NHRA President - Special Presentation - March 16

Bob Don · 03-17-2016, 10:05 AM

Just came by email:

Hello all

Yesterday there was a meeting held by the President of NHRA Peter Clifford at the Gator Nationals

It was a very informative meeting outlining the 6 initiatives for the growth of NHRA

Number one is the new TV package on Fox that includes 17 of 24 races being broadcast live. Four of those will be one Fox network channel and the balance on FS1 or FS2. The package includes 1 hr shows on Friday and Saturday for the Pro qualifying and the 3 Hour show on Sunday preceding Nascar. A total of 500 total hours of programing which will include some Sportsman. They will also soon announce the all access pass online streaming live for all NHRA events which will cost $99 a year.

2. The goal to increase Sportsman participation - There has already been adjustment made eliminating the physical requirement for several classes and other measures to make it easier to race with NHRA.

3.Expanding sponsor participation- They have made several adjustment in their policy's to try to attract more sponsors including a no fee complimentary sponsorship.

4. Expanding media coverage- Put new people in place to inform the media

5. Better competition -This included rules adjustments for the pros. and Comp and working together to make a better show.

6. New Fan development- Includes programs like bringing in Vo-tech and High school students to National events and other programs like baptism by Nitro.

This is a very brief description of what was said but all in all this was a very good meeting where NHRA NOW has a plan in place to move our sport forward..

Feel free to share this.

Mike Crutchfield

Division 2 Stock/Super Stock SRAC member

03-17-2016, 10:05 AM	#15
Bob Don VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 1,497 Likes: 1,136 Liked 905 Times in 193 Posts	Re: NHRA President - Special Presentation - March 16 Just came by email: Hello all Yesterday there was a meeting held by the President of NHRA Peter Clifford at the Gator Nationals It was a very informative meeting outlining the 6 initiatives for the growth of NHRA Number one is the new TV package on Fox that includes 17 of 24 races being broadcast live. Four of those will be one Fox network channel and the balance on FS1 or FS2. The package includes 1 hr shows on Friday and Saturday for the Pro qualifying and the 3 Hour show on Sunday preceding Nascar. A total of 500 total hours of programing which will include some Sportsman. They will also soon announce the all access pass online streaming live for all NHRA events which will cost $99 a year. 2. The goal to increase Sportsman participation - There has already been adjustment made eliminating the physical requirement for several classes and other measures to make it easier to race with NHRA. 3.Expanding sponsor participation- They have made several adjustment in their policy's to try to attract more sponsors including a no fee complimentary sponsorship. 4. Expanding media coverage- Put new people in place to inform the media 5. Better competition -This included rules adjustments for the pros. and Comp and working together to make a better show. 6. New Fan development- Includes programs like bringing in Vo-tech and High school students to National events and other programs like baptism by Nitro. This is a very brief description of what was said but all in all this was a very good meeting where NHRA NOW has a plan in place to move our sport forward.. Feel free to share this. Mike Crutchfield Division 2 Stock/Super Stock SRAC member __________________ Bob Don 128 SS