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This quote just shows how much some dont know what they are talking about. They are not allowed narrowed rears, they are not allowed to move the frame rails and if you want to call a 10,5 (non W ) tire fat then go for it. They are allowed minor movement of the rear leaf springs to clear the side wall. The 10.5 tire was allowed mainly for the higher HP cars in AA and A, etc at the time this came about some of the southern IHRA tracks that these races were held on were not of the highest caliber in the traction dept. Besides have you ever seen how much modification of the wheel house and external fender is required to put a 9 inch slick on something like a 66-67 Chev Nova for NHRA. Oh yeah...its just a "STOCK" bolt on deal.....lol.

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9" tires are fine, IMO.

Past tense. Even by the time I joined IHRA 9 years ago, I think they were already putting that old legend behind them. The 'popular image' of the condition of IHRA tracks from way back when is an outdated misconception today. I'll take my 9" M/T radial down any IHRA track without hesitation.

Back to naming the organization, remember that it doesn't *have* to be an acronym. "ProStar" for instance, is a motorcyle racing organization. You define what *you* want, and do the branding & marketing to give it life & meaning.

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Name game :
IDR
simple, plan, easy
Independent Drag Racers

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[QUOTE=Michael Beard;





Back to naming the organization, remember that it doesn't *have* to be an acronym. "ProStar" for instance, is a motorcyle racing organization. You define what *you* want, and do the branding & marketing to give it life & meaning.[/QUOTE]

Still waiting for some suggetions.......Not many have come up with much.

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[QUOTE=Michael Beard;108641]9" tires are fine, IMO.



Past tense. Even by the time I joined IHRA 9 years ago, I think they were already putting that old legend behind them. The 'popular image' of the condition of IHRA tracks from way back when is an outdated misconception today. I'll take my 9" M/T radial down any IHRA track without hesitation.

OK Michael....I re-worded my post slightly. Remember I havent been to many IHRA races in the last 8 -9 years or so.

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I think we make the trophies with a gold wild Ukranian smoking a cigarette pissing on a 14/32

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LMAO!

Too funny!!!!!

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Name: CRA is very good.
Project: needs to have a 1 year, 3 year plan. Should it be IHRA and NHRA class cars just running at a new location? Should it take on the problems discussed with the current classes, rules, etc?Will it look to do what is BEST for class racers? to get sponsors, spectators, fun back into Class racing?
More Consolidation of classes?
Consider publishing outline of future with goals and plans.

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"Sportsman Drag Racers Alliance" comes to mind.

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You may want a name that the general public can relate to or understand and that TV would want. They may not understand "CLASS RACERS ASSOCIATION" just my opinion. So here are a couple of ideas.

"Eliminator Drag Racing"

"Hot Rod Drag Racing"

"Quarter Flash Drag Racing"

These may not be any good but just an idea.:)