NHRA & ESPN must HATE sportsmen. - Page 3

aspen7709 · 07-12-2010, 10:55 AM

The top dogs at NHRA think of us as a financial loser in their eyes. BUT look at PINKS and PASSTIME, those shows have proven that we are marketable if produced right. Even NHRA noticed enough to create "unleashed" but because they are ALL accountants and failed business men they have NO passion for the sport and no clue how to make it work.
I did a bit on a local cable access show that my shop advertises on about stock and super stock and the producer said it was one of his highest rated episodes. It included driver interviews and pit footage BUT NHRA would not let him shoot film on the starting line. Even if we could find a production company we would still have to have our own race because NHRA would not let us steal our own thunder from them even if they are not remotely interested.
They are putting ALL their eggs in the pro basket. Good luck with that because pro teams are pricing themselves out of the market FAST!

danny waters sr · 07-12-2010, 10:59 AM

Does anyone remember back in the early 90's when ESPN covered IHRA drag racing and Bret Kepner did the sportsman interviews . They showed the last 2 or 3 rounds of eliminations with us . I was lucky enough to win hot rod class in 91 at New York International Raceway and was interviewed by Bret after i won . This was aired on ESPN. I still have a copy of that whole show/. Them was the good ole days . All the other sportsman had the same coverage that race and that whole year .Maybe Bret could get someone's interest in this again.

Michael Beard · 07-12-2010, 11:32 AM

Are there still any DVD's floating around of the US Class Nationals?

Ed Wright · 07-12-2010, 11:58 AM

I doubt the pinks people would be interested in handicap starts and on-the-brakes finish line antics. Their stuff is all heads up flat out, right?

Casey Miles · 07-12-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

I doubt the pinks people would be interested in handicap starts and on-the-brakes finish line antics. Their stuff is all heads up flat out, right?

Trust me, Pinks has no clue either. At PBIR they had in their final group of cars that competed where between 10.50 to 10.80. To them (Pinks), the 3 tenths means nothing, but to my friend who was in the group and had to run a 10.50 car with his 10.70 car, he knew he was done. Yeah, heads up works when it close, but 2 tenths was a joke.
Casey Miles
248H

Ed Wright · 07-12-2010, 12:39 PM

Casey, I don't think that bunch has a clue about much. Just hype. I do watch the show for grins, if nothing else is on at the time.

Bob Don · 07-12-2010, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

I doubt the pinks people would be interested in handicap starts and on-the-brakes finish line antics. Their stuff is all heads up flat out, right?

The premise is 'all out' but if they think you ran too fast, they'll disqualify you! They look at your MPH in relation to your ET and if there is a discrepancy (in THEIR opinion), you're OUT!

07-12-2010, 12:54 PM

Great thread! I couldn't agree with you more..

Ed Wright · 07-12-2010, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Don

The premise is 'all out' but if they think you ran too fast, they'll disqualify you! They look at your MPH in relation to your ET and if there is a discrepancy (in THEIR opinion), you're OUT!

They aren't as knowelgable as they think.

david ring · 07-12-2010, 02:42 PM

How many of you watched the live coverage of the Seattle event on ESPN3.COM yesterday? I know I didn't because I was at Lebanon Valley watching the All-Star Racing Association's Stock/Super Stock combo race.

07-12-2010, 10:55 AM	#21
aspen7709 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: sunny,az Posts: 165 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NHRA & ESPN must HATE sportsmen. The top dogs at NHRA think of us as a financial loser in their eyes. BUT look at PINKS and PASSTIME, those shows have proven that we are marketable if produced right. Even NHRA noticed enough to create "unleashed" but because they are ALL accountants and failed business men they have NO passion for the sport and no clue how to make it work. I did a bit on a local cable access show that my shop advertises on about stock and super stock and the producer said it was one of his highest rated episodes. It included driver interviews and pit footage BUT NHRA would not let him shoot film on the starting line. Even if we could find a production company we would still have to have our own race because NHRA would not let us steal our own thunder from them even if they are not remotely interested. They are putting ALL their eggs in the pro basket. Good luck with that because pro teams are pricing themselves out of the market FAST!

07-12-2010, 10:59 AM	#22
danny waters sr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: lagrange,nc Posts: 2,224 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NHRA & ESPN must HATE sportsmen. Does anyone remember back in the early 90's when ESPN covered IHRA drag racing and Bret Kepner did the sportsman interviews . They showed the last 2 or 3 rounds of eliminations with us . I was lucky enough to win hot rod class in 91 at New York International Raceway and was interviewed by Bret after i won . This was aired on ESPN. I still have a copy of that whole show/. Them was the good ole days . All the other sportsman had the same coverage that race and that whole year .Maybe Bret could get someone's interest in this again. __________________ Danny Waters, Sr / 73 Duster "340"

07-12-2010, 11:32 AM	#23
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 8 Posts	Re: NHRA & ESPN must HATE sportsmen. Are there still any DVD's floating around of the US Class Nationals? __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

07-12-2010, 11:58 AM	#24
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 389 Times in 168 Posts	Re: NHRA & ESPN must HATE sportsmen. I doubt the pinks people would be interested in handicap starts and on-the-brakes finish line antics. Their stuff is all heads up flat out, right? __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

07-12-2010, 12:39 PM	#26
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 389 Times in 168 Posts	Re: NHRA & ESPN must HATE sportsmen. Casey, I don't think that bunch has a clue about much. Just hype. I do watch the show for grins, if nothing else is on at the time. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

07-12-2010, 12:54 PM	#28
Jason Fuller Guest Posts: n/a	Re: NHRA & ESPN must HATE sportsmen. Great thread! I couldn't agree with you more..

07-12-2010, 02:42 PM	#30
david ring Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oneonta.,NY Posts: 889 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NHRA & ESPN must HATE sportsmen. How many of you watched the live coverage of the Seattle event on ESPN3.COM yesterday? I know I didn't because I was at Lebanon Valley watching the All-Star Racing Association's Stock/Super Stock combo race.