NHRA regulates off track behavior......... - Page 13

jwsamuel · 02-22-2015, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glenn Hayes

If Wally Parks was still with us today he would be ashamed of what they have and are doing.

Why would Wally Parks be upset that NHRA does not want its members doing anything that encourages street racing?

Jim

J.R. Haddad · 02-22-2015, 10:58 AM

Jim, that is exactly what this is about. Very well said. That should end
this thread, and allow everybody time to work on their cars for this
season's fun and enjoyment. After all, isn't that why we do this?
J.R. Haddad.

1700camaro · 02-22-2015, 12:21 PM

IMO, NHRA is mad about the television exposure Street Outlaws are getting.

Here's an example. Kingman Street Drags in Kingman, AZ. I believe it started in 2001, they ran around 9 races on main street Kingman. It was well advertised at the NHRA tracks & other media. While it got plenty of exposure, but only got a little television exposure at one of the ending events.

There was plenty of NHRA racer's/vehicles participating all them years from CA. NV. AZ. & I'm sure other states.

While it was very popular, it wasn't close to Street Outlaw's popularity.

We were racing on the street, practically in NHRA's Headquarters' backyard. Did they do anything about that, not that I know of! Same situation, but way less media exposure. Sounds pretty hypocritical on NHRA's part.

This is just my opinion, not that it matters.

1700camaro · 02-22-2015, 12:26 PM

Do a simple search of "Kingman Street Drags" & see what comes up. LOL!

NHRA only pays attention to what meets their agenda!

J.R. Haddad · 02-22-2015, 01:14 PM

I guess the people with tunnel vision will continue to spew. The NHRA
see's a show getting a national audience with their decals & permanent
numbers displayed on the cars, and being as they promote safety and
getting it off the streets, they do not want their property displayed on
these venues. The local venue you mention didn't get an audience worth
worrying about. They don't have the time to chase every street race in
America. I have no problem with the message of doing it on the track, in
a safer, controlled environment. It might be one of us or our loved one's
whose life is saved.
J.R.

1700camaro · 02-22-2015, 02:04 PM

Hey we all do our share of spewing. I agree with NHRA about illegal street racing, but where do you draw the line. I'm sure most of us have done it in some shape or form. Whether it be from a simple stop light to stop light deal.

Seems like Kingman Street Drags had 10,000 - 20,000 spectator's depending on the year. Plus, had media coverage of on Fox Sports News at least one year that I know for sure, if not more.

I see your point, NHRA's & other's, just because your spewing doesn't agree with other's spewing. That makes you right. So, who has the tunnel vision.

Maybe you work for NHRA or bucking for a job.

Rob Petrie E395 · 02-22-2015, 03:22 PM

I have never seen the show and don't care to. But I will tell you this. When your brother is killed by a couple idiots illegal street racing you will feel a lot different about it.

JUST ASK ME! I would be glad to tell you what it feels like to bury your brother after he is killed by a couple of idiots that are racing thier junk on the street.

Hagen Gary · 02-22-2015, 04:15 PM

I'm looking at kingman street drag pictures. Sure does look like they are promoting safe LEGAL Street racing. NOT the total opposite like SO. If you can't tell the difference, I don't know what to tell you.

1700camaro · 02-22-2015, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hagen Gary

I'm looking at kingman street drag pictures. Sure does look like they are promoting safe LEGAL Street racing. NOT the total opposite like SO. If you can't tell the difference, I don't know what to tell you.

It's still street racing! So where should NHRA draw the line?

Street Outlaws is legal when they draw the permits for their main races & maybe they do that for their test hits also.

Ed Wright · 02-22-2015, 05:41 PM

NHRA is not regulating anybodies off-track behavior anyway. They are regulating who races with them. Fully within their rights. And street racing is stupid. Cars are much faster than they were when NHRA started, and there is much more traffic. Fifteen seconds flat was not a real slow street car back then. In 1962 I held the track record at the Tulsa North Airport track with my '56 Chevy at 15.10, 92 MPH. You can buy new pickup trucks faster than that now. Cars weren't all that fast when Wally may have raced on the street.

