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When I saw this post, I had no idea what this was actually about.
Now that it is taking direction, I think it is the worst thing in the world to not encourage the promoting of Stock Eliminator or Sportsman type racing.
I really don't get the point of this post at all.
I think it's bad enough that National Dragster now consists of ONE page of coverage for National event class winners.
The more promoting the better.Nobody is losing any "sales".If anything,it will lead to the demise of all of Sportsman drag racing.

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We need all the exposure we can get! We have a small, if any, fan base.
When it comes to promoting this hard working, fully invested, group of great racers, too say we are on our own is an understatement.

Now, anyone who wants to put together a pod cast or social media program to support and promote stock and super stock drag racing in a positive manner,
I say, more power to them! As long as it is done with tact.

As far as the covenants of “owning” the content of any event, and “using” it to promote said social media format. I think, under the current circumstances with regard to lack of spectators, the social media route is our last and best hope to promote.
After all, It’s not like sportsman drag racing is the NFL.

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"official22yrs", I agree with the others. If you have something to say, SAY IT. Stop being cryptic. Either have the courage to say it coherently, or don't say anything.

When the NFL threatens to sue anyone who uses the word "Superbowl", because it's their property, I think it's an amazing case of a runaway ego. I'm no marketing genius, but I'll bet that there are a lot of companies that would love to have people spreading their brand by constant use of a product name.

So if the NHRA decides to go this route (they have in some instances), that's up to them. It would be foolish, as it would just chase people away. They seem to understand that the more people talk about their brand, the better for everyone!

But the NHRA hasn't brought this up, you have! (I think.)

Tell us who you are and what you are mumbling. You'll get more respect just by doing that.

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And on top of everything else, bitch about someone covering sportsman racing but don't have the guts to post your name.

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My name is John Irving and I have been racing in Stock ever since 1964.

My son and I are both currently racing Stock and SS (Both down to
last 4 @ Pomona 2022) at this point in time.

What Mr. Official is your name and when is the last time you raced a stock or
SS car?

Are you currently a NHRA employee and are you in fact speaking in you
capacity with the NHRA organization?

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I really do not care who this person is. He/She has an opinion and that they are entitled to express.
NHRA is not the National Football League. The value if their media property is arguably no where near other Major Sports venues IMO.

NHRA's business model from the entertainment standpoint is clearly the Pro Classes. I do think that they need to differentiate the Pro from the Sportsman classes regarding the blanket media policy that was previously posted.

I actually think that it would be in their best interest to engage and allow those "other" outlets to cover what they are not. I think the partnership with approved classy outlets would actually enhance the big picture or what is NHRA.

Giving those partners access to the Sportsman classes would expand the viewership and possibly interest in NHRA.

Just my personal thoughts.

Robin

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John,

I didn't mean you guys, I meant Mr official22years. I'm still not even sure what he is getting at but I wouldn't complain unless I was willing to use my name.

Jim Caughlin
SS6019 (and I have been racing in SS since '86)

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Years ago, there was a sports radio talk show in New York. It was called "Mike and the Mad Dog". Huge drivetime audience, largest in the country. It featured ALL of the top sports personalities doing spot appearances. On Sunday morning, Mike would host a football show called "NFL Now". It went on for years. One day, the National Football League said you can`t call it NFL anymore. As I recall, they wouldn`t allow it under any conditions. NHRA`s lawyers might see some potential in sportsman race cars. Who knew?

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I have no problem with people making money however they can, it's easy to see you aren't self employed or never have been.

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Maybe someone from NHRA should revisit the 501(c) (6) of IRS Code of 1986

Mission Statement
I may not have it verbatim but you’ll get the idea.

“Promote and advance the common business interest of those engaged in the sport of drag racing and the hot rod industry; to promote safety, sportsmanship and fellowship and exchange of knowledge and information among hot rod enthusiasts...........”