What would Wally think ?
 

With Wally Parks vision back in the day for what he had in mind for the future of drag racing what would he think of whats happing to the sport today ?????

Re: What would Wally think ?
 

He's ROLLING in his GRAVE no doubt.....

Re: What would Wally think ?
 

rolling, no. He spinning so fast he's on the chip

Re: What would Wally think ?
 

That's the difference between somebody who builds up something with vision and a mission statement, and a few guys looking to make the most money from the least ammount of investment and effort. No matter how bad things are going.

Re: What would Wally think ?
 

That depends, he would be upset but after looking at today's market and evaluating what sponsors needed in order to maintain NHRA, I'm not so sure he would be quite as upset as many would think. I will say that he would be more upset with the overall customer service that NHRA has shown to the sportsman classes though.

Re: What would Wally think ?
 

He'd be happy for the ones still supporting NHRA since his passing.

And he'd like my car. :)

Re: What would Wally think ?
 

You're right on both counts. Big distinction between Wally and Tom is Wally loved the sport, Tom loves his fat paycheck. Their respective passions are being played out in how everything was and is now conducted.

Re: What would Wally think ?
 

Cary, I don't know about that last one. LOL

Just kidding.

Re: What would Wally think ?
 

First, he would wonder what happened to "dedicated to safety". Then ask why NHRA acts and conducts itself like the IRS. Intimidation, arrogance, elitism, driven to profit from its members rather than to serve them. We are lucky that the front line people do love the sport and make it enjoyable in spite of top management.

Re: What would Wally think ?
 

Well said............