Competition Plus DP and CJ article

[Mike Fuller]

This was an enlightening piece of information. In the text it states that Ford and Chrysler worked very closley with Danny and Bruce.

http://www.competitionplus.com/drag-...nd-ss-by-storm

[Dgal]

Well, this helps explain why the discussions are so heated out in Glendora. It was my premise that they would only be heated if someone made some promises to Ford and Chrysler that they would have difficulty keeping if the FX classes were instituted. Now we know who the someones were, Danny & Bruce.

It not about just adding the classes. That would be a no brainer, but it is about lost promises. Hahaha!

[X-TECH MAN]

These people MUST have been on "DRUGS" !........LOL.

[Just A Fan]

“I don’t know that there’s an advantage to these cars right now,” said Hajek. “I think the big lure is they are something new and different. I know there are those who think these cars are under-factored [in the horsepower ratings, determining index] but it’s awful hard for these cars to stay ahead of the older muscle cars."

[Chad Rhodes]

Originally Posted by Just A Fan

“I don’t know that there’s an advantage to these cars right now,” said Hajek. “I think the big lure is they are something new and different. I know there are those who think these cars are under-factored [in the horsepower ratings, determining index] but it’s awful hard for these cars to stay ahead of the older muscle cars."

Hajek is either a blithering idiot or he lied through his teeth. What an arrogant jerk. At least be honest and say "yes these cars have an advantage in the class right now, but I'm sure that won't last"

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by Chad Rhodes

Hajek is either a blithering idiot or he lied through his teeth. What an arrogant jerk. At least be honest and say "yes these cars have an advantage in the class right now, but I'm sure that won't last"

A very rich blithering idiot arrogant jerk to buy 10 of those things at one time......LOL

[Greg Hill]

Talk about spin. If they were concerned about selling on Monday what they race on Sunday they would be racing cars the public could buy, instead of factory built race cars with crate motors at bogus hp ratings. The fact of the matter is that the Mustang, the Challenger and the Camaro are all niche cars with a very small market, This is all about ego for some people at Chrysler and Ford. They built these cars to embarrass the old cars and to me all they did was embarrass themselves.

[Michael Beard]

Originally Posted by Just A Fan

“I don’t know that there’s an advantage to these cars right now,” said Hajek. “I think the big lure is they are something new and different. I know there are those who think these cars are under-factored [in the horsepower ratings, determining index] but it’s awful hard for these cars to stay ahead of the older muscle cars."

ROTFLMAO!

[Bobby Zlatkin]

MY OPINION ONLY;

NHRA welcomed these cars with open arms. They are thinking only 'FOR PROFIT' and are taking the sport to a higher level in an attempt to emulate NASCAR with only late model (1 - 3 yrs. old) cars in the field. NASCAR cars don't resemble anything you can buy off the showroom and neither will these NHRA cars.

They don't want the HP ratings to be 'in line'. The ridiculous HP ratings are meaningless ard are only used to drive the older cars out. After a while there will only be late model cars in the field and the older cars will be regulated to local weekend races in a jr. league as is the case now in NASCAR.

Why is this being done over time rather than with the stroke of a pen as was done when all pre 1960 cars were eliminated from stock eliminator? To avoid a revolution. They are trying to quietly sneak this by you.

The only way to stop this is for all NHRA members to unite and take action, probably legal action. And they know that probably will never happen. The members (owners) of this non-profit organization must find a way to put the power back into the member's hands or they are doomed.

I can't help but think that Bruton Smith and his facility (which is far too elaborate for the current NHRA program) is a sign of what's to come. His $ has a huge influence on the NHRA as was evidenced by his ridculous four wide nationals. They will change the face of drag racing unless we can unite and stop it now.

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by Bobby Zlatkin

MY OPINION ONLY;

NHRA welcomed these cars with open arms. They are thinking only 'FOR PROFIT' and are taking the sport to a higher level in an attempt to emulate NASCAR with only late model (1 - 3 yrs. old) cars in the field. NASCAR cars don't resemble anything you can buy off the showroom and neither will these NHRA cars.

They don't want the HP ratings to be 'in line'. The ridiculous HP ratings are meaningless ard are only used to drive the older cars out. After a while there will only be late model cars in the field and the older cars will be regulated to local weekend races in a jr. league as is the case now in NASCAR.

Why is this being done over time rather than with the stroke of a pen as was done when all pre 1960 cars were eliminated from stock eliminator? To avoid a revolution. They are trying to quietly sneak this by you.

The only way to stop this is for all NHRA members to unite and take action, probably legal action. And they know that probably will never happen. The members (owners) of this non-profit organization must find a way to put the power back into the member's hands or they are doomed.

I can't help but think that Bruton Smith and his facility (which is far too elaborate for the current NHRA program) is a sign of what's to come. His $ has a huge influence on the NHRA as was evidenced by his ridculous four wide nationals. They will change the face of drag racing unless we can unite and stop it now.

Just check out the number of quality higher HP classed stockers (and tow rigs,) that are FOR SALE now since Indy. Some are giving up before thier investment becomes worthless !