OK, so back on topic momentarily
Look, I respect John Force. He’s accomplished more than just about anyone, and he’s built an empire out of fuel racing, and that’s no easy feat. But the (apparent) dive at Indy 2009 – while making perfect business sense – was a travesty against sportsmanship and cheapened the drag racing brand. While it may have been possible to contrive the championship prior to the (odious) countdown, it still made me respect him less because it was so blatant.
Like others I am so tired of the ESPN/JFR love affair that it makes watching the broadcasts almost unbearable. Yes, I get that he is the most recognizable name in drag racing; that he is very successful at attracting sponsorship; etc, etc. but there are other stories out there. After all John came from humble beginnings and is a picture of the success one can achieve when the right combination of drive and effort come together. So let’s give some other teams and drivers air time and help out their sponsorship opportunities at the same time! Maybe Force, acknowledging his rags-to-riches story, should suggest this to ESPN himself?
Heart warming stories don't sell. Yeah, they feel good for the minute, then who really cares. Unless that person steps up and asserts himself to the viewers and keeps the ball rolling from race to race, they just fade away....
Remember Whit? Ditching Whit was a bad move NHRA..
Personalities sell.
Want to replace Force as the unofficial spokesman for the NHRA?
Come up with someone who makes the viewer take a second look...
The NHRA is full of duds.
Shu comes off as a silver spooner, and has done nothing to dispel that perception. .
I love Antron, but his voice box kills him.
Robert Hight sounds like he tries to be Force.
I personally can't listen to Grubby for ten seconds.
The Ped bros had a shot, but they never really took on Force enough to bring more attention to themselves. I thought they would have stepped up.
There really isn't anybody who will put up their fists and take on some attention.
No matter how much you hate Nascar, most of their drivers per person have more personality than the entire NHRA put together.
I love Kurt Busch. Yeah, he's a spoiled little brat and a punk, but he's real and the SOB wants to freggin WIN.. The cameras are all over him, and his 14 man team is getting plenty of TV time. Everybody loves a comeback, and I like people who say what they feel, right or wrong.
So does Kyle. Love him or hate him, he's the best out there and he reminds you of that on the track when he wins. Tony leaves no prisoners...
I can keep going, but I think you get the point. There is nobody to replace Force yet...
In Force's defense, I would imagine Force is first person who is looking for some help to carry the NHRA.
Everybody needs a dancing partner to help maintain the viewers interest.
