Is there a way to get S,S/S racers to band together?

Dan Bernay · 04-21-2011, 05:56 AM

Not going to happen.

THE LEGEND · 04-21-2011, 07:32 AM

There is another option a little known group called IHRA. They have heads up runs, give big trophys, 2 day races. They even got their own magazine too.
Don't pay much to win anymore because they don't have many contingency sponsors, but that should'nt matter because most of you say "THEY DON"T PAY ANYWAY".
To answer your question though No way racers will ever band together. You will get a few pockets of resistance from time to time but nothing to hurt.
Chip Johnson
I just want to race, don't care where or with whom

Chris1529 · 04-21-2011, 08:18 AM

We could ban together and vote to join a union. Then we can pay union dues in addition to our membership fees and high entry fees. Anyone a union rep who could get us in the door?

Terry Cain · 04-21-2011, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris1529

We could ban together and vote to join a union. Then we can pay union dues in addition to our membership fees and high entry fees. Anyone a union rep who could get us in the door?

Yes I am,
Now, Start sending me $25 per week and we'll get the ball rolling.

Jeff Niceswanger · 04-21-2011, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris1529

We could ban together and vote to join a union. Then we can pay union dues in addition to our membership fees and high entry fees. Anyone a union rep who could get us in the door?

Yea I ( Really) Am.
And I hope your kidding right? This is suppose to be a hobby.

Jeff Niceswanger
President UE Local 718
Maintenance Workers
Ralston Foods
Lancaster Ohio

novassdude · 04-21-2011, 10:09 PM

No to many people with too many different agendas.

Jim Bailey · 04-21-2011, 11:21 PM

Novassdude,... not "too" many agenda's...Racers just have one ...their own ... they just like to point fingers....They need to turn their hand over and look at it. Especially the 3 fingers pointing at themselves. JB

Dwight Southerland · 04-22-2011, 10:11 AM

Probably the only way would be to do it like NHRA has done - create the organization that will put on the races and control the rules, offer enough money, glamour and celebrity to tempt everybody to come, force them to become members to be able to race at your races, and then feed them what you want them to have. They won't be organized or banded together, but they will show up at the same places. Kind of like a bunch of drunks who follow a beer truck.

Future Stock · 04-22-2011, 04:31 PM

Wade, doesn't it kinda remind you of the good ol WATCHDESK F/F forums?

Wade Mahaffey · 04-22-2011, 06:00 PM

Wow...I sure am glad that I believe in building a car that can do other things besides NHRA and IHRA Super/Stock. Something that is fun, where you can really enjoy yourself. I think the Super/Stock that we know and love is in trouble. If the participants can't get together, they will be no match for NHRA. You don't wait till you're on your last leg before you begin to fight. Where are the seniors, the veterans that can show us the way.

Wade Mahaffey

04-21-2011, 05:56 AM	#1
Dan Bernay Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 391 Likes: 2 Liked 13 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Is there a way to get S,S/S racers to band together? Not going to happen.

04-21-2011, 07:32 AM	#2
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Is there a way to get S,S/S racers to band together? There is another option a little known group called IHRA. They have heads up runs, give big trophys, 2 day races. They even got their own magazine too. Don't pay much to win anymore because they don't have many contingency sponsors, but that should'nt matter because most of you say "THEY DON"T PAY ANYWAY". To answer your question though No way racers will ever band together. You will get a few pockets of resistance from time to time but nothing to hurt. Chip Johnson I just want to race, don't care where or with whom

04-21-2011, 08:18 AM	#3
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,366 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Is there a way to get S,S/S racers to band together? We could ban together and vote to join a union. Then we can pay union dues in addition to our membership fees and high entry fees. Anyone a union rep who could get us in the door? __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

04-21-2011, 10:09 PM	#6
novassdude Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: usa Posts: 752 Likes: 204 Liked 136 Times in 49 Posts	Re: Is there a way to get S,S/S racers to band together? No to many people with too many different agendas.

04-21-2011, 11:21 PM	#7
Jim Bailey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 674 Likes: 15 Liked 584 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Is there a way to get S,S/S racers to band together? Novassdude,... not "too" many agenda's...Racers just have one ...their own ... they just like to point fingers....They need to turn their hand over and look at it. Especially the 3 fingers pointing at themselves. JB

04-22-2011, 10:11 AM	#8
Dwight Southerland VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Arkansas - In the middle of everything. Posts: 2,001 Likes: 64 Liked 780 Times in 194 Posts	Re: Is there a way to get S,S/S racers to band together? Probably the only way would be to do it like NHRA has done - create the organization that will put on the races and control the rules, offer enough money, glamour and celebrity to tempt everybody to come, force them to become members to be able to race at your races, and then feed them what you want them to have. They won't be organized or banded together, but they will show up at the same places. Kind of like a bunch of drunks who follow a beer truck.

04-22-2011, 04:31 PM	#9
Future Stock Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Bleachers, for know Posts: 9 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Is there a way to get S,S/S racers to band together? Wade, doesn't it kinda remind you of the good ol WATCHDESK F/F forums?

04-22-2011, 06:00 PM	#10
Wade Mahaffey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 581 Likes: 0 Liked 17 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Is there a way to get S,S/S racers to band together? Wow...I sure am glad that I believe in building a car that can do other things besides NHRA and IHRA Super/Stock. Something that is fun, where you can really enjoy yourself. I think the Super/Stock that we know and love is in trouble. If the participants can't get together, they will be no match for NHRA. You don't wait till you're on your last leg before you begin to fight. Where are the seniors, the veterans that can show us the way. Wade Mahaffey

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