NHRA and IMG (2 Viewers)

[none]

For those that don't know who or what IMG is you should check them out at IMG.

They are one of biggest (if not the biggest) sports management firms in the world. Their client list reads like a who's who of the most famous and highly paid athletes and organizations in the world.

I'm kind of suprised NHRA did not sign up with "J.Rathman Sports, LLC".

 

[team23rulz]

some of you are so far off on this it's sick. when/if IMG launches NHRA to the "next level," it will be EASIER for teams to find sponsors. its not that the money isnt out there, just that companies dont see a point in dumping millions into a sport that doesnt even make sportscenter.

then again some people will complain about anything:
"wah wah i don't like paul page."
"the telecast gets bumped by girls softball, then when it does start on time, it's too long and boring. "
"i don't understand why some of the drivers are so boring during their top end interviews! everyone should act like john force!"
"i hate the countdown and i'm going to whine and complain but i'm still going to watch the race every week."
"i don't like the kind of car tom compton drives."

give me a break people. take a lesson from bob vandergriff...it's just drag racing.

lol...good stuff!

 

[Jim]

"i don't like the kind of car tom compton drives."

What kind of car does Tom Compton drive?

Jim

 

[clwill]

I think this is the biggest news to hit drag racing since the return of nitro after the ban!

Agreed. This is super news. IMG is the kind of experienced organization that can bring world-class professional sports marketing to an organization that needs it in a huge way. I'm actually impressed with Compton and crew for a) realizing they needed the help, b) admitting that they weren't going to be able to do it from inside, and c) hooking up with the top people in the biz for that help.

Even if this partnership does nothing more than increase the visibility of NHRA racing and the quality of the experience, it will help. That effect alone will bring new sponsors to the teams -- a rising tide raises all boats. But my guess is that they will provide info and assistance to the pro teams that will help them to get more, broader, and richer sponsorships.