Class guide and have a look at the HP factors for the 700+ HP 2008 CJ Mustangs...

If that doesn't send you into paroxsyms of laughter, nothing will,
Well, maybe the new Drag Pack Dodge factors.... they may be even better...

04-12-2009, 10:54 AM	#1
Craig Couris Banned Join Date: May 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 122 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Unmitigated Greed Has anyone else noticed all of the no name, unsponsored "filler cars" this year in the Nitro Classes? Has anyone ever wondered why the HDP deal fell apart? They really have nothing to sell. They can barely get enough cars to fill the eliminators and my guess is that they are now paying half of the teams just to show up to put on a race. Since NHRA now has to pay to put on their own show, they're dumping these additional costs on the backs of the sportsman racers. This is the only viable explanation I can come up with to justify increases at this time. Somebody please tell me I'm wrong about this.

04-12-2009, 07:30 PM	#2
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Unmitigated Greed I can see NHRA in the future threatening any member tracks with loss of sanction,races and racing series if they put on association races.Look at the threats to the pros about testing during the season. Come on Jack,rebuttal time,as the unofficial NHRA spokesman that you are. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

04-12-2009, 08:11 PM	#3
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,845 Likes: 672 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Unmitigated Greed Ed, I think you are right, in fact I'm sort of surprised it hasn't happened before now. Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

04-12-2009, 08:36 PM	#4
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,833 Likes: 2,928 Liked 5,145 Times in 1,964 Posts	Re: Unmitigated Greed I understand that the Big Guys are not too thrilled with all this talk on here about a new association and all the regional groups. This is just a rumor, of course..... __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

04-12-2009, 09:12 PM	#7
bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Unmitigated Greed Need a good laugh, Mark? Just go to the Class guide and have a look at the HP factors for the 700+ HP 2008 CJ Mustangs... If that doesn't send you into paroxsyms of laughter, nothing will, Well, maybe the new Drag Pack Dodge factors.... they may be even better... __________________ Bill Last edited by bill dedman; 04-13-2009 at 07:55 AM.