No Pinks All Out in 2011 - Beyond?

Bob Don · 12-21-2010, 12:21 PM

I never liked the premise that the finalists in Pinks were determined indiscriminately by how closely they ran. It becomes pure luck as to whether you are chosen or not. To top it off, it is an arbitrary determination as to whether you ran too fast or not.

I believe that a viable production could be made with stock and super stock ELIMINATIONS. The runs don't have to be heads up to be exciting to watch. It's all about the production. Give the viewer a quick lesson in handicaps (so and so will give so and so a head start because he's running a 427 and the other guy is running a 350...blah blah.) Show the launches with the tree coming down and then a quick cut to the reaction time. Have cameras in the cars and show the drivers rowing the gears. Cap it all off with the finish line and a slo-mo replay. I think viewers would enjoy big handicaps and then a tight finish. JMHO.

CycloneFE · 12-21-2010, 01:21 PM

I think Billy is on to something. Pinks started out as loose the race and loose your ride. It was more mouth and a joke. Pinks all out became better.

In Billy's idea it can be a small gathering, no points, but still a race and introduce the public to class racing with the finale being say a Hemi shoot-out from Maple Grove. All of this never having to intrude on NHRA's race.

If it sells NHRA will want it, if it don't you still got the word out.

Just .02

Steve

treessavoy · 12-21-2010, 02:10 PM

I'm sad to see it go because it exposed more people to drag racing then any other show.

I don't like Rick because he's stupid, shallow and totally ignorant of racing rules and it's true that to us, it was run shoddy at best, but how many people were reached by televising drag racing that never would have seen it if they had to go to the track.

JimR

Chris Barnes · 12-21-2010, 03:41 PM

What a great thread! Like most of you, I have had a love/hate relationship with Pinks and it's master of ceremonies. In the end I have to give thanks for the positive exposure that they gave to "drag racing". It seems that most of the drag racing exposure that the average citizen gets in the media is from idiots racing on the street and getting hurt. Then it gets called a "drag racing accident". By that logic why not call a mugging a "football accident"?

I think that it's safe to say that sportsman type drag racing has made some significant inroads into mainstream media. Aside from the NHRA National Event stuff (another ball of wax) I like the "Pass Time" show, not just because my Super Stocker was on it (thanks, Troy!). It's just fun to watch and participate but I think that there will be a hole left by the departure of Pinks.

I would like to see a half hour show about sportsman drag racing that had some variety/flexibility. Maybe an anchor crew that knew about what they were reporting on with racing, interviews, car features, history and tech. It could be worthy.

Chris Barnes
Wagons of Steel
Stock 6621

12-21-2010, 12:21 PM	#1
Bob Don VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 1,497 Likes: 1,135 Liked 905 Times in 193 Posts	Re: No Pinks All Out in 2011 - Beyond? I never liked the premise that the finalists in Pinks were determined indiscriminately by how closely they ran. It becomes pure luck as to whether you are chosen or not. To top it off, it is an arbitrary determination as to whether you ran too fast or not. I believe that a viable production could be made with stock and super stock ELIMINATIONS. The runs don't have to be heads up to be exciting to watch. It's all about the production. Give the viewer a quick lesson in handicaps (so and so will give so and so a head start because he's running a 427 and the other guy is running a 350...blah blah.) Show the launches with the tree coming down and then a quick cut to the reaction time. Have cameras in the cars and show the drivers rowing the gears. Cap it all off with the finish line and a slo-mo replay. I think viewers would enjoy big handicaps and then a tight finish. JMHO. __________________ Bob Don 128 SS Last edited by Bob Don; 12-21-2010 at 12:23 PM.

12-21-2010, 01:21 PM	#2
CycloneFE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Decatur Illinois Posts: 634 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: No Pinks All Out in 2011 - Beyond? I think Billy is on to something. Pinks started out as loose the race and loose your ride. It was more mouth and a joke. Pinks all out became better. In Billy's idea it can be a small gathering, no points, but still a race and introduce the public to class racing with the finale being say a Hemi shoot-out from Maple Grove. All of this never having to intrude on NHRA's race. If it sells NHRA will want it, if it don't you still got the word out. Just .02 Steve

12-21-2010, 02:10 PM	#3
treessavoy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dunnellon,FL Posts: 1,103 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: No Pinks All Out in 2011 - Beyond? I'm sad to see it go because it exposed more people to drag racing then any other show. I don't like Rick because he's stupid, shallow and totally ignorant of racing rules and it's true that to us, it was run shoddy at best, but how many people were reached by televising drag racing that never would have seen it if they had to go to the track. JimR __________________ Jim Rountree

12-21-2010, 03:41 PM	#4
Chris Barnes Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 139 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: No Pinks All Out in 2011 - Beyond? What a great thread! Like most of you, I have had a love/hate relationship with Pinks and it's master of ceremonies. In the end I have to give thanks for the positive exposure that they gave to "drag racing". It seems that most of the drag racing exposure that the average citizen gets in the media is from idiots racing on the street and getting hurt. Then it gets called a "drag racing accident". By that logic why not call a mugging a "football accident"? I think that it's safe to say that sportsman type drag racing has made some significant inroads into mainstream media. Aside from the NHRA National Event stuff (another ball of wax) I like the "Pass Time" show, not just because my Super Stocker was on it (thanks, Troy!). It's just fun to watch and participate but I think that there will be a hole left by the departure of Pinks. I would like to see a half hour show about sportsman drag racing that had some variety/flexibility. Maybe an anchor crew that knew about what they were reporting on with racing, interviews, car features, history and tech. It could be worthy. Chris Barnes Wagons of Steel Stock 6621