NHRA response to the letters sent.

Adger Smith · 02-24-2015, 12:25 AM

We have all been duped.
It's a publicity stunt.
SO will now bolster attendance @ NHRA races.
Think of it as a NHRA /Street Outlaws "Soap Opera"

RJ Sledge · 02-24-2015, 01:22 AM

Hey Adger, you're probably right.

Can you imagine how much interest there would be if NHRA booked them in for $25,000 Winner take all session at a National Event like Dallas???

It would be SRO and a complete Zoo!!!

NHRA makes a killin'......and Wally would approve....Everybody goes home happy ....even Ed Wright. LOL

RJ

Tracy Robbins · 03-02-2015, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Adger Smith

We have all been duped.
It's a publicity stunt.
SO will now bolster attendance @ NHRA races.
Think of it as a NHRA /Street Outlaws "Soap Opera"

I found it interesting tonight as I watch street outlaws, that 16 minutes into what I believe is their season finale that NHRA had an advertisement for the upcoming 4 Wide Nationals at Zmax! I'm sort of surprised that Discovery Channel will even sell any advertising to them. Just makes you say hmmm!!!

69ss/rs · 03-03-2015, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Tracy Robbins

I found it interesting tonight as I watch street outlaws, that 16 minutes into what I believe is their season finale that NHRA had an advertisement for the upcoming 4 Wide Nationals at Zmax! I'm sort of surprised that Discovery Channel will even sell any advertising to them. Just makes you say hmmm!!!

Hey Tracy: u know what time it is. If NHRA was sooo! offended by the show they wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole,but they r looking for a way to get some publicity from the show. Thought it funny the Pro racers that they chose to make comments about the show, n the wrongs of street racing. Please, how stupid does NHRA think people r to think that (Tony,Larry,Antron, or Erica) r going to say anything against the hand that feeds them.Truth be told the very crowd or age group NHRA is after r the ones that watch the show: so what does that tell u.

Jack McCarthy · 03-04-2015, 12:15 AM

bet $100 before 2015 is done one / all of the shows cars - people - trucks race at an NHRA track ....

anyone takers (limit first one )

captain jack

Mark Yacavone · 03-04-2015, 12:31 AM

I'd love to have a piece of that spectator gate...

Mag00 · 03-15-2015, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

I'd love to have a piece of that spectator gate...

most everyone that has commented has had a bit of cynicism.. for the wrong reasons.. just blame the lawyers.. if NHRA had not said something, it would be much easier to possibly win a large settlement in a frivolous suit..Thgink back to what we call stupid lawsuits.. each one , win or lose costs you and I a penny , nickel di9me, open, space, personal right, or racetrack... a motorcycle custom part manufacturer many years ago was sued by a fool that crashed his bike, the handlebar folded back and penetrated the fool's leg.. Result? lawsuit...The rider's lawyer got the manufacture they sued to settle before trial.. trouble was the settlement was like extortion.. the plaintiff was NOT the manufacturer of the bar.. but it was cheaper to settle before trial.. there are thousands of cases... and thousands of millionaire lawyers as a result..
how about a top fuel car that crashes due to a bad tire? No question.. sue the tire manufacture, distributor, chassis builer and, and, and the racetrack... It happens ... NHRA is using lawyer talk to keep other lawyers away.. and possibly keep them afloat .. without certain things like arangements for affordable insurance etc, we would not have ANY tracks..I have no doubt in my mind if any thing bad happened on that set NHRA would be drug into it.... That is the way the machine works...It is not the first time a sanctioning body has tried what some might call heavy handed tactics..

Jeff Stout · 03-16-2015, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mag00

most everyone that has commented has had a bit of cynicism.. for the wrong reasons.. just blame the lawyers.. if NHRA had not said something, it would be much easier to possibly win a large settlement in a frivolous suit..Thgink back to what we call stupid lawsuits.. each one , win or lose costs you and I a penny , nickel di9me, open, space, personal right, or racetrack... a motorcycle custom part manufacturer many years ago was sued by a fool that crashed his bike, the handlebar folded back and penetrated the fool's leg.. Result? lawsuit...The rider's lawyer got the manufacture they sued to settle before trial.. trouble was the settlement was like extortion.. the plaintiff was NOT the manufacturer of the bar.. but it was cheaper to settle before trial.. there are thousands of cases... and thousands of millionaire lawyers as a result..
how about a top fuel car that crashes due to a bad tire? No question.. sue the tire manufacture, distributor, chassis builer and, and, and the racetrack... It happens ... NHRA is using lawyer talk to keep other lawyers away.. and possibly keep them afloat .. without certain things like arangements for affordable insurance etc, we would not have ANY tracks..I have no doubt in my mind if any thing bad happened on that set NHRA would be drug into it.... That is the way the machine works...It is not the first time a sanctioning body has tried what some might call heavy handed tactics..

If this is the case then NHRA should have put that in the letter and sent it to the producers. Don't threaten the cast of the show.

Troy Pourciau · 03-03-2015, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Adger Smith

We have all been duped.
It's a publicity stunt.
SO will now bolster attendance @ NHRA races.
Think of it as a NHRA /Street Outlaws "Soap Opera"

Tracy its what Adger said.... probably twice as many people watch street outlaws rather than NHRA on Sunday.

Mark Yacavone · 03-03-2015, 02:23 PM

Jeff, Give me a call

02-24-2015, 12:25 AM	#1
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: NHRA response to the letters sent. We have all been duped. It's a publicity stunt. SO will now bolster attendance @ NHRA races. Think of it as a NHRA /Street Outlaws "Soap Opera" __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)

02-24-2015, 01:22 AM	#2
RJ Sledge Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 783 Likes: 497 Liked 288 Times in 90 Posts	Re: NHRA response to the letters sent. Hey Adger, you're probably right. Can you imagine how much interest there would be if NHRA booked them in for $25,000 Winner take all session at a National Event like Dallas??? It would be SRO and a complete Zoo!!! NHRA makes a killin'......and Wally would approve....Everybody goes home happy ....even Ed Wright. LOL RJ

03-04-2015, 12:15 AM	#5
Jack McCarthy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: lyndon ky. ... louisville area Posts: 1,318 Likes: 28 Liked 457 Times in 113 Posts	Re: NHRA response to the letters sent. bet $100 before 2015 is done one / all of the shows cars - people - trucks race at an NHRA track .... anyone takers (limit first one ) captain jack __________________ Jack McCarthy 3609 STK "the Captain"

03-04-2015, 12:31 AM	#6
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,808 Likes: 2,897 Liked 5,109 Times in 1,947 Posts	Re: NHRA response to the letters sent. I'd love to have a piece of that spectator gate... __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

03-03-2015, 02:23 PM	#10
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,808 Likes: 2,897 Liked 5,109 Times in 1,947 Posts	Re: NHRA response to the letters sent. Jeff, Give me a call __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers