How can we fix NHRA

SuperStocks@LionsDragStrip · 10-08-2010, 08:32 PM

Been into this sport since 1963, what has become of this sport by the suits at NHRA these days is depressing, I see so many flaws, yet, I see some bright spots.

Some of the bright spots, many more hours of TV coverage even though the time of telecast is better suited for night owls. Better awareness of the stars of the sport. Nicer facilitys, better food, better cans. (restrooms) Safer tracks, better lights. A renewel in the interest for Super Stock and stock Elim. People long for long lost musclecars and enjoy watching 'em and enjoying todays DPs and Stangs. There are more but time to switch gears.

The lowlights. Delays, oildowns, oildowns, long cleanups and more oildowns. In todays world in the get it done now cuz my attention span is short, is hurting the show.

1000 ft. nitro racing is awefull. Get 'em using one pump. one mag, 12:71 or 10:71 supercharger, dump the dumb ***** gear rule, lower the weights, go back to 1320! Have more night racing, a complete no-brainer. Have Pro Stock go to EFI. Dump the supercharged diggers in T.A.D, go all A/Fuel and call it Pro Dragster. For national events dump the ultra boring Super Gas/Comp trainwrecks. Bring in Top Dragster/Sportsman. Have nostalgia Funny Cars and Top Fuel, also a good wheelstander.

The suits of today at NHRA just don't get it in my view, a view from a geezer. Don't think it can be fixed. The NHRA has ran off so many companies with their lame policies. I could go on and on.

Hands down, Super Stock and Stock are the best sportsman categories.

SuperStocks@LionsDragStrip

skills · 10-09-2010, 07:40 PM

Super Stock I agree with alot of what you say, but dont think it is a lost cause with Glendora. I think with the amount of fans like this weekend people are loving good quality racing. I like the supercharged dragsters in alcohol it makes it less normal. Super gas/comp/street is boring because it is the same thing pair after pair maybe take off the electronics and see. NHRA needs to push the lucas oil series more get it out there tell the casual fan that is where the stars of the pros came from. If people realize that you get so much at a live event then the gates will be that way everyday not just sunday.

GarysZ24 · 10-12-2010, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by skills

Super Stock I agree with alot of what you say, but dont think it is a lost cause with Glendora. I think with the amount of fans like this weekend people are loving good quality racing. I like the supercharged dragsters in alcohol it makes it less normal. Super gas/comp/street is boring because it is the same thing pair after pair maybe take off the electronics and see. NHRA needs to push the lucas oil series more get it out there tell the casual fan that is where the stars of the pros came from. If people realize that you get so much at a live event then the gates will be that way everyday not just sunday.

I'm with you on this one, skills....a perfect example of how great Stock/SS racing is, is by going to "You Tube", and watching the US Nationals A/S final between John Calvert & Jason McCormack...that was the perfect combination of an outstanding heads-up race (although I wonder how it would've turned out if Jason's wheelstand would've been shorter like John's was...due to his wheelie bar?), the announcer extraordinare "Bob Frey", that kids voice prior to the launch of the cars, and the lady's voice once the went airborne. That to me is......."THE SPORTSMAN RACE OF THE YEAR"!!!!

10-08-2010, 08:32 PM	#1
SuperStocks@LionsDragStrip Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 75 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: How can we fix NHRA Been into this sport since 1963, what has become of this sport by the suits at NHRA these days is depressing, I see so many flaws, yet, I see some bright spots. Some of the bright spots, many more hours of TV coverage even though the time of telecast is better suited for night owls. Better awareness of the stars of the sport. Nicer facilitys, better food, better cans. (restrooms) Safer tracks, better lights. A renewel in the interest for Super Stock and stock Elim. People long for long lost musclecars and enjoy watching 'em and enjoying todays DPs and Stangs. There are more but time to switch gears. The lowlights. Delays, oildowns, oildowns, long cleanups and more oildowns. In todays world in the get it done now cuz my attention span is short, is hurting the show. 1000 ft. nitro racing is awefull. Get 'em using one pump. one mag, 12:71 or 10:71 supercharger, dump the dumb ***** gear rule, lower the weights, go back to 1320! Have more night racing, a complete no-brainer. Have Pro Stock go to EFI. Dump the supercharged diggers in T.A.D, go all A/Fuel and call it Pro Dragster. For national events dump the ultra boring Super Gas/Comp trainwrecks. Bring in Top Dragster/Sportsman. Have nostalgia Funny Cars and Top Fuel, also a good wheelstander. The suits of today at NHRA just don't get it in my view, a view from a geezer. Don't think it can be fixed. The NHRA has ran off so many companies with their lame policies. I could go on and on. Hands down, Super Stock and Stock are the best sportsman categories. SuperStocks@LionsDragStrip

10-09-2010, 07:40 PM	#2
skills Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hershey,pa Posts: 187 Likes: 0 Liked 8 Times in 1 Post	Re: How can we fix NHRA Super Stock I agree with alot of what you say, but dont think it is a lost cause with Glendora. I think with the amount of fans like this weekend people are loving good quality racing. I like the supercharged dragsters in alcohol it makes it less normal. Super gas/comp/street is boring because it is the same thing pair after pair maybe take off the electronics and see. NHRA needs to push the lucas oil series more get it out there tell the casual fan that is where the stars of the pros came from. If people realize that you get so much at a live event then the gates will be that way everyday not just sunday.