Suppose they gave a race and nobody came

Tim Barrett · 02-06-2025, 06:57 PM

There's an old saying that says,Enjoy what you have today,,cause it won't last forever. This is a prime example of how things change from the good old days to what exists today. When you have people running the show that really know nothing about the Sport and run it the way they want,,then we'll see a slow partial demise. They wouldn't miss the Sportsman, I think the only thing that's saving us right now are the support companies that Dragracers like me use that support those people at the top. There will always be a Sportsman show at National Events for now,,but I think Divisional races will be the major events for Dragracers who love that type of Dragracing. Linda and I will keep doing it,,for a cpl more years anyway,and when we retire,,we can enjoy our accomplishments and success.
Just listened to an interview with the Stock Eliminator World Champion. One thing he said that I've said and believe in,,
"We don't go to a Dragrace to Party,,We Goes to WIN!! And it works.
NHRA Sportsman Dragracing will be around for quite a few more years,,but we have to deal with what we are offered for us.

Jim Caughlin · 02-06-2025, 07:04 PM

Man, you are living in a dream world. Hate to be Debby Downer here but NHRA would love to replace Stock and SS with twice as many Top Sportsman and Top Dragster entries that require minimal tech and don't whine as much. The average spectator at a national event wouldn't even notice that we are gone. Be careful what you wish for.

Jim Caughlin
SS6019

1320racer · 02-06-2025, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Caughlin

Man, you are living in a dream world. Hate to be Debby Downer here but NHRA would love to replace Stock and SS with twice as many Top Sportsman and Top Dragster entries that require minimal tech and don't whine as much. The average spectator at a national event wouldn't even notice that we are gone. Be careful what you wish for.

Jim Caughlin
SS6019

quoted for the TRUTH and the FACTS!

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Originally Posted by Tim Barrett

"We don't go to a Dragrace to Party,,We Goes to WIN!! .

EXACTLY!

Jeff Stout · 02-06-2025, 07:23 PM

Worked in FL. with the muffler deal. Blocked the outside gate and worked it out.

Lyn Smith · 02-06-2025, 07:28 PM

[QUOTE=Jim Caughlin;709175]Man, you are living in a dream world. Hate to be Debby Downer here but NHRA would love to replace Stock and SS with twice as many Top Sportsman and Top Dragster entries that require minimal tech and don't whine as much. The average spectator at a national event wouldn't even notice that we are gone. Be careful what you wish for.

I love to see those Top cars who you say are going to replace Stock trying to get down the track at the US Nationals at 7am.LOL

Jim Caughlin · 02-06-2025, 07:39 PM

[QUOTE=Lyn Smith;709179]

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Originally Posted by Jim Caughlin

Man, you are living in a dream world. Hate to be Debby Downer here but NHRA would love to replace Stock and SS with twice as many Top Sportsman and Top Dragster entries that require minimal tech and don't whine as much. The average spectator at a national event wouldn't even notice that we are gone. Be careful what you wish for.

I love to see those Top cars who you say are going to replace Stock trying to get down the track at the US Nationals at 7am.LOL

Ok, then throw in Super Street instead, they have to go out first most of the time at Divisionals anyway so they won't mind. Just saying plenty of filler material dog and pony show stuff to take our place. As far as that goes, without us they can just sleep in and not start at 7AM! Win Win for them.

1320racer · 02-06-2025, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Caughlin

without us they can just sleep in and not start at 7AM! Win Win for them.

EXACTLY, they won't miss the crybabies.

Mark Yacavone · 02-06-2025, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Caughlin

Ok, then throw in Super Street instead, they have to go out first most of the time at Divisionals anyway so they won't mind. Just saying plenty of filler material dog and pony show stuff to take our place. As far as that goes, without us they can just sleep in and not start at 7AM! Win Win for them.

