National Dragster

Ed Wright · 03-08-2013, 09:21 AM

And, does anybody really give a crap if one of Force's kids fly on a jet? Really?

Tom Goldman · 03-08-2013, 11:38 AM

Burgess & Co. forget that a vast majority of the racers who get the print version of Dragster , do so because we are dinosaurs who still embrace print media ,read newspapers and such.
Am I the only one who finds NHRA's web site difficult to find stuff on?
Stuff I'd probably read is obscured by all the other crap that clutters their website.

Dan Bernay · 03-08-2013, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom Goldman

Burgess & Co. forget that a vast majority of the racers who get the print version of Dragster , do so because we are dinosaurs who still embrace print media ,read newspapers and such.
Am I the only one who finds NHRA's web site difficult to find stuff on?
Stuff I'd probably read is obscured by all the other crap that clutters their website.

Tom I know for me you have hit it right on the head, we are dinosaurs( I'm 61).
The old way of doing things is gone and is never coming back.
One day National Dragster will be offered online only.
The race cars I am used to seeing on the track will be museum pieces soon enough.
Haven't subscribed to Dragster for 3 yrs now and don't see that changing anytime soon.
Adapt or perish?
Obviously it's not that serious but we need to get used to the brave new world.
Dan.

Rich Biebel · 03-08-2013, 11:51 AM

Yes Tom I agree and I also find that many days I cannot even access the NHRA.com website. Here at work or at home. If I want to look up something or just amuse myself the website is not available for some reason...

And yes I too read A newspaper every morning and have for most of my adult life.......

Julie Jordan · 03-08-2013, 12:44 PM

I've been getting my Dragster online for 2 years now. I get it a week before the printed version comes out. Prior to that I would often get my printed version a week after the east coasters! In addition, National Dragster.net has a lot of race coverage, during the event and afterwards. I'm on a computer all day long at work so I'm liking the online version.

The printed world is rapidly fading away. I now read books, using my Kindle app, on my iPad. I subscribe to our local newspaper online. I rarely buy a magazine or cookbook anymore as I can obtain everything I need online through blogs, websites, Pinterest, etc. I subscribe to one magazine, Martha Stewart Living (those that know me understand!) and that I even get online. I like not having to worry about magazines and papers piling up, where do I store them, who do I give them, too.

Not everyone likes change but digital media is the way things are going.

Bobby DiDomenico · 03-08-2013, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Julie Jordan

snipsnip

Thanks for making me smile Julie,
I recall your line of work (and I'm sure it has nothing to do with your choice of reading material, but...) and I'm going to have friends asking me why I'm chuckling all weekend long, and they'll never know!

John Kissel · 03-09-2013, 08:43 AM

Yesterday, I called NHRA, and got to leave a voice message for Phil, as nobody would answer the phone. I suggested he not put his shoulder out of wack patting himself on the back about the recent changes. I left my member #, stated that I had been a member most years since 1970, our 1 computer is usually busy and don't feel the need to buy another or a battery powered pacifier to read what I didn't ask for. Here's a question for ya', since the Sportsman coverage is so weak now, especially with photos, how can a sponcer of a car that didn't win feel. Before they could see photos of late round action and get their company or service seen on the car they sponcer. This reminds me of 1990 or so, when 98Rock in Tampa went Led Zeplin all of the time and the "new coke",neither of which turned out reeeel well.

cudadoug · 03-09-2013, 01:26 PM

Wow...I just love Burgess' response. Sounds to me like, "Hey guys I hear you, but YOU are wrong and WE are right." Typical NHRA response...

Come on guys, NHRA just gave you an enhanced ND experience...you just don't see it.

Oh, that's what they teach you in Glendora Management Training...

N - Never
H - Have
R - Respected
A - Anyone

Mike Carr · 03-08-2013, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Goldman

Burgess & Co. forget that a vast majority of the racers who get the print version of Dragster , do so because we are dinosaurs who still embrace print media ,read newspapers and such.
Am I the only one who finds NHRA's web site difficult to find stuff on?
Stuff I'd probably read is obscured by all the other crap that clutters their website.

****, I just turned thirty-three, and would still rather have it in my hands to read (guess I'm going to have to start taking the laptop into the bathroom now...).

