PINKS vs Class Racing

[Ed Fernandez]

I respectfully really feel bad for the diehard class racers, who have spent a life time perfecting their combinations. And today nobody cares, the fans just want to see FAST...(turbos, blowers, nitrous). Then if that don't get ya, at the Nationals the #83 quailifier puts you (#3 quailifer) on the trailer with just a good reaction time. He bought his car last month for $10,000.

Wade,thats why there's Comp eliminator,for the diehards that want to go fast.The CIC is a bit of a hinderance but not as confining as the AHFS.
The Pinks minded set have no interest in working on a a restricted combination like S/SS.All
they do is throw money at big inch motors with they're so called "power adders".Does
the work slackers come to mind?

[Gary Smith]

Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

I respectfully really feel bad for the diehard class racers, who have spent a life time perfecting their combinations. And today nobody cares, the fans just want to see FAST...(turbos, blowers, nitrous). Then if that don't get ya, at the Nationals the #83 quailifier puts you (#3 quailifer) on the trailer with just a good reaction time. He bought his car last month for $10,000.

Wade,thats why there's Comp eliminator,for the diehards that want to go fast.The CIC is a bit of a hinderance but not as confining as the AHFS.
The Pinks minded set have no interest in working on a a restricted combination like S/SS.All
they do is throw money at big inch motors with they're so called "power adders".Does
the work slackers come to mind?

Actually Ed quite the contrary...this would be the best thing for the sport. What the fans want are closely matched cars with character, brand rivalries, and be included in the hype. Instead of shoe polish racing like they do on Sunday, it would be class match ups just like the old days, and trust me, it would grow beyond anyone's imagination. Those who've worked the hardest could finally be rewarded. Fans could follow that format easy..all heads up, no breakout, no handicap starts. The PINKS promoters add in some exhibition stuff as a bonus, but the main show are the close matched cars in an all or nothing death thrash. NHRA has had ample opportunity to work it like this, but prefer to suck up to the nitro bombs, while they milk every last dollar from our wallets instead.

[Ed Fernandez]

Those who've worked the hardest could finally be rewarded

Should read,those who have a ton of money will finally be rewarded.Guess I'd put a muffler on the gremlin and drive it to car shows.Remember what happened when they ran off records?Back then it was innovative guys with skills.Still some left but on the whole todays performance is store bought and lack of rule enforcement.

[Hemiparts]

We ran the POA event last year @ Z-max and are in for the event @ Virgina, yes it's a lot of waiting but wher else do you see people get that worked up over a bunch of sportsman racers?? Rich is a car guy and he cares about the racers and the cars. As far as him blowing up about someone spilling fluid on the track, wasn't some one on this forum not long ago screaming about getting fined by NHRA for leaking on the track ??? This kind of racing and the circus atmosphere thats surronds it is what is still great about the sport of drag racing.. my .02

[Gary Smith]

Originally Posted by Hemiparts

We ran the POA event last year @ Z-max and are in for the event @ Virgina, yes it's a lot of waiting but wher else do you see people get that worked up over a bunch of sportsman racers?? Rich is a car guy and he cares about the racers and the cars. As far as him blowing up about someone spilling fluid on the track, wasn't some one on this forum not long ago screaming about getting fined by NHRA for leaking on the track ??? This kind of racing and the circus atmosphere thats surronds it is what is still great about the sport of drag racing.. my .02

You receive basic guidelines docs via email in advance of the event reminding all competitors to replace antifreeze with water and/or coolant substitutes that meet sanction rules. And just like anywhere else, if you're aware you are leaking any fluids you are to pull over to the side of track. Beyond that Rich and crew are reasonably fair. They understand there will be mishaps, but the preventable ones they cut nobody slack. And yes, Rich is a real stand-up guy and really enjoys talking to the seasoned veteran, wheather pro or weekend warrior. When's the last time an NHRA exec chatted with you in the lanes or on the starting line during downtime?

[Jeff Stout]

About 4 years I tried to inform everyone about having a class event with Rich. All emails needed to be sent to Pullin TV and if they had enough interest then something could have came about. All Hemi shootout, CIC race like Pat does in LA. Anything to get the S/SS racers on TV for publicity and some good money. I have competed in Pinks All out and Passtime. IT was fun and I would do it again. I didnt see where it was slower then any NHRA event and it was only 1 day for $10,000 with a $40.00 entry. At the time it was the best thing in town but it has become old. To bad it didn't happen when it was hot.
Jeff