Strange Engineering/NHRA dispute

Rob Petrie E395 · 10-26-2014, 04:31 PM

The other thing that Jeff from Strange posted on facebook. Was that they quit a couple of years ago because NHRA would not negotiate any of thier fees. Recently they were contacted and from what it sounds like NHRA had reconsidered and was willing to talk. But it ended up all being BS. and that really pissed him off. I dont blame him for not wanting to continue.

Mike Fuller · 10-26-2014, 05:01 PM

Don't blame them one bit. If more sponsors would post private contingency awards it could set a trend and maybe NHRA would get the message and not be so greedy. But they have some big salaries to pay and I think that is what is the driving force behind thier money grab.

Tom Goldman · 10-26-2014, 08:39 PM

Real shame , Strange was one of NHRA's stand up sponsors .
Always one of the first checks to arive .
Hope Jeff deciedes to do something privately .

blkjack · 10-26-2014, 08:55 PM

"The only regret I have is that I wasted my breath to negotiate...
I have waited to respond- because I was insulted by the proposal.. I just do not see enough benefits for 13K a year... I can be more specific, but the fact that racers display the "NHRA/Strange" decal is of little importance to me... What we discussed was a program that racers displayed a perfectly Strange decal and more importantly- display a Strange suspension, axles and brakes decal on the vehicle- because they use the product. We thouroughly discussed my motive and not wasting anymore breath on it - I also talked at length, that branding was of the utmost importance and then I receive your proposal- obvously I was heard, but not listened to... Eric... I realize that you have to answer to others, so I don't want to take this out on you, but I got my hopes up that we could work something out- beneficial to both of us, but regrettably the win:win does not work with NHRA. I just do not negotiate at an insulting starting point - so please tell the powers to be to GO F**K THEMSELVES - we will carry on..." Jeff Strange

Bobby Fazio · 10-27-2014, 08:27 AM

Why does NHRA simply refuse to adjust to the economic times? They still think it is pre-2008.

Andys dad · 10-27-2014, 09:28 AM

Why don't sponsors pay without going through NHRA?

Is it because we can not be trusted to run the decal and use the product?

I have not and still don't get it but what's new

Ron

BTW Jeff - we use all three products as well as the aluminum rear end chunk

Jeff Teuton · 10-27-2014, 11:15 AM

One thing about it, everyone has something Strange on their car. I don't know all the details of NHRA's requirement for being a sponsor, but I have heard. Seems there should be some room for adjustment or negotiations for the racers sake if nothing else.

Ed Wright · 01-29-2015, 10:30 AM

They have to pay for Compton's Bently, right?

John Duzac · 02-13-2015, 06:07 PM

blkjack, you have a private message.

goinbroke2 · 10-27-2014, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blkjack

"The only regret I have is that I wasted my breath to negotiate...
I have waited to respond- because I was insulted by the proposal.. I just do not see enough benefits for 13K a year... I can be more specific, but the fact that racers display the "NHRA/Strange" decal is of little importance to me... What we discussed was a program that racers displayed a perfectly Strange decal and more importantly- display a Strange suspension, axles and brakes decal on the vehicle- because they use the product. We thouroughly discussed my motive and not wasting anymore breath on it - I also talked at length, that branding was of the utmost importance and then I receive your proposal- obvously I was heard, but not listened to... Eric... I realize that you have to answer to others, so I don't want to take this out on you, but I got my hopes up that we could work something out- beneficial to both of us, but regrettably the win:win does not work with NHRA. I just do not negotiate at an insulting starting point - so please tell the powers to be to GO F**K THEMSELVES - we will carry on..." Jeff Strange

Fully agree with Jeff.....you know the first thing that flashed into my mind was how nhra was like the obama gov vs a private company.
"Give us more"
But it has to make fiscal sense for my company
GIVE ME MORE
That would make me uncompetetive, ruin my company
GIVE ME MORE!
Fine, I'll move my HQ to another country and you'll get no taxes at all!
GIVE ME ...WHAT??? OK, SOMEBODY ELSE, GIVE ME MORE!

"GO F**K THEMSELVES " exactly!

