NHRA regulates off track behavior.........

Dan Fahey · 02-18-2015, 06:17 PM

NHRA is upset because it is upstaging their own TV Nationals Program
The Funny Cars and AA Fueler and Pro Stockers are not getting top billing.

I seen a golden opportunity...!!

Another Pinks like Street Car Outlaw program.

There are a lot of shut down and active Tracks that could capitalize on this Street Racer fad..

It is huge but there is nobody upstairs with the Drag Racing Management and Marketing skill to capitalize on this.

Just like them ignoring COMP, Super Stock and Stock...

Street Outlaws maybe hanging five on legality.
I like the intrigue..
Yeah we know it is staged....grow it !!!

Dan

Ed Wright · 02-18-2015, 06:48 PM

Dwight is correct.

j gardiner · 02-18-2015, 06:56 PM

if NHRA was smart they would figure out how to capitalize on the shows success and use it to steer fans to the racetrack. Their are already some no prep races going on now they should jump all over that. Advertise on the show and get them to come to the track instead of sending out stupid letters threatening people all that is going to do is drive people away. They are just creating more of a outlaw image for those guys. It just makes NHRA look like big brother trying to bully people.

j gardiner · 02-18-2015, 07:02 PM

The rights vs. privilege debate is all semantics. I have the right to own a gun but if I break the law I can lose it, so is it a right or a privilege.

Dwight Southerland · 02-18-2015, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by j gardiner

The rights vs. privilege debate is all semantics. I have the right to own a gun but if I break the law I can lose it, so is it a right or a privilege.

Not just semantics. The "right" means you are allowed to own the gun, which is not true in many countries. The privilege is the regulation of your behavior as a gun owner. Behavior is rarely a right.

Brett C · 02-18-2015, 10:47 PM

Everyone will have their opinion on this, but let us not forget that NHRA was founded by Wally Parks in an effort to get people to stop racing on the streets and in a safe and organized way.

j gardiner · 02-18-2015, 11:03 PM

If street outlaws doesn't represent what NHRA believes in then they should by all means ask that they remove all signage or any reference to NHRA from the show but that is not what they did. They are threatening if they are associated with the show their membership could or would be suspended.

Pvt Parts · 02-18-2015, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j gardiner

If street outlaws doesn't represent what NHRA believes in then they should by all means ask that they remove all signage or any reference to NHRA from the show but that is not what they did. They are threatening if they are associated with the show their membership could or would be suspended.

You don't know that they didn't. We would not be privy to that communication.

j gardiner · 02-18-2015, 11:18 PM

The letters are posted all over the Internet.

SS Engine Guy · 02-18-2015, 07:05 PM

Take that driving is a privilege statement and see how it holds up in a court with a real lawyer. Operating a motor vehicle in a licensed and legal manner is a right as a tax paying (which built the road) citizen. Know that a judge can not take or suspend your license? Only recommend to the transportation and licensing department that they be revoked for a certain length of time. And then as a US citizen you still have the right to have a review by that entity of whether the suspension, or length of suspension is warranted. Usually gets reduced or no suspension at all. Now back on topic. Maybe if the payouts were more for 6-7 rounds than what you can make in one pass on the street there would be less street racing. Don't take this as promoting street racing. Quit that back in my 20's when a guy rolled a nova on a country road one sat. nite. Luckily the guy wasn't hurt badly, but that crash, and the 45 min. wait for emergency crews ended my street racing days. Get off that wallet sanctioning bodies and pay real money if you want to do something about street racing. 2-3k including contingency is peanuts with what Sportsman racing has become today. We used to win 12-16k at a divisional before the for profit not for profit attitude prevailed and we just kept showing up. Some local tracks are offering grudge night with flashlight starts, no prep and timers turned off but still have to pass safety regs and have emergency crews on duty. Some are even free if you are running your car as a service to their communities. Maybe add some big money grudge racing to events instead of other bs filler. Might draw a crowd? But sanctioning bodies running your life? Not mine. Some very good suggestions have been posted here. Now somebody needs to get off their butt and implement them.

