I am new here and NHRA Executive Compensation (4 Viewers)

[Trey Darnell]

Hello everyone.

I grew up traveling the country with my dad, who worked for NHRA (1988-1997), before returning to NASCAR.

I have been following this site for years and have finally decided to join.

Something sparked my interest a few weeks ago, and something sparked my interest today in reviewing the NHRA’s 990s, the most recent of which is from 2023.

If you haven't seen a 990 before, it is somewhat simple to figure out.

What shocked me is that, and I will not use names, the VP and General Counsel received a higher compensation package than the President. Interestingly, the VP and General Counsel incentives were higher than those of the top executive.

Search “National Hot Rod Association ProPublica”

If this has been discussed before, I apologize.

 

[Mike]

Welcome! This has been on many forums including this one and I'll give my take, I could less what another person makes and I honestly hope they make a ton.

 

[Trey Darnell]

Welcome! This has been on many forums, including this one, and I'll give my take. I couldn't care less what another person makes, and I honestly hope they make a ton.

You are absolutely right. The sanctioning body has a positive cash flow, and there is no public information on which to base compensation on a peer.