Pro Stock

[Curmudgeon]

Is anyone else of the opinion that NHRA is in the process of shuffling Pro Stock into the "semi-pro" ranks . Can not help noticing how they now feature the nitro classes in big bold headlines (and bold red letters) , where-as Pro Stock is lumped at bottom with P/S Motorcycle and ProMod . I just have this gut feeling they would like to use P/S , P/S M and PM as filler and jettison the sportsmen at national events .

[NewHemi]

Originally Posted by Curmudgeon

Is anyone else of the opinion that NHRA is in the process of shuffling Pro Stock into the "semi-pro" ranks . Can not help noticing how they now feature the nitro classes in big bold headlines (and bold red letters) , where-as Pro Stock is lumped at bottom with P/S Motorcycle and ProMod . I just have this gut feeling they would like to use P/S , P/S M and PM as filler and jettison the sportsmen at national events .

That wouldn't be a bit of a surprise.

David
The New Hemi Guy

[Jim Wahl]

I think they (NHRA) has had that mindset for several years now. To them only Nitro fueled cars are real race cars! John Force told them it is so. Jim


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[jmcarter]

The larger sponsors that target a broader demographic are being placated here, to them track prep, marketing, etc is all about the Nitro. Besides the Erica story line ESPN could really care less about other classes.

[nickh]

If John Force told Tom Compton that the moon is "blue" he would believe him....

[danny waters sr]

May end up like pro-stock truck,except without the lawsuits if they can figure out how..

[David Lee]

I think they want a one day event and eliminate and screw all the non nitro classes. And increase the spectator entry fees

[Curmudgeon]

Originally Posted by David Lee

I think they want a one day event and eliminate and screw all the non nitro classes. And increase the spectator entry fees

I am certain you're correct . One day event , the Noise , header flames , promise of explosions and crashes , with monster trucks or Joie Chitwood's "Thrill Show" as filler , and be shed of those annoying Sportsman Classes and amateur racers who founded and built the sport . My opinion is it's all part of the "NAPCARIZATION" of drag racing . Why , they're even into this useless "WORLD SERIES_SUPERBOWL_PLAYOFF " concept now . What was wrong with the season point leader being champ ? What omes next ? Force - Enders and Schumacher on a cricket pitch with Jeremy Clarkson narrating ?

[David Lee]

I think one of the worst moves was the emulation was of NASCAR in the points race.

[SStockDart]

Right or wrong, it is all about the money....... I can not criticize NHRA for evolving into what generates the most money....I just hope that along the way, we sportsman racers can fit it......look at the stands when we race, then look when the fuel cars run. I don't like it, but that is the way it is...... Pro Stock is nothing like it was intended to be...."Win races on Sunday and Sell cars on Monday". That is how it started. Now all Pro Stock cars look the same. I doubt anyone has bought a car recently because Erica driver a Chevy!!!!! It used to be that way, but not now.....I don't have the answer, but the direction of Pro Stock is dead ended..... Perhaps, the Cobra Jets, Hemi's, and COPO's can create some excitement. Like the local Chevy dealer displaying a winning COPO on Monday.