NHRA's new " Complimentary Contingency Program "...

ALMACK · 10-30-2015, 07:29 AM

Sounds good, but I wonder how much of this is actually "no-fee", or is there a catch ?

If it is actually a no fee deal, this would be great for start-up companies or those companies with products that could not afford to get into NHRA before.

Copy-n-paste from the NHRA site:

"The Complimentary Contingency Program is a no-fee contingency program designed for contingency partners who want to reward and support pro and sportsman racers at NHRA national events, but are not interested in taking advantage of the benefits available with the Major and Associate level NHRA Contingency sponsorship."

http://www.nhra.com/story/2015/10/29...gency-program/

Michael Beard · 10-30-2015, 09:44 AM

Very nice. This is something I suggested to IHRA many years ago.

Bobby Fazio · 10-30-2015, 10:07 AM

Great news! Headed in the right direction. Thank you NHRA.

Dan Fletcher · 11-03-2015, 10:15 AM

We all bitch left, right, and center about all things NHRA, many times with justification, but lets give props where props are due. Jill McKenna is trying to do everything she can to get the contingency program back on its feet, and it obviously ain't for the benefit of the Pros, its all for us.

Now a company can post and NHRA will do the product/decal verification for no cost. Granted, they don't get midway space, signage, tickets, etc., but a company that wants to have their sticker on your car and reward their loyal customer can now do so without breaking the bank.

Good job, and thanks...

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Larry Hill · 11-03-2015, 10:21 AM

What Dan said!!
Thanks

Shane Heckel · 11-03-2015, 10:45 AM

This is a step in the right direction for sure....Thanks NHRA for trying to help us sportsman racers out a little....

Lyn Smith · 11-03-2015, 11:48 AM

Anyone have a list of the first few companies that have signed up for this?

ALMACK · 11-03-2015, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Lyn Smith

Anyone have a list of the first few companies that have signed up for this?

Might be a bit early Lyn.

Maybe by the Winternationals we will see how many product companies sign on.

I would imagine once the word spreads we might see companies that traditionally advertise with the NMRA, NMCA, and other heads up racing organizations get on board, assuming their products fit into one of the sportsman or pro classes.

Jim Craig · 11-03-2015, 01:42 PM

Honestly, NHRA already offered a very reasonable (all things considered) contingency program on the Lucas Oil side....we've paid contingency in LODRS for a few years now and I've thought it to be quite fair considering the reach of the program.....now if I'd just take advantage of the benefits it offers.

But, I will be looking at possibly utilizing this new program to pay contingency in some Pro events and the SportNationals that for some reason was not accessible to the LODRS contingency sponsor......as most have said, it's all about giving back to the racer and if that "FEE" can be avoided or minimized -- that'll go to you guys as well.....

ALMACK · 11-03-2015, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Craig

Honestly, NHRA already offered a very reasonable (all things considered) contingency program on the Lucas Oil side....we've paid contingency in LODRS for a few years now and I've thought it to be quite fair considering the reach of the program.....now if I'd just take advantage of the benefits it offers.

But, I will be looking at possibly utilizing this new program to pay contingency in some Pro events and the SportNationals that for some reason was not accessible to the LODRS contingency sponsor......as most have said, it's all about giving back to the racer and if that "FEE" can be avoided or minimized -- that'll go to you guys as well.....

Sounds good.

10-30-2015, 07:29 AM	#1
ALMACK VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 1,937 Likes: 131 Liked 369 Times in 127 Posts	NHRA's new " Complimentary Contingency Program "... Sounds good, but I wonder how much of this is actually "no-fee", or is there a catch ? If it is actually a no fee deal, this would be great for start-up companies or those companies with products that could not afford to get into NHRA before. Copy-n-paste from the NHRA site: "The Complimentary Contingency Program is a no-fee contingency program designed for contingency partners who want to reward and support pro and sportsman racers at NHRA national events, but are not interested in taking advantage of the benefits available with the Major and Associate level NHRA Contingency sponsorship." http://www.nhra.com/story/2015/10/29...gency-program/ __________________ Alan Mackin Stock 3777/ SS 3377 P/SA & SS/PA Fox Thunderbird I/PS '95 Mustang GT

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Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: NHRA's new " Complimentary Contingency Program "... Very nice. This is something I suggested to IHRA many years ago. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

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Dan Fletcher Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Churchville, NY Posts: 491 Likes: 128 Liked 1,040 Times in 69 Posts	Re: NHRA's new " Complimentary Contingency Program "... We all bitch left, right, and center about all things NHRA, many times with justification, but lets give props where props are due. Jill McKenna is trying to do everything she can to get the contingency program back on its feet, and it obviously ain't for the benefit of the Pros, its all for us. Now a company can post and NHRA will do the product/decal verification for no cost. Granted, they don't get midway space, signage, tickets, etc., but a company that wants to have their sticker on your car and reward their loyal customer can now do so without breaking the bank. Good job, and thanks... . __________________ Dan Fletcher 1781 STK, SS, COMP, SG, SC DAN FLETCHER TRAILER SALES

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Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,629 Likes: 1,919 Liked 10,680 Times in 2,222 Posts	Re: NHRA's new " Complimentary Contingency Program "... What Dan said!! Thanks __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

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Shane Heckel Junior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 5 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NHRA's new " Complimentary Contingency Program "... This is a step in the right direction for sure....Thanks NHRA for trying to help us sportsman racers out a little....

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Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,198 Likes: 280 Liked 959 Times in 192 Posts	Re: NHRA's new " Complimentary Contingency Program "... Anyone have a list of the first few companies that have signed up for this?

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Jim Craig Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clinton, OH Posts: 106 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: NHRA's new " Complimentary Contingency Program "... Honestly, NHRA already offered a very reasonable (all things considered) contingency program on the Lucas Oil side....we've paid contingency in LODRS for a few years now and I've thought it to be quite fair considering the reach of the program.....now if I'd just take advantage of the benefits it offers. But, I will be looking at possibly utilizing this new program to pay contingency in some Pro events and the SportNationals that for some reason was not accessible to the LODRS contingency sponsor......as most have said, it's all about giving back to the racer and if that "FEE" can be avoided or minimized -- that'll go to you guys as well.....