Alan, do you feel better now?
the NHRA is simply a clueless example of the misdirection of the current administration, since the death of the only oversight NHRA had was Wally Parks.
there are way too many former and current fans who have similar feelings about the current state of NHRA Drag Racing, they no longer watch the TV shows, no longer buy Main Gate products, and no longer buy tickets.
All I am going to say is that he made some amazing points, argument aside. I could of not typed it better. Post of the year. Your 2nd paragraph says exactly what we been saying for years on this site, yet get so much criticism for.
So your answer is to start my own? Give me the money and I will. NHRA's growth, development, and profit was made in a time where the current suits were not in charge. Ever since Wally died, it's never been the same.
NHRA's outstanding work of their 50th Anniversary should of been enough to keep the fans coming, instead NHRA let the momentum fizzle. The Suits are all big on bringing/and or tracks or all big on using a legend to try and get more people to come, 2 points:
A. People are going to come if you have a legend or not, it's weather, money, and/or scheduling that has been altering attendance
B. MOST IMPORTANTLY, And i commend the tracks that have done it, but it should not be the tracks, but the NHRA. The economy and unemployment in this country is not getting better and is getting worse despite how the news said 2009 was the end. NHRA'S ANSWER IS TO RAISE TICKET PRICES!!!!! WHAT IS THIS LOGIC? A SUNDAY TICKET HAS NO REASON TO BE CLOSE TO 70 BUCKS!
And why the hell is NATIONAL DRAGSTER close to 80 BUCKS!?!?!?! I would subscribe, but um, that's 3/4 a tank of gas for work and work is more important.