The end of class racing....again...

bigshow2966 · 12-07-2024, 03:19 PM

Buddy of mine has a small transmission business he's run for almost 30 years. In the last 4 years he has seen his business see-saw up and down. The week before the election his phone had pretty much stopped ringing, not even any tire kickers. He was afraid if things didn't change he was done.

Saw him the other day and since the election things have picked up very well. He's guardedly optimistic he's going to make it.

CMcAllister · 12-07-2024, 03:54 PM

I don't really agree with the notion that class racing is dying. At least not anymore so than other types of drag racing, save for the street outlaw, no prep, no time, drag radial, Pro Mod stuff. At least in this part of the country.

Eight grade points to get into most national events. 130 and over 100 cars respectively at the Dutch. And the notion that every one involved has gray hair? Plenty do. But I see plenty of younger and young people involved in the lanes as well.

Granted, it's not easy or cheap. It's not for the guy who wants to drag his stuff out Saturday morning, go to the track, get done and get home Saturday night, and leave it sit until next Saturday. It's not for the guy who wants a minimum of rules to pay attention to.

Too many people eat and sleep this stuff to declare it dead.

NHRA could do a lot to increase car counts as well, if they wanted to. Increase the payout beyond the humiliating levels they are now. Revive the contingency program and reduce the costs for companies to participate. Open the Big Shows to more cars.

1matcoman · 12-07-2024, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CMcAllister

NHRA could do a lot to increase car counts as well, if they wanted to. Increase the payout beyond the humiliating levels they are now. Revive the contingency program and reduce the costs for companies to participate. Open the Big Shows to more cars.

Quit making sense.

1320racer · 12-07-2024, 03:55 PM

who is in the white house has nothing to do with class racing as we know it dying.

12-07-2024, 03:19 PM	#1
bigshow2966 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 654 Likes: 675 Liked 180 Times in 55 Posts	Re: The end of class racing....again... Buddy of mine has a small transmission business he's run for almost 30 years. In the last 4 years he has seen his business see-saw up and down. The week before the election his phone had pretty much stopped ringing, not even any tire kickers. He was afraid if things didn't change he was done. Saw him the other day and since the election things have picked up very well. He's guardedly optimistic he's going to make it.

12-07-2024, 03:54 PM	#2
CMcAllister Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fulton County, PA Posts: 615 Likes: 16 Liked 920 Times in 259 Posts	Re: The end of class racing....again... I don't really agree with the notion that class racing is dying. At least not anymore so than other types of drag racing, save for the street outlaw, no prep, no time, drag radial, Pro Mod stuff. At least in this part of the country. Eight grade points to get into most national events. 130 and over 100 cars respectively at the Dutch. And the notion that every one involved has gray hair? Plenty do. But I see plenty of younger and young people involved in the lanes as well. Granted, it's not easy or cheap. It's not for the guy who wants to drag his stuff out Saturday morning, go to the track, get done and get home Saturday night, and leave it sit until next Saturday. It's not for the guy who wants a minimum of rules to pay attention to. Too many people eat and sleep this stuff to declare it dead. NHRA could do a lot to increase car counts as well, if they wanted to. Increase the payout beyond the humiliating levels they are now. Revive the contingency program and reduce the costs for companies to participate. Open the Big Shows to more cars.

12-07-2024, 03:55 PM	#4
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: The end of class racing....again... who is in the white house has nothing to do with class racing as we know it dying.