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[Beth Denysenko]

Originally Posted by mark callanan

Beth

Do you really need to run down NHRA to say good things about IHRA?
Cant IHRA stand on its own as Good racing body ?
I just dont get it they both do stupid things and they both do great things
The NHRA bashing on here sure does get old......

I am not bashing - the are pure and simple observations. If you think it's acceptable to be in the tower all weekend rather than be with your racers, then so be it.

I race both, and I am free to say what I see.

[treessavoy]

Originally Posted by mark callanan

Beth

Do you really need to run down NHRA to say good things about IHRA?
Cant IHRA stand on its own as Good racing body ?
I just dont get it they both do stupid things and they both do great things
The NHRA bashing on here sure does get old......

Stating the truth is not running down the NHRA, they manage to do that themselves.

Unlike you I have raced in the IHRA, NHRA, AHRA and NASCAR (yes, in the '60's they sanctioned drag racing) and the NHRA throughout those 40 years of racing has always slighted sportsman racers and most of their officials always assumed the "I'm above all of this attitude." They seem to adopt this aloof attitude as soon as they get in a power position on the other hand whenever I ask the IHRA for information I always get a fast response.

JimR

[Jack Matyas]

[QUOTE=Beth Kieffer;216601

Last weekend at the NHRA Indy Fall Classic, not ONCE - and that includes time spent with Tony in the WINNER'S CIRCLE - not once did I see our division director Jay Hullinger. He couldn't even take two minutes away from his throne in the ivory tower to come down and be in a picture with his class winners. We did however have our photo taken with the track manager, a very nice young man. And Ritch Bowers (who really SHOULD be our director as he acts more like one than Jay) was everywhere doing Jay's job. Thank goodness for Ritch.
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Beth - We here in Division One have a whole different deal as our Division Director Bob Lang not only comes out of the Ivory Tower but doesn't spend most of the race weekends in it -- I've watched him do everything from fixing the plumbing to race track prep and isn't afraid to get his hands dirty- and always has time for photos ....................

[Beth Denysenko]

We were down four times during stock Q1 for the Nitro Jam this morning - two I know of Monty Bogan, don't know if it's terminal. And Mike Beard broke a rear end again in the water box. So, if we stick to tradition, that means he's gonna win another championship! LOL

Some more pics.

[Beth Denysenko]