Pro classes sold?

600ci · 02-20-2015, 10:23 AM

sounds like a monster truck show. are there tax's to be paid on that ?
I think clear channel owns the monster truck show

Lyn Smith · 02-20-2015, 12:44 PM

Didnt the Clear Channel used to own the IHRA?Im thinking NHRA got out of the management of the Pro classes so they could promote the Sportsmen racers more.There will be a Sportsmen TV show,more money for event wins.Contingency sponsors will be jumping back on the band wagon and who knows what else.LOL

600ci · 02-21-2015, 07:31 PM

still throwing darts

MikeMoller · 02-22-2015, 11:30 AM

I cannot believe that ANYBODY could make money in such a deal. And if there is no money to be made, it doesn't happen.

Mike Schwartz · 02-23-2015, 06:01 PM

Drag Racing Online reports that NHRA has retained Houlihan Lokey to assist them. They are a big deal company. Here's a list of some of their recent transactions:

http://www.hlhz.com/us/transactions.aspx

Mike Gray · 02-23-2015, 08:17 PM

Rumor has it instead of a points championship the entertainment company will create a top 10 list in each category and travel around to different tracks to see who can move up or crack the list with plenty of posturing and off track antics. Of course there will be no track prep, only safety tech and run-what-ya-brung.

Hey wait ..... I might watch that!

Dick Butler · 02-24-2015, 11:15 AM

First, it would be kind of unbelievable that NHRA would sell the only parts of the show which supposedly bring the crowd but....
Maybe they have looked at the ages of the people attending with cars and want their cash and escape the business.

Bob Mulry · 02-24-2015, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Gray

Rumor has it instead of a points championship the entertainment company will create a top 10 list in each category and travel around to different tracks to see who can move up or crack the list with plenty of posturing and off track antics. Of course there will be no track prep, only safety tech and run-what-ya-brung.

Hey wait ..... I might watch that!

That's funny and it might work.......

NHRA is working hard to keep the PRO's a 16 car field.............

Bob

02-20-2015, 10:23 AM	#1
600ci Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 163 Likes: 5 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Pro classes sold? sounds like a monster truck show. are there tax's to be paid on that ? I think clear channel owns the monster truck show

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Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,205 Likes: 286 Liked 986 Times in 198 Posts	Re: Pro classes sold? Didnt the Clear Channel used to own the IHRA?Im thinking NHRA got out of the management of the Pro classes so they could promote the Sportsmen racers more.There will be a Sportsmen TV show,more money for event wins.Contingency sponsors will be jumping back on the band wagon and who knows what else.LOL

02-21-2015, 07:31 PM	#3
600ci Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 163 Likes: 5 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Pro classes sold? still throwing darts

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MikeMoller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 637 Likes: 27 Liked 254 Times in 78 Posts	Re: Pro classes sold? I cannot believe that ANYBODY could make money in such a deal. And if there is no money to be made, it doesn't happen. __________________ Mike Moller NHRA 203 Q-R-T/SA

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Mike Schwartz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Maryland USA Posts: 533 Likes: 129 Liked 248 Times in 89 Posts	Re: Pro classes sold? Drag Racing Online reports that NHRA has retained Houlihan Lokey to assist them. They are a big deal company. Here's a list of some of their recent transactions: http://www.hlhz.com/us/transactions.aspx Last edited by Mike Schwartz; 02-23-2015 at 06:02 PM. Reason: Removed duplicated text

02-23-2015, 08:17 PM	#6
Mike Gray Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 621 Likes: 312 Liked 691 Times in 199 Posts	Re: Pro classes sold? Rumor has it instead of a points championship the entertainment company will create a top 10 list in each category and travel around to different tracks to see who can move up or crack the list with plenty of posturing and off track antics. Of course there will be no track prep, only safety tech and run-what-ya-brung. Hey wait ..... I might watch that!

02-24-2015, 11:15 AM	#7
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Pro classes sold? First, it would be kind of unbelievable that NHRA would sell the only parts of the show which supposedly bring the crowd but.... Maybe they have looked at the ages of the people attending with cars and want their cash and escape the business.