pro mod sponsor problems (1 Viewer)

[dave]

I see competitionplus.com is reporting that Jegs pro mod series has informed drivers that there is possible trouble on the horizon. Sponsorship of 500k has been lost, and Jegs may not be able to foot the entire bill. Just more bad news indeed, these cars are very cool and provide some great action. What the heck is going on in the world right now.

 

[rocketman]

You will see a lot more of that. Companies just can justify that type of thing any more.

 

[MM]

doesnt this problem arise with this series every year about this time?

 

[kd]

...I dont get it...
...This is a class primerally made-up of sucessful business owners (Brad Andersons observation), who persue this class as a hobby, are "welcomed" by nhra to do "exhibition" runs....If the nhra aint paying you to be there...and
you are.....money seems irrelevent, doesnt it...
...Me thinks alot of these truly fine competitors just like runnin their rides at "national events"...! Nothing wrong with that....!)...

So why the issue with a series sponsor...these cats are showing up anyways!!!

 

[Larry]

...I dont get it...
...This is a class primerally made-up of sucessful business owners (Brad Andersons observation), who persue this class as a hobby, are "welcomed" by nhra to do "exhibition" runs....If the nhra aint paying you to be there...and
you are.....money seems irrelevent, doesnt it...
...Me thinks alot of these truly fine competitors just like runnin their rides at "national events"...! Nothing wrong with that....!)...

So why the issue with a series sponsor...these cats are showing up anyways!!!

Nothing is free when it comes to the NHRA , likely money is changing hands for the opportunity.
After all NHRA is not for profit !

 

[Nunz]

I'm sure these guys would rather race for some type of purse than for free.

 

[NHRADeuce]

It costs money to run a series even if the racers would show up for free.

 

["Chuck"]

doesnt this problem arise with this series every year about this time?

You took the words right out of my mouth. They said the same thing last year. I wouldnt worry about it they'll figure out a way to keep running the pro mods.

 

[Raconteur]

JEGS declines to fund NHRA Pro Mod class

 

[Mad Mark]

JEGS declines to fund NHRA Pro Mod class

From the article-
I wonder if the NHRA management now regrets rebuffing an earlier overture to fund the NHRA Pro Mod exhibition series.

I heard a rumor about a potential sponsor. Was there anything officially anounced?

 

[Raconteur]

There was a teleconference yesterday between many of the current NHRA Pro Mod Teams and a new potential sponsor in Agent 1320

 

[kd]

JEGS declines to fund NHRA Pro Mod class

...Excellent Read...I just hope the fine people at Jegs dont look bad thru all this, when they were just trying to help....