Sportsman Council

Greg Hill · 05-08-2008, 05:01 PM

I can tell you all this. I've had a lot of requests from racers and every one I've discussed with other members on the committee or even NHRA people. Some of these requests have been good ideas, some simply self serving and some off the wall. One thing everyone needs to understand is that NHRA functions a lot like the government. It is a large bureaucracy that takes a long time to change. A lot of the things we are working on now probably won't be seen until next year, if then. One of the things I would like to see changed is a more streamlined process to make rule changes, especially relatively minor tech changes. I think we need to be patient and see how this thing plays out.

Greg

bsa633 · 05-08-2008, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GP Hill

I One of the things I would like to see changed is a more streamlined process to make rule changes, especially relatively minor tech changes.

I hope the rulechanges are kept to a minimum,seen to many classes slowly die when racers get involved with the rules...

GarysZ24 · 05-08-2008, 07:48 PM

See other message above.

GarysZ24 · 05-08-2008, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GP Hill

I can tell you all this. I've had a lot of requests from racers and every one I've discussed with other members on the committee or even NHRA people. Some of these requests have been good ideas, some simply self serving and some off the wall. One thing everyone needs to understand is that NHRA functions a lot like the government. It is a large bureaucracy that takes a long time to change. A lot of the things we are working on now probably won't be seen until next year, if then. One of the things I would like to see changed is a more streamlined process to make rule changes, especially relatively minor tech changes. I think we need to be patient and see how this thing plays out.

Greg

Greg, I couldn't agree more, but to you and to Woodro, I'd also like to see entry fees the same nationwide (such as Div. VII's being reduced to match that of the other divisions that currently charge $10-15 bucks less for divisional races (than our current and new to '08 $165.00), and even lesser amounts than the (EGADS!) $165 we're now being charged for national open races??? I'm curious as to why we're being charged the same fee for an open, when there's no points involved, and no contingency money similar to a divisional---the entry fees should be cheaper, or the races should mean the same...one or the other! Doesn't that make sense to any one else out there??? Well that's my .02 worth.

Woodro Josey · 05-10-2008, 10:50 AM

Garysz24, send me your request in an e-mail,,,,woodyrace@yahoo.com Thanks

Lynn A McCarty · 05-10-2008, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by GP Hill

It is a large bureaucracy that takes a long time to change. A lot of the things we are working on now probably won't be seen until next year, if then. One of the things I would like to see changed is a more streamlined process to make rule changes, especially relatively minor tech changes. I think we need to be patient and see how this thing plays out. Greg

Greg,

I would like to propose to run heads up in practice rather than boring 3-4 time runs. If NHRA doesn't want the hassle, then couldn't we just all line up together for practice? If a guy doesn't really care about it, and just wants to work on his bracket racing, then line up and run anyway, nothing really changes. If there is no one in his class, then it is a heads up race against the index against the guy in the next lane. If NHRA doesn't want to fool with the dial in, then we do it on a 5 cent CPU(pencil) and a piece of paper for the winner.

I cant believe that everyone wants to run 3 or 4 practice runs over 2-3 days. How boring we have gotten in our old age? Let us take charge of our own fun, and quit waiting for everyone else to do it for us. Maybe it wouldn't work for National Events, but points races would be way more fun. Sponsors might even show up for it.

junior barns · 05-10-2008, 01:35 PM

Lynn

good request !!

Troy Henderson · 05-12-2008, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynn A McCarty

Greg,

I would like to propose to run heads up in practice rather than boring 3-4 time runs. If NHRA doesn't want the hassle, then couldn't we just all line up together for practice? If a guy doesn't really care about it, and just wants to work on his bracket racing, then line up and run anyway, nothing really changes. If there is no one in his class, then it is a heads up race against the index against the guy in the next lane. If NHRA doesn't want to fool with the dial in, then we do it on a 5 cent CPU(pencil) and a piece of paper for the winner.

I cant believe that everyone wants to run 3 or 4 practice runs over 2-3 days. How boring we have gotten in our old age? Let us take charge of our own fun, and quit waiting for everyone else to do it for us. Maybe it wouldn't work for National Events, but points races would be way more fun. Sponsors might even show up for it.

Yes! I've requested the same thing for D5. Haven't taken it to the Council though. Great idea.

05-12-2008, 12:21 PM

On top of these great ideas make sure the ICard is a priority also.

5919 SSKA · 05-12-2008, 01:39 PM

I talked to a member of the counsil this week at a local Bracket event. He told me that they are currently working on 3 items.

1) Having ALL Classes back at National Events

2) Getting a 'freebie' Oil Down like the Pro's get

3) Getting ICard back

Perhaps there is more, but those are the ones he told me about.

05-08-2008, 05:01 PM	#1
Greg Hill VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville , KY Posts: 1,995 Likes: 68 Liked 279 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Sportsman Council I can tell you all this. I've had a lot of requests from racers and every one I've discussed with other members on the committee or even NHRA people. Some of these requests have been good ideas, some simply self serving and some off the wall. One thing everyone needs to understand is that NHRA functions a lot like the government. It is a large bureaucracy that takes a long time to change. A lot of the things we are working on now probably won't be seen until next year, if then. One of the things I would like to see changed is a more streamlined process to make rule changes, especially relatively minor tech changes. I think we need to be patient and see how this thing plays out. Greg

05-08-2008, 07:48 PM	#3
GarysZ24 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tempe, Az. Posts: 1,266 Likes: 905 Liked 226 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Sportsman Council See other message above. __________________ Gary Hampton '86 Z24,173 V6 CF/S #5824 (#78 in 2021) Last edited by GarysZ24; 05-08-2008 at 07:55 PM. Reason: Modified shown

05-10-2008, 10:50 AM	#5
Woodro Josey Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 805 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Sportsman Council Garysz24, send me your request in an e-mail,,,,woodyrace@yahoo.com Thanks __________________ Woodro Josey 2002 STK

05-10-2008, 01:35 PM	#7
junior barns Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 541 Likes: 11 Liked 20 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Sportsman Council Lynn good request !!

05-12-2008, 12:21 PM	#9
crewchiefpro Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sportsman Council On top of these great ideas make sure the ICard is a priority also.

05-12-2008, 01:39 PM	#10
5919 SSKA Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sauk Rapids, MN Posts: 284 Likes: 20 Liked 19 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Sportsman Council I talked to a member of the counsil this week at a local Bracket event. He told me that they are currently working on 3 items. 1) Having ALL Classes back at National Events 2) Getting a 'freebie' Oil Down like the Pro's get 3) Getting ICard back Perhaps there is more, but those are the ones he told me about. __________________ Racing web page