Part of what hurt drag racing

randy wilson · 09-12-2014, 04:27 PM

You're probably right.

SSGN · 09-12-2014, 04:41 PM

I think many things hurt and are hurting drag racing. Rising costs and poor economy don't help. Enclosed trailers, larger tow vehicles sure don't help. I think things are changing and some are for the good and some are not. JMHO

Kevin

Steve Cozakos · 09-12-2014, 04:55 PM

Younger people have little to no interest in cars. There's your problem.

Pistol Pete · 09-12-2014, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Cozakos

Younger people have little to no interest in cars. There's your problem.

well here in englishtown, nj, the track always gets lots of imports with plenty of young kids.
i think muscle cars for them is too much work, so why bother they say.
i could race my honda with a shot of n.o.s. and be quick.

Dale Rethke · 09-12-2014, 05:20 PM

Money must not be the problem!
Look around at the events you go to and the stuff people use to get to the race!!
The same payouts or less but the tow vehicles kept getting bigger and more crying about payouts?? Go figure?

Just like dirt track racing the same thing there except not as much

Just my opinion

Evan Smith · 09-12-2014, 05:24 PM

Define how drag racing is hurting? Is this based on fact or opinion?

There are more registered Stock and SS racers than in years past, new tracks have recently been built, the aftermarket is strong and all three major American automakers are involved in drag racing, not only as sponsors, but as car builders.

It's true that less young people are into cars, but overall, the industry of racing is strong.

randy wilson · 09-12-2014, 05:26 PM

I base it on fan base and track closings a more then car count.

Kegracing · 09-12-2014, 06:22 PM

Randy,
I do like seeing cars on open trailers... my boys both point them out when they see them on the highway, if I dont first! LOL
Not sure that had major impact on the tracks and sport, but probably did not help any.
I am old enough now to say I remember when (45)... tracks had good car counts and good crowds in the stands. Was a cheap night out when I was in highschool to go to the track. BS with friends, watch the cars, no cops to worry about if I was drinking beer until we left... etc. Some good reasons, some not so good... LOL
Less cars hurt the track. They raise fan prices, trying to make up for it, and then lose that also. Not making any money, so dont want to gamble on paying for show cars to come, for bigger purses, etc. BAD spiral.
I dont have the answers. Just agreeing and sounding off I guess.
Have a good weekend.

Ken
Stock 412

Jim Wahl · 09-13-2014, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Cozakos

Younger people have little to no interest in cars. There's your problem.

Not interested in American cars anyway. Jim

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ss wannabee · 09-13-2014, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Wahl

Not interested in American cars anyway. Jim

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"Tuners"..... the class racers of the future?

09-12-2014, 04:27 PM	#1
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Part of what hurt drag racing You're probably right. __________________ don,t have one

09-12-2014, 04:41 PM	#2
SSGN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 647 Likes: 132 Liked 140 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Part of what hurt drag racing I think many things hurt and are hurting drag racing. Rising costs and poor economy don't help. Enclosed trailers, larger tow vehicles sure don't help. I think things are changing and some are for the good and some are not. JMHO Kevin

09-12-2014, 04:55 PM	#3
Steve Cozakos Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 51 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Part of what hurt drag racing Younger people have little to no interest in cars. There's your problem.

09-12-2014, 05:20 PM	#5
Dale Rethke Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 50 Likes: 4 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Money not the problem Money must not be the problem! Look around at the events you go to and the stuff people use to get to the race!! The same payouts or less but the tow vehicles kept getting bigger and more crying about payouts?? Go figure? Just like dirt track racing the same thing there except not as much Just my opinion

09-12-2014, 05:24 PM	#6
Evan Smith Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Tampa Posts: 400 Likes: 7 Liked 115 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Part of what hurt drag racing Define how drag racing is hurting? Is this based on fact or opinion? There are more registered Stock and SS racers than in years past, new tracks have recently been built, the aftermarket is strong and all three major American automakers are involved in drag racing, not only as sponsors, but as car builders. It's true that less young people are into cars, but overall, the industry of racing is strong. __________________ Evan Smith 1798 STK

09-12-2014, 05:26 PM	#7
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Part of what hurt drag racing I base it on fan base and track closings a more then car count. __________________ don,t have one

09-12-2014, 06:22 PM	#8
Kegracing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Red Oak, TX Posts: 441 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Part of what hurt drag racing Randy, I do like seeing cars on open trailers... my boys both point them out when they see them on the highway, if I dont first! LOL Not sure that had major impact on the tracks and sport, but probably did not help any. I am old enough now to say I remember when (45)... tracks had good car counts and good crowds in the stands. Was a cheap night out when I was in highschool to go to the track. BS with friends, watch the cars, no cops to worry about if I was drinking beer until we left... etc. Some good reasons, some not so good... LOL Less cars hurt the track. They raise fan prices, trying to make up for it, and then lose that also. Not making any money, so dont want to gamble on paying for show cars to come, for bigger purses, etc. BAD spiral. I dont have the answers. Just agreeing and sounding off I guess. Have a good weekend. Ken Stock 412