Is there a way to get S,S/S racers to band together?

Wade Mahaffey · 04-20-2011, 08:03 PM

I see many, many issues come to light here on CR. Alot of negative post and hard feelings toward NHRA. I understand most of what I read here as far as enhancements, soft indexes, weak tech, car counts, and general unhappiness. I do some fabrication work for several S/S and S racers, but never here any negativity from any of them. When I'm at the track (N) or (I), it looks like everyone is enjoying themselves. But when I come on here I'm thinking WTH.

I'm wondering if there is anyone at the races that just goes around and talks to the racers. Someone that would collect names and contact info (e-mail) in an effort to get everyone on the same page with issues. I hate to see folks that have been around a long time, and just hate what it has become. I feel sorry for them, I feel they deserve to go out with a feeling of leaving it better than they found it type of thing. It seems like the veterans would band together, go to the races, start to build a racers club, union, task force, etc. I see the sticky on here trying to have S, S/S racers sign up. I think if I was so upset with the current situation and was going to quit. My last ditch effort would be to walk the pits and talk to every racer. Strength in numbers type of thing, gain power and then bargin with NHRA. But be prepared to walk and start something new like IHRA.

Or is it that some folks just bitch better than they drive. If you gave them a hundred dollar bill, they would bitch because it was'nt five twenties. Regular exercise does wonders for a bad attitude...I'm not saying that just to be a smart ***...it really does work

Wade Mahaffey

Jeff Teuton · 04-20-2011, 09:33 PM

That question is best answered by that Lorrie Morgan country song "What part of No don't you understand?" I got a $500,000 Obama grant and conducted a survey and that was the scientific answer. Not being smart, just stating what I think.

Jim Wahl · 04-20-2011, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Teuton

That question is best answered by that Lorrie Morgan country song "What part of No don't you understand?" I got a $500,000 Obama grant and conducted a survey and that was the scientific answer. Not being smart, just stating what I think.

Hey Jeff! Are you sure Obama didn't TAKE $500,000 from you and then TOLD you what he wanted the survey to say? Jim

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LXguy · 04-20-2011, 10:27 PM

If you want to go on strike, or send a message or whatever:

Why don't you guys all go run NMCA for one weekend instead of NHRA?

Organize it with NMCA and you can get some ink over there too I'm sure.

I'm sure they'd love to have you over there, and yes you get a trophy and the loot if you're the only one to show up.

It doesn't maybe have the "prestige" of NHRA, but you would get more ink than NHRA spills on stock, and you don't have to run on Thursday.

They've got index and heads-up stuff over there.

God knows they're not perfect, but I've met several very happy X-NHRA guys when I go to those events...

Worked out well for Jeff Swanson too.

Just a thought.

Steve

Ed Fernandez · 04-21-2011, 12:24 AM

[QUOTE=LXguy;254170]If you want to go on strike, or send a message or whatever:

Why don't you guys all go run NMCA for one weekend instead of NHRA?

Organize it with NMCA and you can get some ink over there too I'm sure.

I'm sure they'd love to have you over there, and yes you get a trophy and the loot if you're the only one to show up.

It doesn't maybe have the "prestige" of NHRA, but you would get more ink than NHRA spills on stock, and you don't have to run on Thursday.

They've got index and heads-up stuff over there.

God knows they're not perfect, but I've met several very happy X-NHRA guys when I go to those events...

Worked out well for Jeff Swanson too.

Just a thought.

The NMC class looks interesting,but my car misses one of the criteria.It fits the year range
but the classification guide says up to 1979 AMC-V-8.My car has a straight 6 engine,but it is capable of running 13.50.Would they let me compete?

Bill Harris · 04-21-2011, 12:30 AM

No

Don Kennedy · 04-21-2011, 12:45 AM

1.

Dan Bernay · 04-21-2011, 05:56 AM

Not going to happen.

THE LEGEND · 04-21-2011, 07:32 AM

There is another option a little known group called IHRA. They have heads up runs, give big trophys, 2 day races. They even got their own magazine too.
Don't pay much to win anymore because they don't have many contingency sponsors, but that should'nt matter because most of you say "THEY DON"T PAY ANYWAY".
To answer your question though No way racers will ever band together. You will get a few pockets of resistance from time to time but nothing to hurt.
Chip Johnson
I just want to race, don't care where or with whom

Chris1529 · 04-21-2011, 08:18 AM

We could ban together and vote to join a union. Then we can pay union dues in addition to our membership fees and high entry fees. Anyone a union rep who could get us in the door?

