With 2010 almost done, is drag racing healthy?
 

From the racers view, how is the popularity of drag racing (fans, participants). Anyone quiting, any new racers and/or cars (besides me). Giving account of the current economy, veteran racers that have been around for years and years, what do you think? Do you find yourself saying "how hard would it be to put this thing back on the street". I recently went to a domestic vs import, 275, 10.5 etc at MIR in Maryland, and the place was absolutly packed and they were all (well 90%) under 30 yo KIDS. I was at Indy this year and it could not compare with what I saw at Maryland. Even though Indy is the top for me hands down.

Wade Mahaffey

Re: With 2010 almost done, is drag racing healthy?
 

That depends on who you ask.

1)The NHRA apologists will say it's strong
2)The NHRA detractors will say it's in the toilet
3)And the realists wil say it needs a bunch of tweeking on NHRA's part to level the boat.
I'm in catogory three.

Re: With 2010 almost done, is drag racing healthy?
 

Count me in category 3 as well

Re: With 2010 almost done, is drag racing healthy?
 

I agree, I'm in group 3.

Re: With 2010 almost done, is drag racing healthy?
 

I waited alot of years to come back, now I will wait even longer. #3 and wont make a move till nhra fixes the mess they have made.

Re: With 2010 almost done, is drag racing healthy?
 

For the 2s and 3s, why do you still take part in something aggravating you? Or, what are you prepared to do about it? Would you like to be a part of a group statement towards NHRA. Or is it really not that bad? Help me out fellas, am I doing the right thing trying to get into S/S stuff. LOL

I copy your response Bob. (he's a do'er....I like him. I think some **** would get done if you lined up behind Bob)

Wade Mahaffey

Re: With 2010 almost done, is drag racing healthy?
 

I've been away alot of years myself. Probably won't even mess with NHRA, except for bracket racing. Going to race IHRA stock.

Re: With 2010 almost done, is drag racing healthy?
 

Both Bob's refuse to give the bullies their lunch money anymore. Both fellas displaying a nice pair!

Wade Mahaffey

Re: With 2010 almost done, is drag racing healthy?
 

I can guarantee that if I had more close IHRA races, that's where I would be racing. I plan to run a fair bit of IHRA as it stands. But aside from Montgomery and Baton Rouge there aren't alot of IHRA races within a reasonable drive, and the idea of 1/8 mile points races makes me throw up a little in my mouth.

Re: With 2010 almost done, is drag racing healthy?
 

With my health (cancer) issues I will still race and bitch...............