Are We Second Fiddle?

[d'kid]

2011 NASCAR SCHEDULE CHANGE COULD AFFECT NHRA

Not sure I'm liking the way this may be playing out...

d'kid

 

[Toejam]

NHRA has always been NASCAR's *****! The whole Pro stock Truck fiasco was NHRA thinking that would be a great way to get more NASCAR fans!

 

[vegasnitro]

NHRA has always been NASCAR's *****! The whole Pro stock Truck fiasco was NHRA thinking that would be a great way to get more NASCAR fans!

As is "the Countdown" ... just a cheap imitation of NASCAR's Chase with a contrived twist that UNBELIEVABLY NASCAR is looking to imitate by eliminating some drivers a few races before the end.

 

[PJ]

whats this countdown thing you guys speak of


I would imagine that there are converstations between the major racing organizations every year about schedules and any possible conflicts; especially with so many muti purpose facilities. The only issue this year is we're going to have a race right on top of nascars.

 

[Wayne]

whats this countdown thing you guys speak of


I would imagine that there are converstations between the major racing organizations every year about schedules and any possible conflicts; especially with so many muti purpose facilities. The only issue this year is we're going to have a race right on top of nascars.

PJ are you talking about the Phoenix race? If so, the story said that NHRA would change it.

 

[The Counterfeiter]

Another tempest in a teapot -
This year's AZ NHRA event was held the third week in February, a week after Pomona 1. If the schedule repeats for 2011, AZ event would be Feb 18-20 - no conflict with NASCAR other than competition for fan dollars.
Brian Sperber has done a terrific job of promoting both PIR races and the percentage of seats sold is among the highest in the series.
If NHRA and FIRP care about filling seats after this year's debacle, there had better be a very serious marketing effort. They won't be getting my money in advance for reserved seats next year. I'm sure there will be plenty of elbow room in GA.

 

[Rajunz]

"The (NHRA) schedule is going to change," one experienced industry source told CP.com. Monday. "It has to (in reaction to NASCAR.)"

At least the NASCAR officials are working with the NHRA. It's not a very good idea to even stage the races within a month of each other, race fans $$$ is very scarce right now. Also understand that Phoenix races really need to be scheduled for the cooler weather there, so it only leaves a small window.

Perhaps this may serve as a wake up call to Firebird to get their track together......................

 

[mastertone]

Yes, NHRA is way behind NASCAR

 

[mick]

over on bobby's site there'a a link to latest WFO radio talk with guest
don prudhomme.........he hit's on variety of issues, some drag racing and
some motorsports in general; makes a comment that it's all about great
leadership that moves an organization.....he cited ecclestone, penske,
gnassi as examples......talked about IRL and their forward thinking into
future discussing reduction of engine size to better reflect the political/energy/environmental age we live in(i.e. how to attract sponsors to racing).

worth a listen.....good stuff.

 

[d'kid]

Mike, You did notice I post the link to Joe's WFO site every Tuesday?


d'kid

 

[mick]

Mike, You did notice I post the link to Joe's WFO site every Tuesday?


d'kid

sorry karl - yes i notice and thanks for doing so.

 

[mole]

I do like some of the big speedway races like the daytona , kinda takes the edge off for the need for horsepower , but !!...........screw second fiddle..........we will always be the kings !........Long live the 1/4 mile !

 

[The Counterfeiter]

over on bobby's site there'a a link to latest WFO radio talk with guest don prudhomme.........he hit's on variety of issues, some drag racing and talked about IRL and their forward thinking into future discussing reduction of engine size to better reflect the political/energy/environmental age we live in(i.e. how to attract sponsors to racing).

Yes, IRL is getting it right. Took a huge chance and hired Randy Bernard who turned a bunch of cowboys into the wildly successful PBR series, but knew NOTHING about motorsports. Result? 1. A new set of rules that represent green initiatives and a HUGE cut in the cost of racing. 2. More sponsors, resulting in increased car counts and opportunities for more American drivers. Rules had to be ammended last week to allow for 27 cars and again for Chicago on 8/28 for 29 cars. Remember, new rules do not take effect until 2012, but sponsors are already lining up.
Exact opposite of the NHRA, which continues to ignore safety and cost issues and is mired in the past? . . . Yup! Keep it up boys, you could turn second fiddle into no fiddle at all. JMHO