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03-14-2010, 11:52 AM | #21 | |
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Re: The Future of Sportsman Racing?
I might be wrong but if NHRA loses it's grip on the pros I'd love to see them go match racing around the country like in the 60's.It would be drag racing going full circle,with
S/SS match racing and fuel car match racing like the old days.The current factory cars would lead the way.That would open the door for the expansion of S/SS and Comp organizations.Probably over simplifying it but I think it would work.Sure would bring back some life to local tracks.
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For all who feel NHRA has a solid grip on who can host what and which tracks will be surprised to know who is actually in control. NHRA puts their hand out to everyone from fans all the way up to track operators. In this economy the tracks hold the gold keys to drag racing's future, not the Glendora Country Club (Bruton's no dummy). When an organization moves to stiffle competitors it's because they view it as a threat to the cash cow, sending a signal they're losing control. NHRA made their bed and now it's no longer comfortable.
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The NHRA considers everything below TF, FC, Pro Stock, and Pro Bike as Sportsman that includes Top Alcohol, Comp,etc, and way down at the bottom is S and SS. JimR
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Question: Does NHRA control, or are they, or IHRA a major player in drag racing in Sweden? Also are there considerable numbers of American stock/superstock cars competing there, or only a few? Just wondering out loud..... WJ
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They control their own racing association but I believe they run on NHRA rules. JimR
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