Sportsman - Page 2

Randall Klein · 05-31-2007, 03:54 PM

I wonder if the new owners will allow their tracks to be used for US Class Nat's or Sportsman's Nats, etc

What tracks are affected?

I think that was one of Alex D's problems, was securing a NHRA venue for his US Class Nationals, therefore, Byron

Randall Klein

Mark Yacavone · 05-31-2007, 03:57 PM

I don't think some people realize how much work there is involved with putting together and promoting Sportsman races, even on the small scale like what we do out here.

That being said , I'd be glad to help out any way I can.

Interested parties ? ........I'm easy to get ahold of.

602-769-0346
markyac@cox.net

Mark Yacavone
Blue Streak Promotions
Old and In The Way

Mark Yacavone · 05-31-2007, 04:01 PM

Randall, For example, Speedworld in Phoenix is now owned by an NHRA Sportsman racer. Places like this are where we need to go.
Belle Rose, Rock Falls , etc

Mark Yacavone
Blue Streak Promotions
Old and In The Way

Bruce Noland · 05-31-2007, 04:13 PM

Adger,

Wow, you were just shoot'n the breeze about it. To me, your post looked very deliberate. Any way send me some numbers if you get that far.

NHRA may have attempted to sell the Sportsman racers but we are a very risky investment. And besides the new potential buyers probably did not want us. I mean who would? We all need haircuts.

You folks have to remember this deal is a very long way from being a "done deal." They still have a bunch of hurdles to clear. And I'll bet the odds are not in their favor of making this work. Just my humble opinion.

Lynn A McCarty · 05-31-2007, 04:37 PM

S/SS/Comp is the best untapped resource in the racing industry. NHRA has never tried to sell it.

There are only millions of baby boomers that grew up with these cars. They may not like the bracket racing part, but when has NHRA showed SS or S like this?

It has never been promoted or sold, and it is time. If you dont try to sell it, it probably will never be sold. Lots of good things lost to obscurity that way.

Lynn

Adger Smith · 05-31-2007, 05:00 PM

Yes, just talking about it like most of the sportsmen racers. My post was deliberate. I just didn?t accidentally post. :~) As for needing hair cuts, only trims. Most of us are old enough to have lost the top hair.
Even if it doesn?t work & there is some hurdle that can?t be cleared at least we have the words of Wally admitting the sportsmen need & deserve some attention from NHRA.
Oops! Did I read too much between the lines of the release from him?

Adger Smith

stocker4046 · 06-01-2007, 03:59 PM

When you talk about sportsman racing, you're talking about cars of the past mostly makes from the 60,s & 70's. However, look at what the new generation of kids drive and the crowd draw as well as the sponsor support of the Sport Compact Series verses any of the SportsNationals.

Warren O.

Dick Butler · 06-01-2007, 04:25 PM

Warren, It is what is promoted. NHRA has let S and SS get less of a show by neglect and not promoting it. Sport Compact was a new kid on the block and an all out attempt. Besides the young kids and girls from what I hear. Try a cruise in and see the old cars AND the young kids taking in the Muscle cars.
If NHRA will allow Mustang and new Camaro and Challenger with competitive motors to run HEADS up not bracket the fun and appeal to younger people will be there too. The bumble bee sounds have died in the Dayton ohio. Real cars are returning.

Dick Butler 3529

Kevin Helms · 06-01-2007, 06:09 PM

Hey Adger,

I'm never going to talk Kevin out of quitting racing if you keep giving him hope. I hope you and the Mrs are doing well. Tell Bob hello for us.

Take care,
Sherrie

76 RACER · 06-01-2007, 10:01 PM

Mark Y.....Bill only holds the lease and does not own as far as he has related to me. Out of the two tracks in the area in my opinion I would rather race at Speedworld. Bill is a great guy and correct he is a sportsman racer.

