[J.R. Haddad]

Guys and Gals, it is time for a little honesty session between partners.
By partners, I mean the members and supporters of NHRA, and the
NHRA. We each have Divisional Representatives in Stock/Super Stock.
My understanding is that they are our Liaison between the Racers, and
the NHRA. I, and I'm sure many others here have represented their
Company's, Employers, Action Groups, etc. as a member of one of these
groups. The purpose of getting these two sides together is to open dialogue
up between the two, so that we better understand each other's challenges,
and pull in the same direction, rather than each group going their own direction. I have been in this sport longer than I care to admit, and now that
I have recently retired, I want to live the dream, and race as much as I want.
But, with continually reduced quotas, and seemingly less importance than I signed up for being put on our classes, all I want is some honesty. If NHRA is going to continue to reduce Quotas, and in effect, ask us to leave, I would like to now. If that is the case, allow us the respect to know
what the 5 year plan is, so we may be guided accordingly. We can alter our course of competitive business, sport and entertainment accordingly.
We are all adults, I believe we deserve respect of being treated in that fashion.

Regards,

J.R. Haddad