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John Lang · 06-01-2008, 08:53 PM

Question???????????? The difference between the MAFIA, and the NHRA ? The MAFIA takes care of there own......... John Lang

savoyracer · 06-01-2008, 09:34 PM

Just an observation!! Been noticing that the car count in top fuel has been steadily dwindling as this season progress's, and at topeka only 15 showed up for the 16 car field. Maybe a sign of the times, maybe other teams and perhaps corporate America have started to abandon ship. we might be lookin at 8 car fields next season. Also seems like funny cars are starting to have fewer DNQ's on their list now. might be starting in the same direction. Just a thought!!

Don Himes · 06-01-2008, 11:55 PM

Savoy Racer, and anybody else that thinks that way. Here's a news flash for you....THE ONLY PEOPLE NHRA CARES ABOUT ARE THE SPECTATORS! As long as enough of them show up, the association would probably like an 8 car field for pros. That way they spend less on payouts, maintenance, and services. More profits. The only thing ya'll have to remember is THEY DON'T CARE.

Jack Matyas · 06-02-2008, 08:23 AM

Don -- Tear-down barn ? I don't think so -- that's usually for racers who actually spend money and work on their cars........As for winning class its' become more meaningful since the combining of the Carb and FI classes . Instead of knocking the NHRA why don't you remember some of the good things they've done for you in the last 35 or so years that you were a member .

Don Himes · 06-02-2008, 09:49 AM

Your correct, Jack, I have had a lot of fond memories over the last (oh my gosh) 41 years. You race in a division where the director still "Gives a Damn". And I'm not saying that there isn't a bunch of great and caring NHRA employees. It's just that none of them live in Glendora, Ca. The best tech man in the world can't do very much with his hands tied. I'd like to appologize if it seemed I was going "over the edge". I guess my meds arn't kicking in the way they should anymore. The organization is great, Now we need some great people to run it!

Bart Kilraine · 06-02-2008, 12:27 PM

Don ,I don't take "Meds"yet,but if Div.1 ran NHRA and the "Keystone" Nationals ,there would still be a 140 car field entered in Stock ! Decisions made on the left coast suck.Bart

Jason Oldfield · 06-02-2008, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Himes

....THE ONLY PEOPLE NHRA CARES ABOUT ARE THE SPECTATORS!

Bingo! Anybody paying attention during the failed buyout of NHRA by HD Partners found that out when NHRA was forced to lift their skirt and show the world their financials. NHRA's dream would be to have ZERO fuel cars show up with a grandstand full of spectators. Obviously, that wouldn't happen in the 21st century. But, if the stands are full, NHRA is happy.

06-01-2008, 08:53 PM	#11
John Lang Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sheboygan Wi Posts: 391 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Re: dissatified fan Question???????????? The difference between the MAFIA, and the NHRA ? The MAFIA takes care of there own......... John Lang __________________ John Lang 365 STK, SS

06-01-2008, 09:34 PM	#12
savoyracer Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Myrtle Point Oregon Posts: 92 Likes: 3 Liked 9 Times in 3 Posts	Re: dissatified fan Just an observation!! Been noticing that the car count in top fuel has been steadily dwindling as this season progress's, and at topeka only 15 showed up for the 16 car field. Maybe a sign of the times, maybe other teams and perhaps corporate America have started to abandon ship. we might be lookin at 8 car fields next season. Also seems like funny cars are starting to have fewer DNQ's on their list now. might be starting in the same direction. Just a thought!!

06-01-2008, 11:55 PM	#13
Don Himes Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Port Charlotte, Fla. Posts: 160 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: dissatified fan Savoy Racer, and anybody else that thinks that way. Here's a news flash for you....THE ONLY PEOPLE NHRA CARES ABOUT ARE THE SPECTATORS! As long as enough of them show up, the association would probably like an 8 car field for pros. That way they spend less on payouts, maintenance, and services. More profits. The only thing ya'll have to remember is THEY DON'T CARE. __________________ Don Himes 2075

06-02-2008, 08:23 AM	#14
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,828 Likes: 336 Liked 1,578 Times in 322 Posts	Re: dissatified fan Don -- Tear-down barn ? I don't think so -- that's usually for racers who actually spend money and work on their cars........As for winning class its' become more meaningful since the combining of the Carb and FI classes . Instead of knocking the NHRA why don't you remember some of the good things they've done for you in the last 35 or so years that you were a member . __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

06-02-2008, 09:49 AM	#15
Don Himes Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Port Charlotte, Fla. Posts: 160 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: dissatified fan Your correct, Jack, I have had a lot of fond memories over the last (oh my gosh) 41 years. You race in a division where the director still "Gives a Damn". And I'm not saying that there isn't a bunch of great and caring NHRA employees. It's just that none of them live in Glendora, Ca. The best tech man in the world can't do very much with his hands tied. I'd like to appologize if it seemed I was going "over the edge". I guess my meds arn't kicking in the way they should anymore. The organization is great, Now we need some great people to run it! __________________ Don Himes 2075

06-02-2008, 12:27 PM	#16
Bart Kilraine Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Carrolltown,PA Posts: 118 Likes: 0 Liked 11 Times in 6 Posts	Re: dissatified fan Don ,I don't take "Meds"yet,but if Div.1 ran NHRA and the "Keystone" Nationals ,there would still be a 140 car field entered in Stock ! Decisions made on the left coast suck.Bart