Jay Hullinger Retires

Tom Meyer · 02-15-2017, 10:57 PM

Today we’re announcing Jay Hullinger’s retirement as North Central Division Director, after over 30 years of dedicated service to NHRA. Jay has been thinking about retirement for some time, and we appreciate his help in staying involved to assist the new D3 director to get up to speed on D3’s extensive activities.

We thank Jay for his commitment and service to NHRA, and wish him all the best. Jay has led NHRA’s busiest division, helped develop a strong network of member tracks in the region, and has enjoyed many successes. Jay is looking forward to cutting back on the travel involved in being a DD so that he can spend more time with his family. Jay sends his best regards to his many friends at our member tracks and to our racers and sponsors, in D3 and beyond

Dyno · 02-15-2017, 11:04 PM

Fired or retired? Posted on DROL.

Jay Hullinger, who had been the NHRA Division 3 division director for the past 30 years reportedly was fired immediately after working the NHRA Winternationals at Pomona last weekend.

Reports tell the Agent that Jesse Kershaw, a longtime Ford employee, will replace Hullinger.

We have been unable to get a comment from Mr. Hullinger, but will keep working on the story.

Lyn Smith · 02-15-2017, 11:04 PM

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MR DERBY CITY · 02-15-2017, 11:55 PM

I wonder if this is related to Bill Floyd being put on the no hire list ? As far as believing anything NHRA says, this is the same organization that told us there was a break in at Wayne County.....AND The Sportsman racer is the backbone of our sport....

Pinballer · 02-16-2017, 04:47 AM

Awfully sudden "retirement" announcement, and at such an odd time with another season getting up and going. Hmmm. Gotta wonder about that press release.

Was sitting right across from Jay at a track dinner about three weeks ago telling him about my efforts to finally get an AMC Stocker up and going and my pending retirement date and he said he'd be watching for me this year at the divisionals.

boostedf22c · 02-16-2017, 12:39 PM

http://www.dragracingonline.com/agen...-xix_2-22.html

V M Kauffman · 02-16-2017, 01:55 PM

It's call relived of duty! In other words don't let the door hit you in the As- on the way out! Jesse's life cycle won't be long there when he finds out how little control he has. A DD has a very short rope today!

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Originally Posted by Pinballer

Awfully sudden "retirement" announcement, and at such an odd time with another season getting up and going. Hmmm. Gotta wonder about that press release.

Was sitting right across from Jay at a track dinner about three weeks ago telling him about my efforts to finally get an AMC Stocker up and going and my pending retirement date and he said he'd be watching for me this year at the divisionals.

Ed Fernandez · 02-16-2017, 06:47 PM

Now if the idiots on the board in Kali. all step down we'll have some joy in NHRA Sportsman ranks.

Steve Sullivan · 02-16-2017, 06:49 PM

With dragracingonline.com's problematic veracity I wouldn't be taking that as gospel.
That bloviating Burk and his minions thrive on being the "TMZ" of drag racing news.

My personal experience with Mr. Kershaw leads me to doubt he will be a very effectual DD. His communication skills leave a lot to be desired. But again that's just my experience.

As far as Jay Hullinger, I had my issues with how he did or didn't do things at times. There were quite a few times that I had some pretty vociferous and animated conversations with him. But I never felt like I was treated any differently (good or bad) because of it. I doubt most on this forum have any kind of clue as to the demands of Jay's responsibilities. I am sure that past few years were very stressful for Jay working for a ever more imperious NHRA upper management. He should be thanked for his 30 years of service and wished a pleasureable retirement.