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BaldyLochs
Nitro Member
Gosh this is getting crazy. Has drag racing ever been through an economic crunch and had competitors pulling out like this before? I don't remember what it was like in the gas shortages.
Marchboom
Nitro Member
While you're sending out cards this year, don't forget to call or write your politicians and tell them thanks for ALLOWING our economy to go in the tank. It was their job to watch over the economy and to prevent this from happening. I think this is just the beginning of teams dropping out of racing. At least for a while until the economy rebounds.
BTW, Congress is due to get a 2.8% raise.
BTW, Congress is due to get a 2.8% raise.
I hear ya, my daughter has added to her nightly prayers that drivers get sponsors, seeing her favorites on the sidelines is a huge blow
Tim5636sc
Nitro Member
Un real! Tis the season eh? I am very sad for these guys, but what a sh?tty time to say 'ok here is your last check'. Heck even the nhl has a 'no trade or release policy' a week prior to christmas. As i understand the need to inform people soon in order for them to secure jobs, a few days before christmas? Poor form Mr. B. They must have known that the sponsor hunt was looking gloom last month.
I believe the Grinch has a new address.
This sucks, no way to sugar coat it.
I believe the Grinch has a new address.
This sucks, no way to sugar coat it.
NitroRichFire
Nitro Member
This is horrible!!! But will this be the end of the teams that are being parked for 2009?
Tim5636sc
Nitro Member
come on in....the water is just fine! I hear what your saying Tom. But there is a way to be tactful. You need to come up with an 'evil twin' that can post for you. - Tim has spoken....
Timmah...your thoughts?
But it still sucks! I would say that with melanie's talent, marketability, and charisma, she wont be without a ride very long. But, it is very obvious that corp america is cutting the 'obscure sporting events' first. Does the Bass Masters still have sponsors? How about the PBR, (and im not talking about the beer ). I am sure the professional pot smokers, uh snowboarders tour is fully funded. Its time to admit something folks. To corp USA our sport is a joke. I think it may be time for some serious soul searching in Glendora.
Damn, this really has me Pissed.
In Melanie's latest NHRA blog she states Burgess' commitment to keep the team out there next year. I guess you can't go on anyone's word anymore, and I don't mean Mel's.
I think you will see more of this, as there is no ROI or even close to one for a single car, non-sponsored team. You can blame the Gov't for the economy, but you can also throw a LOT of blame on NHRA and their stringent sponsorship rules and lack of leadership. While everyone in Glendora pads their ivory coated wallets with higher than ever bonuses, they will soon have it effect their livelyhood....unfortunately, when they scramble to fix it in a year, it will be too little too late.
Good luck to the entire R2B2 Motorsports team in the future. You have our moral support!
I think you will see more of this, as there is no ROI or even close to one for a single car, non-sponsored team. You can blame the Gov't for the economy, but you can also throw a LOT of blame on NHRA and their stringent sponsorship rules and lack of leadership. While everyone in Glendora pads their ivory coated wallets with higher than ever bonuses, they will soon have it effect their livelyhood....unfortunately, when they scramble to fix it in a year, it will be too little too late.
Good luck to the entire R2B2 Motorsports team in the future. You have our moral support!
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Horsepower & Heels
Nitro Member
Oh no! Melanie! That entire team! They are first class... I hope that they all bounce back better than ever.
