2016 Oildown enhancements

[Ed Fernandez]

This bunch can teach the Mafia a few tricks about money collection.

[Dallas Kelly]

I'm actually a little surprised that they didn't set up an "oil-down bank" for Sportsman racers and force you to pre-pay your first infraction just to eliminate the one-and-out scenarios. Additionally, it kinda puts the consideration of a diaper back on the racer so that they (NHRA) can claim minimal (deferred) financial impact on Sportsman racers this year.

[Lyn Smith]

We need to start a fund to help racers who are fined by NHRA.If every sportsmen racer would put $5.00 or$10. into a fund, it would probably cover all racers affected in 2016.The money left in the fund at the end of the year could be donated to DRAW.It only takes a little puddle,and they will fine you.Five or ten bucks would be cheap insurance.

[Rob Petrie E395]

Originally Posted by Lyn Smith

We need to start a fund to help racers who are fined by NHRA.If every sportsmen racer would put $5.00 or$10. into a fund, it would probably cover all racers affected in 2016.The money left in the fund at the end of the year could be donated to DRAW.It only takes a little puddle,and they will fine you.Five or ten bucks would be cheap insurance.

I'm in. Just tell me where to send my money. You would think they would give one a year before they start fining.

[RACER1530]

Originally Posted by Lyn Smith

We need to start a fund to help racers who are fined by NHRA.If every sportsmen racer would put $5.00 or$10. into a fund, it would probably cover all racers affected in 2016.The money left in the fund at the end of the year could be donated to DRAW.It only takes a little puddle,and they will fine you.Five or ten bucks would be cheap insurance.

Really ? When are you guys going to get a set ? You all need to walk away and show them you don't have to put up with there ship,the NHRA is just as bad as the government but you don't have a choice with government. There are more choices out there where they are not trying to push you out,look at some of the alternatives. Local tracks,assioatiion races,big dollar bracket racing,or just keep letting them bend you over.
Your choice !!

[63corvette]

Well I guess my first oil down will end my racing career.
Out of general principle I will not pay and will end a long career in racing.
I am at Pomona tonight in the pits and the car is already teched in.
Peter Clifford is having a meeting tomorrow at 4 PM in the Coporate Tent to talk about NHRAs Stragetic Direction. I now hope he asks at the end for comments and he will get an ear full about this BS policy.
What a sorry way to treat customers.
My 2 Cents
Rick Cates

[Ed Fernandez]

Originally Posted by 63corvette

Well I guess my first oil down will end my racing career.
Out of general principle I will not pay and will end a long career in racing.
I am at Pomona tonight in the pits and the car is already teched in.
Peter Clifford is having a meeting tomorrow at 4 PM in the Coporate Tent to talk about NHRAs Stragetic Direction. I now hope he asks at the end for comments and he will get an ear full about this BS policy.
What a sorry way to treat customers.
My 2 Cents
Rick Cates

Rick, why wait for HIM to bring up the subject? You'll have him there in front of you. These people need to know first hand their policies are destroying the sport. Then maybe they just don't care.
Give 'em hell tomorrow.

[Mike Pearson]

I don't see how sportsman oil downs could effect the TV broadcast. 99% of the sportsman racers are out of the competition before the cameras are rolling. There is no coverage on Thursday, Friday or Saturday when the sportsman are running the majority of the rounds. They are usually down to 4 cars in SS by the Sunday program. There is no way an oil down on Thursday can have an effect on the Sunday program. I could agree with the penalty being enforced during the Sunday program if it is during the broadcast. Also when was the last time that you saw a sportsman car oil the track from start to finish. I have been racing my same car for 39 years and have never oiled the track. Knock on wood

[63corvette]

Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

Rick, why wait for HIM to bring up the subject? You'll have him there in front of you. These people need to know first hand their policies are destroying the sport. Then maybe they just don't care.
Give 'em hell tomorrow.

Ed, I want to show Peter respect and not shout him down however, if he asks for questions I will speak my mind. If he does not take questions I will try to talk to him after the meeting and give him an ear full.
I guess NHRA just does not want the sportsmen at the events just their money and go away.
I will be at the meeting.
Rick Cates

[tpoh815]

Originally Posted by RACER1530

Really ? When are you guys going to get a set ? You all need to walk away and show them you don't have to put up with there ship,the NHRA is just as bad as the government but you don't have a choice with government. There are more choices out there where they are not trying to push you out,look at some of the alternatives. Local tracks,assioatiion races,big dollar bracket racing,or just keep letting them bend you over.
Your choice !!

Thought the same thing. They are making it harder for racers that want to be a part of it all. I agree if the car blows up you might as well oil both sides and get your moneys worth!