Steve Dillman,
Yes on all counts. More good announcers, Yes on you spend and support sponsors too but some questions come up.
Are the spectators who walk through the pits at National events attending to SEE super classes? I know they appreciate the same things you quoted before. Nice cars, nice teams, etc while they are at the event in the pits. That is important.
I think S and SS and SUPER classes are being "allowed to run "at an event where spectators are drawn by a combination of things mostly other than the Sportsman racing.
1) Pro teams racing Heads up.
2) A big Happening type atmosphere
3) Gee whiz smoke and Noise and danger of Funnies and T/F.
4) stronger advertising by NHRA because they feel the "show" will attract the spectators to PAY to watch.
Example Sportsnational event at Columbus. NOT A CAR in the East parking Lots. Not a camper in the Camp grounds.Great cars running.
When there are no Pros or if there were no Alcohol show at an event who would spectate? The local tracks are hurting on race nights and winning on Grudge nights.Doesnt that suggest similar things about style of racing and appeal? Everyone is entitled to enter and race but is there room to adjust for better appeal? What about S/G and S/c in T/Sportsman or T/Dragster form?( no studdering, no delaying)
Thanks again. We all need these honest discussions and I appreciate other opinions.
Dick Butler 3529
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