Sportsman Council

[GarysZ24]

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.