National event chaos?

[BBF67]

NHRA was holding its head above water until this latest TV venture. It is costing them a bunch more money than they were first planning on. Thats right! NHRA has to pay to be on TV. You would think it would be the other way around but it is not. The money they take in at events is not covering what they are paying out for TV coverage. So where do the bean counters cut costs. Where else but in the Tech Dept. No tech at National events will save the company, so the bean counters think.

Of course we all know that will only bring on "National event chaos."

[SSGT Mustang]

You guys are waiting to talk to the wrong people. Instead of waiting for NHRA to listen, why not start talking to racers?

If there's one thing that this election cycle has taught us is that one guy with influence and leadership can mobilize a great many people who are sick and tired of being ignored and taken advantage of.

You have at least three serious hitters posting in this thread alone. If one or more starts mobilizing racers to boycott ALL national events this year, then perhaps NHRA will finally take notice.

For my money, I'd like to see that person create their own nationwide sportsman series that is indeed special for everyone. Look at what Pete Biondo has done with the Springfling, and others have done with Sports Nationals, etc.

Talk to Bader. Talk to Dave Ley. Talk to Mark Williams. Talk to all the companies that used to post contingency. Get them involved, get the tracks involved (Numidia stands out, and so do other tracks in D1 alone).

For some of you guys, you're seeing your livelihood at risk. Take a stand, and take the lead. People will listen to you.

From my point of view, NHRA represents California, which has become synonymous with austerity, mismanagement, and corruption.

You will never change NHRA unless they are hit seriously in the pocketbook. One million for a guy who had to step down for a substance abuse problem will look like a drop in the bucket compared to a nationwide boycott of racers. Who knows? You could end up creating a phenomenal series that benefits everyone, and everyone can feel good about, including sponsors and the tracks themselves.

[Alan Roehrich]

Originally Posted by SSGT Mustang

You guys are waiting to talk to the wrong people. Instead of waiting for NHRA to listen, why not start talking to racers?

If there's one thing that this election cycle has taught us is that one guy with influence and leadership can mobilize a great many people who are sick and tired of being ignored and taken advantage of.

You have at least three serious hitters posting in this thread alone. If one or more starts mobilizing racers to boycott ALL national events this year, then perhaps NHRA will finally take notice.

For my money, I'd like to see that person create their own nationwide sportsman series that is indeed special for everyone. Look at what Pete Biondo has done with the Springfling, and others have done with Sports Nationals, etc.

Talk to Bader. Talk to Dave Ley. Talk to Mark Williams. Talk to all the companies that used to post contingency. Get them involved, get the tracks involved (Numidia stands out, and so do other tracks in D1 alone).

For some of you guys, you're seeing your livelihood at risk. Take a stand, and take the lead. People will listen to you.

From my point of view, NHRA represents California, which has become synonymous with austerity, mismanagement, and corruption.

You will never change NHRA unless they are hit seriously in the pocketbook. One million for a guy who had to step down for a substance abuse problem will look like a drop in the bucket compared to a nationwide boycott of racers. Who knows? You could end up creating a phenomenal series that benefits everyone, and everyone can feel good about, including sponsors and the tracks themselves.

This is pretty good thinking.

[Skydog]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

maybe it's time to do whatever it is we would have to do to get our "NHRA Member" vote back!

Could someone refresh me on how the board took over
& members lost their vote/voice.
Was it not on some small technicality.

[Jeff Teuton]

In 1981 the members gave their right to vote to the board.

[Mike Jones]

Exactly what does "No Tech" mean?

Mike A114
P/SA

[Adger Smith]

Humm, That is typical of big business. Let the Minimum Wage employees go and keep the highly paid managers, CEO and board members. But wait a minute.. NHRA is a 501-c Non Profit. Those highly paid managers work hard at spending all the money to keep NHRA from making a profit.
I think I would take a long hard look at some of those expenses before operating without vital employees. If this is true it doesn't speak well for what the leadership sees in the future of NHRA. Hey, I'm just saying here, no knocks.. JMHO

[gbur]

Without class racers there will be plenty of room for 90 racers , that helps with no tech

[Alan Roehrich]

Originally Posted by Jeff Teuton

In 1981 the members gave their right to vote to the board.

Interesting. That's about the time Modified Eliminator was killed off.

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Jeff Teuton

In 1981 the members gave their right to vote to the board.

Jeff, just imagine what Sportsman Racers could do if we DID get our vote back now that we have this new-fangled internet!