D1 NHRA Boycott? - Page 2

GaryGoFast · 04-11-2009, 07:51 PM

If you were too boycott, it would be best if that track was NHRA owned. But in reality if you check the NHRA Event Stats page, only the hardcore are entering, seems a lot of people are already protesting by not being there.

sc1153 · 04-11-2009, 08:19 PM

I agree that we need an ORGANIZED discussion with a spokesperson and D1 is filled with people that are respected (from a racer standpoint) and does not care what needs to be said weather it is nice or not, but that person needs to be able to speak his mind in a professional way (not me L.O.L.) but what needs to be discussed is what we can do to make them listen to that person

There needs to be something HUGE and ABNORMAL for them to look at and get worried if they do not listen.

What could that be? How about go to a National event and PICKETT the staging lanes until we are heard by a BIG WHIG?

SG1809 · 04-11-2009, 10:56 PM

I think this was a very good suggestion that all concerned can do:
." Another suggestion is flood the divisonal offices with e-mails and phone calls in dissaproval, E-mail member services in California, contact the sportsman advisory members,"

If everyone on this forum did this I think someone at NHRA would be compelled to listen.

Pat I
SG1809

Bryan Gillespie · 04-12-2009, 07:01 AM

If the extra $75.00 for cert. and $10.00 for each class is that big of a impact to your budget you shouldn't be racing in the first place.

frank v · 04-12-2009, 08:05 AM

that would be like boycotting the gas stations .it will never work

Tom DePascale · 04-12-2009, 08:41 AM

I agree something needs to be done or we will be forced out,maybe this is the beginning of the end for sportsman racing @ National Events. Could it be that NHRA is slowly trying to get rid of us,1st by limit of cars & classes @ races,then by raising prices to compansate for lesser car count ,less employees @ track to maintain same profit margin. I though this is why they set up "THE SPORTSMAN ADVISORY COMMITEE" but if NHRA does not want to lissen then guess what boys & girls as much as I love to go to National Events I'll go back to bracket racing on Saturday Night @ Atco !

Bryan Gillespie · 04-12-2009, 09:04 AM

Atco is a better pay out anyway.
Notice the signature below S/Pro is 1st.
$65.00 to enter $2000.00 to win @ Capitol Raceway in Maryland
And you can run the stop if you want.

Tom DePascale · 04-12-2009, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryan Gillespie

Atco is a better pay out anyway.
Notice the signature below S/Pro is 1st.
$65.00 to enter $2000.00 to win @ Capitol Raceway in Maryland
And you can run the stop if you want.

Yea Brian but Atco is closer & most important has a BAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

voltdr · 04-12-2009, 09:52 AM

I agree that the best place to make a statement would be INDY. But I don't feel that enough people will agree to do it. It would be like getting all of the Supercomp racers to agree on what the best stop stall is to run your engine.

SSTRACER323 · 04-12-2009, 11:23 AM

I know it would never happen... but if you really want to catch NHRA'S attention? Boycott the Nationals in Joliet and the Jegs Allstar race.
That way all the classes are there, No S/ST in Indy.
What ever race you guys do i am with ya.

04-11-2009, 07:51 PM	#11
GaryGoFast Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New York Posts: 804 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: D1 NHRA Boycott? If you were too boycott, it would be best if that track was NHRA owned. But in reality if you check the NHRA Event Stats page, only the hardcore are entering, seems a lot of people are already protesting by not being there. __________________ Gary Federico S/St, S/G 1814

04-11-2009, 08:19 PM	#12
sc1153 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Parlin, NJ Posts: 420 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: D1 NHRA Boycott? I agree that we need an ORGANIZED discussion with a spokesperson and D1 is filled with people that are respected (from a racer standpoint) and does not care what needs to be said weather it is nice or not, but that person needs to be able to speak his mind in a professional way (not me L.O.L.) but what needs to be discussed is what we can do to make them listen to that person There needs to be something HUGE and ABNORMAL for them to look at and get worried if they do not listen. What could that be? How about go to a National event and PICKETT the staging lanes until we are heard by a BIG WHIG? __________________ Chris DePascale S/ST 1531 & S/C 1153....Addicted Racing Jad153@aol.com

04-11-2009, 10:56 PM	#13
SG1809 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroeville, NJ Posts: 119 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: D1 NHRA Boycott? I think this was a very good suggestion that all concerned can do: ." Another suggestion is flood the divisonal offices with e-mails and phone calls in dissaproval, E-mail member services in California, contact the sportsman advisory members," If everyone on this forum did this I think someone at NHRA would be compelled to listen. Pat I SG1809

04-12-2009, 07:01 AM	#14
Bryan Gillespie Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 456 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: D1 NHRA Boycott? If the extra $75.00 for cert. and $10.00 for each class is that big of a impact to your budget you shouldn't be racing in the first place.

04-12-2009, 08:05 AM	#15
frank v Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: ny Posts: 286 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: D1 NHRA Boycott? that would be like boycotting the gas stations .it will never work __________________ s/g 1620

04-12-2009, 08:41 AM	#16
Tom DePascale Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sayreville NJ Posts: 471 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: D1 NHRA Boycott? I agree something needs to be done or we will be forced out,maybe this is the beginning of the end for sportsman racing @ National Events. Could it be that NHRA is slowly trying to get rid of us,1st by limit of cars & classes @ races,then by raising prices to compansate for lesser car count ,less employees @ track to maintain same profit margin. I though this is why they set up "THE SPORTSMAN ADVISORY COMMITEE" but if NHRA does not want to lissen then guess what boys & girls as much as I love to go to National Events I'll go back to bracket racing on Saturday Night @ Atco !

04-12-2009, 09:04 AM	#17
Bryan Gillespie Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 456 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: D1 NHRA Boycott? Atco is a better pay out anyway. Notice the signature below S/Pro is 1st. $65.00 to enter $2000.00 to win @ Capitol Raceway in Maryland And you can run the stop if you want.

04-12-2009, 09:52 AM	#19
voltdr Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 700 Likes: 77 Liked 87 Times in 47 Posts	Re: D1 NHRA Boycott? I agree that the best place to make a statement would be INDY. But I don't feel that enough people will agree to do it. It would be like getting all of the Supercomp racers to agree on what the best stop stall is to run your engine.

04-12-2009, 11:23 AM	#20
SSTRACER323 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Coal City, IL. Posts: 775 Likes: 3 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: D1 NHRA Boycott? I know it would never happen... but if you really want to catch NHRA'S attention? Boycott the Nationals in Joliet and the Jegs Allstar race. That way all the classes are there, No S/ST in Indy. What ever race you guys do i am with ya. __________________ The Doughboy Lee Lones S/ST 323L