National Dragster

[vette5148]

Years ago we got 48 issues a year. Then they cut that down to 24 a year. Now we get 12 a year and they can't even deliver them in the correct month!! I realize the price of everything has gone up but the coverage sucks compared to what it was. Maybe I'm being anal but there is a lot of errors in the coverage that we do get.

[mnmaxwedge]

I worked in an auto parts store many years ago. When we had price increases, the manager would describe them as "new low prices". He didn't tell people that they were higher than the "old low prices". In this respect I guess the "new expanded sportsman coverage" isn't as extensive as the "old expanded sportsman coverage".

[Frank Castros]

National Dragster used to be a must read before the internet and this great forum, but it's been a rag for many, many years.
I especially loved the class winner photos from the Big Go.

[Jim Wahl]

Originally Posted by Frank Castros

National Dragster used to be a must read before the internet and this great forum, but it's been a rag for many, many years.
I especially loved the class winner photos from the Big Go.

Fire everyone at the ND and put Bill Howell in charge to reorganize. Jim


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[1347]

I think the only way the national records will be put back in ND is if someone sponsored the page. I wonder if that would be doable and if someone would be willing, and what the cost would be?

[ALMACK]

Anyone else get the feeling that NHRA wants to do away with ND and the costs associated with print and postage and go digital only ?

[Keith 944]

Originally Posted by ALMACK

Anyone else get the feeling that NHRA wants to do away with ND and the costs associated with print and postage and go digital only ?

Absolutely, and while they are at it they can keep there pin, decals, and coupons too.. give me back the rule book!

[Dan Bennett]

Originally Posted by Jim Wahl

Fire everyone at the ND and put Bill Howell in charge to reorganize. Jim


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You'd be getting rid of the few good people still there. And though I have high regard for Bill Howell, he wouldn't be able to do squat unless you could magically "put" him as Vice President (Executive VP?) of publications.

I knew all of the staff during the times we all miss - the 48 issue era. The reason it was a good publication then was that every staffer was just as much into drag racing as we all are. They cared about racing and racers and it showed.

I'm not going to throw firebombs, when when the "times are tough" thing became the motto in Glendora a bunch (most?) of the people were simply fired. OK, let go, if you want to make it sound better.

I haven't had any interaction with the remaining veterans in many years, but I will guarantee you that they are more upset with the product in 2022 than you are. It's a shame, but paychecks are important to all of us.

Even back then, there was a very short leash on the staff and the suits kept a firm grip on it. I can't imagine what it's like now with all the staff and budget cuts.

[Jim Wahl]

Originally Posted by Dan Bennett

You'd be getting rid of the few good people still there. And though I have high regard for Bill Howell, he wouldn't be able to do squat unless you could magically "put" him as Vice President (Executive VP?) of publications.

I knew all of the staff during the times we all miss - the 48 issue era. The reason it was a good publication then was that every staffer was just as much into drag racing as we all are. They cared about racing and racers and it showed.

I'm not going to throw firebombs, when when the "times are tough" thing became the motto in Glendora a bunch (most?) of the people were simply fired. OK, let go, if you want to make it sound better.

I haven't had any interaction with the remaining veterans in many years, but I will guarantee you that they are more upset with the product in 2022 than you are. It's a shame, but paychecks are important to all of us.

Even back then, there was a very short leash on the staff and the suits kept a firm grip on it. I can't imagine what it's like now with all the staff and budget cuts.

Sure, OK, so put Bill in as V.P of PR and Publications. Problem fixed! Jim


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[Brett C]

NHRA website playing trivia games, yet not one thing about sportsman at Gators yet! Sad!