Another low car count?

[Marvin Robinson]

You make an EXCELLENT point... in S/SS/Comp, it's not just about the expenses... there's a lot more going on, and those issues need to be researched and addressed. These are some of NHRA's most loyal supporters, and the feeding ground for many for the move up to the Pro classes.

[Chuck Beach]

Art, this is not a good thing either. If we continue low car counts that will be another reason for NHRA to replace us. They have already added Pro Mod and they had the race of champions at Gainsville. At the divisonals they already added top sportsman and top dragster. 10, 11, 12 index classes, motorcycle classes and who knows they may add the vintage funny cars. We can only do what we can do and afford.

[Greg Hill]

Originally Posted by Chuck Beach

Art, this is not a good thing either. If we continue low car counts that will be another reason for NHRA to replace us. They have already added Pro Mod and they had the race of champions at Gainsville. At the divisonals they already added top sportsman and top dragster. 10, 11, 12 index classes, motorcycle classes and who knows they may add the vintage funny cars. We can only do what we can do and afford.

Chuck, it's like the chicken or the egg, which comes first. The more we get enhanced the less we go. I could have afforded to go to Belle Rose, South Georgia and the Gators. In fact I had planned to if NHRA had put the new cars in their own class. They chose to do nothing and I chose to stay home. Instead I went to Notre Dame this weekend to see Andrew and watched ND play three hockey games. Had a great time and got to spend some quality time with my son.

There are more than a few of us that are staying home because of the way NHRA has treated us over the last few years. In 2008 when fuel prices were sky high I went to 6 Nationals, 8 divisionals, and 3 opens. There is a whole lot more going on than the economy or high fuel.