Does anybody really listen?

HSMITH1039 · 06-04-2019, 06:44 PM

As a wise man once told me ......"It's a s**t show"......but John, is that one word or two?......lol......Keep up the good work....Howie

1320racer · 06-04-2019, 07:20 PM

internet forums are all about complaining, debating and name calling.

That said, who here complaining has emailed Glen Cromwell, the President of the NHRA to discuss your issue in a constructive manner?

Mike Jones · 06-04-2019, 07:54 PM

I sent an email to Dave Mohn. He responded and said he would bring it up.
Not sure what happened with the other instance, but I emailed a new guy at NHRA, who came highly recommended by a regular on here. Another person posted that he quickly left the job. I don`t know. I thought it would be an improvement to add suspense to qualifying, by running off a dial or the index. I still think it is an improvement over the current system, especially for spectators. I can live with it either way.
Mike

cicero819 · 06-04-2019, 08:27 PM

John, Billy is right, nobody cares in California. your local Divisional Director is just trying to keep his job.

1320racer · 06-04-2019, 08:30 PM

Disagree!!!

My son sent an email to Glen Cromwell yesterday at 11:00am est and at 12:00pm est, 1 hour later, Glen Cromwell replied by calling him.

I say they are really listening. Well done Glen/NHRA!!!

G Schenck · 06-04-2019, 08:41 PM

Did anybody mention that they brought back Wesley to do inspections at Chicago.
That was a move in the right direction.

Greg

will prater · 06-04-2019, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 1320racer

Disagree!!!

My son sent an email to Glen Cromwell yesterday at 11:00am est and at 12:00pm est, 1 hour later, Glen Cromwell replied by calling him.

I say they are really listening. Well done Glen/NHRA!!!

I would say the content of the email has a lot to do with how fast or if you get a reply.

ALMACK · 06-07-2019, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by will prater

I would say the content of the email has a lot to do with how fast or if you get a reply.

I agree.

A well written and respectful letter ( e-mail) gets their attention quicker.

I'm not a very good letter writer, but if someone on here was good at writing one that was to the point, respectful, and allowed others to share it in their e-mails to NHRA, it might be effective.

Just an idea.

Billy Nees · 06-05-2019, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 1320racer

Disagree!!!

My son sent an email to Glen Cromwell yesterday at 11:00am est and at 12:00pm est, 1 hour later, Glen Cromwell replied by calling him.

I say they are really listening. Well done Glen/NHRA!!!

Let me know how that works out for you, I'll see you Friday.
I have never spoken to Glen but I HAVE PERSONALLY (as in face-to-face) spoken to Peter Clifford a couple of times and was just given the "company line" (aka the hog s^^t shuffle).
Dave Mohn is a good guy and a good race organizer who has done whatever it is that needs to be done to get his races in. He is concerned about doing what he can do to help his Racers. I don't think that he has a whole lot of input with the "Ivory Tower" bunch. (OBTW Dave, you can prove me wrong this weekend as I plan on spending some time in-your-face as usual)

1320racer · 06-05-2019, 08:12 AM

Billy, the fact that Glen replied to my son, no mind called him to discuss the subject of his email, says it worked out better than we expected and they are really listening. Further, Glen closed their conversation by telling my son to call him anytime to discuss any issue he might have. Based on how Glen handled this email, I feel they are really listening and more important listening to the right demographic for their future.

06-04-2019, 06:44 PM	#1
HSMITH1039 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 36 Likes: 0 Liked 46 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Does anybody really listen? As a wise man once told me ......"It's a s**t show"......but John, is that one word or two?......lol......Keep up the good work....Howie

06-04-2019, 07:20 PM	#2
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: Does anybody really listen? internet forums are all about complaining, debating and name calling. That said, who here complaining has emailed Glen Cromwell, the President of the NHRA to discuss your issue in a constructive manner? Last edited by 1320racer; 06-04-2019 at 07:24 PM.

06-04-2019, 07:54 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: Does anybody really listen? I sent an email to Dave Mohn. He responded and said he would bring it up. Not sure what happened with the other instance, but I emailed a new guy at NHRA, who came highly recommended by a regular on here. Another person posted that he quickly left the job. I don`t know. I thought it would be an improvement to add suspense to qualifying, by running off a dial or the index. I still think it is an improvement over the current system, especially for spectators. I can live with it either way. Mike

06-04-2019, 08:27 PM	#4
cicero819 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aylmer Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,087 Likes: 31 Liked 70 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Does anybody really listen? John, Billy is right, nobody cares in California. your local Divisional Director is just trying to keep his job.

06-04-2019, 08:30 PM	#5
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: Does anybody really listen? Disagree!!! My son sent an email to Glen Cromwell yesterday at 11:00am est and at 12:00pm est, 1 hour later, Glen Cromwell replied by calling him. I say they are really listening. Well done Glen/NHRA!!! Last edited by 1320racer; 06-04-2019 at 08:34 PM.

06-04-2019, 08:41 PM	#6
G Schenck Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Harahan, La. Posts: 521 Likes: 41 Liked 81 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Does anybody really listen? Did anybody mention that they brought back Wesley to do inspections at Chicago. That was a move in the right direction. Greg

06-05-2019, 08:12 AM	#10
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: Does anybody really listen? Billy, the fact that Glen replied to my son, no mind called him to discuss the subject of his email, says it worked out better than we expected and they are really listening. Further, Glen closed their conversation by telling my son to call him anytime to discuss any issue he might have. Based on how Glen handled this email, I feel they are really listening and more important listening to the right demographic for their future.