NHRA License Applications @ NPR

[Pat Joffrion]

I was approached in the tower by two new “licensed” racers on Wednesday night (4-15-09). They had just completed their final license runs. Both drivers ran faster than 9.99. They had all of their run sheets, physical, and an “old” license application.

I completed their application, signing all of the runs as track manager. When I informed them of the “new” fees to get their license and competition number, they balked. These bracket racers commented to me that they were not going to pay $228.00 for a two-year license with membership.

Because I run an NHRA track, I had to make it clear to them that without a license, they could not run faster than 10-flat at my track. “Fine”, they stated. “We’ll just race at State Capitol, Gulfport, or Hattiesburg! IHRA licenses are good at those tracks!”

Last year, NPR promoted NHRA membership and licenses to the point that we produced between 75 to100 new licensed members. Since the price increase, the score is zero for two. NHRA just lost two racer/members because of the price increase. The price last month was $168.00 each for two years. The economic impact of the price increase just cost NHRA $338.00 (2 * 168). Because the 37% price increase, two potential racers kept their $556.00 in their pocket. They were willing to pay $338.00, but not the extra $120.00.

Economically speaking, in an effort to make an extra $120.00, NHRA has just thrown away $338.00. That means that they will now have to get over 5 new members at the higher price to make up for the two that they just lost to the higher price. Meanwhile, the price increase just cost me two more customers. Good thing we have a good Test-N-Tune on Wednesday nights, because we sure are going to miss our fast bracket racing customers on Saturdays.

I truly hope that the NHRA board of directors will recall their price increase, and give a credit of extended license terms to those that paid the higher fees. In my opinion, a price reduction is the only way for them to increase their membership and revenues generated by the members.

In an effort to get these racers back, I am instituting a new Ten-O category. Many will slow their cars to 10.00 to make the field, I hope… The higher fees are sending our customers to seek alternative venues, so in order to stay on top, NPR needs to make it attractive for racers to bring their toys to come play at our sandbox. I’ll keep you folks informed.

Pat

GEEZ.. As I was reviewing this post, I just heard a radio commercial for a local new-car dealer…. They are actually cutting prices AGAIN in order to get more business. Wonder if word of such economic realities travels west of the Rocky Mountains? Maybe the signal was strong enough to reach the control tower in Atlanta today… Naugh… Doubt it! Slap my face!

[Jim Wahl]

Well said........again......Pat! The powers that be in Glendora JUST DON"T GET IT! Jim

[Rick Bailey]

Pat,

These guys should have only had to pay $169.00.............$100.00 for the license and $69.00 for ONE year membership.

Allow me to point out the scam.

The way NHRA has laid out this form is deceiving. See below.........

In the itemize list they would show the 100.00 for the license. and $69.00 for the membership, one year.

Note! There is nowhere on the form or in any of the rules( that I know of) that you "Have" to pay for "Two" years membership..................yes they would like to collect for the two years and they show a 2 year but ............................

This was how I filled my form out.............and sent to NHRA in March and recived my license and membership.

Just more of their "Cha-Ching"..............holding free money for a year.

Maybe you should just collect for several entries at a time...............what do you think ??? I'm only kidding.


Hope this clears the air some.

Rick Bailey


FEES – NHRA Membership is required for all licensed competitors (All fees subject to change without notice.)
Fees for all new, renewed and upgraded licenses, Competition Number assignments and NHRA Memberships are as follows:
1. TF and FC License and Competition Number (annually) .................................................. ...........................................$50.00
2. TF and FC each additional category (annually) .................................................. .................................................. ........$20.00
3. License and Competition Number, one category (all other categories, including PS/PSM), payable every two years.........................$100.00
4. Competition Number, each additional category, payable every two years............................................. ......................$20.00
5. Upgrade/Crossgrade License........................................... .................................................. .........................................$20.00
6. Replacement (lost/stolen license) .................................................. .................................................. ...........................$ 10.00
7. NHRA Membership-2 years (includes 96 issues of National DRAGSTER, excess medical insurance) ($69 annually).......$128.00
8. NHRA Membership-2 years Canada and Mexico (U.S. funds) ($105 annually)......................................... .................$200.00
9. NHRA Membership-2 years Foreign and Overseas (U.S. funds) ($165 annually)......................................... ..............$320.00
10. Associate Membership-2 years, DOES NOT include National DRAGSTER. To qualify for Associate Membership, you must
reside with a member of your family who is a current Full Member. Associate Membership term may not expire after that
of the Full Member. Associate’s expiration date will be adjusted to match the Full Member’s if necessary. ($30 annually) ..............$60.00
Enter member # of the full member in your household ________________________Exp. Date____________
11. Jr. Comp Member/Participant (includes Jr. Dragster subscription) - 2 years ($37 annually)......................................... $75.00
12. Jr. CompMember/Participant (includes Jr. Dragster subscription) - 2 years Canada/other Foreign (U.S. Funds) ($42 annually)....$85.00
METHOD OF PAYMENT: Check____ VISA____ M/C____ AMEX____ DISCOVER____
CARD #_________________________________________________ _EXP.__________
Name as it appears on card:_____________________________________________ ____________Signature:____________________________ ___________________________________
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY: Received:_______________________Authorized by:_______________________________________Account #: ________________________________
Medical date:__________________________CLR:_______Amount encl:________________NFO_______________memb.______ __________ Check No.:______________________
License Code:___________________________________Date Issued___________________________________ Expiration Date ___________________________________________
NHRA Competition Numbers Issued:_________________________ __________________________ _________________________ _______________________________________
NOTES:
PACIFIC DIVISION / 7
2035 Financial Way, Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 914-4761
DRIVERS MUST BE REGISTERED WITH A COMPETITION
NUMBER IN EACH CATEGORY IN WHICH THEY COMPETE.
All fees must accompany application. Make checks payable to:
NATIONAL HOT ROD ASSOCIATION
Enclosed:
$ _100.00______ for License/Competition Number
Registration (one category)
$ _______ for Competition Number Registration
in ______ additional categories
$ _______ for License Upgrade/Crossgrade
$ ___69.00____ for NHRA Full Membership
$ _______ for NHRA Associate Membership
(See requirements at left)
$ _______ for NHRA JDRL Membership

[joe176]

What a shame...NHRA is pushing racers away in these hard economic times.

[Alan Roehrich]

Pat,
Thank you for continuing to illustrate the faulty logic being used at NHRA. It is a shame that dedicated hard working track owners like you will also pay the price for their arrogance and stupidity. We will all pay the price in the end.

[Kenny Wigington]

They dont want us, so they think, we'll get them to pay more...?

[larrylomascolo]

i just hope that someone in NHRA monitor this site and see,s what s happening to a once strong member base of years past,at this rate it does not look good for the future,

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by larrylomascolo

i just hope that someone in NHRA monitor this site and see,s what s happening to a once strong member base of years past,at this rate it does not look good for the future,

They monitor it....they just dont care.