Heads up

Frank Castros · 02-03-2018, 09:51 PM

Lots of negative vibes on this forum lately. Has the winter boredom taken it's toll? Let us give thanks for the sport, this forum and our friendship through this forum.
Be a part of the solution, not a part of the problem. Support your local racing associations and tracks. These are the grassroots of the sport. The NHRA once was but no longer is. Stop chasing the Wally and enjoy the drag racing as it once was. But for those who are familiar with my posts and my love of the "Big Go" where is the compromise?
Thank you in advance for your consideration and reply.

HR9121 · 02-03-2018, 10:27 PM

With all do respect your post in itself is negative when you say NHRA no longer is. I have nothing but respect for fellow racers who choose to do other things as far as association races or bracket racing, whatever they choose to do is fine with me. What I do have a problem with is people telling me what I should do. I choose to chase the Wally, not so much the Wally but the experience and the people that come along with it. I enjoy racing NHRA just the way it is whether it is or is not once what it was.

Dale Hulquist · 02-03-2018, 10:47 PM

Well said James, my sentiments exactly.

4spdJohnny · 02-04-2018, 12:33 AM

It's all Fun! The coolest thing I've ever done is when I was lucky enough to win a wally at a divisional level this summer. I hope to some day do it at a national level. I also had a ton of fun racing combo races and was lucky enough to win a combo race this spring. I appreciate all the hard work that goes into these associations and giving us a place to race and compete. I also compete in some bracket races with my stockers. I love trying to make my junk faster and the challenges of being competitive at all levels. There's nothing more exciting then racing in heads up races, it's why I got into stock. Now I can do it all! There's great racing and people everywhere! It's all about the people anyway. Like all things in life its what we make it! I for one am having a ball!

GTX JOHN · 02-04-2018, 03:21 AM

X2 Nicely put Johnny!

Frank Castros · 02-04-2018, 10:28 AM

It's not criticism, it's an observation and my humble opinion. Different strokes for different folks. I regret the misunderstanding of my message.

Mike Pearson · 02-04-2018, 11:19 AM

I race NHRA and our local association. I all so races IHRA as wall when they were still alive in class racing. I am sad that IHRA is no longer in the class racing scene. We had some really good racing in Div 2 IHRA stock and super stock. Our division was growing each year.

HR9121 · 02-04-2018, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank Castros

It's not criticism, it's an observation and my humble opinion. Different strokes for different folks. I regret the misunderstanding of my message.

I don't think you meant no harm Mr Castros but there are still alot of us that are still enjoying the NHRA ride even if its a little bumpy.

Dick Butler · 02-04-2018, 05:50 PM

I always enjoyed racing. I preferred class where it was offered. Eliminator at points meets was ok as we learned, saw friends and enjoyed the travels.
I believe all racers still race in all the events and organizations for the same goals. Can someone explain where the organizations are going? What is the goal besides more people in the pit gates? More classes to dilute the heads up racing? More seat of the pants factoring to quiet the whining from people who bought a less competitive car brand? or quiet the factories who are back in the thick of the racing while they can sway the structure?
Sure are getting More and More expensive cars purchased as a starting point for the racers.

02-03-2018, 09:51 PM	#1
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,641 Likes: 2,154 Liked 2,082 Times in 769 Posts	Heads up Lots of negative vibes on this forum lately. Has the winter boredom taken it's toll? Let us give thanks for the sport, this forum and our friendship through this forum. Be a part of the solution, not a part of the problem. Support your local racing associations and tracks. These are the grassroots of the sport. The NHRA once was but no longer is. Stop chasing the Wally and enjoy the drag racing as it once was. But for those who are familiar with my posts and my love of the "Big Go" where is the compromise? Thank you in advance for your consideration and reply.

02-03-2018, 10:27 PM	#2
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,353 Likes: 112 Liked 2,869 Times in 641 Posts	Re: Heads up With all do respect your post in itself is negative when you say NHRA no longer is. I have nothing but respect for fellow racers who choose to do other things as far as association races or bracket racing, whatever they choose to do is fine with me. What I do have a problem with is people telling me what I should do. I choose to chase the Wally, not so much the Wally but the experience and the people that come along with it. I enjoy racing NHRA just the way it is whether it is or is not once what it was. __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA

02-03-2018, 10:47 PM	#3
Dale Hulquist Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Crosby Texas Posts: 438 Likes: 563 Liked 349 Times in 74 Posts	Re: Heads up Well said James, my sentiments exactly.

02-04-2018, 12:33 AM	#4
4spdJohnny Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Grand Forks ND Posts: 239 Likes: 457 Liked 119 Times in 42 Posts	Re: Heads up It's all Fun! The coolest thing I've ever done is when I was lucky enough to win a wally at a divisional level this summer. I hope to some day do it at a national level. I also had a ton of fun racing combo races and was lucky enough to win a combo race this spring. I appreciate all the hard work that goes into these associations and giving us a place to race and compete. I also compete in some bracket races with my stockers. I love trying to make my junk faster and the challenges of being competitive at all levels. There's nothing more exciting then racing in heads up races, it's why I got into stock. Now I can do it all! There's great racing and people everywhere! It's all about the people anyway. Like all things in life its what we make it! I for one am having a ball! __________________ John A. McLaughlin 5757 B/S 440-6 or G/S 383 70 Road Runner, Dad's 5096 K/SA 70 Two Ton Tamater, Taylor's,Alec,Breezy Last edited by 4spdJohnny; 02-04-2018 at 12:37 AM.

02-04-2018, 03:21 AM	#5
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,530 Likes: 2,222 Liked 1,809 Times in 572 Posts	Re: Heads up X2 Nicely put Johnny! __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock

02-04-2018, 10:28 AM	#6
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,641 Likes: 2,154 Liked 2,082 Times in 769 Posts	Re: Heads up It's not criticism, it's an observation and my humble opinion. Different strokes for different folks. I regret the misunderstanding of my message.

02-04-2018, 11:19 AM	#7
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,321 Likes: 546 Liked 1,629 Times in 502 Posts	Re: Heads up I race NHRA and our local association. I all so races IHRA as wall when they were still alive in class racing. I am sad that IHRA is no longer in the class racing scene. We had some really good racing in Div 2 IHRA stock and super stock. Our division was growing each year. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

02-04-2018, 05:50 PM	#9
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,197 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Heads up I always enjoyed racing. I preferred class where it was offered. Eliminator at points meets was ok as we learned, saw friends and enjoyed the travels. I believe all racers still race in all the events and organizations for the same goals. Can someone explain where the organizations are going? What is the goal besides more people in the pit gates? More classes to dilute the heads up racing? More seat of the pants factoring to quiet the whining from people who bought a less competitive car brand? or quiet the factories who are back in the thick of the racing while they can sway the structure? Sure are getting More and More expensive cars purchased as a starting point for the racers.