New Division one Director

[Adub464Q]

Originally Posted by Paul Merolla

Anyone else curious about the high turnover in the DD ranks this year? Coincidence, or no?

I believe its just a matter of circumstance/coincidence.

D1 and D5 were directors with 25+ years of NHRA life, believe they were ready to move on, just happen to be in same timeframe. Although Rob will still be involved in mentoring the new DDs.

D4...sudden firing of previous DD, so Mady was promoted to DD after those events.

D7...Mike Rice was promoted to Sr. Director, basically he will be acting race director of all Nationals Events to drive consistency at those events across the nation. And also relieve some of the DD responsiblities when they have national events in their own division.

[CMcAllister]

Can't wait to see what kind of entertainment they bring in to the divisionals to draw spectators.

[jmcarter]

Originally Posted by CMcAllister

Can't wait to see what kind of entertainment they bring in to the divisionals to draw spectators.

Maybe “No Prep” would be a good fit….

[MR DERBY CITY]

Originally Posted by jmcarter

Maybe “No Prep” would be a good fit….

My close friend Larry Hill (all five foot twenty inches of him) experienced some NO PREP at the St. Louis double divisional a few weeks ago. Maybe Larry will chime in as I always appreciate his banter on the forum .

[Jack Matyas]

Originally Posted by jmcarter

Maybe “No Prep” would be a good fit….

Can't tell you how many times this year I thought I was on a "No Prep" track ..........

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

Can't tell you how many times this year I thought I was on a "No Prep" track ..........

I'm OK with that!

[Larry Hill]

Good luck to all of the new DD’s, we all want you to succeed. Since we are all customers (aka Members) we all the same thing, value for our money’s spent.

[Charlie Yannetti]

While I'll wish Mr Curdie luck on his new adventure, I can't help but say that I'm disappointed in NHRA's choice.. there are many good candidates right in the D1 backyard, and they are not all on an application.. and I'm sorry, but I'm one of those Ol Skool promote from within guys.. D1 has missed an opportunity here..

My hopes for Mr Curdie is that he not only run the circus, but put fans in the stands.. while we racers are actually the performers, and we love to play to a crowd..

He may also want to have an accepted representative from each class, to assist him in keeping a finger on the pulse, so to speak.. some may say we already have that with SRAC, BUT, no one has checked my pulse in more than 20 years, so the opinions and thoughts of many are never discussed.. and constructive criticism can be very helpful in reforming any business..

While coming from the entertainment industry could be a help, running Ringling Brothers brings negative to the table, and only serves to solidify my thoughts on NHRA in general.. non-racers turning Wally Park's NHRA into a circus.. no good will come of this..

[Henrys Toy]

Originally Posted by jmcarter

Maybe “No Prep” would be a good fit….

Good morning to all,
Well after 20 years of denial to use a TH200 and finally put it in , I could go back to my 1.82 Power Glide. Have a Good day .

Respectfully,
Henry Kunz 1534 H/SA

[Mike Merk]

Originally Posted by Adub464Q

I believe its just a matter of circumstance/coincidence.

D1 and D5 were directors with 25+ years of NHRA life, believe they were ready to move on, just happen to be in same timeframe. Although Rob will still be involved in mentoring the new DDs.

D4...sudden firing of previous DD, so Mady was promoted to DD after those events.

D7...Mike Rice was promoted to Sr. Director, basically he will be acting race director of all Nationals Events to drive consistency at those events across the nation. And also relieve some of the DD responsiblities when they have national events in their own division.

D6 DD stepping down as well, no replacement named yet that I'm aware of.