"Live From" 2022 Baby Gators / Gatornationals

[Ken Miele]

Hey Glenn,

The first email said there is a limited amount of space for media. I said I don't need space in the media center, I just want to take photos of the sportsman. I'm only on the starting line short time. I emailed asking if this was a mistake. In the second email they told me I did not send prof of past coverages... no problem there, I sent them the races that we cover. The third email said, they don't give out media credentials to forums or message boards. NHRA media has always been good to me, they were always professional and easy to work with. I guess the rules have changed, but who knows.

Its there playground, and I have to deal with. Its just makes me wonder if a super forum like LS1tech.com with a million members would be turned down also. Forums reach so many people and the reach them instantly, its hard to understand there logic.

[dragracerray]

I wonder if an online petition might convince NHRA? Ken's viewership could create a huge petition. Ray

[butch8908]

Yo Ken,
That just doesn’t make sense to most all of us. They have their National Dragster photographers and Auto Imagery, which shows 3 employees in Glendale, Ca. And they are always there for the “show” but not always for sportsman. Hopefully they will rethink their decision, it’s not like you are selling them.
I’ll continue from the bleachers and posting here for all to see without any watermarks or copyright restrictions.
Good luck with the race and the weather.

[Ken Miele]

Hey guys, thanks for the support, it is what it is.

It looks like today will be a washout. We had to get at least 2 inches of rain last night. It stopped about 7am, but it started up just as they called Stock to the lanes. Its coming down pretty good now. I will update if anything changes. I do have some more photos and will post later.

[Dyno]

NHRA was out early drying the track this morning. They were to the point of dragging and spraying the track when it started to rain, AGAIN! Racers are pulling out and NHRA will carry over the entry. Many pit areas are little lakes.

[Mike Pearson]

Getting a heavy blast of rain here at the track now. Once that passes it should start to improve. The front is passing through now. Keep your fingers crossed we get to run.

[Michael Compton]

From the conversation via email I had with Mr. Jeffrey Young, your access will be granted for the weekend Ken. Someone through NHRA is to be letting you know soon!

Hope to have a good chat with Mr. Young next week. He has been very open to dialogue and this will give an opportunity to hear his side of why the access was removed.

Michael Compton
5010 D/SMA

[doglover44]

Hope something gets on track today