10-26-2014, 04:31 PM	#1
Rob Petrie E395 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Woodlawn IL Posts: 1,092 Likes: 162 Liked 216 Times in 77 Posts	Re: Strange Engineering/NHRA dispute The other thing that Jeff from Strange posted on facebook. Was that they quit a couple of years ago because NHRA would not negotiate any of thier fees. Recently they were contacted and from what it sounds like NHRA had reconsidered and was willing to talk. But it ended up all being BS. and that really pissed him off. I dont blame him for not wanting to continue.

10-26-2014, 05:01 PM	#2
Mike Fuller Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 952 Likes: 568 Liked 198 Times in 79 Posts	Re: Strange Engineering/NHRA dispute Don't blame them one bit. If more sponsors would post private contingency awards it could set a trend and maybe NHRA would get the message and not be so greedy. But they have some big salaries to pay and I think that is what is the driving force behind thier money grab. __________________ Mike Fuller 396 STK 3961 SS

10-26-2014, 08:39 PM	#3
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,477 Likes: 892 Liked 883 Times in 237 Posts	Re: Strange Engineering/NHRA dispute Real shame , Strange was one of NHRA's stand up sponsors . Always one of the first checks to arive . Hope Jeff deciedes to do something privately . __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

10-26-2014, 08:55 PM	#4
blkjack Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Belle Vernon, PA Posts: 288 Likes: 26 Liked 55 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Strange Engineering/NHRA dispute "The only regret I have is that I wasted my breath to negotiate... I have waited to respond- because I was insulted by the proposal.. I just do not see enough benefits for 13K a year... I can be more specific, but the fact that racers display the "NHRA/Strange" decal is of little importance to me... What we discussed was a program that racers displayed a perfectly Strange decal and more importantly- display a Strange suspension, axles and brakes decal on the vehicle- because they use the product. We thouroughly discussed my motive and not wasting anymore breath on it - I also talked at length, that branding was of the utmost importance and then I receive your proposal- obvously I was heard, but not listened to... Eric... I realize that you have to answer to others, so I don't want to take this out on you, but I got my hopes up that we could work something out- beneficial to both of us, but regrettably the win:win does not work with NHRA. I just do not negotiate at an insulting starting point - so please tell the powers to be to GO F**K THEMSELVES - we will carry on..." Jeff Strange

10-27-2014, 08:27 AM	#5
Bobby Fazio VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Egg Harbor Township, NJ Posts: 1,468 Likes: 1,450 Liked 4,365 Times in 501 Posts	Re: Strange Engineering/NHRA dispute Why does NHRA simply refuse to adjust to the economic times? They still think it is pre-2008. __________________ '65 Mustang SS/L & L/SA DriverInterviews.com \| App.DragInsights.com

10-27-2014, 09:28 AM	#6
Andys dad VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arcadia, Ca Posts: 1,571 Likes: 48 Liked 175 Times in 78 Posts	Re: Strange Engineering/NHRA dispute Why don't sponsors pay without going through NHRA? Is it because we can not be trusted to run the decal and use the product? I have not and still don't get it but what's new Ron BTW Jeff - we use all three products as well as the aluminum rear end chunk __________________ time is our most precious resource, you can always make more money but you can never make more time spend your time wisely with the ones you love - Ron Durham Last edited by Andys dad; 10-27-2014 at 09:35 AM.

10-27-2014, 11:15 AM	#7
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Strange Engineering/NHRA dispute One thing about it, everyone has something Strange on their car. I don't know all the details of NHRA's requirement for being a sponsor, but I have heard. Seems there should be some room for adjustment or negotiations for the racers sake if nothing else. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

01-29-2015, 10:30 AM	#8
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Strange Engineering/NHRA dispute They have to pay for Compton's Bently, right? __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA Last edited by Ed Wright; 01-30-2015 at 12:17 PM.

02-13-2015, 06:07 PM	#9
John Duzac Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Covington, La Posts: 311 Likes: 63 Liked 83 Times in 20 Posts	Re: Strange Engineering/NHRA dispute blkjack, you have a private message. __________________ John Duzac D/S 4448 STK