NHRA and the Master Plan

Bob Mulry · 05-03-2016, 02:53 PM

I think that this post needs its own thread........

Maybe FS1 is starting to see the handwriting on the wall..................

PRO STOCK......................Only 13 cars with 2 byes in eliminations

FUNNY CAR......................Takes 3 cars that are over 2 seconds off the pace to make a full field

TOP FUEL.....................Also take 3 cars that are over 2 seconds off the pace or NO TIME to make a full field

Maybe NHRA's plan is working which is having less race cars in the eliminator. The only problem for NHRA is the PRO's are the ones staying home........

IF and I do mean IF anybody at NHRA can grow a brain they can also see the handwriting on the wall.....

The only way to save the NHRA is for them to remember their roots and start supporting Sportsman Racing and not trying force us out......

Bob

Billy Nees · 05-03-2016, 02:59 PM

Bob, I think that you are right!

cgall · 05-03-2016, 03:13 PM

I think they would see major improvement in just a short time if they mandated methanol only for fuel and go back to 1/4 mile for all classes.

Bob Mulry · 05-03-2016, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cgall

I think they would see major improvement in just a short time if they mandated methanol only for fuel and go back to 1/4 mile for all classes.

They tried that once before and outlawed nitro but the fans blood lust forced them to return.........

Not enough crashing and exploding.........

Bob

Mike Pearson · 05-03-2016, 04:21 PM

I think NHRA might be paying some of the under funded fuel teams to fill spots to get full fields. Maybe they should do the same for pro stock. Lets face it the NHRA that we have known for so many years is falling apart at the seams. The people that are running the organization know nothing about racing. You can tell by the constant changing of the rules. Now they are severely limiting the quota of sportsman classes that are healthy and want to race. Comp eliminator is all but dead. Same with pro stock. The rule changes that went into effect this year for Pro Stock have been a flop and only hurt the class and the parody that they had with the carbs. That was a dumb move. NHRA has been making it almost impossible for sponsors to participate in either contingency or full sponsorship of race teams. The manufacturer midway is a ghost town now compared to what it use to be. They were selling lawn mowers at the Gators on the midway. The future does not look very bright on the horizon.

on the bright side the TV coverage seems to be a little bit improved and the all access is a good thing. Maybe a bit over priced though. To grow the sport and viewers you have to give them a good value.

Alan Roehrich · 05-03-2016, 06:48 PM

Funny, so many wanted to tell me I was stupid for thinking the small under funded Pro Stock teams would be hit hard by all the changes. Not seeing a bunch of new teams lining up to jump in the fuel injected wars. Maybe next year they'll force them to go to supercharged small blocks, and a 4 car field.

MR DERBY CITY · 05-03-2016, 07:03 PM

Unfortunately guys, there is NO master plan. They are just winging it. ....

Ed Carpenter · 05-03-2016, 07:46 PM

I really like pro stock I was am still am a huge ReherMorrison fan. I was so disappointed when they gave it up 10 years ago. Reher said the cost then was stupid. I hate to say it but pro stock is doomed. Need to go to cars like Stephen Bell and be done with it. Then they could have 32 car field with 50-60 showing up to race.

7423 · 05-03-2016, 08:31 PM

Master plan??? I hope it includes big bucks bracket racing. That seems to work very well for the racers and the promoter.

600ci · 05-03-2016, 08:38 PM

mountain motors
dump top fuel
pro mod
fuel altereds (wild wille)
dump top fuel
3 exhibition rounds between the pros of late model S/SS
funny car take it or leave it
pro mod
etc
etc
Trump can make drag racing great again