Yup, ..and next year the quota will be 30...maybe 20 ;-)

Nick Heath · 02-06-2025, 08:04 PM

[QUOTE=Mark Yacavone;709182]

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Originally Posted by Jim Caughlin

Yup, ..and next year the quota will be 30...maybe 20 ;-)

Was wondering when someone would mention the Q word

tstickff · 02-06-2025, 09:24 PM

Man I hate to say it but this is a dumb post. If you don?t want to race NHRA then don?t! Stay home! No one is forcing you to show up. That would be a quick way to kill the sportsman classes at an event I can assure you that. And with tracks disappearing as we speak why would we do that?

First off you have to pay to enter the event before hand, so your saying we should pay the 350 whatever to enter then not show up? Stupid! NHRA would laugh all the way to the bank?..and it?s just stupid! Didn?t mention stupid? Ok wasn?t sure.

Stay home and mow the lawn and enjoy your life, maybe find another hobby idk?.

Tim Stickles

02-06-2025, 06:57 PM	#1
Tim Barrett Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Fort Ann New York State Posts: 142 Likes: 960 Liked 468 Times in 71 Posts	Re: Suppose they gave a race and nobody came There's an old saying that says,Enjoy what you have today,,cause it won't last forever. This is a prime example of how things change from the good old days to what exists today. When you have people running the show that really know nothing about the Sport and run it the way they want,,then we'll see a slow partial demise. They wouldn't miss the Sportsman, I think the only thing that's saving us right now are the support companies that Dragracers like me use that support those people at the top. There will always be a Sportsman show at National Events for now,,but I think Divisional races will be the major events for Dragracers who love that type of Dragracing. Linda and I will keep doing it,,for a cpl more years anyway,and when we retire,,we can enjoy our accomplishments and success. Just listened to an interview with the Stock Eliminator World Champion. One thing he said that I've said and believe in,, "We don't go to a Dragrace to Party,,We Goes to WIN!! And it works. NHRA Sportsman Dragracing will be around for quite a few more years,,but we have to deal with what we are offered for us.

02-06-2025, 07:04 PM	#2
Jim Caughlin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Woodburn, Or Posts: 683 Likes: 80 Liked 801 Times in 244 Posts	Re: Suppose they gave a race and nobody came Man, you are living in a dream world. Hate to be Debby Downer here but NHRA would love to replace Stock and SS with twice as many Top Sportsman and Top Dragster entries that require minimal tech and don't whine as much. The average spectator at a national event wouldn't even notice that we are gone. Be careful what you wish for. Jim Caughlin SS6019

02-06-2025, 07:23 PM	#4
Jeff Stout VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: phoenix Posts: 1,486 Likes: 66 Liked 704 Times in 281 Posts	Re: Suppose they gave a race and nobody came Worked in FL. with the muffler deal. Blocked the outside gate and worked it out.

02-06-2025, 07:28 PM	#5
Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,198 Likes: 280 Liked 963 Times in 193 Posts	Re: Suppose they gave a race and nobody came [QUOTE=Jim Caughlin;709175]Man, you are living in a dream world. Hate to be Debby Downer here but NHRA would love to replace Stock and SS with twice as many Top Sportsman and Top Dragster entries that require minimal tech and don't whine as much. The average spectator at a national event wouldn't even notice that we are gone. Be careful what you wish for. I love to see those Top cars who you say are going to replace Stock trying to get down the track at the US Nationals at 7am.LOL

02-06-2025, 09:24 PM	#10
tstickff Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 467 Likes: 308 Liked 561 Times in 138 Posts	Re: Suppose they gave a race and nobody came Man I hate to say it but this is a dumb post. If you don?t want to race NHRA then don?t! Stay home! No one is forcing you to show up. That would be a quick way to kill the sportsman classes at an event I can assure you that. And with tracks disappearing as we speak why would we do that? First off you have to pay to enter the event before hand, so your saying we should pay the 350 whatever to enter then not show up? Stupid! NHRA would laugh all the way to the bank?..and it?s just stupid! Didn?t mention stupid? Ok wasn?t sure. Stay home and mow the lawn and enjoy your life, maybe find another hobby idk?. Tim Stickles __________________ Tim Stickles