is it just my imagination ?

jmcarter · 02-20-2019, 11:05 AM

This whole deal remains stunning to me. True icons of the sport (with Big being at the top of course) running in a Camry with a wrap. With the “big” three all supporting the NHRA you’d think Challengers, Mustangs and Camaros tuned to be close in performance (aka the old ROC format) would be appealing. Heck, even NASCAR convinced Toyota to retire the Camry and use the Supra brand for their top series (not that many of younger set even know what a Supra is). Now they’re having a fan vote to determine matchups.

https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCS...UMMIT#indextop

If they get several thousand votes then you know our sport is officially on life support. On the other hand, if people can vote for write ins and Jussie Smollett or Lorena Bobbitt get several votes then we know that the spirit of Monty Python lives on and with a sense of humor we can survive the farce after all.

Mark Yacavone · 02-20-2019, 12:29 PM

Really didn't care much what they do ,one way or the other, until I looked at those pictures.

Ridiculous ...is about all I can say..

Mike Jones · 02-20-2019, 12:57 PM

Just saw the pictures... 2nd wow!! of the day...
If you still don't think your nostalgia bracket racing....

B.D.D.2 · 02-20-2019, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Jones

Just saw the pictures... 2nd wow!! of the day...
If you still don't think your nostalgia bracket racing....

Last time I checked running class eliminations and heads-up in eliminator IS NOT what you call nostalgia bracket racing! I call it stock and superstock eliminator, and so do alot of other people on here that PARTICIPATE!!!

blkjack · 02-20-2019, 03:37 PM

Might as well be those simple electric cars, oops sorry Jeff & Cody

Carguy49 · 02-21-2019, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by blkjack

Might as well be those simple electric cars, oops sorry Jeff & Cody

Hey, they could always use Smart cars. That wouldn't take up much pit space. Park 8 of them in 1 space.

Just a joke guys. HA HA.

340 Six Pack · 02-21-2019, 04:15 PM

The irony of this whole exercise is that the Millennial generation they are appealing to most likely doesn't even know who these drag racing legends are... They'll be choosing favorites based on the car graphics or gender or some other meaningless metric.

Rich Biebel · 02-20-2019, 03:38 PM

Wow is right....

An abomination !!!

Who would pay to watch that nonsense.
Not me and that's for sure.

Obviously $$$ talks

Sure its ok as a promotion somewhere else but not at a big event like the Gators 50th.....or any national event for a group with that kind of history racing.

Really lame....

oldskool · 03-08-2019, 12:26 PM

Back when we were bracket racing every weekend, many of the tracks would occasionally bring in a match race of some sort, between 2 mostly unknown cars.

And even worse, sometimes it would be a jet car, making exhibition runs. Mostly just makin lots of noise & shaking the ground.

I suppose these things were done to try to get a few more paying spectators in the gate. We figured that there were seldom, if ever enuff extra spectators to pay for the deal. We thought the tracks should just increase the payouts, to bring in more racers.

I suppose many of the track owners finally realized that, since there are now LOTS of high dollar bracket races, pulling LOTS of cars.

Mike Jones · 02-20-2019, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by B.D.D.2

Last time I checked running class eliminations and heads-up in eliminator IS NOT what you call nostalgia bracket racing! I call it stock and superstock eliminator, and so do alot of other people on here that PARTICIPATE!!!

Jason, your point is well taken.
Mike A114

02-20-2019, 11:05 AM	#1
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,293 Likes: 2,367 Liked 3,165 Times in 969 Posts	Re: is it just my imagination ? This whole deal remains stunning to me. True icons of the sport (with Big being at the top of course) running in a Camry with a wrap. With the “big” three all supporting the NHRA you’d think Challengers, Mustangs and Camaros tuned to be close in performance (aka the old ROC format) would be appealing. Heck, even NASCAR convinced Toyota to retire the Camry and use the Supra brand for their top series (not that many of younger set even know what a Supra is). Now they’re having a fan vote to determine matchups. https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCS...UMMIT#indextop If they get several thousand votes then you know our sport is officially on life support. On the other hand, if people can vote for write ins and Jussie Smollett or Lorena Bobbitt get several votes then we know that the spirit of Monty Python lives on and with a sense of humor we can survive the farce after all. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

02-20-2019, 12:29 PM	#2
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,808 Likes: 2,897 Liked 5,109 Times in 1,947 Posts	Re: is it just my imagination ? Really didn't care much what they do ,one way or the other, until I looked at those pictures. Ridiculous ...is about all I can say.. __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

02-20-2019, 12:57 PM	#3
Mike Jones VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,125 Likes: 1,179 Liked 684 Times in 289 Posts	Re: is it just my imagination ? Just saw the pictures... 2nd wow!! of the day... If you still don't think your nostalgia bracket racing....

02-20-2019, 03:37 PM	#5
blkjack Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Belle Vernon, PA Posts: 288 Likes: 26 Liked 55 Times in 19 Posts	Re: is it just my imagination ? Might as well be those simple electric cars, oops sorry Jeff & Cody

02-21-2019, 04:15 PM	#7
340 Six Pack Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 29 Likes: 3 Liked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Re: is it just my imagination ? The irony of this whole exercise is that the Millennial generation they are appealing to most likely doesn't even know who these drag racing legends are... They'll be choosing favorites based on the car graphics or gender or some other meaningless metric.

02-20-2019, 03:38 PM	#8
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,314 Likes: 25 Liked 544 Times in 213 Posts	Re: is it just my imagination ? Wow is right.... An abomination !!! Who would pay to watch that nonsense. Not me and that's for sure. Obviously $$$ talks Sure its ok as a promotion somewhere else but not at a big event like the Gators 50th.....or any national event for a group with that kind of history racing. Really lame.... __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

03-08-2019, 12:26 PM	#9
oldskool VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The Land of Bayous, Boudin & Crawfish Posts: 1,668 Likes: 223 Liked 747 Times in 362 Posts	Re: is it just my imagination ? Back when we were bracket racing every weekend, many of the tracks would occasionally bring in a match race of some sort, between 2 mostly unknown cars. And even worse, sometimes it would be a jet car, making exhibition runs. Mostly just makin lots of noise & shaking the ground. I suppose these things were done to try to get a few more paying spectators in the gate. We figured that there were seldom, if ever enuff extra spectators to pay for the deal. We thought the tracks should just increase the payouts, to bring in more racers. I suppose many of the track owners finally realized that, since there are now LOTS of high dollar bracket races, pulling LOTS of cars.