So...................

Bruce Noland · 03-19-2009, 12:37 PM

Partsbob 67,

On March 21, 08 I started a thread " According to Alan Greenspan", it had 57 replies and over 5,000 views. I don't think any of the Ford Guys or anyone connected to the CJ's were upset about that one. The thread won't open now for some reason, but my post basically stated that we should watch our money because hard times are coming. I don't think the thread was controversial - that was one year ago.

partsbob67 · 03-19-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruce Noland

Partsbob 67,

On March 21, 08 I started a thread " According to Alan Greenspan", it had 57 replies and over 5,000 views. I don't think any of the Ford Guys or anyone connected to the CJ's were upset about that one. The thread won't open now for some reason, but my post basically stated that we should watch our money because hard times are coming. I don't think the thread was controversial - that was one year ago.

i read that thread and i thought you were correct in your prediction.

Ken Miele · 03-19-2009, 02:58 PM

I hate to keep beating a dead horse, but I can't help myself. I'm sure most will agree that 2006 was the pinnacle for the stock market and home values, with a good economy. Fuel prices were around $2.60, higher, but not $4.00. Well I looked up the numbers from the gators in 2006, 451 total car count, 2009, 424. The reason for the car counts being down from many years ago is there is one less class. Stock and Super Stock no longer run class together. I could easily see another 100 to 125.

I will keep looking for the bright side of things even though others may not see it. A good friend of mine once told me, "We are not here for a long time, we are here for a good time". Try to enjoy life and not dwell on the negatives, they will always be here, good times and bad times.

Lynn A McCarty · 03-19-2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken Miele

I will keep looking for the bright side of things even though others may not see it. A good friend of mine once told me, "We are not here for a long time, we are here for a good time". Try to enjoy life and not dwell on the negatives, they will always be here, good times and bad times.

Here! Here! "tip of the hat"

Bruce Noland · 03-19-2009, 03:59 PM

Can't some of us point out a few civil facts about the general health of drag racing without it becoming doom and gloom? Are we so hooked on this sport that our lives turn to dookie if the performance industry flat lines?

Most of us have full lives outside of drag racing.

Houston Quota = 568
Cars entered so far = 362

Las Vegas Quota = 752
Cars entered so far = 417

I hope each and every race fills, but doom and gloom will not settle in over my life if they don't.

Ken Miele · 03-19-2009, 05:54 PM

I guess its my turn.

Houston last year.....305
Houston this year.....362

Las Vegas last year....370
Las Vegas this year....414

Bruce, a quota is what they would like, but they are not real numbers.
I think its obvious things are not as bad as people say. I feel bad when people are hurting, but I could give you many companies in the racing industry that are doing well and making money. I also do not see that flat line. I am busier then I have ever been. Right now the refinance industry is going nuts, soon they will be back logged with work. When one part of the economy goes down others go up. Hopefully people will be able to adjust or switch to the parts that do well. Housing is going to rebound and that will give this economy a good jump start.

Bruce Noland · 03-19-2009, 07:00 PM

Kenny,
Nice work on your research. I understand the quota is what they would like to have, but it gives us a base to work with. I wish the whole country was doing as well as New Jersey.

bsa633 · 03-20-2009, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Ken Miele

I guess its my turn.

Houston last year.....305
Houston this year.....362

Las Vegas last year....370
Las Vegas this year....414
.

Wasn't Houston a total "floodout" 2008 and those who dared got thier rigs stuck for a week or so..or do i mix it up with something else? May not be a good example..

03-19-2009, 12:37 PM	#1
Bruce Noland VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,855 Likes: 83 Liked 444 Times in 145 Posts	Re: So................... Partsbob 67, On March 21, 08 I started a thread " According to Alan Greenspan", it had 57 replies and over 5,000 views. I don't think any of the Ford Guys or anyone connected to the CJ's were upset about that one. The thread won't open now for some reason, but my post basically stated that we should watch our money because hard times are coming. I don't think the thread was controversial - that was one year ago. __________________ Bruce Noland 1788 STK

03-19-2009, 02:58 PM	#3
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,861 Likes: 456 Liked 16,554 Times in 1,522 Posts	Re: So................... I hate to keep beating a dead horse, but I can't help myself. I'm sure most will agree that 2006 was the pinnacle for the stock market and home values, with a good economy. Fuel prices were around $2.60, higher, but not $4.00. Well I looked up the numbers from the gators in 2006, 451 total car count, 2009, 424. The reason for the car counts being down from many years ago is there is one less class. Stock and Super Stock no longer run class together. I could easily see another 100 to 125. I will keep looking for the bright side of things even though others may not see it. A good friend of mine once told me, "We are not here for a long time, we are here for a good time". Try to enjoy life and not dwell on the negatives, they will always be here, good times and bad times.

03-19-2009, 03:59 PM	#5
Bruce Noland VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,855 Likes: 83 Liked 444 Times in 145 Posts	Re: So................... Can't some of us point out a few civil facts about the general health of drag racing without it becoming doom and gloom? Are we so hooked on this sport that our lives turn to dookie if the performance industry flat lines? Most of us have full lives outside of drag racing. Houston Quota = 568 Cars entered so far = 362 Las Vegas Quota = 752 Cars entered so far = 417 I hope each and every race fills, but doom and gloom will not settle in over my life if they don't. __________________ Bruce Noland 1788 STK

03-19-2009, 05:54 PM	#6
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,861 Likes: 456 Liked 16,554 Times in 1,522 Posts	Re: So................... I guess its my turn. Houston last year.....305 Houston this year.....362 Las Vegas last year....370 Las Vegas this year....414 Bruce, a quota is what they would like, but they are not real numbers. I think its obvious things are not as bad as people say. I feel bad when people are hurting, but I could give you many companies in the racing industry that are doing well and making money. I also do not see that flat line. I am busier then I have ever been. Right now the refinance industry is going nuts, soon they will be back logged with work. When one part of the economy goes down others go up. Hopefully people will be able to adjust or switch to the parts that do well. Housing is going to rebound and that will give this economy a good jump start.

03-19-2009, 07:00 PM	#7
Bruce Noland VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,855 Likes: 83 Liked 444 Times in 145 Posts	Re: So................... Kenny, Nice work on your research. I understand the quota is what they would like to have, but it gives us a base to work with. I wish the whole country was doing as well as New Jersey. __________________ Bruce Noland 1788 STK