National Dragster

7423 · 01-25-2013, 12:40 PM

I called membership services yesterday and expressed my thoughts on the sudden changes in the ND format and delivery. I kept it short and to the point. I mentioned that I read that they were offering an 11 week extension on memberships to those who complained about being boned out of half of what they payed for. I was told that the offering was for those who lived out of the US and those in the US who paid extra for 1st class delivery. I was offered a rule book or a tee shirt for my time and trouble.

Sean Marconette · 01-25-2013, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by voltdr

I, too, signed up for both the printed and the digital versions last year. After all the debates going on about what happens to our extra money paid. I contacted ND. They extended my membership 11 WEEKS. I suggest everyone contact them. Find out what they are going to do and quit whinning about what you think they aren't going to do.

He must pay first class postage then! As it shows Texas. Another No Name poster. Oh I am sorry I must be whinning.

Sean

Mark Yacavone · 01-25-2013, 01:58 PM

Is "whinning" the opposite of "loosing" then?

Jack McCarthy · 01-25-2013, 02:18 PM

how many of you actually read something in ND's last issues that you did not already know ??

now you guys know i NEVER miss a chance to bash NHRA but...
there aint a print publication (newspapers to monthly mags) that isnt in big trouble...
face it guys > you get your news from a phone !

so i dont blame nhra for its inability to change the world.

now about a rebate on my dues to cover the 50% reduction in publishing and mailing fees let me know where to sign up...but im sure it just goes on that list of "ways nhra has screwed me" and just take it like a captain

jack

boydw2000 · 01-27-2013, 05:11 PM

I stopped getting ND a few years ago and just purchased the rulebook each year. I was going to buy 2013 rulebook today until, I was checking out and they wanted $10.71 for shipping, No thanks. So, yes they are pushing for more online interaction. I did find NHRA members can download PDFs of the rulebooks for free.

Regards,
William

Bob Bender · 01-30-2013, 07:05 PM

[QUOTE=Jack McCarthy;366570]how many of you actually read something in ND's last issues that you did not already know ??

now you guys know i NEVER miss a chance to bash NHRA but...
there aint a print publication (newspapers to monthly mags) that isnt in big trouble...
face it guys > you get your news from a phone !

so i dont blame nhra for its inability to change the world.

now about a rebate on my dues to cover the 50% reduction in publishing and mailing fees let me know where to sign up...but im sure it just goes on that list of "ways nhra has screwed me" and just take it like a captain

jack[/QUOTE

Good Luck Capt. Lmao

doglover44 · 01-31-2013, 01:10 PM

I havent even got anything yet

Dyno · 01-31-2013, 01:52 PM

You can buy a rulebook at a national event at the NHRA store, use your 10% discount. Dyno

nhramnl · 02-01-2013, 02:24 PM

NHRA doesn't listen because Sportsman racers aren't really part of the sport anymore. Their version of drag racing is all about the Circus/State Fair/Music Festival atmosphere and the revenue that consumers wandering around looking at shiny stuff can generate. The new ND is simply a reflection of that mentality. As somebody said, it's just another version of a National Event program. Everything they produce is a marketing piece. I haven't actually read a Dragster in years; because there's nothing in them. I subscribe because I have to, to race.

acme383 · 02-01-2013, 03:38 PM

I'm SUPER PISSED about not having the Championship posters anymore. The first time since '94 a Mopar won Prostock and I can't get a poster!!!!!! They aren't even available through the NHRA stores.

-NO printed rule book.(Have to pay for one now).
-NO Campionship poster
-LESS actual National Dragster isssue ( with LESS actual sportsman coverage).

They can keep the stupid Fan guide. Who really cares about it any way?
And the kicker is...You HAVE to be a member to get a license!

