Number of Cars in Atlanta

[Mike Brogniez]

Originally Posted by Kenny Wigington

Different reasons. You might be suprised at how many are just that put out with NHRA, today. There are a bunch that are that aggravated about the new cars, and factors, and etc. I'm saying that, from people I have talked to since mid yr last year, having sold cars, or just parked em, to what ever.
I have wanted to race like this for too long, so I race when I want to, and no one else to say why or when.
Alot just can't justify it anymore, and some are just tired of the game. Most have their own reasons....

Have heard some comments about NHRA but main stay away feedback continues to be the economy and the uncertainty.
Revenue loss, pay cuts, reduced vacations results in working twice as hard to survive which leaves little time to go racing.
The (one size fits all) index change has also hurt those who ran closely under their index .... on a good day and limit their participation.
Some are no longer willing and able to continue to invest in their combination to stay competitive.
At the entry level, fewer and fewer young guys relate or are interested in class racing anymore nor to they have the money and time....(back to the economy and the uncertainty) to get in.