Maple Grove (22 Viewers)

[BOO BOO]

Capps and Maddi going to Maple Grove , going after the big $$$. I'll bet there's more to come.

 

[Ponyhntr]

Capps and Maddi going to Maple Grove , going after the big $$$. I'll bet there's more to come.

J

Thread 'Triple Crown'

Tuesday at 12:07 PM

Which nhra (regulars) teams are we going to see at maple grove?

I see a few already

- Reed
- Bode
- Lee

• James
• Replies: 21
• Forum: IHRA

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[ironpony]

I wonder if Capps got NAPA's blessing or if he will be a car in white

 

[Litefoot]

I wonder if Capps got NAPA's blessing or if he will be a car in white

I would be surprised if NHRA can tell a team they can’t promote their sponsors at IHRA events unless they are a cosponsor of any advertising on the car, maybe ban NHRA logos on cars, ?

 

[Butch]

I've been impressed with all the NHRA patches and decals on the entries at the IHRA races. To me that speaks volumes of IHRA not throwING a tantrum because the competition is being shown.

 

[ironpony]

I would be surprised if NHRA can tell a team they can’t promote their sponsors at IHRA events unless they are a cosponsor of any advertising on the car, maybe ban NHRA logos on cars, ?

Not NHRA, NAPA pays the bills are they (NAPA) ok with it ?? Is NAPA paying him to race IHRA or is Capps paying his own way ??

 

[Mike]

I wonder if Capps got NAPA's blessing or if he will be a car in white

I can tell is car wont be white and neither will Maddis

 

[Litefoot]

Not NHRA, NAPA pays the bills are they (NAPA) ok with it ?? Is NAPA paying him to race IHRA or is Capps paying his own way ??

I could see not running NAPA if they aren’t paying for costs of the race, but why would they care if Capps decided to run their logo at the race, are the fans at IHRA races not wanted by NAPA as costumers

 

[z28]

I could see not running NAPA if they aren’t paying for costs of the race, but why would they care if Capps decided to run their logo at the race, are the fans at IHRA races not wanted by NAPA as costumers

they could have a one-off sponsor but not sure NAPA would like that

 

[Litefoot]

they could have a one-off sponsor but not sure NAPA would like that

If Napas contract is for NHRA and they don’t have full ownership of car and team or requested to foot the bill, to me it be a bad look to try to stop a team from running another racing series unless their is a conflict that could be a problem for their contract dates ( outside or between events ) or ability to perform at contracted NHRA events, will be interesting to see how your question is answered if Napa chooses to address the concerns you brought up

 

[sfw1960]

I wonder if Capps got NAPA's blessing or if he will be a car in white

Ken,
Ronny Capps PROMOTES, therefor I think they are more than good with it (NAPA).

Place your wagers kids...LOL!

 

[luxexpress]

Maddi's car will fit right in with the color scheme of the track

 

[Butch]

I'd think NAPA would welcome the added exposure; it's not like the IHRA racers and fans don't have a need for their product.

 

[Chili]

Unfortunately in today’s lawsuit happy world we live in, any sticker/sponsor on the car could get sued if something catastrophic happens. When Troy Critchley was in the horrible charity burnout incident many years ago, he along with AMS Staff Leasing and others got sued even though they were not involved in the incident. Even if NAPA is not paying for the race itself they are most likely fine with them running the NAPA colors. I think most sponsors would be knowing the risk of incident is fairly small.

 

[BOO BOO]

Not NHRA, NAPA pays the bills are they (NAPA) ok with it ?? Is NAPA paying him to race IHRA or is Capps paying his own way ??

Why would NAPA not be ok with this?

 

[Joe]

Maple Grove is a big area for Napa

 

[glofria]

Really? To me it's laughable that after all the years I've been coming here these topics still come up.

 

[I was NITRO BREATH]

I'd think NAPA would welcome the added exposure; it's not like the IHRA racers and fans don't have a need for their product.

only problem is there are no fans at ihra races

 

[Chili]

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[mgty3whlr]

only problem is there are no fans at ihra races

We'll see about this one.