Is IHRA Going Under?

Mike Schwartz · 07-23-2016, 04:27 PM

Why is it always assumed that spectators can't understand handicap drag racing? Golf has handicaps. Bowling has handicaps. Those sports aren't lacking for participants and spectators.

Also, any form of racing with a major "show" aspect will draw many times more than "participant" events. NASCAR does not dilute it's race weekends with Hobby Stock or Bomber classes. Perhaps its time that NHRA completely reconfigures the format of national events to reach the modern audience, while still offering a venue for some form of sportsman participation.

07-23-2016, 04:27 PM	#11
Mike Schwartz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Maryland USA Posts: 533 Likes: 129 Liked 248 Times in 89 Posts	Re: Is IHRA Going Under? Why is it always assumed that spectators can't understand handicap drag racing? Golf has handicaps. Bowling has handicaps. Those sports aren't lacking for participants and spectators. Also, any form of racing with a major "show" aspect will draw many times more than "participant" events. NASCAR does not dilute it's race weekends with Hobby Stock or Bomber classes. Perhaps its time that NHRA completely reconfigures the format of national events to reach the modern audience, while still offering a venue for some form of sportsman participation.