Drag Race Central closing???

[farmco r/sa]

Originally Posted by jmcarter

I already gave them thousands as a way of expressing my gratitude, if they make a marketing decision that I'm unhappy with I fully intend to tell them that. I consider DRC one element of the total service package that they provide and if they choose to decrease their service then I simply will seek to support others based on their total service package, including sponsorship of programs that I identify with. I wonder what the Greg Anderson sponsorship package costs compared to their programs supporting bracket racing and others plus DRC? I'd hazard a guess there is no comparison. So yes, as a consumer I can voice my opinion with my wallet, just like I do on any goods or services.

X2. biz is biz. market economy at least for now...

[Tracy Robbins]

Originally Posted by Larry Sullivan

DragRaceCentral reporters will continue to be at all NHRA National events and right now will be doing qualifying and elimination reports at the end of each day of Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events.

We are currently seeking additional sponsorship to have reporters at each Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event.

Summit Racing Equipment has been our primary sponsor for the past 15 years and will continue in that capacity for at least one more season. They have also been strong supporters of Sportsman racing for as long as I can remember (and in my case, that's a really, really long time) and I expect that support will continue way into the future, regardless of what happens with DragRaceCentral.

Larry you didn't mention IHRA or other sanctioning bodies...any word on those?

[SSGN]

I never understood Summit dropping Fletchers sponsorship and giving all the money to Anderson and Line. Lets be honest most of there business is grass roots racing and street cars and they can associate with Fletchers cars more than those Pro Stockers. Just an observation.

Kevin

[Larry Sullivan]

Originally Posted by Tracy Robbins

Larry you didn't mention IHRA or other sanctioning bodies...any word on those?

Nothing additional is planned at the present time. Our budget is stretched pretty thin already.

[Crew Chief]

Originally Posted by Larry Sullivan

Nothing additional is planned at the present time. Our budget is stretched pretty thin already.

Take a hint from Ford Motor Co. Drop the Pro sponsorship and you would have plenty of money to spend.

[Alan Roehrich]

Perhaps, rather than punishing Summit, what people should do is tell Summit why they buy parts there when they buy parts.

Maybe Larry could modify the website with a link to Summit that racers could use when they order parts, so that Summit could know what Drag Race Central does for them.

[GUMP]

One major reason for sponsoring the professional racers is that they get way more exposure. I am sure that the fans in the stands and watching TV buy a lot more stuff than we do.

As far as companies sponsoring things that are aimed towards us, I guess it wouldn't be a bad idea to let them know that we appreciate their support of things that are important to us. It doesn't hurt to let them know that their support of a certain entity is the reason for the current order that we are sending their way.

Bottom line is that this is about business. It has to be good for all involved or it fails.

[Gary Smith]

Originally Posted by Michael Beard

So because a company is "second to none", sponsors tons of stuff, and gave you years and years and years of live race reporting from multiple series all over North America for free, you wouldn't buy from them anymore??? Funny way of saying thanks, IMO.

I'll be placing another Summit order soon, most of which will be taken care of by Summit gift certificates won at sponsored events.

I won't totally disagree, especially in this economy. But a nice little marketing tool Summit will lose themselves, is the convenience of checking out DRC then jump to Summit when ordering parts which I did many times. Call me lazy, but I found it very helpful.

[cutta]

This is sad to here because dragracecentral was my opportunity to get the most comprehensive results year to year, and exceeds that of any other site I've seen that's comparable. The live timing sites are great but are excessive for most peoples needs which made dragracecentral so great. I will surely miss it! I have no idea how I will follow Comp Eliminator and Super Stock round by round now.

[4284spd]

I would pay a yearly membership to keep it going.