So Much for 4 Wide

[joe176]

PRO TO NHRA: WE'RE NOT RACING 4-WIDE FOR POINTS ANYMORE
Written by CompetitionPlus Wednesday, 31 March 2010 20:35 PDF Print E-mail

There’s a strong likelihood the NHRA and Bruton Smith’s experiment with four wide racing will be met with considerable resistance before next March.

We have it on good authority the PRO board has informed the NHRA’s Tom Compton, Peter Clifford, Graham Light and Speedway Motorsports Inc.’s Bruton Smith of their objection to the format running in an NHRA Full Throttle points-earning basis.

According to an unimpeachable source, 61 professional teams voted against the format, while two teams voted for it.

Our sources have confirmed that PRO cited its objections on the basis of safety, confusion over the format, sponsorship identification and a circus-like atmosphere.

PRO reportedly informed the NHRA that it is willing to discuss a future event under an all-star or exhibition basis, but has said their membership will not participate in the same kind of event as staged in 2010.

[Bobby Zlatkin]

However, the pros interviewed on TV pretended they ate it up. A little NHRA brown nosing there.
I wonder what Warren Johnson would have said if they interviewed him. He isn't afraid to say what he thinks.

[X-TECH MAN]

I really dont think it will be missed by very many.

[Steves68Nova]

Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

I really dont think it will be missed by very many.

ditto

[W J]

Originally Posted by joe176

PRO TO NHRA: WE'RE NOT RACING 4-WIDE FOR POINTS ANYMORE
Written by CompetitionPlus Wednesday, 31 March 2010 20:35 PDF Print E-mail

There’s a strong likelihood the NHRA and Bruton Smith’s experiment with four wide racing will be met with considerable resistance before next March.

We have it on good authority the PRO board has informed the NHRA’s Tom Compton, Peter Clifford, Graham Light and Speedway Motorsports Inc.’s Bruton Smith of their objection to the format running in an NHRA Full Throttle points-earning basis.

According to an unimpeachable source, 61 professional teams voted against the format, while two teams voted for it.

Our sources have confirmed that PRO cited its objections on the basis of safety, confusion over the format, sponsorship identification and a circus-like atmosphere.

PRO reportedly informed the NHRA that it is willing to discuss a future event under an all-star or exhibition basis, but has said their membership will not participate in the same kind of event as staged in 2010.

Apology for a small hijack to this thread, but it just made me think...Hmmm, wonder what would happen if the Stock racers got together and said, "We're not racing for points anymore until the HP factoring system and classification system is re-vamped." What percentage of racers do you think would stick together on this issue and not show up to race a divisonal or national event? Would the governing body react? It sure sounds like the Pros get EXACTLY what they want when they make a demand....might a 1 or 2 race "boycott" get some results for the stock class racer? Thoughts on something like this? (OK, I'm slipping into the bullet-proof vest....) WJ

There are power in the numbers of classracers. This might work if evryone worked together. This forum is the way to start the process...Just do it?

[novassdude]

WJ the problem is there was like 70 Pro's voting and there are 1200 stock racers. Much easier to get 70 people to agree. Why would the people that have the advantage of seriously underfactored HP rating want to support this?

[The Hawk]

NHRA would just say "see ya",and offer a buy back in Top Comp and Top Sportsman.

[B Aceves]

Originally Posted by W J

Apology for a small hijack to this thread, but it just made me think...Hmmm, wonder what would happen if the Stock racers got together and said, "We're not racing for points anymore until the HP factoring system and classification system is re-vamped." What percentage of racers do you think would stick together on this issue and not show up to race a divisonal or national event? Would the governing body react? It sure sounds like the Pros get EXACTLY what they want when they make a demand....might a 1 or 2 race "boycott" get some results for the stock class racer? Thoughts on something like this? (OK, I'm slipping into the bullet-proof vest....) WJ

This is not the first time this discussion has come up, The problem is.
1) Racers who do this for a living would not support it or cant.
2) To not go to Div races would only hurt the local tracks, Would not want that.
3) Only a hand full of people can agree on one thing here.
4) Dont think NHRA gives a hoot,They have proved that.
Positive thing
1) In this economy and poor car counts this is the prime time to make a statement !!

[Jim Wahl]

Originally Posted by 1664SSJA

1) It would work.

2) You'd never get the people to do it.

Your probably correct, however if you could offer an alternative so racers could get their "fix" while not racing NHRA it might just work. You could support your local S/SS Associations which intern would support the tracks also. It wouldn't be that tough to do and with a decent turnout you could payback more places, win more dollars and cost you less to enter! Associations have much lower overhead (not so many Vice Presidents to pay!). It could work if you know what you are doing. Jim