TMI, I know...

Add me to the list of those who thinks the new ND is...I'll be kind and say "not that great".

Jim Kaekel · 03-08-2013, 01:21 PM

Again, ND has slowly tuned into "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous". I've been a subscriber for over 30 years and could care less about Schumacher, Force or some other silver-spoon fed up-and-comer that's "paid their dues" racing alcohol cars. They say we (sportsman) are the backbone of the sport. If so, then ND needs to back it up! Truth is, ND has slowly morphed into a fan magazine. That's my rant.

03-08-2013, 09:21 AM	#1
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: National Dragster And, does anybody really give a crap if one of Force's kids fly on a jet? Really? __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

03-08-2013, 11:38 AM	#2
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,476 Likes: 891 Liked 882 Times in 236 Posts	Re: National Dragster Burgess & Co. forget that a vast majority of the racers who get the print version of Dragster , do so because we are dinosaurs who still embrace print media ,read newspapers and such. Am I the only one who finds NHRA's web site difficult to find stuff on? Stuff I'd probably read is obscured by all the other crap that clutters their website. __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

03-08-2013, 11:51 AM	#4
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,314 Likes: 25 Liked 544 Times in 213 Posts	Re: National Dragster Yes Tom I agree and I also find that many days I cannot even access the NHRA.com website. Here at work or at home. If I want to look up something or just amuse myself the website is not available for some reason... And yes I too read A newspaper every morning and have for most of my adult life....... __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

03-08-2013, 12:44 PM	#5
Julie Jordan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 639 Likes: 90 Liked 549 Times in 94 Posts	Re: National Dragster I've been getting my Dragster online for 2 years now. I get it a week before the printed version comes out. Prior to that I would often get my printed version a week after the east coasters! In addition, National Dragster.net has a lot of race coverage, during the event and afterwards. I'm on a computer all day long at work so I'm liking the online version. The printed world is rapidly fading away. I now read books, using my Kindle app, on my iPad. I subscribe to our local newspaper online. I rarely buy a magazine or cookbook anymore as I can obtain everything I need online through blogs, websites, Pinterest, etc. I subscribe to one magazine, Martha Stewart Living (those that know me understand!) and that I even get online. I like not having to worry about magazines and papers piling up, where do I store them, who do I give them, too. Not everyone likes change but digital media is the way things are going. __________________ Julie Jordan 7549 STK

03-09-2013, 08:43 AM	#7
John Kissel Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Colt's Neck, n.j. Posts: 349 Likes: 766 Liked 230 Times in 94 Posts	Re: National Dragster Yesterday, I called NHRA, and got to leave a voice message for Phil, as nobody would answer the phone. I suggested he not put his shoulder out of wack patting himself on the back about the recent changes. I left my member #, stated that I had been a member most years since 1970, our 1 computer is usually busy and don't feel the need to buy another or a battery powered pacifier to read what I didn't ask for. Here's a question for ya', since the Sportsman coverage is so weak now, especially with photos, how can a sponcer of a car that didn't win feel. Before they could see photos of late round action and get their company or service seen on the car they sponcer. This reminds me of 1990 or so, when 98Rock in Tampa went Led Zeplin all of the time and the "new coke",neither of which turned out reeeel well.

03-09-2013, 01:26 PM	#8
cudadoug Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 83 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: National Dragster Wow...I just love Burgess' response. Sounds to me like, "Hey guys I hear you, but YOU are wrong and WE are right." Typical NHRA response... Come on guys, NHRA just gave you an enhanced ND experience...you just don't see it. Oh, that's what they teach you in Glendora Management Training... N - Never H - Have R - Respected A - Anyone Last edited by cudadoug; 03-09-2013 at 01:29 PM.

03-08-2013, 01:21 PM	#10
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,229 Likes: 133 Liked 534 Times in 110 Posts	Re: National Dragster Again, ND has slowly tuned into "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous". I've been a subscriber for over 30 years and could care less about Schumacher, Force or some other silver-spoon fed up-and-comer that's "paid their dues" racing alcohol cars. They say we (sportsman) are the backbone of the sport. If so, then ND needs to back it up! Truth is, ND has slowly morphed into a fan magazine. That's my rant. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK