NHRA, Atco and my thoughts

Alan Roehrich · 10-08-2010, 01:08 PM

I think there's a huge difference between a valid and fair criticism, and just plain whining. Atco is a good example. They did everything they could to get the race in, and were left with little or no choice as to rescheduling. It's hard to find any real fault with Atco or the Division 1 staff over that race.

The truth is, other than some scheduling issues and that sort of thing, most people don't have a ton of real complaints about the division level people (especially now that Bill Holt has retired). It's Glendora that rubs people the wrong way. And that's because they are so detached from those of us who race at the sportsman level.

So I do agree with Ken, for the most part. At least with regards to NHRA on the division level, and most of the tracks as well. And I'd say that at least some, if not most of the problems that may exist at the division level are caused by Glendora.

There's nothing wrong with fair and valid constructive criticism, delivered in a reasonable tone. But there's nothing to be gained by trashing people who don't really deserve criticism, and for the wrong reason, to boot. Do not forget that a lot of the guys at the division level are our friends, and they work very hard for us.

10-08-2010, 01:08 PM	#12
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,118 Likes: 1,576 Liked 1,837 Times in 417 Posts	Re: NHRA, Atco and my thoughts I think there's a huge difference between a valid and fair criticism, and just plain whining. Atco is a good example. They did everything they could to get the race in, and were left with little or no choice as to rescheduling. It's hard to find any real fault with Atco or the Division 1 staff over that race. The truth is, other than some scheduling issues and that sort of thing, most people don't have a ton of real complaints about the division level people (especially now that Bill Holt has retired). It's Glendora that rubs people the wrong way. And that's because they are so detached from those of us who race at the sportsman level. So I do agree with Ken, for the most part. At least with regards to NHRA on the division level, and most of the tracks as well. And I'd say that at least some, if not most of the problems that may exist at the division level are caused by Glendora. There's nothing wrong with fair and valid constructive criticism, delivered in a reasonable tone. But there's nothing to be gained by trashing people who don't really deserve criticism, and for the wrong reason, to boot. Do not forget that a lot of the guys at the division level are our friends, and they work very hard for us. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S