Opportunity for NHRA

[Bandit 1]

Regardless of the solution, having actual solutions to the problem or problems in this case. Voicing them in a productive manner has to be the course of action. When nothing but bashing occurs, many just tune it out and go about their respective days.

Just my 2 cents.

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Bandit 1

Regardless of the solution, having actual solutions to the problem or problems in this case. Voicing them in a productive manner has to be the course of action. When nothing but bashing occurs, many just tune it out and go about their respective days.

Just my 2 cents.

IMO, this is just Fastasyland stuff.
Nobody can agree on any proposals.
99% seem to be here for their own personal agendas..Whatever works for THEM.
Meanwhile entries keep going up, and people keep fighting over them..
Nothing ever changes...

[Billy Nees]

The relationship between the NHRA B-O-D and the NHRA Sportsmen is kinda like a

[NHRA1926]

There needs to be a LARGE amount of sportsman racers that corner the executives at the Gainesville National event and sit down and demand that they start putting people in positions at NHRA that have actual racing experience, I.E. specific technical knowledge of the classes, and operational know-how of running a drag racing event. There are current division directors that came from outside entities with NO knowledge of any of the sportsman classes, or the operational procedures of NHRA drag racing. They are even referring people to OTHER division directors for questions about racing in THEIR own division! HOW CAN THIS BE! The people in this position are supposed to be the most knowledgeable people that have all the correct and proper answers. The executives need to understand that the commercial aspect is NOT always the most important thing about the event, the actual racing is the most important thing. We as members of the NHRA should be able to demand that the organization runs smoothly with COMPETENT people at or near the top of the executive operations. We as members should have the power to demand that things change, such as sportsman class racers being treated properly, and to have our thoughts and opinions used in decisions by the executives in charge. We do not even have the ability to vote them out if we, the racers, do not agree with what they are doing. Racers make up the membership, so why aren't we able to voice our concerns and have them listened to and acted upon? Oh, and their answer to this whole entry procedure glitch; "Well we'll just open up ten more spots for each of those sportsman classes, that should be enough for anyone else that wanted to get in". Uh, there are over 100 cars in these classes at the baby gators, don't you think the majority of these racers tried to get in. That's how ignorant they are.

[GUMP]

Originally Posted by NHRA1926

There needs to be a LARGE amount of sportsman racers that corner the executives at the Gainesville National event and sit down and demand that they start putting people in positions at NHRA that have actual racing experience, I.E. specific technical knowledge of the classes, and operational know-how of running a drag racing event. There are current division directors that came from outside entities with NO knowledge of any of the sportsman classes, or the operational procedures of NHRA drag racing. They are even referring people to OTHER division directors for questions about racing in THEIR own division! HOW CAN THIS BE! The people in this position are supposed to be the most knowledgeable people that have all the correct and proper answers. The executives need to understand that the commercial aspect is NOT always the most important thing about the event, the actual racing is the most important thing. We as members of the NHRA should be able to demand that the organization runs smoothly with COMPETENT people at or near the top of the executive operations. We as members should have the power to demand that things change, such as sportsman class racers being treated properly, and to have our thoughts and opinions used in decisions by the executives in charge. We do not even have the ability to vote them out if we, the racers, do not agree with what they are doing. Racers make up the membership, so why aren't we able to voice our concerns and have them listened to and acted upon? Oh, and their answer to this whole entry procedure glitch; "Well we'll just open up ten more spots for each of those sportsman classes, that should be enough for anyone else that wanted to get in". Uh, there are over 100 cars in these classes at the baby gators, don't you think the majority of these racers tried to get in. That's how ignorant they are.

Aren't you special...

[NHRA1926]

Aren't I Special? What exactly do you mean by that? Am I wrong for saying what needs to be said? Does anyone else have the balls to stand up for what's right for us sportsman racers? Or are you just one of the sheep that goes along to get along? Sorry if anyone is OFFENDED by me voicing my opinions. But this has been coming for a LONG time.

[GUMP]

Originally Posted by NHRA1926

Aren't I Special? What exactly do you mean by that? Am I wrong for saying what needs to be said? Does anyone else have the balls to stand up for what's right for us sportsman racers? Or are you just one of the sheep that goes along to get along? Sorry if anyone is OFFENDED by me voicing my opinions. But this has been coming for a LONG time.

No, I just think that you are full of sh!t. Your post comes across as a needy teenager..

[MR DERBY CITY]

Originally Posted by NHRA1926

There needs to be a LARGE amount of sportsman racers that corner the executives at the Gainesville National event and sit down and demand that they start putting people in positions at NHRA that have actual racing experience, I.E. specific technical knowledge of the classes, and operational know-how of running a drag racing event. There are current division directors that came from outside entities with NO knowledge of any of the sportsman classes, or the operational procedures of NHRA drag racing. They are even referring people to OTHER division directors for questions about racing in THEIR own division! HOW CAN THIS BE! The people in this position are supposed to be the most knowledgeable people that have all the correct and proper answers. The executives need to understand that the commercial aspect is NOT always the most important thing about the event, the actual racing is the most important thing. We as members of the NHRA should be able to demand that the organization runs smoothly with COMPETENT people at or near the top of the executive operations. We as members should have the power to demand that things change, such as sportsman class racers being treated properly, and to have our thoughts and opinions used in decisions by the executives in charge. We do not even have the ability to vote them out if we, the racers, do not agree with what they are doing. Racers make up the membership, so why aren't we able to voice our concerns and have them listened to and acted upon? Oh, and their answer to this whole entry procedure glitch; "Well we'll just open up ten more spots for each of those sportsman classes, that should be enough for anyone else that wanted to get in". Uh, there are over 100 cars in these classes at the baby gators, don't you think the majority of these racers tried to get in. That's how ignorant they are.

The suits in Glendora read these posts. Right about now, after their third martini….they are LAUGHING their azz off !!!!

[Casey Miles]

If an official hasn't downed a firesuit, they don't belong in the NHRA organization.

Casey Miles
248H Stock

[4543]

I started this post as a way for us to discuss ideas of things that could be possible to improve the situation. It was my hope that we could collectively put together a reasonable solution that probably could not be used in this instance but maybe the next time a situation arose might be considered. I wish all of you nothings ever gonna change people would start your own damn post with whatever you want to say and keep your doom & gloom stuff there. Guess that was too much to hope for. Mike McMahan 2543 G/SA