02-22-2015, 10:58 AM	#122
J.R. Haddad Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 784 Likes: 935 Liked 1,464 Times in 307 Posts	Re: NHRA regulates off track behavior......... Jim, that is exactly what this is about. Very well said. That should end this thread, and allow everybody time to work on their cars for this season's fun and enjoyment. After all, isn't that why we do this? J.R. Haddad.

02-22-2015, 12:21 PM	#123
1700camaro Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 316 Likes: 117 Liked 226 Times in 115 Posts	Re: NHRA regulates off track behavior......... IMO, NHRA is mad about the television exposure Street Outlaws are getting. Here's an example. Kingman Street Drags in Kingman, AZ. I believe it started in 2001, they ran around 9 races on main street Kingman. It was well advertised at the NHRA tracks & other media. While it got plenty of exposure, but only got a little television exposure at one of the ending events. There was plenty of NHRA racer's/vehicles participating all them years from CA. NV. AZ. & I'm sure other states. While it was very popular, it wasn't close to Street Outlaw's popularity. We were racing on the street, practically in NHRA's Headquarters' backyard. Did they do anything about that, not that I know of! Same situation, but way less media exposure. Sounds pretty hypocritical on NHRA's part. This is just my opinion, not that it matters.

02-22-2015, 12:26 PM	#124
1700camaro Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 316 Likes: 117 Liked 226 Times in 115 Posts	Re: NHRA regulates off track behavior......... Do a simple search of "Kingman Street Drags" & see what comes up. LOL! NHRA only pays attention to what meets their agenda!

02-22-2015, 01:14 PM	#125
J.R. Haddad Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 784 Likes: 935 Liked 1,464 Times in 307 Posts	Re: NHRA regulates off track behavior......... I guess the people with tunnel vision will continue to spew. The NHRA see's a show getting a national audience with their decals & permanent numbers displayed on the cars, and being as they promote safety and getting it off the streets, they do not want their property displayed on these venues. The local venue you mention didn't get an audience worth worrying about. They don't have the time to chase every street race in America. I have no problem with the message of doing it on the track, in a safer, controlled environment. It might be one of us or our loved one's whose life is saved. J.R.

02-22-2015, 02:04 PM	#126
1700camaro Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 316 Likes: 117 Liked 226 Times in 115 Posts	Re: NHRA regulates off track behavior......... Hey we all do our share of spewing. I agree with NHRA about illegal street racing, but where do you draw the line. I'm sure most of us have done it in some shape or form. Whether it be from a simple stop light to stop light deal. Seems like Kingman Street Drags had 10,000 - 20,000 spectator's depending on the year. Plus, had media coverage of on Fox Sports News at least one year that I know for sure, if not more. I see your point, NHRA's & other's, just because your spewing doesn't agree with other's spewing. That makes you right. So, who has the tunnel vision. Maybe you work for NHRA or bucking for a job. Last edited by 1700camaro; 02-22-2015 at 03:17 PM.

02-22-2015, 03:22 PM	#127
Rob Petrie E395 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Woodlawn IL Posts: 1,092 Likes: 162 Liked 216 Times in 77 Posts	Re: NHRA regulates off track behavior......... I have never seen the show and don't care to. But I will tell you this. When your brother is killed by a couple idiots illegal street racing you will feel a lot different about it. JUST ASK ME! I would be glad to tell you what it feels like to bury your brother after he is killed by a couple of idiots that are racing thier junk on the street.

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Hagen Gary Live Reporter Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cajun country Posts: 339 Likes: 51 Liked 34 Times in 10 Posts	Re: NHRA regulates off track behavior......... I'm looking at kingman street drag pictures. Sure does look like they are promoting safe LEGAL Street racing. NOT the total opposite like SO. If you can't tell the difference, I don't know what to tell you.

02-22-2015, 05:41 PM	#130
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......... NHRA is not regulating anybodies off-track behavior anyway. They are regulating who races with them. Fully within their rights. And street racing is stupid. Cars are much faster than they were when NHRA started, and there is much more traffic. Fifteen seconds flat was not a real slow street car back then. In 1962 I held the track record at the Tulsa North Airport track with my '56 Chevy at 15.10, 92 MPH. You can buy new pickup trucks faster than that now. Cars weren't all that fast when Wally may have raced on the street. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA Last edited by Ed Wright; 02-22-2015 at 10:07 PM.