05-31-2007, 03:57 PM	#12
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,817 Likes: 2,907 Liked 5,124 Times in 1,953 Posts	I don't think some people realize how much work there is involved with putting together and promoting Sportsman races, even on the small scale like what we do out here. That being said , I'd be glad to help out any way I can. Interested parties ? ........I'm easy to get ahold of. 602-769-0346 markyac@cox.net Mark Yacavone Blue Streak Promotions Old and In The Way __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

05-31-2007, 04:01 PM	#13
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,817 Likes: 2,907 Liked 5,124 Times in 1,953 Posts	Randall, For example, Speedworld in Phoenix is now owned by an NHRA Sportsman racer. Places like this are where we need to go. Belle Rose, Rock Falls , etc Mark Yacavone Blue Streak Promotions Old and In The Way __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

05-31-2007, 04:13 PM	#14
Bruce Noland VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,855 Likes: 83 Liked 444 Times in 145 Posts	Adger, Wow, you were just shoot'n the breeze about it. To me, your post looked very deliberate. Any way send me some numbers if you get that far. NHRA may have attempted to sell the Sportsman racers but we are a very risky investment. And besides the new potential buyers probably did not want us. I mean who would? We all need haircuts. You folks have to remember this deal is a very long way from being a "done deal." They still have a bunch of hurdles to clear. And I'll bet the odds are not in their favor of making this work. Just my humble opinion. __________________ Bruce Noland 1788 STK

05-31-2007, 04:37 PM	#15
Lynn A McCarty Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Plainfield (INDY) Indiana Posts: 468 Likes: 1 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	S/SS/Comp is the best untapped resource in the racing industry. NHRA has never tried to sell it. There are only millions of baby boomers that grew up with these cars. They may not like the bracket racing part, but when has NHRA showed SS or S like this? It has never been promoted or sold, and it is time. If you dont try to sell it, it probably will never be sold. Lots of good things lost to obscurity that way. Lynn __________________ Lynn A McCarty 3470 SS

05-31-2007, 05:00 PM	#16
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Yes, just talking about it like most of the sportsmen racers. My post was deliberate. I just didn?t accidentally post. :~) As for needing hair cuts, only trims. Most of us are old enough to have lost the top hair. Even if it doesn?t work & there is some hurdle that can?t be cleared at least we have the words of Wally admitting the sportsmen need & deserve some attention from NHRA. Oops! Did I read too much between the lines of the release from him? Adger Smith __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)

05-31-2007, 03:54 PM	#11
Randall Klein Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 785 Likes: 45 Liked 316 Times in 67 Posts	I wonder if the new owners will allow their tracks to be used for US Class Nat's or Sportsman's Nats, etc What tracks are affected? I think that was one of Alex D's problems, was securing a NHRA venue for his US Class Nationals, therefore, Byron Randall Klein

06-01-2007, 03:59 PM	#17
stocker4046 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Baker, Louisiana Posts: 47 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	When you talk about sportsman racing, you're talking about cars of the past mostly makes from the 60,s & 70's. However, look at what the new generation of kids drive and the crowd draw as well as the sponsor support of the Sport Compact Series verses any of the SportsNationals. Warren O.

06-01-2007, 04:25 PM	#18
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Warren, It is what is promoted. NHRA has let S and SS get less of a show by neglect and not promoting it. Sport Compact was a new kid on the block and an all out attempt. Besides the young kids and girls from what I hear. Try a cruise in and see the old cars AND the young kids taking in the Muscle cars. If NHRA will allow Mustang and new Camaro and Challenger with competitive motors to run HEADS up not bracket the fun and appeal to younger people will be there too. The bumble bee sounds have died in the Dayton ohio. Real cars are returning. Dick Butler 3529

06-01-2007, 06:09 PM	#19
Kevin Helms Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 33 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hey Adger, I'm never going to talk Kevin out of quitting racing if you keep giving him hope. I hope you and the Mrs are doing well. Tell Bob hello for us. Take care, Sherrie

06-01-2007, 10:01 PM	#20
76 RACER Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 247 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mark Y.....Bill only holds the lease and does not own as far as he has related to me. Out of the two tracks in the area in my opinion I would rather race at Speedworld. Bill is a great guy and correct he is a sportsman racer.