If an advocate could be found - what would you say?

Bruce Noland · 02-14-2019, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1320racer

Somebody please enlighten me to these alleged important issues and the implied failing health of NHRA Sportsman Racing.

There are several threads that are open for debating the pros and cons of NHRA Sportsman Racing. This thread is for racers to offer their thoughts about the current state of NHRA Sportsman Racing. You are welcomed to offer your thoughts about how pleased you are with Sportsman racing. But, again, this is just for comments. I hope people will respond because we may have a chance to win some much needed support.

1320racer · 02-14-2019, 01:39 PM

I just want to add another element here in addition to $ and eroding skills of these old men who are complaining about the NHRA...those that don't race.

Bruce, these alleged important issues and the implied failing health of NHRA Sportsman Racing that you refuse to elaborate on, how would you know?

The last time you competed at all 5 divisionals was 2013 and you have NOT raced one divisional last year, 2018, not one in 2016 and not one in 2015. 2017 you competed at 1.

So how is it a guy that hasn't supported the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series in 4 of the last 6 years can alleged to important issues and failing health of NHRA Sportsman Racing?

GTX JOHN · 02-14-2019, 04:31 PM

Charles Meyers ran the Bakersfield Track and has been
in Advertising/Marketing for NHRA for the last
couple of years (As I recall). I believe his new position in head
of Sportsman Relations (Or something like that)

He is a extraordinary talented younger man and loves Sportsman
racing. He WILL BE a asset to the Sportsman community.

He and his father purchase my '80 Aspen O/SA a number of years
ago and he has won class at a National race a couple of years back.
They have been regular competitors on East Coast when time allowed.
He has been thinking about buying our SS/MA '80 Aspen for a while......
But I think he is going to be pretty busy in his new position!

I believe this to be a positive development for Sportsman Racing......He
loves it as much as we do!

Charles: I hope you are not mad at me for posting a little bit about your
background without checking with you first.

GTX JOHN · 02-15-2019, 02:55 AM

Charles is monitoring everything currently being posted
on this site and others.

If you wish to communicate directly with him......PM me and
I will try to facilitate that happening.

I am hoping that his appointment to this position will be a
real benefit to the Sportsman Racing Family and a truely
hopeful sign from NHRA!

My son and I will be in Phoenix and Tucson if anyone wants
to stop by and visit.

1320racer · 02-15-2019, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruce Noland;582461as

as we continue to work on these problems.

still waiting to hear who is "we" and what problems?

340Cuda · 02-15-2019, 12:25 PM

My biggest concern would be the possibility of running off the important sponsor.

The appointment of a person in charge of Sportsman Relations is good news. The fact that it is somebody like Charles Myers is described is fantastic news.

02-14-2019, 01:39 PM	#2
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: If an advocate could be found - what would you say? I just want to add another element here in addition to $ and eroding skills of these old men who are complaining about the NHRA...those that don't race. Bruce, these alleged important issues and the implied failing health of NHRA Sportsman Racing that you refuse to elaborate on, how would you know? The last time you competed at all 5 divisionals was 2013 and you have NOT raced one divisional last year, 2018, not one in 2016 and not one in 2015. 2017 you competed at 1. So how is it a guy that hasn't supported the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series in 4 of the last 6 years can alleged to important issues and failing health of NHRA Sportsman Racing? Last edited by 1320racer; 02-14-2019 at 01:45 PM.

02-14-2019, 04:31 PM	#3
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,733 Likes: 2,799 Liked 2,483 Times in 697 Posts	Re: If an advocate could be found - what would you say? Charles Meyers ran the Bakersfield Track and has been in Advertising/Marketing for NHRA for the last couple of years (As I recall). I believe his new position in head of Sportsman Relations (Or something like that) He is a extraordinary talented younger man and loves Sportsman racing. He WILL BE a asset to the Sportsman community. He and his father purchase my '80 Aspen O/SA a number of years ago and he has won class at a National race a couple of years back. They have been regular competitors on East Coast when time allowed. He has been thinking about buying our SS/MA '80 Aspen for a while...... But I think he is going to be pretty busy in his new position! I believe this to be a positive development for Sportsman Racing......He loves it as much as we do! Charles: I hope you are not mad at me for posting a little bit about your background without checking with you first. __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock Last edited by GTX JOHN; 02-15-2019 at 03:01 AM.

02-15-2019, 02:55 AM	#4
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,733 Likes: 2,799 Liked 2,483 Times in 697 Posts	Re: If an advocate could be found - what would you say? Charles is monitoring everything currently being posted on this site and others. If you wish to communicate directly with him......PM me and I will try to facilitate that happening. I am hoping that his appointment to this position will be a real benefit to the Sportsman Racing Family and a truely hopeful sign from NHRA! My son and I will be in Phoenix and Tucson if anyone wants to stop by and visit. __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock Last edited by GTX JOHN; 02-15-2019 at 03:00 AM.

02-15-2019, 12:25 PM	#6
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,669 Likes: 3,855 Liked 800 Times in 337 Posts	Re: If an advocate could be found - what would you say? My biggest concern would be the possibility of running off the important sponsor. The appointment of a person in charge of Sportsman Relations is good news. The fact that it is somebody like Charles Myers is described is fantastic news.