01-25-2013, 12:40 PM	#1
7423 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 639 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: National Dragster I called membership services yesterday and expressed my thoughts on the sudden changes in the ND format and delivery. I kept it short and to the point. I mentioned that I read that they were offering an 11 week extension on memberships to those who complained about being boned out of half of what they payed for. I was told that the offering was for those who lived out of the US and those in the US who paid extra for 1st class delivery. I was offered a rule book or a tee shirt for my time and trouble.

01-25-2013, 01:58 PM	#3
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,845 Likes: 2,937 Liked 5,157 Times in 1,969 Posts	Re: National Dragster Is "whinning" the opposite of "loosing" then? __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

01-25-2013, 02:18 PM	#4
Jack McCarthy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: lyndon ky. ... louisville area Posts: 1,327 Likes: 30 Liked 511 Times in 122 Posts	Re: National Dragster how many of you actually read something in ND's last issues that you did not already know ?? now you guys know i NEVER miss a chance to bash NHRA but... there aint a print publication (newspapers to monthly mags) that isnt in big trouble... face it guys > you get your news from a phone ! so i dont blame nhra for its inability to change the world. now about a rebate on my dues to cover the 50% reduction in publishing and mailing fees let me know where to sign up...but im sure it just goes on that list of "ways nhra has screwed me" and just take it like a captain jack __________________ Jack McCarthy 3609 STK "the Captain"

01-27-2013, 05:11 PM	#5
boydw2000 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 8 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: National Dragster I stopped getting ND a few years ago and just purchased the rulebook each year. I was going to buy 2013 rulebook today until, I was checking out and they wanted $10.71 for shipping, No thanks. So, yes they are pushing for more online interaction. I did find NHRA members can download PDFs of the rulebooks for free. Regards, William

01-30-2013, 07:05 PM	#6
Bob Bender VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,738 Likes: 1,604 Liked 462 Times in 92 Posts	Re: National Dragster [QUOTE=Jack McCarthy;366570]how many of you actually read something in ND's last issues that you did not already know ?? now you guys know i NEVER miss a chance to bash NHRA but... there aint a print publication (newspapers to monthly mags) that isnt in big trouble... face it guys > you get your news from a phone ! so i dont blame nhra for its inability to change the world. now about a rebate on my dues to cover the 50% reduction in publishing and mailing fees let me know where to sign up...but im sure it just goes on that list of "ways nhra has screwed me" and just take it like a captain jack[/QUOTE Good Luck Capt. Lmao __________________ Bob Bender 144 O/SA 2010-2012 National Record Holder

01-31-2013, 01:10 PM	#7
doglover44 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Carlisle OH Posts: 1,398 Likes: 4 Liked 498 Times in 235 Posts	Re: National Dragster I havent even got anything yet __________________ Jake Biermann

01-31-2013, 01:52 PM	#8
Dyno Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 920 Likes: 1,156 Liked 695 Times in 206 Posts	Re: National Dragster You can buy a rulebook at a national event at the NHRA store, use your 10% discount. Dyno

02-01-2013, 02:24 PM	#9
nhramnl Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 507 Likes: 8 Liked 358 Times in 83 Posts	Re: National Dragster NHRA doesn't listen because Sportsman racers aren't really part of the sport anymore. Their version of drag racing is all about the Circus/State Fair/Music Festival atmosphere and the revenue that consumers wandering around looking at shiny stuff can generate. The new ND is simply a reflection of that mentality. As somebody said, it's just another version of a National Event program. Everything they produce is a marketing piece. I haven't actually read a Dragster in years; because there's nothing in them. I subscribe because I have to, to race.

02-01-2013, 03:38 PM	#10
acme383 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: chitown Posts: 55 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: National Dragster I'm SUPER PISSED about not having the Championship posters anymore. The first time since '94 a Mopar won Prostock and I can't get a poster!!!!!! They aren't even available through the NHRA stores. -NO printed rule book.(Have to pay for one now). -NO Campionship poster -LESS actual National Dragster isssue ( with LESS actual sportsman coverage). They can keep the stupid Fan guide. Who really cares about it any way? And the kicker is...You HAVE to be a member to get a license!