Donate to the NHRA Museum? Really?

Dave Gantz · 12-22-2018, 12:34 PM

I only raced for 3 years, but I'd like to think those entries and memberships account for my donation.

They know this is an addiction. They must figure it can't hurt to ask. Because after all, if they need donations for a museum, they must be hurting for cash, right?

I survived my addiction and now I'll have enough to retire.

Julie Jordan · 12-22-2018, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Gantz

I only raced for 3 years, but I'd like to think those entries and memberships account for my donation.

They know this is an addiction. They must figure it can't hurt to ask. Because after all, if they need donations for a museum, they must be hurting for cash, right?

I survived my addiction and now I'll have enough to retire.

The museum is a separate organization from NHRA, a 501(c)(3) organization. The funds don’t mingle.

Adger Smith · 12-23-2018, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Julie Jordan

The museum is a separate organization from NHRA, a 501(c)(3) organization. The funds don’t mingle.

Maybe they should!

jmcarter · 12-23-2018, 05:24 PM

Don’t think Sportsman racers were the targeted market for the email. They know we’re already bled pretty good so targeting the rabid JFR/DSR fans to chip in. I will say if you’ve never been and are in the area it’s very worthwhile. Some amazing history including quite a bit about Wally growing the sport from the dry lakes. Be sure to take your membership card for free entry.

House of Darts · 12-23-2018, 05:38 PM

I donated $1,000.00 dollars. My 318 4 bbl combo -15 HP. Best $ I ever spent.

Carguy49 · 12-26-2018, 04:36 PM

On Dec. 23 there was a request placed for donations on DRC. It is listed under Drag News. Maybe they do need a few dollars. Could be that not that many people are going to the museum when in town, don't know?

Greenlight · 12-26-2018, 08:01 PM

2011 ~ 2016 NHRA Museum Tax Return summary

https://projects.propublica.org/nonp...ions/943021388

Some of their, "net fund raising" over the years has resulted in negative (-) dollar amounts.

And what's with their "sale of assets"?

bubski · 12-26-2018, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by House of Darts

I donated $1,000.00 dollars. My 318 4 bbl combo -15 HP. Best $ I ever spent.

Maybe AH guys could throw in a few bucks to keep their milled off intake flange heads !! Get out your mini broach !!

Steve Polhill · 12-27-2018, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Julie Jordan

The museum is a separate organization from NHRA, a 501(c)(3) organization. The funds don’t mingle.

Maybe NHRA should make a donation to it's own Museum then.

Dwight Southerland · 12-30-2018, 10:32 AM

Maybe the perception here is too harsh and undeserving. It seems that the museum was started to honor the history of NHRA and the work of Wally Parks, which is a good thing. Also, none of the revenue is given to NHRA. In fact, it seems that while "NHRA" is in the name of the organization, they are not the "owners". It is a separate, stand alone entity whose purpose is to support and preserve the museum. The latest financial reports shows a salary compensation of only $48K, which is more than reasonable for the amount of work it would take to manage the operations for a whole year. The original organization papers were signed by Cary Menard, and that speaks very positively to me. While I am not encouraging anyone to donate, I do not think the museum deserves to be vilified as a money-sucking ploy of the NHRA. If you have ever been there, it is an honorable representation of the history of NHRA drag racing and of the efforts of Wally Parks and the many men who worked to build the sport.

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Dave Gantz Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Verrry South Jersey Posts: 537 Likes: 134 Liked 251 Times in 125 Posts	Re: Donate to the NHRA Museum? Really? I only raced for 3 years, but I'd like to think those entries and memberships account for my donation. They know this is an addiction. They must figure it can't hurt to ask. Because after all, if they need donations for a museum, they must be hurting for cash, right? I survived my addiction and now I'll have enough to retire.

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jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,299 Likes: 2,389 Liked 3,192 Times in 975 Posts	Re: Donate to the NHRA Museum? Really? Don’t think Sportsman racers were the targeted market for the email. They know we’re already bled pretty good so targeting the rabid JFR/DSR fans to chip in. I will say if you’ve never been and are in the area it’s very worthwhile. Some amazing history including quite a bit about Wally growing the sport from the dry lakes. Be sure to take your membership card for free entry. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table Last edited by jmcarter; 12-23-2018 at 05:36 PM.

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House of Darts Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 346 Likes: 19 Liked 20 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Donate to the NHRA Museum? Really? I donated $1,000.00 dollars. My 318 4 bbl combo -15 HP. Best $ I ever spent.

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Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,981 Likes: 2,478 Liked 2,953 Times in 710 Posts	Re: Donate to the NHRA Museum? Really? On Dec. 23 there was a request placed for donations on DRC. It is listed under Drag News. Maybe they do need a few dollars. Could be that not that many people are going to the museum when in town, don't know? __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

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Greenlight Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 215 Likes: 16 Liked 79 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Donate to the NHRA Museum? Really? 2011 ~ 2016 NHRA Museum Tax Return summary https://projects.propublica.org/nonp...ions/943021388 Some of their, "net fund raising" over the years has resulted in negative (-) dollar amounts. And what's with their "sale of assets"?

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Dwight Southerland VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Arkansas - In the middle of everything. Posts: 2,001 Likes: 64 Liked 780 Times in 194 Posts	Re: Donate to the NHRA Museum? Really? Maybe the perception here is too harsh and undeserving. It seems that the museum was started to honor the history of NHRA and the work of Wally Parks, which is a good thing. Also, none of the revenue is given to NHRA. In fact, it seems that while "NHRA" is in the name of the organization, they are not the "owners". It is a separate, stand alone entity whose purpose is to support and preserve the museum. The latest financial reports shows a salary compensation of only $48K, which is more than reasonable for the amount of work it would take to manage the operations for a whole year. The original organization papers were signed by Cary Menard, and that speaks very positively to me. While I am not encouraging anyone to donate, I do not think the museum deserves to be vilified as a money-sucking ploy of the NHRA. If you have ever been there, it is an honorable representation of the history of NHRA drag racing and of the efforts of Wally Parks and the many men who worked to build the sport. __________________