NORWALK CANCELED - My $.02

John DiBartolomeo · 06-19-2019, 06:59 AM

But all this brings up another point I’ve spoken about over the years. I’ve long said it’s my belief the NHRA should ask themselves, “Are we in the entertainment or sanctioning body business?”

https://dragracingedge.com/the-blog/...is-weeks-blog/

Billy Nees · 06-19-2019, 07:51 AM

Ya know, one of the things that I wish NHRA the race promoter would consider would be the elimination of at least half of the National Events. Make them special again! Give the Racers a rain date! AND a weekend off! With so many every year, they've become just another race. I'm pretty sure that NHRA the entertainment co. wouldn't/couldn't even consider this but they probably should.

Jon Sarrett · 06-19-2019, 08:48 AM

Interesting read John, I always enjoy your work. We are the side show and always have been but every traveling carny needs the bearded lady, right? I've been reading a lot of the comments from the populous that are en route to Norwalk this weekend and many are glad we are not coming, conversely, there are many that will not be attending because we won't be there. I guess the Yin and Yang will continue to exist, independent opposing forces.

buzzinhalfdozen · 06-19-2019, 10:41 AM

I haven't seen anything to suggest it yet, but anyone think they will open up the quotas to allow more racers as there will be no pros? Would think they would rather have 400-500 cars on property.

Carguy49 · 06-19-2019, 11:12 AM

Very good article John. The show needs to be changed, but will probably be changed not to our liking.

I agree with Billy that there needs to be less National events. Some need to stay no matter what. Indy, Pomona, Gainsville, Vegas, Norwalk and a few others . My idea is for, starting in February, a National event each month through November. There would need to be a couple others thrown in there to make sure each geographical area is covered.

Maybe, even have more Sports Nationals, just for the Sportsman racers.

This is just my $.02 and probably not worth that, but just thinking.

ssam4104 · 06-19-2019, 11:31 AM

boycott indy

CMcAllister · 06-19-2019, 12:36 PM

I believe BB3 considers himself to be in the entertainment business. That's not to say he doesn't take care of and value the racers.

I believe I would have appreciated the '99 Keystones being postponed a week early and ran later, even without the Pros, rather than sitting in that flood and mess in the back of the pits for the best part of a week.. Just sayin'.

Hacksaw · 06-19-2019, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by buzzinhalfdozen

I haven't seen anything to suggest it yet, but anyone think they will open up the quotas to allow more racers as there will be no pros? Would think they would rather have 400-500 cars on property.

I'd pretty well bet that Bader will add some " special bracket " program. The 2005 rain out and reschedule comes to mind.

Mike Fuller · 06-19-2019, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Hacksaw

I'd pretty well bet that Bader will add some " special bracket " program. The 2005 rain out and reschedule comes to mind.

Do you think they will have to pay the insurance surcharge?

Kevin Panzino · 06-19-2019, 01:25 PM

I can’t imagine why we would want less national events.

06-19-2019, 06:59 AM	#1
John DiBartolomeo Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Beaver Springs, PA Posts: 494 Likes: 1 Liked 1,283 Times in 159 Posts	NORWALK CANCELED - My $.02 But all this brings up another point I’ve spoken about over the years. I’ve long said it’s my belief the NHRA should ask themselves, “Are we in the entertainment or sanctioning body business?” https://dragracingedge.com/the-blog/...is-weeks-blog/ Attached Thumbnails __________________ John DiBartolomeo DRC Race Products DragRacingActionOnline.com

06-19-2019, 07:51 AM	#2
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,218 Likes: 3,091 Liked 6,772 Times in 1,519 Posts	Re: NORWALK CANCELED - My $.02 Ya know, one of the things that I wish NHRA the race promoter would consider would be the elimination of at least half of the National Events. Make them special again! Give the Racers a rain date! AND a weekend off! With so many every year, they've become just another race. I'm pretty sure that NHRA the entertainment co. wouldn't/couldn't even consider this but they probably should. __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS Make tech "TECH" again!

06-19-2019, 08:48 AM	#3
Jon Sarrett Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sullivan, OH Posts: 302 Likes: 661 Liked 136 Times in 43 Posts	Re: NORWALK CANCELED - My $.02 Interesting read John, I always enjoy your work. We are the side show and always have been but every traveling carny needs the bearded lady, right? I've been reading a lot of the comments from the populous that are en route to Norwalk this weekend and many are glad we are not coming, conversely, there are many that will not be attending because we won't be there. I guess the Yin and Yang will continue to exist, independent opposing forces. __________________ Jon Sarrett Stock 3779

06-19-2019, 10:41 AM	#4
buzzinhalfdozen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bellevue Ohio Posts: 985 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 9 Posts	Re: NORWALK CANCELED - My $.02 I haven't seen anything to suggest it yet, but anyone think they will open up the quotas to allow more racers as there will be no pros? Would think they would rather have 400-500 cars on property. __________________ Joe Buchanan SS/BX 3117

06-19-2019, 11:12 AM	#5
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,839 Likes: 1,758 Liked 2,225 Times in 594 Posts	Re: NORWALK CANCELED - My $.02 Very good article John. The show needs to be changed, but will probably be changed not to our liking. I agree with Billy that there needs to be less National events. Some need to stay no matter what. Indy, Pomona, Gainsville, Vegas, Norwalk and a few others . My idea is for, starting in February, a National event each month through November. There would need to be a couple others thrown in there to make sure each geographical area is covered. Maybe, even have more Sports Nationals, just for the Sportsman racers. This is just my $.02 and probably not worth that, but just thinking. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

06-19-2019, 11:31 AM	#6
ssam4104 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 39 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: NORWALK CANCELED - My $.02 boycott indy

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CMcAllister Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fulton County, PA Posts: 530 Likes: 9 Liked 735 Times in 205 Posts	Re: NORWALK CANCELED - My $.02 I believe BB3 considers himself to be in the entertainment business. That's not to say he doesn't take care of and value the racers. I believe I would have appreciated the '99 Keystones being postponed a week early and ran later, even without the Pros, rather than sitting in that flood and mess in the back of the pits for the best part of a week.. Just sayin'.

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Kevin Panzino Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 520 Likes: 245 Liked 550 Times in 106 Posts	Re: NORWALK CANCELED - My $.02 I can’t imagine why we would want less national events.