Originally Posted by Mile High View Post
Here's an idea for promoting sportsman racing.
Instead of stacking for days before the race to get that "great" pit spot have NHRA arrange with large parking lots ( shopping malls, Walmart, Home Depot, Lowe's etc.) to show off your cars. Have a sign up sheet so they would know who is available. NHRA would then reserve pit space near the pro's for those that participated. Also while showing off the cars the racers could hand out discount coupons. This would get the cars and racers in front off the public. And with their commercials promote these car shows.
Jeff
NHRA had tech in store parking lots and malls at least throughout the 70's.Why they stopped, not sure.
More super tracks with more room, possibly?
Problem today is with the size of the rigs, and everybody wanting preferred parking.
First rig numbered at the mall would also have to be the first to leave for the track, in order to maintain that sequence.
Only guy that I know that could handle it another way, is Redman.
Unfortunately, we know the story there.
Mark
Doing this would take the cars to the people and not cost them (spectators) a thing. Who knows maybe the nearby businesses would give some perks to the racers showing their cars and bringing in the extra traffic. Got to set the hook first. Maybe 6 or so cars whatever the parking lot and pits near the Pros can handle. I think it can be done.
Jeff
