The state of NHRA

Joe Pinkston · 10-19-2011, 10:18 PM

I just read on a friend's Facebook page that the facility/operations manager (not Don Robertson) at Gainesville Raceway is now out of a job. This person responded himself and confirmed this. Another person stated (so don't take this as fact) that NHRA needs to cut around $4 million off of the budget for next year and all full time employees left are taking a cut. No mention was made concerning the board of directors.

Maybe NHRA is now feeling the real economic conditions the rest of us have been feeling.

Hey Dan Moore, you're #1.

RIP Mark Graham

Phillip marvetz · 10-19-2011, 11:31 PM

Maybe they have enhanced some of they're employees right out of jobs.

Michael Beard · 10-20-2011, 08:47 AM

Why are they cutting anything? "Most economists" know that they need to spend more money, and raise entry fees and ticket prices.

Crew Chief · 10-20-2011, 09:56 AM

Giving up the lavish life in California and moving the whole operation to Indy would save a bundle.

Mike Fuller · 10-20-2011, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Crew Chief

Giving up the lavish life in California and moving the whole operation to Indy would save a bundle.

Great Idea!

Bob Pagano · 10-20-2011, 10:37 AM

Non Profit.....get rid of all them and appoint a non paying board of Gov. and opperate like a real non profit. They are all blood suckers

Tony Janes · 10-20-2011, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Crew Chief

Giving up the lavish life in California and moving the whole operation to Indy would save a bundle.

I live in Kalifornia and I can say for sure it is not a lavish life style.

Jim Kaekel · 10-20-2011, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony Janes

I live in Kalifornia and I can say for sure it is not a lavish life style.

Tony: I think he's referring to the lavish lifestyle that Compton, Gardner, etc are enjoying due to their over-inflated paychecks, not necessarily where they live at. From what I understand, the cost of living is much more expensive in California, so naturally it would be more cost effective for them to move the head office to someplace like Indy.

novassdude · 10-20-2011, 03:46 PM

Just for kicks I did a search for the most affordable places to live so they would know where to move. Not sure how old the list are but here it is anyway.

Top 5 Most AffordableCities
Minot, N.D. (I am sure this has changed they are next to a oil boom and lost 4000 homes to flooding about 1/4 of the city)
Killen, Texas
Arlington, Texas
Grayling, Mich.
Topeka, Kan. (probably best for NHRA pretty centrally located)

The Least Affordable Cities
New York, NY
San Francisco,CA
San Diego,CA
Los Angeles,CA
Boston,MA

blkjack · 10-20-2011, 05:49 PM

The slide continues.
http://www.dragracingonline.com/anal...returns-1.html

10-19-2011, 11:31 PM	#2
Phillip marvetz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lynden ,WA Posts: 820 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: The state of NHRA Maybe they have enhanced some of they're employees right out of jobs. __________________ 2009 V/SA Record Holder

10-20-2011, 08:47 AM	#3
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: The state of NHRA Why are they cutting anything? "Most economists" know that they need to spend more money, and raise entry fees and ticket prices. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

10-20-2011, 09:56 AM	#4
Crew Chief Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 184 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: The state of NHRA Giving up the lavish life in California and moving the whole operation to Indy would save a bundle.

10-20-2011, 10:37 AM	#6
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 232 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: The state of NHRA Non Profit.....get rid of all them and appoint a non paying board of Gov. and opperate like a real non profit. They are all blood suckers __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

10-20-2011, 03:46 PM	#9
novassdude Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: usa Posts: 751 Likes: 204 Liked 136 Times in 49 Posts	Re: The state of NHRA Just for kicks I did a search for the most affordable places to live so they would know where to move. Not sure how old the list are but here it is anyway. Top 5 Most AffordableCities Minot, N.D. (I am sure this has changed they are next to a oil boom and lost 4000 homes to flooding about 1/4 of the city) Killen, Texas Arlington, Texas Grayling, Mich. Topeka, Kan. (probably best for NHRA pretty centrally located) The Least Affordable Cities New York, NY San Francisco,CA San Diego,CA Los Angeles,CA Boston,MA

10-19-2011, 10:18 PM	#1
Joe Pinkston Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Williston, Fl. Posts: 352 Likes: 2 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	The state of NHRA I just read on a friend's Facebook page that the facility/operations manager (not Don Robertson) at Gainesville Raceway is now out of a job. This person responded himself and confirmed this. Another person stated (so don't take this as fact) that NHRA needs to cut around $4 million off of the budget for next year and all full time employees left are taking a cut. No mention was made concerning the board of directors. Maybe NHRA is now feeling the real economic conditions the rest of us have been feeling. Hey Dan Moore, you're #1. RIP Mark Graham __________________ Joe Pinkston 2155 S/ST

10-20-2011, 05:49 PM	#10
blkjack Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Belle Vernon, PA Posts: 287 Likes: 26 Liked 53 Times in 18 Posts	Re: The state of NHRA The slide continues. http://www.dragracingonline.com/anal...returns-1.html