Vegas National reflection

[STK 1045]

Boy, I tell ya after watching this Vegas race on TV to be quite honest I wasn't sure what to think. I'm 47 and have been following Drag Racing since I was 10 but the quality of this product is losing steam. No, offense but "Axeman" on the History channel was very compelling which I switched back and forth from so as to spare myself the endless, mindless **** chat and alot of pointless commentary. And the "one line" racing due to the bad lane I'm sure didn't make alot of sense to the average or new fan. No wonder Kevin Harvick wants to get involved with NHRA, it seems to be getting too much like NASCAR, and NASCAR is becoming to much like the WWF. And posting Vegas odds on TV? And that Countdown to the Championship, no offense but you can only manufacture or induce drama only so much. After the finishes they had in Top Fuel and Funny Car in 2006, I don't understand why it was needed. It just seems kinda silly and unnecessary. In this instant gratification, drive-thru, over-hyped world we live in it was only a matter of time. God, I love this sport, and of course racing, and don't want to give the impression of bashing NHRA in any way but I feel they are heading down a slippery slope. I wonder why HD Partners backed out and who is next in line to steer the ship. And what's up with that Schumacher deal? After NHRA and Schumacher commented on the deal I did see a Super Stocker drive past in the background............. Gotta love that Sportsman coverage! WOOHOO!! Where have you gone Joe Dimaggio LOL Frank Hamer Jr.STK 1045

[Run to Rund]

Remember the "new" stock classes in 1973 and how NHRA finally allowed 9x30 slicks for 1975? The cars actually resembled stock. Super stock was just that, and pro stock still looked something like a more radically modified car but still something like what Bubba had at home. Now stock is like the old super stock, pro stock is not loud and wild enough in its antics to justify it being so far from what Bubba has, so he goes for a snack. Whaddaya think? Am I being too hard on the trends as I see them?

[Ven302]

re Pro Stock,
It is a shame that the costs and reality of ever being able to run one of those cars is all but gone. If you are like me you enjoy watching something that has fierce competition, great rivals, AND brand identification. I was thrilled when I saw the Sox and Martin tribute car, really miss Bob Glidden (anybody really) in a Ford. The cars too have become generic with the front overhang rule, and maybe I am just old but the graphics, Well I liked a car that resembled something you could buy. I will always run to the fence for Pro Stock but I can understand why the have waned in popularity.

[bill dedman]

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[bsa633]

Originally Posted by Run to Rund

Now stock is like the old super stock, pro stock is not loud and wild enough in its antics to justify it being so far from what Bubba has, so he goes for a snack.

20 years ago Stock was a little boring to watch,I absolutley loved SS back then..the GT cars were not so many so it looked like mainly as stock do today..SS today is becoming something different with all the modified cars taking over,a mini "bracket" Pro Stock class.Back then Pro stock was something to watch too.. with big Thunderbirds,Olds Firenzas and other "strange cars" in the mix...the cars were actually very different from each other back then,no room for that today...+ all these "paint jobs" or wraps that makes any chance to see any difference impossible...+ back then the sponsors also were more like... attached to a driver/Caracter(and they had more of it)..today it's the other way...drivers attached to Sponsors(yeah..all classes ofcourse) ...with all its-thanks this and thanks that....sooo booooooooooring!