"Live From" The Summernationals at Englishtown

[Keith 944]

Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

Well, we're still stuck here and Top Fuel doesn't do it for me so I might as well type some thoughts - I don't get why you can come here and not pay the same entry fees we do but can not only qualify but race on Sunday in from of the cameras and crowd if you run a 'Street Legal' car or an 11.50 index car .Just doesn't seem right that today that there are only three stockers and four S/Sers racing .What's wrong with this picture ?????? Or am I just old and set in my ways ........What's next ??? And I can guarantee you won't see any of their pics in one of my threads ..........

Maybe it's because someone can go to a show room and buy one of those cars unlike your Copo. what a concept..flame away......

[Ken Miele]

Hey Jack, thanks for staying and keeping us updated. I was able to get my rig out and headed home.

With all do respect Keith, its not just about what's available at the showroom, its who supports NHRA at the division level year after year. I would have much rather seen 20 more sportsman cars let it than street and index cars that get picked out hat to go to a National race. As far as the showroom cars goes, Only one car out of those 16 cars was newer than a 2000 model year. Not sure anybody would be interested in buying a 85 LTD to go racing. Also, I think most people at the race track would rather see the COPO Camaro go down the track than a 2014 Cherokee.

[Keith 944]

Originally Posted by Ken Miele

Hey Jack, thanks for staying and keeping us updated. I was able to get my rig out and headed home.

With all do respect Keith, its not just about what's available at the showroom, its who supports NHRA at the division level year after year. I would have much rather seen 20 more sportsman cars let it than street and index cars that get picked out hat to go to a National race. As far as the showroom cars goes, Only one car out of those 16 cars was newer than a 2000 model year. Not sure anybody would be interested in buying a 85 LTD to go racing. Also, I think most people at the race track would rather see the COPO Camaro go down the track than a 2014 Cherokee.

Lol I was just stirring the pot

[MR DERBY CITY]

Originally Posted by Ken Miele

Hey Jack, thanks for staying and keeping us updated. I was able to get my rig out and headed home.

With all do respect Keith, its not just about what's available at the showroom, its who supports NHRA at the division level year after year. I would have much rather seen 20 more sportsman cars let it than street and index cars that get picked out hat to go to a National race. As far as the showroom cars goes, Only one car out of those 16 cars was newer than a 2000 model year. Not sure anybody would be interested in buying a 85 LTD to go racing. Also, I think most people at the race track would rather see the COPO Camaro go down the track than a 2014 Cherokee.

The only thing I want to know is.....who in GLENDORA comes up with all these ideas???

[Wayne Totaro]

This may be NHRA's feeble way of attracting a younger crowd! Its like hey anyone can drag race, come on down! I am in agreement with the concept of attracting new blood to the sport, especially after hearing that only 12 drivers out of 70 entered in stock(at the Atco National Open) were under the age of 60. I just think that this is the wrong time and place.
I am starting to get accustomed to poor track conditions. I have not seen a well prepped track this season, but the right lane at E-Town was horrible!!!

[barnca2010]

So it makes me wonder then. If the JR's had to pay to get in.

[Dave Kommel]

Originally Posted by barnca2010

So it makes me wonder then. If the JR's had to pay to get in.

I know for sure that the Juniors that run at Pomona do not pay an entry fee, but they are also making a few exhibition passes only and not racing.

[Jack Matyas]

Originally Posted by Keith 944

Maybe it's because someone can go to a show room and buy one of those cars unlike your Copo. what a concept..flame away......

Well at least you didn't attack the Junior Dragsters - and I'm OK with them as they were doing 'Showcase' runs only ........

And here are a few pics I found hidden from the weekend

[Jack Matyas]

A few more .....