02-18-2015, 06:17 PM	#1
Dan Fahey VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,128 Likes: 1,084 Liked 184 Times in 113 Posts	Re: NHRA regulates off track behavior......... NHRA is upset because it is upstaging their own TV Nationals Program The Funny Cars and AA Fueler and Pro Stockers are not getting top billing. I seen a golden opportunity...!! Another Pinks like Street Car Outlaw program. There are a lot of shut down and active Tracks that could capitalize on this Street Racer fad.. It is huge but there is nobody upstairs with the Drag Racing Management and Marketing skill to capitalize on this. Just like them ignoring COMP, Super Stock and Stock... Street Outlaws maybe hanging five on legality. I like the intrigue.. Yeah we know it is staged....grow it !!! Dan

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Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: NHRA regulates off track behavior......... Dwight is correct. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

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j gardiner Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: waldorf Posts: 220 Likes: 14 Liked 53 Times in 28 Posts	Re: NHRA regulates off track behavior......... if NHRA was smart they would figure out how to capitalize on the shows success and use it to steer fans to the racetrack. Their are already some no prep races going on now they should jump all over that. Advertise on the show and get them to come to the track instead of sending out stupid letters threatening people all that is going to do is drive people away. They are just creating more of a outlaw image for those guys. It just makes NHRA look like big brother trying to bully people.

02-18-2015, 07:02 PM	#4
j gardiner Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: waldorf Posts: 220 Likes: 14 Liked 53 Times in 28 Posts	Re: NHRA regulates off track behavior......... The rights vs. privilege debate is all semantics. I have the right to own a gun but if I break the law I can lose it, so is it a right or a privilege.

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Brett C VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Thibodaux, LA Posts: 1,195 Likes: 327 Liked 1,018 Times in 217 Posts	Re: NHRA regulates off track behavior......... Everyone will have their opinion on this, but let us not forget that NHRA was founded by Wally Parks in an effort to get people to stop racing on the streets and in a safe and organized way. __________________ Brett Candies 4192 Stock/SS God Bless America

02-18-2015, 11:03 PM	#7
j gardiner Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: waldorf Posts: 220 Likes: 14 Liked 53 Times in 28 Posts	Re: NHRA regulates off track behavior......... If street outlaws doesn't represent what NHRA believes in then they should by all means ask that they remove all signage or any reference to NHRA from the show but that is not what they did. They are threatening if they are associated with the show their membership could or would be suspended.

02-18-2015, 11:18 PM	#9
j gardiner Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: waldorf Posts: 220 Likes: 14 Liked 53 Times in 28 Posts	Re: NHRA regulates off track behavior......... The letters are posted all over the Internet.

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SS Engine Guy Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: usa Posts: 256 Likes: 1 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: NHRA regulates off track behavior......... Take that driving is a privilege statement and see how it holds up in a court with a real lawyer. Operating a motor vehicle in a licensed and legal manner is a right as a tax paying (which built the road) citizen. Know that a judge can not take or suspend your license? Only recommend to the transportation and licensing department that they be revoked for a certain length of time. And then as a US citizen you still have the right to have a review by that entity of whether the suspension, or length of suspension is warranted. Usually gets reduced or no suspension at all. Now back on topic. Maybe if the payouts were more for 6-7 rounds than what you can make in one pass on the street there would be less street racing. Don't take this as promoting street racing. Quit that back in my 20's when a guy rolled a nova on a country road one sat. nite. Luckily the guy wasn't hurt badly, but that crash, and the 45 min. wait for emergency crews ended my street racing days. Get off that wallet sanctioning bodies and pay real money if you want to do something about street racing. 2-3k including contingency is peanuts with what Sportsman racing has become today. We used to win 12-16k at a divisional before the for profit not for profit attitude prevailed and we just kept showing up. Some local tracks are offering grudge night with flashlight starts, no prep and timers turned off but still have to pass safety regs and have emergency crews on duty. Some are even free if you are running your car as a service to their communities. Maybe add some big money grudge racing to events instead of other bs filler. Might draw a crowd? But sanctioning bodies running your life? Not mine. Some very good suggestions have been posted here. Now somebody needs to get off their butt and implement them.