The Demise Of Class Eliminations

[GUMP]

I would be all for adding MORE Class Eliminations. My issue is that we really did lose something that it's we are still paying for.

Why do I like Class at Nationals? There is something very cool (to me) about being able to show a spectator the Wally that says XXXX Nationals that I just won. It was kind of sad for me to finally win Class at Gainesville and get a trophy that doesn't say Gator Nationals.

As I see it, if we do cave in Division 2 and only do Class at Divisionals, there should be no up-charge for two more opportunities to win each year.

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by GUMP

My issue is that we really did lose something that it's we are still paying for.

Ya know, I've been NHRA racing for kissin' close to 50 years and we (the Sportsmen) have been "losing something that we are still paying for" just a little bit at a time, every year, for close to that long.

[Chuck Weissberg]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Ya know, I've been NHRA racing for kissin' close to 50 years and we (the Sportsmen) have been "losing something that we are still paying for" just a little bit at a time, every year, for close to that long.

Billy, I STUMBLED on this feed by accident, but reading it REMINDED ne why I stopped racing stock in the old days, when you had the NOVA. I had been considering getting back into it again, but seeing all this stuff is still getting worse rather then getting better gave me a wake up call.THANKS

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Chuck Weissberg

I had been considering getting back into it again, but seeing all this stuff is still getting worse rather then getting better gave me a wake up call.THANKS

Ya know Chuck, there are very few Racers making any money at this anymore but there are plenty of fine, intelligent, friendly people to be found in this sport (oops, hobby). The friendships and camaraderie that I have felt and seen over the years still makes dealing with the NHRA worth it!

[Chuck Weissberg]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Ya know Chuck, there are very few Racers making any money at this anymore but there are plenty of fine, intelligent, friendly people to be found in this sport (oops, hobby). The friendships and camaraderie that I have felt and seen over the years still makes dealing with the NHRA worth it!

So If I catch up on my dues, I can join the club again?

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Chuck Weissberg

So If I catch up on my dues, I can join the club again?

Jump in the pool! The water's fine. But maybe don't start by jumping in the deep end!

[goinbroke2]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Jump in the pool! The water's fine. But maybe don't start by jumping in the deep end!

The shallow end of stock is deeper than expected, but is refreshing!!!

[Mike Gray]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Jump in the pool! The water's fine. But maybe don't start by jumping in the deep end!

Which is the deep end?
I would say it’s deep for any class to run near the top. We all have pretty much the same expenses. They may drop off a little for fewer cylinders and they may be a little higher for scarcity or collectible value. So I always say build something you like instead of something you think you can afford.

[Carguy49]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Ya know Chuck, there are very few Racers making any money at this anymore but there are plenty of fine, intelligent, friendly people to be found in this sport (oops, hobby). The friendships and camaraderie that I have felt and seen over the years still makes dealing with the NHRA worth it!

Many of my best friendships have been made with the racers at a drag strip

Whenever I go to a Divisional or a Stock/Super Stock combo race here in Div. 6 it is ALWAYS a great time. The conversation always starts with a handshake or hug. From there is goes to How are you doing and what have you been up to lately. More like a family reunion than just friends meeting up. Life is very good.

Best part for me, even though I haven't had race car for many years, is always the fun times and shared respect. I now call many people that I only knew of - part of MY DRAG RACING FAMILY.