Doing an NFL on the NHRA Divisions...

Bob Mulry · 11-19-2008, 03:58 AM

How about a totally new concept???

If you want to do it right and restructure then get rid of the vehicles that don't compete for LODRS Championships at LODRS events.

Such as:

TOP DRAGSTER

TOP SPORTSMAN

SPORTMAN MOTORCYLES

TOP FUEL HARLEY???

They have a place to race and it's not LODRS events.

The West Coast events are so loaded up with these non-class vehicles that the real vehicles that compete for points have a difficult time in getting runs.

They converted the LODRS Division 7-7 at Las Vegas race from 4 days to 3 days and gave Stock & Super Stock 2 qualifying hits. Oh yes and by the way a test & tune session was substituted for the 4th day and 2 test & tune runs sold for $100

Shame on you NHRA.

Bob

63corvette · 11-19-2008, 10:04 PM

I believe NHRA is about to get that reality check.
I was at the Pamona Finals and there were some real nasty comments from some of the Pro's during interviews over the loud speaker about NHRA's lack of leadership. They were cut early but if you knew what was going on you could read between the lines of what was not allowed over the speakers.
Also, rumor was almost half of the manufactures midway vendors would not be back for next year due to the economy.
GM is totally gone from the vehicle sponsorship, midway, and Warren Johnson's sponsorship.
There are 8 national events yet to have corporate sponsorship for 2009 so reality may be coming home to roost.
If things with the economy does not improve the NHRA show for 2009 may not be nearly the same as the past.
My 2 Cents

Tracy Robbins · 11-19-2008, 10:32 PM

Sounds like the sportsman racers may become a little more important as both sanctioning bodies will rely on the "back gate" once again for profits. There may be more pit space as the pro's will park it before they race out of their own pocket, unlike sportsman racers who do it because we love it. Who knows...they may be running all sportsman classes w/ no quota before you know it!

GarysZ24 · 11-20-2008, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Tracy Robbins

Sounds like the sportsman racers may become a little more important as both sanctioning bodies will rely on the "back gate" once again for profits. There may be more pit space as the pro's will park it before they race out of their own pocket, unlike sportsman racers who do it because we love it. Who knows...they may be running all sportsman classes w/ no quota before you know it!

Tracy, that would definitely make me smile, because when I go to national events, I'll race Stock, however I'll watch Super Stock--something about those Darts, Cuda's, and other wheel standing entries!

Shawn Blair · 11-19-2008, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Mulry

How about a totally new concept???

If you want to do it right and restructure then get rid of the vehicles that don't compete for LODRS Championships at LODRS events.

Such as:

TOP DRAGSTER

TOP SPORTSMAN

SPORTMAN MOTORCYLES

TOP FUEL HARLEY???

They have a place to race and it's not LODRS events.

The West Coast events are so loaded up with these non-class vehicles that the real vehicles that compete for points have a difficult time in getting runs.

They converted the LODRS Division 7-7 at Las Vegas race from 4 days to 3 days and gave Stock & Super Stock 2 qualifying hits. Oh yes and by the way a test & tune session was substituted for the 4th day and 2 test & tune runs sold for $100

Shame on you NHRA.

Bob

I couldn't agree more!

11-19-2008, 03:58 AM	#1
Bob Mulry VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 1,016 Likes: 57 Liked 320 Times in 102 Posts	Re: Doing an NFL on the NHRA Divisions... How about a totally new concept??? If you want to do it right and restructure then get rid of the vehicles that don't compete for LODRS Championships at LODRS events. Such as: TOP DRAGSTER TOP SPORTSMAN SPORTMAN MOTORCYLES TOP FUEL HARLEY??? They have a place to race and it's not LODRS events. The West Coast events are so loaded up with these non-class vehicles that the real vehicles that compete for points have a difficult time in getting runs. They converted the LODRS Division 7-7 at Las Vegas race from 4 days to 3 days and gave Stock & Super Stock 2 qualifying hits. Oh yes and by the way a test & tune session was substituted for the 4th day and 2 test & tune runs sold for $100 Shame on you NHRA. Bob __________________ Bob Mulry 7516 STK A & M Motorsports

11-19-2008, 10:04 PM	#2
63corvette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canyon, Tx Posts: 551 Likes: 127 Liked 353 Times in 102 Posts	Re: Doing an NFL on the NHRA Divisions... I believe NHRA is about to get that reality check. I was at the Pamona Finals and there were some real nasty comments from some of the Pro's during interviews over the loud speaker about NHRA's lack of leadership. They were cut early but if you knew what was going on you could read between the lines of what was not allowed over the speakers. Also, rumor was almost half of the manufactures midway vendors would not be back for next year due to the economy. GM is totally gone from the vehicle sponsorship, midway, and Warren Johnson's sponsorship. There are 8 national events yet to have corporate sponsorship for 2009 so reality may be coming home to roost. If things with the economy does not improve the NHRA show for 2009 may not be nearly the same as the past. My 2 Cents

11-19-2008, 10:32 PM	#3
Tracy Robbins Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 846 Likes: 3 Liked 25 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Doing an NFL on the NHRA Divisions... Sounds like the sportsman racers may become a little more important as both sanctioning bodies will rely on the "back gate" once again for profits. There may be more pit space as the pro's will park it before they race out of their own pocket, unlike sportsman racers who do it because we love it. Who knows...they may be running all sportsman classes w/ no quota before you know it! __________________ Tracy Robbins SS 9766