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It's about money, CYA, and perception. Perception is more important than fact in this media driven world and money makes things happen. These guys are getting too much action of the pie. When an major sponsor pulls out of your program in favor of product placement on a different program. It would get my attention also. Why would any business play X amount of dollars to be an major sponsor the exposure it receives on TV and payout of contingencies when the same said company could provide the fraction cash layout and some clever product placement on another TV venue and get four times the amount of eye balls seeing their product. Which most of these eye balls will never compete in an National or Divisional event. The CYA part is obvious why they have to condemn it.
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02-18-2015, 04:37 PM | #13 |
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Perhaps what really upset NHRA was that the car had the NHRA number, etc. displayed on it.
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02-18-2015, 04:39 PM | #14 | |
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Driving is not a privilege, it is my right as a citizen of the USA to obtain a driver license. Now if I miss use that right it can be taken away. Just like walking down the street or going from state to state is not a privilege, It is my Right as a citizen of the USA. Yes there are rules and laws to follow, and if I break them you can have these right also taken away. Put in jail, pay big fines ECT ECT ... But these are our rights as citizen of this GREAT country. OK I'm done running my mouth now, just had to get that off my chest Cal S/ST HR 1177 |
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perhaps NHRA ought to buy some ad time during the 4 hour time slot (of "Motor Mondays" on Discovery) touting the advantages and benefits of being a member of the NHRA, they'd sure as hell be getting more looks at their prospective audience then they get on any given Saturday night at 2 am or Sunday night at 10. Got to look at it from the marketing side....it's all about the benjamins' and those guys are garning the most of it right now....it'll fade (as far as TV), but I believe the smart (and quiet) money is on them -- it's the automotive aftermarket "golden" demographics and if you're in the business you've got to be there one way, shape, form or another.....just keep this in perspective.....the same network brings you the Amish Mafia and Moonshiners' and they brought Jesse James and the American Chopper guys to a whole 'nother level.
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In like manner, NHRA is not "taking away rights" from these people. They are exercising their right to protect their image, reputation and standards that are explicitly stated in their membership material. Those standards are what you agree with to become a member. It's like unions restricting members from working on jobs or for others who do not observe union standards; you can go do the work if you want, but you won't be a union member if you do. An NHRA membership is not a "right" to race at NHRA's events. It is an extension to you of a privilege to participate. If you choose to not adhere to their membership standards, then they have the right to revoke that privilege.
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NHRA is upset because it is upstaging their own TV Nationals Program
The Funny Cars and AA Fueler and Pro Stockers are not getting top billing. I seen a golden opportunity...!! Another Pinks like Street Car Outlaw program. There are a lot of shut down and active Tracks that could capitalize on this Street Racer fad.. It is huge but there is nobody upstairs with the Drag Racing Management and Marketing skill to capitalize on this. Just like them ignoring COMP, Super Stock and Stock... Street Outlaws maybe hanging five on legality. I like the intrigue.. Yeah we know it is staged....grow it !!! Dan |
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Dwight is correct.
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if NHRA was smart they would figure out how to capitalize on the shows success and use it to steer fans to the racetrack. Their are already some no prep races going on now they should jump all over that. Advertise on the show and get them to come to the track instead of sending out stupid letters threatening people all that is going to do is drive people away. They are just creating more of a outlaw image for those guys. It just makes NHRA look like big brother trying to bully people.
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