04-20-2011, 08:03 PM	#1
Wade Mahaffey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 581 Likes: 0 Liked 17 Times in 7 Posts	Is there a way to get S,S/S racers to band together? I see many, many issues come to light here on CR. Alot of negative post and hard feelings toward NHRA. I understand most of what I read here as far as enhancements, soft indexes, weak tech, car counts, and general unhappiness. I do some fabrication work for several S/S and S racers, but never here any negativity from any of them. When I'm at the track (N) or (I), it looks like everyone is enjoying themselves. But when I come on here I'm thinking WTH. I'm wondering if there is anyone at the races that just goes around and talks to the racers. Someone that would collect names and contact info (e-mail) in an effort to get everyone on the same page with issues. I hate to see folks that have been around a long time, and just hate what it has become. I feel sorry for them, I feel they deserve to go out with a feeling of leaving it better than they found it type of thing. It seems like the veterans would band together, go to the races, start to build a racers club, union, task force, etc. I see the sticky on here trying to have S, S/S racers sign up. I think if I was so upset with the current situation and was going to quit. My last ditch effort would be to walk the pits and talk to every racer. Strength in numbers type of thing, gain power and then bargin with NHRA. But be prepared to walk and start something new like IHRA. Or is it that some folks just bitch better than they drive. If you gave them a hundred dollar bill, they would bitch because it was'nt five twenties. Regular exercise does wonders for a bad attitude...I'm not saying that just to be a smart ***...it really does work Wade Mahaffey

04-20-2011, 09:33 PM	#2
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Is there a way to get S,S/S racers to band together? That question is best answered by that Lorrie Morgan country song "What part of No don't you understand?" I got a $500,000 Obama grant and conducted a survey and that was the scientific answer. Not being smart, just stating what I think. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

04-20-2011, 10:27 PM	#4
LXguy Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 40 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Is there a way to get S,S/S racers to band together? If you want to go on strike, or send a message or whatever: Why don't you guys all go run NMCA for one weekend instead of NHRA? Organize it with NMCA and you can get some ink over there too I'm sure. I'm sure they'd love to have you over there, and yes you get a trophy and the loot if you're the only one to show up. It doesn't maybe have the "prestige" of NHRA, but you would get more ink than NHRA spills on stock, and you don't have to run on Thursday. They've got index and heads-up stuff over there. God knows they're not perfect, but I've met several very happy X-NHRA guys when I go to those events... Worked out well for Jeff Swanson too. Just a thought. Steve

04-21-2011, 12:24 AM	#5
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Is there a way to get S,S/S racers to band together? [QUOTE=LXguy;254170]If you want to go on strike, or send a message or whatever: Why don't you guys all go run NMCA for one weekend instead of NHRA? Organize it with NMCA and you can get some ink over there too I'm sure. I'm sure they'd love to have you over there, and yes you get a trophy and the loot if you're the only one to show up. It doesn't maybe have the "prestige" of NHRA, but you would get more ink than NHRA spills on stock, and you don't have to run on Thursday. They've got index and heads-up stuff over there. God knows they're not perfect, but I've met several very happy X-NHRA guys when I go to those events... Worked out well for Jeff Swanson too. Just a thought. The NMC class looks interesting,but my car misses one of the criteria.It fits the year range but the classification guide says up to 1979 AMC-V-8.My car has a straight 6 engine,but it is capable of running 13.50.Would they let me compete? __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

04-21-2011, 12:30 AM	#6
Bill Harris Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ooltewah, TN Posts: 421 Likes: 13 Liked 26 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Is there a way to get S,S/S racers to band together? No __________________ Bill Harris ex 2172 STK ex 2272 S/S

04-21-2011, 12:45 AM	#7
Don Kennedy VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Portland TN Posts: 1,590 Likes: 3,876 Liked 902 Times in 237 Posts	Re: Is there a way to get S,S/S racers to band together? 1. __________________ Don Kennedy 7701 SS Last edited by Don Kennedy; 04-21-2011 at 10:34 AM.

04-21-2011, 05:56 AM	#8
Dan Bernay Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 391 Likes: 2 Liked 13 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Is there a way to get S,S/S racers to band together? Not going to happen.

04-21-2011, 07:32 AM	#9
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Is there a way to get S,S/S racers to band together? There is another option a little known group called IHRA. They have heads up runs, give big trophys, 2 day races. They even got their own magazine too. Don't pay much to win anymore because they don't have many contingency sponsors, but that should'nt matter because most of you say "THEY DON"T PAY ANYWAY". To answer your question though No way racers will ever band together. You will get a few pockets of resistance from time to time but nothing to hurt. Chip Johnson I just want to race, don't care where or with whom

04-21-2011, 08:18 AM	#10
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,366 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Is there a way to get S,S/S racers to band together? We could ban together and vote to join a union. Then we can pay union dues in addition to our membership fees and high entry fees. Anyone a union rep who could get us in the door? __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350