An Open Letter To Sportsman Racers

Jim Wahl · 06-01-2007, 10:31 PM

Open letter to the Sportsman racing community from NHRA
copied from the NHRA website

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6/1/2007

On Wednesday, NHRA and HD Partners Acquisition Corporation (HD Partners) announced a definitive agreement under which HD Partners will acquire all of NHRA's Professional racing assets, including the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. Upon closing of the transaction, the acquired assets will be held in a wholly-owned subsidiary of HD Partners named NHRA Pro Racing.

The announcement stated that NHRA will retain all its non-professional racing, which includes the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, NHRA Summit Racing Series, NHRA O'Reilly Auto Parts Jr. Drag Racing League, and the AAA Street Legal Drags.

Importantly, NHRA will be the sanctioning body for all NHRA racing activities, including the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series and continue to offer its membership program, publish its weekly publication National DRAGSTER and continue its youth and education programs.

This new relationship ensures, through a long-term agreement, that all the unique attributes of the sport remain intact including Sportsman racing at NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series national events. The initial term of the agreement is 25 years.

Everyone understands that the foundation of our sport is based on Sportsman racing, and NHRA and HD Partners recognize the significance of ensuring that Sportsman racing at NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series events continue.

We encourage the Sportsman racing community to talk to their Division Directors or other NHRA personnel if they have further questions on the announcement. Further, we encourage Sportsman racers to send emails to nhra@nhra.com, and we will be happy to answer your questions.

This was written by an unknown at the NHRA and not by:

Jim Wahl
6 Time National record Holder
2239 BF/S
I miss Buster Couch also! 'cause Div.2 will always be "Buster's Rebels"

Bruce Fulper · 06-02-2007, 03:01 AM

Alrighty then.....

Questions?

pip pip.....c'mon.....

!

I can't think of anything either.......

The future might be better than it used to be. Let's hope eh?

"The future isn't what it used to be."

Bruce Campbell · 06-02-2007, 08:14 AM

Looks like they did not keep the "rice rocket" series. How "cool" is that!!

Bruce Noland · 06-02-2007, 10:14 AM

Pure fluff! The devil is in the details, and none are to be found. Wonder why?

06-02-2007, 10:21 AM

Bruce, do you really think this is going to enhance us?

woodro josey
I miss Buster Couch and Lex Dudas.

Bruce Noland · 06-02-2007, 10:35 AM

Woodro,
NHRA has enhanced itself! This is a major implosion, aka, a cut'n run. I liken it to the old corporate plundering cases.

At some point they will have to publish straight information about what their plans are for the class racers. Until then, I will believe they are attempting to strip the assets of NHRA and leave behind an empty hull to fend for itself. This is business not sportsmanship. And I'm sure they have spent lots of money on legal fees to put this convoluted deal together.

06-02-2007, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Pure fluff! The devil is in the details, and none are to be found. Wonder why?

Yep. His name is Tom Compton... ca-ching$$$ ca-ching$$$ ca-ching$$$

Quote:

Bruce, do you really think this is going to enhance us?

And yep... right out of our wallets and into obliteration. NMCA is lookin better by the minute.

06-01-2007, 10:31 PM	#1
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	An Open Letter To Sportsman Racers Open letter to the Sportsman racing community from NHRA copied from the NHRA website -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6/1/2007 On Wednesday, NHRA and HD Partners Acquisition Corporation (HD Partners) announced a definitive agreement under which HD Partners will acquire all of NHRA's Professional racing assets, including the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. Upon closing of the transaction, the acquired assets will be held in a wholly-owned subsidiary of HD Partners named NHRA Pro Racing. The announcement stated that NHRA will retain all its non-professional racing, which includes the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, NHRA Summit Racing Series, NHRA O'Reilly Auto Parts Jr. Drag Racing League, and the AAA Street Legal Drags. Importantly, NHRA will be the sanctioning body for all NHRA racing activities, including the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series and continue to offer its membership program, publish its weekly publication National DRAGSTER and continue its youth and education programs. This new relationship ensures, through a long-term agreement, that all the unique attributes of the sport remain intact including Sportsman racing at NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series national events. The initial term of the agreement is 25 years. Everyone understands that the foundation of our sport is based on Sportsman racing, and NHRA and HD Partners recognize the significance of ensuring that Sportsman racing at NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series events continue. We encourage the Sportsman racing community to talk to their Division Directors or other NHRA personnel if they have further questions on the announcement. Further, we encourage Sportsman racers to send emails to nhra@nhra.com, and we will be happy to answer your questions. This was written by an unknown at the NHRA and not by: Jim Wahl 6 Time National record Holder 2239 BF/S I miss Buster Couch also! 'cause Div.2 will always be "Buster's Rebels" __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

06-02-2007, 10:14 AM	#4
Bruce Noland VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,855 Likes: 83 Liked 444 Times in 145 Posts	Pure fluff! The devil is in the details, and none are to be found. Wonder why? __________________ Bruce Noland 1788 STK

06-02-2007, 10:35 AM	#6
Bruce Noland VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,855 Likes: 83 Liked 444 Times in 145 Posts	Woodro, NHRA has enhanced itself! This is a major implosion, aka, a cut'n run. I liken it to the old corporate plundering cases. At some point they will have to publish straight information about what their plans are for the class racers. Until then, I will believe they are attempting to strip the assets of NHRA and leave behind an empty hull to fend for itself. This is business not sportsmanship. And I'm sure they have spent lots of money on legal fees to put this convoluted deal together. __________________ Bruce Noland 1788 STK

06-02-2007, 03:01 AM	#2
Bruce Fulper Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 651 Likes: 4 Liked 54 Times in 33 Posts	Alrighty then..... Questions? pip pip.....c'mon..... ! I can't think of anything either....... The future might be better than it used to be. Let's hope eh? "The future isn't what it used to be."

06-02-2007, 08:14 AM	#3
Bruce Campbell Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: waynesville N.C. Posts: 15 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Looks like they did not keep the "rice rocket" series. How "cool" is that!!

06-02-2007, 10:21 AM	#5
LILWJ Guest Posts: n/a	Bruce, do you really think this is going to enhance us? woodro josey I miss Buster Couch and Lex Dudas.