Nitro Harley at D7 Points Race in L.V. - Page 2

Ed Wright · 11-05-2010, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by THE LEGEND

Terry,
Sad but true. When will Claasy racers realize YOU ARE NOT THE SHOW

Don't know about this year, but when I was there last year there was nobody in the stands to watch them. Who is the show for?

Rick Bailey · 11-05-2010, 05:35 PM

"Remote controlled cars"

Rick Bailey

jmcarter · 11-05-2010, 05:53 PM

Everyone should face the fact that we share the stage, not own it. Granted, it is about the show and NHRA will do things to enhance the show, even penalize the Pro cars if needed. Good example being today's annoucements on oildowns...

http://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCSt...18628#indextop

Like it not, NHRA and their tracks are going to keep trying things to improve the show and their gate. NHRA Unleashed is the perfect example of that and you can tell they are targeting the younger generation. The demographic of those who either race class or watch every class run down the track possible is a shrinking group indeed (of course we don't quite understand why everyone doesn't love it as much as we do). Don't think any business can survive that relies solely on current class car counts so we share the stage and do everything we can to mentor and encourage any youngster to follow our footsteps.

THE LEGEND · 11-05-2010, 05:55 PM

Ed,
I agree. I went to Atlanta this year and nobody was there to watch the: Leakers,Remote control cars,or the Classy racers.

I'll bet someone told them if they added Nitro Harleys they would pack the place.LOL
Chip

Mickey Whaley · 11-05-2010, 06:33 PM

If they get 800+ cars for a points race sombody is making money, harleys or not.

Mack Reeves · 11-05-2010, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mickey Whaley

If they get 800+ cars for a points race sombody is making money, harleys or not.

800 cars doesn't put butts in seats.... Nitro Harleys does.... Not my cup of tea but it will put fans in the stands. That equals to jingle in the jeans of the track owners.....

cs racing · 11-05-2010, 08:00 PM

Look at it this way guys, NHRA is paying Class Cars and racers a big compliment ! they know we only need 1 pass and we're ready to go. And you are right I'm sure Nitro Harleys' are a big draw, but only if they do some addvertising which NHRA normally doesn't do. I love to watch them run, and take my hat off to the guys ridding those wild Harleys.

Toby Lang · 11-05-2010, 09:38 PM

I heard over the PA today that Short Line Express stores are giving away free tickets for tomorrow and if you have a ticket from last Sunday it will get you in free this Sunday.

-Toby

B Aceves · 11-06-2010, 11:16 AM

Ed has hit the nail on the head, If you have ever been to a Div 7 race they could put two naked ladies running down the track side by side and there still would be NO FANS !!
not even in Vegas.....

Rob3105 · 11-06-2010, 03:59 PM

I can give one reason there aren't many fans. I heard about the Wednesday S/SS combo race here on this site. My wife and I were in town for the SEMA show anyway so we thought we would go watch. I get to the track @ 1:30 in the afternoon Wed. hoping to see some of the later rounds of the shootout. The guy at the gate says no 1 day passes if you want to watch you have to buy a $75 weekend pass. I did not argue maybe I should have. I would have like to have went in but not for $150. I am quite sure the only people in the stands were other racers. This was a shootout not a national event.

Rob Turkal
3105 I/S

11-05-2010, 05:35 PM	#12
Rick Bailey Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 502 Likes: 5 Liked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Nitro Harley at D7 Points Race in L.V. "Remote controlled cars" Rick Bailey __________________ Rick Bailey 3439 SC

11-05-2010, 05:53 PM	#13
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,295 Likes: 2,382 Liked 3,174 Times in 971 Posts	Re: Nitro Harley at D7 Points Race in L.V. Everyone should face the fact that we share the stage, not own it. Granted, it is about the show and NHRA will do things to enhance the show, even penalize the Pro cars if needed. Good example being today's annoucements on oildowns... http://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCSt...18628#indextop Like it not, NHRA and their tracks are going to keep trying things to improve the show and their gate. NHRA Unleashed is the perfect example of that and you can tell they are targeting the younger generation. The demographic of those who either race class or watch every class run down the track possible is a shrinking group indeed (of course we don't quite understand why everyone doesn't love it as much as we do). Don't think any business can survive that relies solely on current class car counts so we share the stage and do everything we can to mentor and encourage any youngster to follow our footsteps. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

11-05-2010, 05:55 PM	#14
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Nitro Harley at D7 Points Race in L.V. Ed, I agree. I went to Atlanta this year and nobody was there to watch the: Leakers,Remote control cars,or the Classy racers. I'll bet someone told them if they added Nitro Harleys they would pack the place.LOL Chip

11-05-2010, 06:33 PM	#15
Mickey Whaley VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,220 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Nitro Harley at D7 Points Race in L.V. If they get 800+ cars for a points race sombody is making money, harleys or not.

11-05-2010, 08:00 PM	#17
cs racing Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 19 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Nitro Harley at D7 Points Race in L.V. Look at it this way guys, NHRA is paying Class Cars and racers a big compliment ! they know we only need 1 pass and we're ready to go. And you are right I'm sure Nitro Harleys' are a big draw, but only if they do some addvertising which NHRA normally doesn't do. I love to watch them run, and take my hat off to the guys ridding those wild Harleys.

11-05-2010, 09:38 PM	#18
Toby Lang VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 2,133 Likes: 2 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Nitro Harley at D7 Points Race in L.V. I heard over the PA today that Short Line Express stores are giving away free tickets for tomorrow and if you have a ticket from last Sunday it will get you in free this Sunday. -Toby

11-06-2010, 11:16 AM	#19
B Aceves Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 457 Likes: 1 Liked 7 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Nitro Harley at D7 Points Race in L.V. Ed has hit the nail on the head, If you have ever been to a Div 7 race they could put two naked ladies running down the track side by side and there still would be NO FANS !! not even in Vegas..... __________________ Bob Aceves, 746 E/SA A&M motorsports

11-06-2010, 03:59 PM	#20
Rob3105 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 20 Likes: 47 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Nitro Harley at D7 Points Race in L.V. I can give one reason there aren't many fans. I heard about the Wednesday S/SS combo race here on this site. My wife and I were in town for the SEMA show anyway so we thought we would go watch. I get to the track @ 1:30 in the afternoon Wed. hoping to see some of the later rounds of the shootout. The guy at the gate says no 1 day passes if you want to watch you have to buy a $75 weekend pass. I did not argue maybe I should have. I would have like to have went in but not for $150. I am quite sure the only people in the stands were other racers. This was a shootout not a national event. Rob Turkal 3105 I/S Last edited by Rob3105; 11-06-2010 at 08:14 PM. Reason: grammer