new A/FX CLASS

Dan Bennett · 06-26-2023, 07:05 PM

I look at this a bit differently since it is my hope that it will grow to replace the gas funny cars they now call Pro Stock.

As for affecting quotas, I can see the concern but I think it's a separate issue where the suits made a terrible decision years ago and will never admit they made a mistake that needs to change. They add classes in hopes of a better gate take - and sportsman quotas, if they even are on the list, are at the bottom.

A third thing is that there is absolutely no doubt that sportman racing is why the NHRA came to be and is its background. But the mbas in Glendora never think about that. Sportsmen pay way too much money and don't get what's fair in return. And they cost money to provide services for. Yes, all of you provide the money for NHRA to make theirs.

The classes that have been added are some finance geek's wet dream as to how to increase revenue (spectators) while not spending another cent. If any of the manufacturers are still involved, that's more free income.

Is it right or is it fair? Not by any stretch. But no one should be surprised that some overpaid execs forgot about you (but not the money you're charged) long ago. We allowed our voice to be silenced decades ago. It's painful, but the best (only?) strategy right now is to make the best of what we can.

I don't expect this post to be very popular, but having been involved since the early 1960's, it seems very clear to me.

06-26-2023, 07:05 PM	#11
Dan Bennett Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 437 Likes: 839 Liked 591 Times in 134 Posts	Re: new A/FX CLASS I look at this a bit differently since it is my hope that it will grow to replace the gas funny cars they now call Pro Stock. As for affecting quotas, I can see the concern but I think it's a separate issue where the suits made a terrible decision years ago and will never admit they made a mistake that needs to change. They add classes in hopes of a better gate take - and sportsman quotas, if they even are on the list, are at the bottom. A third thing is that there is absolutely no doubt that sportman racing is why the NHRA came to be and is its background. But the mbas in Glendora never think about that. Sportsmen pay way too much money and don't get what's fair in return. And they cost money to provide services for. Yes, all of you provide the money for NHRA to make theirs. The classes that have been added are some finance geek's wet dream as to how to increase revenue (spectators) while not spending another cent. If any of the manufacturers are still involved, that's more free income. Is it right or is it fair? Not by any stretch. But no one should be surprised that some overpaid execs forgot about you (but not the money you're charged) long ago. We allowed our voice to be silenced decades ago. It's painful, but the best (only?) strategy right now is to make the best of what we can. I don't expect this post to be very popular, but having been involved since the early 1960's, it seems very clear to me.