NHRA Leadership question

CycloneFE · 02-03-2011, 09:29 PM

Many of you have stated and we all know that the leadership of NHRA lack the "history" of racing or even being members or workers from within. Who would you like to see lead NHRA and why or why not?

Don Garlits
Don Prudome
Shirley Muldowney
Dick Lahaie
Dale Armstrong
Austin Coil
Bob Glidden

These are retired or not in a permanent position within the racing community now.

What are your thoughts on this cold winter night?

X-TECH MAN · 02-03-2011, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CycloneFE

Many of you have stated and we all know that the leadership of NHRA lack the "history" of racing or even being members or workers from within. Who would you like to see lead NHRA and why or why not?

Don Garlits
Don Prudome
Shirley Muldowney
Dick Lahaie
Dale Armstrong
Austin Coil
Bob Glidden

These are retired or not in a permanent position within the racing community now.

What are your thoughts on this cold winter night?

All but Glidden are "Fuel Queer's" so nothing would change. If you want change then you need some sportsman people involved. Not all X Pro people.

danny waters sr · 02-03-2011, 10:29 PM

Ricky Smith or Jeggie. Both have run sportsman classes and Jeggie still does now....

Jeff Lee · 02-03-2011, 10:34 PM

I'm not sure I believe a racer is the best person to run NHRA.

MYRONARL1119 · 02-03-2011, 11:10 PM

I could think of several folks with a racing background that are very good business people that could lead nhra. Several of them could include The Teutons Jeff and Joe, Dave Wertman, Larry Hill, Mike Beard, Pat Jeffrion, Carl Weisinger, and the list goes on. Could be several people with a knowledge and business and should include both. We have seen what suits that are bean counters only have done. We need people that know and love the sport as it was, not what in has become.

Chad Rhodes · 02-03-2011, 11:26 PM

I vote for Pat Joffrion, make Wesley tech director

dynomo · 02-04-2011, 10:38 AM

I think maybe Ray Charles could run it better

Chad Rhodes · 02-04-2011, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by dynomo

I think maybe Ray Charles could run it better

I don't think Bernie Madoff could do much worse

CycloneFE · 02-04-2011, 10:58 AM

The leaders should have;

Drag Racing background
Good people skills
A sense of fairness
Good organizational skills

Come on, give us some of your thoughts.

Chad Rhodes · 02-04-2011, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by CycloneFE

The leaders should have;

Drag Racing background
Good people skills
A sense of fairness
Good organizational skills

Come on, give us some of your thoughts.

Pat Joffrion, but he'd never take the job

02-03-2011, 09:29 PM	#1
CycloneFE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Decatur Illinois Posts: 634 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	NHRA Leadership question Many of you have stated and we all know that the leadership of NHRA lack the "history" of racing or even being members or workers from within. Who would you like to see lead NHRA and why or why not? Don Garlits Don Prudome Shirley Muldowney Dick Lahaie Dale Armstrong Austin Coil Bob Glidden These are retired or not in a permanent position within the racing community now. What are your thoughts on this cold winter night? __________________ Steve Jackson Last edited by CycloneFE; 02-03-2011 at 09:39 PM.

02-03-2011, 10:29 PM	#3
danny waters sr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: lagrange,nc Posts: 2,224 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NHRA Leadership question Ricky Smith or Jeggie. Both have run sportsman classes and Jeggie still does now.... __________________ Danny Waters, Sr / 73 Duster "340"

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Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: NHRA Leadership question I'm not sure I believe a racer is the best person to run NHRA. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

02-03-2011, 11:10 PM	#5
MYRONARL1119 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: COLUMBUS,OHIO Posts: 59 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NHRA Leadership question I could think of several folks with a racing background that are very good business people that could lead nhra. Several of them could include The Teutons Jeff and Joe, Dave Wertman, Larry Hill, Mike Beard, Pat Jeffrion, Carl Weisinger, and the list goes on. Could be several people with a knowledge and business and should include both. We have seen what suits that are bean counters only have done. We need people that know and love the sport as it was, not what in has become.

02-03-2011, 11:26 PM	#6
Chad Rhodes VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Where the Green Grass Grows, AL Posts: 2,375 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: NHRA Leadership question I vote for Pat Joffrion, make Wesley tech director __________________ Chad Rhodes 2113 I/SA

02-04-2011, 10:38 AM	#7
dynomo Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 47 Likes: 0 Liked 7 Times in 2 Posts	Re: NHRA Leadership question I think maybe Ray Charles could run it better

02-04-2011, 10:58 AM	#9
CycloneFE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Decatur Illinois Posts: 634 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: NHRA Leadership question The leaders should have; Drag Racing background Good people skills A sense of fairness Good organizational skills Come on, give us some of your thoughts. __________________ Steve Jackson