nhra increase fees explained

[Bob Mulry]

Looks like NHRA is up to its old tricks by rewriting history.

Take a look below at the press release from 04/08/09 about Sportsman racers not covering their own costs of doing business.

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NHRA announces changes to competition fees
Wednesday, April 08, 2009

Effective immediately, NHRA is increasing all competition fees, including for licenses, permanent numbers, and chassis inspections. The new fees for these services are reflected in the forms available online at www.nhra.com/competition/forms.aspx.

NHRA has not raised fees in more than a decade, and, given the current economic environment, NHRA needs to adjust fees to help offset some of the increased costs for these services. In addition, and at national events, NHRA will increase the insurance surcharge.

It should be noted that these fees, even as increased, do not cover the costs for Sportsman programs. NHRA will continue to subsidize costs to provide these programs. NHRA remains committed to Sportsman racing, and these increases will assist us in being able to continue to provide premier racing programs at the national, divisional, and local level.



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Bob