Big Chief and the NHRA???

[Jim Kaekel]

I find it very hypocritical on both parties. They only thing that both are thinking about is money.

[Troy Henderson]

Put him in charge of marketing some street style heads up races, it would be very popular.

[Stock726]

Originally Posted by Jim Kaekel

I find it very hypocritical on both parties. They only thing that both are thinking about is money.

True statement! NHRA execs can sniff out money quicker than a bluetick hound. At the last SEMA show, a vendor pointed out that the autograph line for Big Chief and his cronies was always twice as long as the one for John Force and company.

[rtr0id]

Originally Posted by Stock726

True statement! NHRA execs can sniff out money quicker than a bluetick hound. At the last SEMA show, a vendor pointed out that the autograph line for Big Chief and his cronies was always twice as long as the one for John Force and company.

same for the PRI show.


I wont be surprised to see him in a prostocker with Jegs on the side

[Tom P]

Originally Posted by Stock726

True statement! NHRA execs can sniff out money quicker than a bluetick hound. At the last SEMA show, a vendor pointed out that the autograph line for Big Chief and his cronies was always twice as long as the one for John Force and company.

The longest lines I saw at SEMA were for some UFC meatheads. At that same time you could have walked right up to Richard Petty, Don Garlits or Linda Vaughn with no waits. I found that odd for a car event.

"As seen on TV" still carries some weight. Force still gets big lineups even though his reality TV show was over years ago.

[House of Darts]

If you really want to see what real NHRA drag racing is and how it works present day check out Southeast Gassers Association. They run strict 1967 NHRA gasser rules(there are some modern day exception) and they fill the stands and have new cars being built every season. One of the Stott brothers from Pro Mod fame, started this style of racing with 2 cars. You can find events on you tube. I can see this taking off and moving up the east coast and having a Mason/Dixon rivalry.The racers are also real people and real racers.Check it out.

[Dan Fahey]

Originally Posted by House of Darts

If you really want to see what real NHRA drag racing is and how it works present day check out Southeast Gassers Association. They run strict 1967 NHRA gasser rules(there are some modern day exception) and they fill the stands and have new cars being built every season. One of the Stott brothers from Pro Mod fame, started this style of racing with 2 cars. You can find events on you tube. I can see this taking off and moving up the east coast and having a Mason/Dixon rivalry.The racers are also real people and real racers.Check it out.

Cool..What are those rules..?
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[House of Darts]

Off the top of my head... must use clutch to shift, stick car only, parts available 'til 1967 are eligible for use, 10.5 or 11" tire, no electronics, older style Holleys, etc. They are very particular with tech. Many cars have problems passing.

[kansas stocker]

Fifty+ years ago the NHRA was about saving lives, getting young people headed the right direction and promoting a good image. Now it seems to be only about dollars. We have slid a long ways.

[MR DERBY CITY]

Originally Posted by kansas stocker

Fifty+ years ago the NHRA was about saving lives, getting young people headed the right direction and promoting a good image. Now it seems to be only about dollars. We have slid a long ways.

Astute observation, 50 years ago NHRA was dedicated to Safety...today NHRA is dedicated to SCHEDULE....