Maybe there's hope

[Stevens24]

Wow a piece on CNBC

NHRA News: Video: CNBC on NHRA: 'Attractive' and 'affordable' buy (7/10/2008)

 

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Try this...

NHRA News: Video: CNBC on NHRA: 'Attractive' and 'affordable' buy (7/10/2008)

 

[Stevens24]

Thanks for the help

 

[JL]

That is excellent. I wonder if the new marketing people put that together... I would think anyone going after major sponsorship would want the potential partner to see that piece. Nice job to all involved that got that segment together.

 

[clwill]

That is excellent. I wonder if the new marketing people put that together...

Of course -- see the IMG guy who was interviewed? He's the head guy on the NHRA account.

 

[Rajunz]

Excellent PR work, very positive for the sport for sure.

 

[megadeth]

It still hasn't produced the teams that they claim it does. Top Fuel has had a short field lately.
That made drag racing seem very apealing for corperations I hope it becomes what they claim it will.
A lot has changed since Chicago.

 

[farmje]

I have no qualms or complaints at the moment with what the NHRA has done this week. They have taken some HUGE steps in the right direction. Way to go Glendora!

 

[NHRADeuce]

The video is an excellent piece that I am sure will find it's way in to every sponsor package sent out in the near future. Coupled with their excellent sponsor ratings compared (Sports Business Journal) to other sports I am sure that corporate America will start noticing NHRA.

With an uncertain economy, sponsorship dollars are sure to be slashed, which means a lot of companies will no longer be able to afford Nascar. Those companies will still have sponsor dollars to spend, it's just a matter of getting them to the track - the sport sells itself at that point.

If IMG and Edelman can work their magic on NHRA we could be in for some new mainstream sponsors in drag racing.

Anyone notice the little tidbit about the TV ratings this year? Up 30% is a good start.

 

[Rajunz]

At this point in time, I for one am extremely glad that the Stockholders of HD Partners voted against the buyout earlier this year.

 

[Nunz]

I just saw that video and thought it was the most positive, professional mainstream piece covering drag racing that I have seen in a long time, maybe ever. Hopefully they do a lot of follow-up PR, the results will come.

 

[Jet]

Probably one of the most positive pieces I have ever seen on mainstream air time.

Now let’s see is the NHRA uses that piece for promotion.

Any verification of the ESPN viewership up 30% this year?

 

[megadeth]

Probably one of the most positive pieces I have ever seen on mainstream air time.

Now let’s see is the NHRA uses that piece for promotion.

Any verification of the ESPN viewership up 30% this year?

Maybe it's the people who can't afford to go that make up that 30% increase.

 

[Ugly one]

30% are you kidding. Where in the world did that number come from.

 

[Randy]

30% are you kidding. Where in the world did that number come from.

They probably saw it on a T-Shirt.

Sorry, I couldn't resist!

 

[none]

This must be terrible news for all the "Disciples of doom" found on this website!

 

[Ugly one]

RG,
If it made sense, I'd print it.

 

[Randy]

RG,
If it made sense, I'd print it.

That was a shameless plug for Stith Printing.

At any rate, I'll take three XXXL's.