Atlanta fan appeal.

[GUMP]

Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

Honest question here and not meant as a put down though some will take it that way. If they are so popular then why did the sport compact concept fail so badly ??? Even the bikini show couldnt keep it floating !

The import racers that I know are mainly younger (low buck guys). They are very active on test and tune/grudge nights, but they are not keen on the rules and expense of sanctioned racing.

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by GUMP

The import racers that I know are mainly younger (low buck guys). They are very active on test and tune/grudge nights, but they are not keen on the rules and expense of sanctioned racing.

Thats what BRACKET racing was invented for.

[GUMP]

Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

Thats what BRACKET racing was invented for.

And it is also why bracket racing is so strong. The stands at sanctioned events are filled with spectators that run imports and/or brackets. The topic of this thread is "Fan Appeal". I agree with Art on this one. The younger spectators are drawn to cars that they can relate to. Just like the fans of 1969.

[junior barns]

I think most on here agree on this as I do. These new cars should be welcomed by all! The HP factors are what's all screwed up!

Just looking at the Mustang and the Challenger. Under factored by atleast 100HP. These cars are and will be built by current members and will only benefit those who can afford to spent $75000+ just to outrun all others who have spent years of r&d to make their combos as fast as they are.

This is just 1 example of many new cars that will be coming down the pipe line soon. My point is; I dont think these new cars will bring in hardly any new blood to our community of racing. VERY FEW will be able to afford it!! VERY FEW will put up with the BS and time it takes to attend a div or a National event! Maybe a net loss of racers who feel tired of getting **** on and will just quit!

So when it is all said and done I feel will we will be racing against the same old freinds as always. NHRA better take GOOD care of its current members while trying to bring in the younger generation!!

[Sean Haning]

Originally Posted by GUMP

And it is also why bracket racing is so strong. The stands at sanctioned events are filled with spectators that run imports and/or brackets. The topic of this thread is "Fan Appeal". I agree with Art on this one. The younger spectators are drawn to cars that they can relate to. Just like the fans of 1969.

I think the question is, what are the younger guys being attracted by at the national events? I doubt that as cool as Arts car is, there was news on the grapevine about it coming to an event near them. I also personally feel its a budget issue for some of them. While I have HEMI Cuda taste, I have a turbo Shadow budget. But I love racing enough to race my Shadow and enjoy it rather than walk away from the sport because I can't have what I want at the moment.

[art leong]

Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

Thats what BRACKET racing was invented for.

Terry I would have to counter and say to you "thats what Nostagia racing was created for" .

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by art leong

Terry I would have to counter and say to you "thats what Nostagia racing was created for" .

I agree 100% with you Art and with your post about the expense of the sport compact series. . Junior Barns also said that most will not put up with BS of NHRA or IHRA style racing along with the expense and that to....I agree with. I think in a very few years the class structure as we "OLD FARTS" have grown up with will go away.