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[SSDiv6]

Kyle, don't be so hard on old man RJ.
Yes, we all recognize he was by Henry Ford's side when he built the first Ford, take it easy on him.

All kidding aside, I believe that one of the reasons for having an enclosed trailer is to:

1. Protect the investment.
2. Due to rule changes and competitiveness, more engines and drivetrains are being built on the ragged edge necessitating more spares and tools to be carried. Difficult to do in an open trailer.

I agree, there is a coolness factor on pulling your car in an open trailer, especially when other people pass you and give you a thumbs up, you stop to put gas in the rig, or stop to grab a bite at a restaurant.

Gosh, you are making many of us feel old!

[race watcher]

Look at the bracket classes. They have lower turn outs than class cars per quota(Bristol). I think the bracket guys are even catching on. Not worth going to a race for 3/4 day for a chance to win a few thousand dollars. They can go to a high dollar bracket race and have a chance to win 3/4 races for quadruple the money per day. Why is it the bracket races get the turn out they do but not the circuit races. I think I know it is the ego of the competitor to maybe be seen at the circus.

[Michael Beard]

Originally Posted by KRatcliff

It is just my opinion, but I think what has killed the interest from our fan base is the sanitization of our racing. Translation: Enclosed trailers. Not that we are about to go back to open trailers, but when is the last time you were pulling up for fuel and someone went on and on about how cool that big white trailer looks?

En Route to the No-Box Nationals on Friday....

RJ and I had discussed coordinating a Sportsman Car Show at a local mall the day before the qualifying. This could be done a couple times a year. It would require the racers that participate (in the show) to come in a day early, but I think it would be enjoyable for all involved.

Dick Butler and I have had some preliminary discussion about the possibility of doing a show at his huge Grandpa's Garage business and cross-promote with the Northern Class Nationals next spring.

It would be nice if our new division director could help coordinate this with a local mall, the track, and minimal presence by the NHRA at the event. What say you?

I've participated in several pre-race shows before: a few at Norwalk ("Thunder in the Streets"), and one they did at Milan one year.

[James Perrone]

I agree with everthing said ..But Dan PLEASE STOP!! you just like beating you own drum.. Imports had there own deal ..See how that went NO SUPPORT ..IHRA IS DEAD..Pure STOCK hahahah..DEAD
Getting old sucks but times are changing..And about the payouts they SUCK but its the game we play and I LOVE IT..

[Dan Fahey]

Originally Posted by James Perrone

I agree with everthing said ..But Dan PLEASE STOP!! you just like beating you own drum.. Imports had there own deal ..See how that went NO SUPPORT ..IHRA IS DEAD..Pure STOCK hahahah..DEAD
Getting old sucks but times are changing..And about the payouts they SUCK but its the game we play and I LOVE IT..

Hey Jim:

Then open it up for Stock and see what happens.
Why stop a process that some person with a desire can compete?
Foreign makes are not the panacea, just another batch of cars that can come race.

It is about promotion and Stockers and Super Stockers owners are feeling left out of the big picture.
Especially since Class Racing is the foundation and feeder that created the Professional Classes.

Sounds like you need to drink more coffee

D

[Alan Roehrich]

Originally Posted by Dan Fahey

Hey Jim:

Then open it up for Stock and see what happens.
Why stop a process that some person with a desire can compete?
Foreign makes are not the panacea, just another batch of cars that can come race.

It is about promotion and Stockers and Super Stockers owners are feeling left out of the big picture.
Especially since Class Racing is the foundation and feeder that created the Professional Classes.

Sounds like you need to drink more coffee

D

We'd need more classes, and about 40 pages added to the guide and the blueprint section that too many already cannot or will not read.

We do not need foreign cars, we do not need pure stock.

We do need to be promoted. We need to be sold as a big part of the show. Until that happens, it doesn't matter how many cars and classes are added.

And, as said before, classes were added for foreign cars. Nobody came, nobody cared. There is no need to do that again.

[SStockDart]

I hate metric tools...

[SSGT Mustang]

[QUOTE=Michael Beard;386692]En Route to the No-Box Nationals on Friday....


I have to say that it is really cool to see a nice stocker or super stocker on an open trailer. It provides the "wow factor" for many people. I know it used to draw me to the drag races.

And, while they are certainly great to have for many reasons, an enclosed trailer does little to promote the sport. Seeing a race car on an open trailer just looks bad *****. It's something to think about, if only to go to the local track for test and tune.

[Chuck Garey]

Kyle, I guess I never thought of it that way but you are right. I remember the day ogling over the cars as thet went by on the trailers (or flat towing for those that remember that). Also they used to tech for the gators at the local mall and that always drew a crowd as people knew the cars would be there it was a huge ever changing car show.Also gone are the days when you had to leave the track and take your cars to the hotel for the night, I don't know what the fix is but I do recognize the need for something to help the sport.

[CHaralson]

Its always cool to see somebody drive up next to you and point at the hot rod. But with that being said, it sure would be nice to have an enclosed trailer to protect the investment. Its always a scary situation when the bad weather rolls through at the track and you cant hide the ride.