What up with nhra...

camaroinmotion · 08-28-2020, 12:23 AM

I just heard they got rid of Lewis bloom...

Dano · 08-28-2020, 07:39 AM

If true....shocked!

jmcarter · 08-28-2020, 07:52 AM

Apparently the whole business decline contributed to his departure. NHRA trimming costs, no telling what “non-essential” salaries are next but I could sure give them some ideas. Losing Lewis is a big blow to all drag racing fans, hope he finds another venue to spread the gospel!

Dano · 08-28-2020, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jmcarter

Apparently the whole business decline contributed to his departure. NHRA trimming costs, no telling what “non-essential” salaries are next but I could sure give them some ideas. Losing Lewis is a big blow to all drag racing fans, hope he finds another venue to spread the gospel!

Blooms been around the sport for many decades and brings much to drag racing....stats, announcing, humor and much more. Reminds me of when Bob F. left....Yeah, I got some ideas of "others' that could have gone before he did.

Pete Lanciers · 08-30-2020, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dano

Reminds me of when Bob F. left....Yeah, I got some ideas of "others' that could have gone before he did.

Now that's an absolute no-****ter!!!!

jmcarter · 09-09-2020, 09:00 AM

Just when you thought that perhaps NHRA has a plan for the remainder of 2020 they just announced PS purse cut to $6K for winning! 15K for nitro...guess the ideas we had didn’t float. This one is getting really ridiculous...guess we’ll see who shows up. PRO teams, welcome to the sportsman ranks!

DIAPERMAN · 09-09-2020, 11:40 AM

They let a bunch of people go that had been there over 30 years

camaroinmotion · 08-28-2020, 12:13 PM

It's amazing they get rid of all the great guys

black88coupe · 08-28-2020, 12:16 PM

Bummer. Great guy.

Doyle Evans · 08-28-2020, 01:42 PM

WOW!

Lewis has forgotten more than most will ever know about drag racing.
Was an incredible announcer also.
What a great guy.
Going to be missed.

08-28-2020, 12:23 AM	#1
camaroinmotion Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 122 Likes: 1 Liked 6 Times in 3 Posts	What up with nhra... I just heard they got rid of Lewis bloom...

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jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,202 Likes: 2,151 Liked 2,932 Times in 901 Posts	Re: What up with nhra... Apparently the whole business decline contributed to his departure. NHRA trimming costs, no telling what “non-essential” salaries are next but I could sure give them some ideas. Losing Lewis is a big blow to all drag racing fans, hope he finds another venue to spread the gospel! __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

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jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,202 Likes: 2,151 Liked 2,932 Times in 901 Posts	Re: What up with nhra... Just when you thought that perhaps NHRA has a plan for the remainder of 2020 they just announced PS purse cut to $6K for winning! 15K for nitro...guess the ideas we had didn’t float. This one is getting really ridiculous...guess we’ll see who shows up. PRO teams, welcome to the sportsman ranks! __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

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black88coupe Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 352 Likes: 18 Liked 19 Times in 12 Posts	Re: What up with nhra... Bummer. Great guy. __________________ Mitch Beri- The Motor City 1985 GT- “Stock-ish” 5.0 motor, AOD/ trans brake. 12.68 @ 101.31mph. https://www.facebook.com/groups/FOXBODYFLEAMARKET/

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Doyle Evans Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 141 Likes: 0 Liked 16 Times in 6 Posts	Re: What up with nhra... WOW! Lewis has forgotten more than most will ever know about drag racing. Was an incredible announcer also. What a great guy. Going to be missed.