05-03-2016, 02:53 PM	#1
Bob Mulry VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 1,017 Likes: 57 Liked 321 Times in 101 Posts	NHRA and the Master Plan I think that this post needs its own thread........ Maybe FS1 is starting to see the handwriting on the wall.................. PRO STOCK......................Only 13 cars with 2 byes in eliminations FUNNY CAR......................Takes 3 cars that are over 2 seconds off the pace to make a full field TOP FUEL.....................Also take 3 cars that are over 2 seconds off the pace or NO TIME to make a full field Maybe NHRA's plan is working which is having less race cars in the eliminator. The only problem for NHRA is the PRO's are the ones staying home........ IF and I do mean IF anybody at NHRA can grow a brain they can also see the handwriting on the wall..... The only way to save the NHRA is for them to remember their roots and start supporting Sportsman Racing and not trying force us out...... Bob __________________ Bob Mulry 7516 STK A & M Motorsports

05-03-2016, 02:59 PM	#2
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,223 Likes: 3,103 Liked 6,791 Times in 1,524 Posts	Re: NHRA and the Master Plan Bob, I think that you are right! __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS World's greatest Under-Achiever!

05-03-2016, 03:13 PM	#3
cgall Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 36 Likes: 0 Liked 24 Times in 8 Posts	Re: NHRA and the Master Plan I think they would see major improvement in just a short time if they mandated methanol only for fuel and go back to 1/4 mile for all classes.

05-03-2016, 04:21 PM	#5
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,321 Likes: 546 Liked 1,629 Times in 502 Posts	Re: NHRA and the Master Plan I think NHRA might be paying some of the under funded fuel teams to fill spots to get full fields. Maybe they should do the same for pro stock. Lets face it the NHRA that we have known for so many years is falling apart at the seams. The people that are running the organization know nothing about racing. You can tell by the constant changing of the rules. Now they are severely limiting the quota of sportsman classes that are healthy and want to race. Comp eliminator is all but dead. Same with pro stock. The rule changes that went into effect this year for Pro Stock have been a flop and only hurt the class and the parody that they had with the carbs. That was a dumb move. NHRA has been making it almost impossible for sponsors to participate in either contingency or full sponsorship of race teams. The manufacturer midway is a ghost town now compared to what it use to be. They were selling lawn mowers at the Gators on the midway. The future does not look very bright on the horizon. on the bright side the TV coverage seems to be a little bit improved and the all access is a good thing. Maybe a bit over priced though. To grow the sport and viewers you have to give them a good value. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS Last edited by Mike Pearson; 05-03-2016 at 04:25 PM.

05-03-2016, 06:48 PM	#6
Alan Roehrich VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 4,915 Likes: 996 Liked 1,043 Times in 274 Posts	Re: NHRA and the Master Plan Funny, so many wanted to tell me I was stupid for thinking the small under funded Pro Stock teams would be hit hard by all the changes. Not seeing a bunch of new teams lining up to jump in the fuel injected wars. Maybe next year they'll force them to go to supercharged small blocks, and a 4 car field. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

05-03-2016, 07:03 PM	#7
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,329 Likes: 859 Liked 6,623 Times in 1,291 Posts	Re: NHRA and the Master Plan Unfortunately guys, there is NO master plan. They are just winging it. ....

05-03-2016, 07:46 PM	#8
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,698 Likes: 185 Liked 503 Times in 126 Posts	Re: NHRA and the Master Plan I really like pro stock I was am still am a huge ReherMorrison fan. I was so disappointed when they gave it up 10 years ago. Reher said the cost then was stupid. I hate to say it but pro stock is doomed. Need to go to cars like Stephen Bell and be done with it. Then they could have 32 car field with 50-60 showing up to race. __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

05-03-2016, 08:31 PM	#9
7423 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 640 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: NHRA and the Master Plan Master plan??? I hope it includes big bucks bracket racing. That seems to work very well for the racers and the promoter.

05-03-2016, 08:38 PM	#10
600ci Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 163 Likes: 5 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: NHRA and the Master Plan mountain motors dump top fuel pro mod fuel altereds (wild wille) dump top fuel 3 exhibition rounds between the pros of late model S/SS funny car take it or leave it pro mod etc etc Trump can make drag racing great again