Clifford's Initiatives

[Nunz]

Read this, and think of all the different things that have already been happening, including the new TEC building at Indy, and see if you agree that this is the most forward thinking NHRA we've had in a long time.

http://competitionplus.com/drag-racing/news/clifford’s-six-step-initiative-plan-to-growing-nhra

 

[PJ]

I like that there is a plan and he's open to sharing it. I REALLY want on the fan advisory council.

 

[you]

Can't believe the only way to implement new ideas in the past was to become the president.

 

[stitcherbob]

I like that there is a plan and he's open to sharing it. I REALLY want on the fan advisory council.

and I vote to nominate you, as we need someone as a link between the NHRA and our site, to hear our opinions

 

[vegasnitro]

I like that there is a plan and he's open to sharing it. I REALLY want on the fan advisory council.

You are lucky they still let you through the gates.

 

[FABMAN]

I like that there is a plan and he's open to sharing it. I REALLY want on the fan advisory council.

You are lucky they still let you through the gates.

Its the dress

 

[SundayNiagara]

Puff piece, no tough questions asked.

 

[PJ]

and I vote to nominate you, as we need someone as a link between the NHRA and our site, to hear our opinions

You are lucky they still let you through the gates.

Its the dress

I don't think anyone in the office knows of me anymore My one contact during the countdown deal (who actually reached out to me several times) left some time ago. Bob, trust me, they read our site as well as others.

Chris, I'm lucky to get in anywhere.....especially with the group I associate with

Jesse it's a gift....I think

 

[CrewMan]

Can't believe the only way to implement new ideas in the past was to become the president.

Isn't that sad? The fact that it is itself what it actually took to make the changes....should really fry your a$$ if you are a member. I applaud Clifford to hanging on like he did for so long...I hope succeeds in making the NHRA back into what we all know from being around this sport as long as we have can be,

 

[PJ]

Can't believe the only way to implement new ideas in the past was to become the president.

I thought that was a sad statement too. Although I bet many of us have a list of things we would change "if I ever ran this thing" where we work. Sadly, he was high enough where he should have been able to make things happen.

Hey, Where's Compton?

 

[SundayNiagara]

[QUOTE="Hey, Where's Compton? [/QUOTE]

That story remains a mystery. I've been probing, but nobody's talking.

 

[Jimbo]

I see the changes being made as a positive move for the future of drag racing.

While all of the changes may not work out the way they were planned the important think is he is trying to fix things instead of just watching drag racing continue to decline.

Just my opinion.
Jim Hill
http://www.nostalgicracingdecals.com

 

[Rajunz]

Probably about a year ago, Compton had an interview on Comp Plus stating how bad the ESPN coverage was, but that we were stuck with it until the contract finished out. Clifford made the change in just a few months. That alone speaks volumes to me.

 

[PJ]

I wonder about ticket prices. Had someone complain that Vegas was more than $100 a seat, I thought they were wrong but it checked out. I hope they don't raise more tickets like that. Making entry into the event cheaper, will draw more people.

 

[.]

NHRA ticket website says tix start at $103 for weekend package. But it doesn't say what that comprises. They need to itemize that.

Totally agree about lowering ticket prices.

 

[The Counterfeiter]

"NHRA ticket website says tix start at $103 for weekend package. But it doesn't say what that comprises. They need to itemize that." - If that's for Vegas, it's probably GA, and you don't want to be over there! However, $111 for three days of GA at WHP is OK, because you can find seats up high down track every day with great visibility. Security for reserved seats at Firebird and now WHP was/is a joke. It should not be a surprise that there seems to be a large number of Community Members who are supposed to be managing seat security.

 

[vegasnitro]

"NHRA ticket website says tix start at $103 for weekend package. But it doesn't say what that comprises. They need to itemize that." - If that's for Vegas, it's probably GA, and you don't want to be over there! However, $111 for three days of GA at WHP is OK, because you can find seats up high down track every day with great visibility. Security for reserved seats at Firebird and now WHP was/is a joke. It should not be a surprise that there seems to be a large number of Community Members who are supposed to be managing seat security.

Vegas is the one track on tour that GA is fine because of the tunnel under the track. I can get to the GA seats quicker at Vegas than most reserved seats on tour.

 

[Jimbo]

No matter what business you are in you can price yourself right out of business if you are not careful with what you are charging you customers.

Your customers have to see the value in what they are spending their money on.

I find it interesting the NASCAR has taken a difference approach to the problem of not selling out events.
They have removed seats by the thousands at many of their tracks instead of maybe offering better deals on seats to their fans.
Maybe in another five years they will just keep removing seats if this trend continues.

It never looks good when TV camera's are showing empty seats at any event!!

Years ago promoters offered all kings of deals to get fans to show come out to the races including fire work shows, stunt drivers, jet engine cars, sky divers and all kinds of stuff.

Humpy Wheeler was a master at promoting events and packing his shows because there was something for the whole family to enjoy and maybe that's part of what's missing today people simply don't see the value in what they are spending their money on.

One other problem is as much as I like the New Fox TV package it makes it very easy to simply watch it all on TV and not spend a few hundred dollars to take the family to.


Just my opinion.
Jim Hill
http://www.nostalgicracingdecals.com

 

[stitcherbob]

why go through the expense of removing seats when you can "fill" them using CGI.....

 

[CJDeeds]

I like the idea of working on the younger crowd- the YES program used to be a huge thing and I think with the push towards STEAM in our schools NHRA has a great opportunity to build a better education program. Maybe take a cue from V. Gaines and partner racers up with different schools?

Making NHRA National Events back into an EVENT has to be a major focus in order to get the so-called "Millenial" crowd. NHRA has had a really great steak for years, time to work on the sizzle again. It needs to be the cool thing to do and include the Sportsman classes into the effort. Give the young adults the opportunity to hit the track.

Another idea- designate a few spots on the fan advisory council specifically for the younger age ranges. Let the future of the sport have a voice in the direction of that future.