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John DiBartolomeo · 05-14-2010, 05:47 AM

I think that both Evan and Bret said it all best, so I don't believe there is anything I can add. However, we (Drag Racing Action) have constantly tried to keep all forms of drag racing (SS & S included) in the pages of our magazine. Just look at our issues for proof. I'm not only a sportsman racer myself, but I have long felt that all sportsman/bracket/heads-up racers (i.e. the "little" guys) get the short end of the stick when it comes to press coverage. If you don't think we have succeeded, then by all means, let us know, regardless of whether it's myself, Evan or any other editor. My e-mail is johnd@dragracingaction.com. Write. If you have the time to read and post on the Internet boards, then send a note to a place where it will count. I've always preached that when you have an issue with someone, go directly to that someone first. Magazines included.

Jeff Lee's post about purchasing the magazine was great. Thanks Jeff. If you don't do that, then it's going to go the direction of the late SS&DI. The magazine business as a whole is in the same condition as any other business today. Blame it on whatever you'd like, but support is the key. If you don't purchase/subscribe, then the reader numbers won't add up and the advertisers won't advertise. Next step is the coffin. I can tell you that while our subscriber numbers are okay, they are short of where they should be considering the amount of racers there are in this world. Why? Good question.

As editors, and I think Evan alluded to this, we have to balance the needs of our readers and advertisers. Which is not exactly easy. Do you see pro cars on our covers? Yes, because it sells on the newsstands. By the same token though, we've had our share of sportsman cars on the cover too. We've always been sportsman oriented because there are literally tens of thousands of them. But our powers-that-be need to see the sales to that group. Gets back to support. And if you don't like what you see between our covers, then... Write! That's your... right! Like I said, johnd@dragracingaction.com.

05-14-2010, 05:47 AM	#22
John DiBartolomeo Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Beaver Springs, PA Posts: 494 Likes: 1 Liked 1,282 Times in 159 Posts	Re: Lack Of S/SS Magazine Coverage I think that both Evan and Bret said it all best, so I don't believe there is anything I can add. However, we (Drag Racing Action) have constantly tried to keep all forms of drag racing (SS & S included) in the pages of our magazine. Just look at our issues for proof. I'm not only a sportsman racer myself, but I have long felt that all sportsman/bracket/heads-up racers (i.e. the "little" guys) get the short end of the stick when it comes to press coverage. If you don't think we have succeeded, then by all means, let us know, regardless of whether it's myself, Evan or any other editor. My e-mail is johnd@dragracingaction.com. Write. If you have the time to read and post on the Internet boards, then send a note to a place where it will count. I've always preached that when you have an issue with someone, go directly to that someone first. Magazines included. Jeff Lee's post about purchasing the magazine was great. Thanks Jeff. If you don't do that, then it's going to go the direction of the late SS&DI. The magazine business as a whole is in the same condition as any other business today. Blame it on whatever you'd like, but support is the key. If you don't purchase/subscribe, then the reader numbers won't add up and the advertisers won't advertise. Next step is the coffin. I can tell you that while our subscriber numbers are okay, they are short of where they should be considering the amount of racers there are in this world. Why? Good question. As editors, and I think Evan alluded to this, we have to balance the needs of our readers and advertisers. Which is not exactly easy. Do you see pro cars on our covers? Yes, because it sells on the newsstands. By the same token though, we've had our share of sportsman cars on the cover too. We've always been sportsman oriented because there are literally tens of thousands of them. But our powers-that-be need to see the sales to that group. Gets back to support. And if you don't like what you see between our covers, then... Write! That's your... right! Like I said, johnd@dragracingaction.com. __________________ John DiBartolomeo DRC Race Products DragRacingActionOnline.com