Don't you just love NHRA

BobUnkefer · 04-20-2012, 09:32 PM

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What constitues "Excessive"? more than 2? 3? 4? 6?

I always attach K&N and Racinglue.com banners to my trailer (they're my sponsor), along with Lucas Oil in respect for their support of the sportsman ranks, are 2-3 banners excessive? Since K&N is a major sponsor is that an exception like Richards?

AdemE · 04-20-2012, 10:16 PM

does this mean there is going to be no more banners zipped tied to the fances anymore then ???

dennis dunlap · 04-21-2012, 08:50 AM

Bob ,When you mentioned Excessive ......It makes me think NHRA is,nt familiar with the term at least as far as far as Pay-out !!!!! Every time i ever approached a potential sponsor they pretty much dictated what they exspected as far as banners and displays....... Plain and simple they want thier cut or you cant have it . Just another way to put the scews to us again .

:confused :

04-21-2012, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by AdemE

does this mean there is going to be no more banners zipped tied to the fances anymore then ???

That depends. As of late last year NHRA was inplementing a "bannering fee" for sponsors to have the right to put up banners on fencing at national events. I think it was about a $6500/yr upcharge over and above normal sponsor fees. One would think if the sponsors have paid they are sure as **** going to put up the banners.

RacingRicki · 04-21-2012, 10:58 AM

This rule has been in the rule book since 2003. The wording has changed over the years but it is the same basic idea. Not sure why they decided to put out a reminder about it now; but, this isn't new.

skills · 04-21-2012, 12:47 PM

I can only speak as a spectator since i dont race. This is a stupid rule, if someone is sponsored by a lawn care company or a local plumber why not let them have a banner up on their trailer. I want to see who sponsors my local racers, since i would like to support those that support my favorite sport. I wish Mr. Richards would open a store in central pa so at least i know the money at spend on his product goes to a good cause. Its just like the teeshirt issue, i would like to buy a teeshirt from some of my favorite stock/super stock racers. I work for UPS and we have plenty of guys that attend short track and dirt track races and buy up the local guys shirts with the sponsors all over the back. Dont they think that if people are walking around with a Dan Fletcher shirt on that will be good for business? If not why sell shirts at all? Sometimes i think Harrisburg's mayor is running NHRA.

cicero819 · 04-23-2012, 03:49 PM

Jeff Burk and Jok Nicholson have great articles on DRAG RACING ONLINE on the internet about this subject. I have to say the Jeff Burke comes with some very good suggestions that the People in Glendora should be looking to improve their product. Compton reminds me of a slumlord who has suck dry and cannibalize all that he can out of his properties, to finally let them ruin away for tax delenquency to the city, since they're no longer worth anything, Compton and his posse of abusers will drop out of NHRA when there is no money left to suck out of the racers.(Unfortunately IHRA with Feild Entertainement isn't any better with their clown shows) I will not be attending any National events, just Divisionals, anyone else feel the same way. Don't get me wrong I want NHRA to survive and be profitable but the gouging has to stop at sometime. I've already have sent five letters to Mr Compton and his office hasn't even had the courtecy to at least reply that they have receive my grievance. The lack of politeness is one of the attitude and behavior toward racers and fans that could jeopardize NHRA survival. Claude Ruel

04-20-2012, 09:32 PM	#1
BobUnkefer Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 465 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Don't you just love NHRA <> What constitues "Excessive"? more than 2? 3? 4? 6? I always attach K&N and Racinglue.com banners to my trailer (they're my sponsor), along with Lucas Oil in respect for their support of the sportsman ranks, are 2-3 banners excessive? Since K&N is a major sponsor is that an exception like Richards? __________________ Bob Unkefer 4409 STK Last edited by BobUnkefer; 04-20-2012 at 09:40 PM.

04-20-2012, 10:16 PM	#2
AdemE Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 22 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Don't you just love NHRA does this mean there is going to be no more banners zipped tied to the fances anymore then ???

04-21-2012, 08:50 AM	#3
dennis dunlap Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 221 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Don't you just love NHRA Bob ,When you mentioned Excessive ......It makes me think NHRA is,nt familiar with the term at least as far as far as Pay-out !!!!! Every time i ever approached a potential sponsor they pretty much dictated what they exspected as far as banners and displays....... Plain and simple they want thier cut or you cant have it . Just another way to put the scews to us again .:confused :

04-21-2012, 10:58 AM	#5
RacingRicki Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 106 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Don't you just love NHRA This rule has been in the rule book since 2003. The wording has changed over the years but it is the same basic idea. Not sure why they decided to put out a reminder about it now; but, this isn't new. __________________ RacingRicki Last edited by RacingRicki; 04-21-2012 at 11:33 AM.

04-21-2012, 12:47 PM	#6
skills Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hershey,pa Posts: 187 Likes: 0 Liked 8 Times in 1 Post	Re: Don't you just love NHRA I can only speak as a spectator since i dont race. This is a stupid rule, if someone is sponsored by a lawn care company or a local plumber why not let them have a banner up on their trailer. I want to see who sponsors my local racers, since i would like to support those that support my favorite sport. I wish Mr. Richards would open a store in central pa so at least i know the money at spend on his product goes to a good cause. Its just like the teeshirt issue, i would like to buy a teeshirt from some of my favorite stock/super stock racers. I work for UPS and we have plenty of guys that attend short track and dirt track races and buy up the local guys shirts with the sponsors all over the back. Dont they think that if people are walking around with a Dan Fletcher shirt on that will be good for business? If not why sell shirts at all? Sometimes i think Harrisburg's mayor is running NHRA.

04-23-2012, 03:49 PM	#7
cicero819 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aylmer Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,086 Likes: 31 Liked 69 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Don't you just love NHRA Jeff Burk and Jok Nicholson have great articles on DRAG RACING ONLINE on the internet about this subject. I have to say the Jeff Burke comes with some very good suggestions that the People in Glendora should be looking to improve their product. Compton reminds me of a slumlord who has suck dry and cannibalize all that he can out of his properties, to finally let them ruin away for tax delenquency to the city, since they're no longer worth anything, Compton and his posse of abusers will drop out of NHRA when there is no money left to suck out of the racers.(Unfortunately IHRA with Feild Entertainement isn't any better with their clown shows) I will not be attending any National events, just Divisionals, anyone else feel the same way. Don't get me wrong I want NHRA to survive and be profitable but the gouging has to stop at sometime. I've already have sent five letters to Mr Compton and his office hasn't even had the courtecy to at least reply that they have receive my grievance. The lack of politeness is one of the attitude and behavior toward racers and fans that could jeopardize NHRA survival. Claude Ruel