Donate to the NHRA Museum? Really?

[MikeMoller]

Originally Posted by Randall Klein

Had to laugh....talk about chutzpah
On reflection, I’m taping a $1 bill to request, probably take $20 in employee time to untape, record & deposit
Gotta have fun with stupid

I LIKE IT! Should have sent a roll of pennies!

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by MikeMoller

I LIKE IT! Should have sent a roll of pennies!

Or box full of dog poop !

[Dave Gantz]

I only raced for 3 years, but I'd like to think those entries and memberships account for my donation.

They know this is an addiction. They must figure it can't hurt to ask. Because after all, if they need donations for a museum, they must be hurting for cash, right?

I survived my addiction and now I'll have enough to retire.

[Julie Jordan]

Originally Posted by Dave Gantz

I only raced for 3 years, but I'd like to think those entries and memberships account for my donation.

They know this is an addiction. They must figure it can't hurt to ask. Because after all, if they need donations for a museum, they must be hurting for cash, right?

I survived my addiction and now I'll have enough to retire.

The museum is a separate organization from NHRA, a 501(c)(3) organization. The funds don’t mingle.

[Adger Smith]

Originally Posted by Julie Jordan

The museum is a separate organization from NHRA, a 501(c)(3) organization. The funds don’t mingle.

Maybe they should!

[jmcarter]

Don’t think Sportsman racers were the targeted market for the email. They know we’re already bled pretty good so targeting the rabid JFR/DSR fans to chip in. I will say if you’ve never been and are in the area it’s very worthwhile. Some amazing history including quite a bit about Wally growing the sport from the dry lakes. Be sure to take your membership card for free entry.

[House of Darts]

I donated $1,000.00 dollars. My 318 4 bbl combo -15 HP. Best $ I ever spent.

[Steve Polhill]

Originally Posted by Julie Jordan

The museum is a separate organization from NHRA, a 501(c)(3) organization. The funds don’t mingle.

Maybe NHRA should make a donation to it's own Museum then.

[Dwight Southerland]

Maybe the perception here is too harsh and undeserving. It seems that the museum was started to honor the history of NHRA and the work of Wally Parks, which is a good thing. Also, none of the revenue is given to NHRA. In fact, it seems that while "NHRA" is in the name of the organization, they are not the "owners". It is a separate, stand alone entity whose purpose is to support and preserve the museum. The latest financial reports shows a salary compensation of only $48K, which is more than reasonable for the amount of work it would take to manage the operations for a whole year. The original organization papers were signed by Cary Menard, and that speaks very positively to me. While I am not encouraging anyone to donate, I do not think the museum deserves to be vilified as a money-sucking ploy of the NHRA. If you have ever been there, it is an honorable representation of the history of NHRA drag racing and of the efforts of Wally Parks and the many men who worked to build the sport.

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Thank you for the education Dwight.