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Old 02-26-2011, 07:16 PM   #15
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Default Re: Manufactures Points for 2011 GM Cars

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Originally Posted by Randall Klein View Post
FJ, I certainly understand yours and others appreciation for Olds and their committment to racers, esp the sportsman guys, but I can't recall their using the mfgs award to increase everyday sales, certainly "in-house" pride possibly, but what do Olds, TRW, Grace, Federal Mogul, Quaker State, et al have to show for their NHRA dollars? Does it do Coca Cola any good to have viewers watch winner circle guys forcing a sip of PowerAid or whatever energy drink is of the day, when they are obviously thirsty, and would probably slam a Coke or Bud...I've often wondered how the marketing guys spin these things to the bean counters
What are you trying to say? Do you think that all sponsors should drop their support for drag racing? That would be great for the sport!

On a side note, I sure do love all those 1996 Achieva Super Stock cars (Not in the guide). This has been going on for a long time.
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