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ss wannabee · 09-13-2014, 10:43 PM

These are all very good answers and certainly right on target especially the costs
involved, the economy, and how the new generation enthusiast wants to enjoy his
automotive experience.

Randy, I DO know what you're referring to though...that the "WOW" factor is miss-
ing when you haul a race car in an enclosed trailer instead of an open trailer or
ramp truck...back in the day, we used to check out race cars when they pulled into
a gas station or restaurant...or out on the road too.

Remember when "TV Tommy Ivo" had that truck rig with the windows so you
could see the race car? Think a Corvette rode on top too...he'd use that to run into
town possibly to get parts and stuff...Certainly a bit of "showmanship"...perhaps
some of that is lacking today? Maybe the open truck/trailer could provide a little..

Today we live in an ever-changing, complicated world, with so many forms of
entertainment to take up our spare time...many of the younger generation are
used to the "push-button....quick, easy, and cheap." Future drag-racers???
Probably not....

09-13-2014, 10:43 PM	#39
ss wannabee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 663 Likes: 0 Liked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Part of what hurt drag racing These are all very good answers and certainly right on target especially the costs involved, the economy, and how the new generation enthusiast wants to enjoy his automotive experience. Randy, I DO know what you're referring to though...that the "WOW" factor is miss- ing when you haul a race car in an enclosed trailer instead of an open trailer or ramp truck...back in the day, we used to check out race cars when they pulled into a gas station or restaurant...or out on the road too. Remember when "TV Tommy Ivo" had that truck rig with the windows so you could see the race car? Think a Corvette rode on top too...he'd use that to run into town possibly to get parts and stuff...Certainly a bit of "showmanship"...perhaps some of that is lacking today? Maybe the open truck/trailer could provide a little.. Today we live in an ever-changing, complicated world, with so many forms of entertainment to take up our spare time...many of the younger generation are used to the "push-button....quick, easy, and cheap." Future drag-racers??? Probably not....