"WHAT IF" part 4

Michael Beard · 03-04-2009, 07:55 PM

9" tires are fine, IMO.

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The 10.5 tire was allowed mainly for the higher HP cars in AA and A, etc at the time as the southern IHRA tracks some of these races are held on are not the higest caliber in the traction dept.

Past tense. Even by the time I joined IHRA 9 years ago, I think they were already putting that old legend behind them. The 'popular image' of the condition of IHRA tracks from way back when is an outdated misconception today. I'll take my 9" M/T radial down any IHRA track without hesitation.

Back to naming the organization, remember that it doesn't *have* to be an acronym. "ProStar" for instance, is a motorcyle racing organization. You define what *you* want, and do the branding & marketing to give it life & meaning.

Nitro Joe Jackson · 03-04-2009, 08:12 PM

Name game :
IDR
simple, plan, easy
Independent Drag Racers

X-TECH MAN · 03-04-2009, 08:24 PM

[QUOTE=Michael Beard;

Back to naming the organization, remember that it doesn't *have* to be an acronym. "ProStar" for instance, is a motorcyle racing organization. You define what *you* want, and do the branding & marketing to give it life & meaning.[/QUOTE]

Still waiting for some suggetions.......Not many have come up with much.

Dave Turner · 03-05-2009, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

Still waiting for some suggetions.......Not many have come up with much.

"Sportsman Drag Racers Alliance" comes to mind.

Trevor Weiss · 03-05-2009, 11:17 AM

You may want a name that the general public can relate to or understand and that TV would want. They may not understand "CLASS RACERS ASSOCIATION" just my opinion. So here are a couple of ideas.

"Eliminator Drag Racing"

"Hot Rod Drag Racing"

"Quarter Flash Drag Racing"

These may not be any good but just an idea.

X-TECH MAN · 03-04-2009, 08:29 PM

[QUOTE=Michael Beard;108641]9" tires are fine, IMO.

Past tense. Even by the time I joined IHRA 9 years ago, I think they were already putting that old legend behind them. The 'popular image' of the condition of IHRA tracks from way back when is an outdated misconception today. I'll take my 9" M/T radial down any IHRA track without hesitation.

OK Michael....I re-worded my post slightly. Remember I havent been to many IHRA races in the last 8 -9 years or so.

Lynn A McCarty · 03-04-2009, 10:03 PM

I think we make the trophies with a gold wild Ukranian smoking a cigarette pissing on a 14/32

Beth Denysenko · 03-05-2009, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by lynn a mccarty

I think we make the trophies with a gold wild ukranian smoking a cigarette pissing on a 14/32

LMAO!

Too funny!!!!!

Dick Butler · 03-05-2009, 07:39 AM

Name: CRA is very good.
Project: needs to have a 1 year, 3 year plan. Should it be IHRA and NHRA class cars just running at a new location? Should it take on the problems discussed with the current classes, rules, etc?Will it look to do what is BEST for class racers? to get sponsors, spectators, fun back into Class racing?
More Consolidation of classes?
Consider publishing outline of future with goals and plans.

03-04-2009, 08:12 PM	#2
Nitro Joe Jackson VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Loudonville, Ohio or where ever the Nitro Lounge is parked Posts: 2,293 Likes: 58 Liked 67 Times in 19 Posts	Re: "WHAT IF" part 4 Name game : IDR simple, plan, easy Independent Drag Racers __________________ Nitro Joe Jackson STK 3431 nitrojoe@neo.rr.com

03-04-2009, 08:24 PM	#3
X-TECH MAN Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 3,203 Likes: 1,047 Liked 235 Times in 110 Posts	Re: "WHAT IF" part 4 [QUOTE=Michael Beard; Back to naming the organization, remember that it doesn't have to be an acronym. "ProStar" for instance, is a motorcyle racing organization. You define what you want, and do the branding & marketing to give it life & meaning.[/QUOTE] Still waiting for some suggetions.......Not many have come up with much.

03-05-2009, 11:17 AM	#5
Trevor Weiss Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 67 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: "WHAT IF" part 4 You may want a name that the general public can relate to or understand and that TV would want. They may not understand "CLASS RACERS ASSOCIATION" just my opinion. So here are a couple of ideas. "Eliminator Drag Racing" "Hot Rod Drag Racing" "Quarter Flash Drag Racing" These may not be any good but just an idea. __________________ Trevor Weiss 2891 STK

03-04-2009, 08:29 PM	#6
X-TECH MAN Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 3,203 Likes: 1,047 Liked 235 Times in 110 Posts	Re: "WHAT IF" part 4 [QUOTE=Michael Beard;108641]9" tires are fine, IMO. Past tense. Even by the time I joined IHRA 9 years ago, I think they were already putting that old legend behind them. The 'popular image' of the condition of IHRA tracks from way back when is an outdated misconception today. I'll take my 9" M/T radial down any IHRA track without hesitation. OK Michael....I re-worded my post slightly. Remember I havent been to many IHRA races in the last 8 -9 years or so.

03-04-2009, 10:03 PM	#7
Lynn A McCarty Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Plainfield (INDY) Indiana Posts: 468 Likes: 1 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: "WHAT IF" part 4 I think we make the trophies with a gold wild Ukranian smoking a cigarette pissing on a 14/32 __________________ Lynn A McCarty 3470 SS

03-05-2009, 07:39 AM	#9
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: "WHAT IF" part 4 Name: CRA is very good. Project: needs to have a 1 year, 3 year plan. Should it be IHRA and NHRA class cars just running at a new location? Should it take on the problems discussed with the current classes, rules, etc?Will it look to do what is BEST for class racers? to get sponsors, spectators, fun back into Class racing? More Consolidation of classes? Consider publishing outline of future with goals and plans.