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NOT SPINNING OUR WHEELS
Jeff...Best argument I've heard yet for traction
control. Particularly the next-to-last (or penultimate,
as Economaki would say) paragraph. If it reduces
engine explosions and thus downtime, and ultimately
costs, it can't be all that bad.
John Potts
Indianapolis
NHRA HAS EXCITEMENT; IHRA
NOTHIN' BUT ATTITUDE
I have been an avid drag racer for over 21
years. I have been attending NHRA national events
since 1972. I am only 35 years young. I live
in Ohio, about an hour from Cincinnati, and
Columbus. I am in a good location to attend
many drag strips. I only attend NHRA national
events. I have been to Norwalk Raceway for "special
events" and I must admit that they have been
SPECTACULAR!!! Last year's "Night of Fire" was
probably if not the best special event I have
ever witnessed!! But, I agree 100% that IHRA
needs to get there #*&@ together. After 9-11
we the people of the USA are getting real choosy
on how we spend the "All mighty dollar!" Yes,
the ticket prices higher for an NHRA national
event than an IHRA national event. But, look
at NASCAR ticket prices or Indy Car ticket prices.
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When I go to an NHRA national event the last
thing on my mind is the ticket price. I go for
EXCITEMENT, side-side drag racing, and the venue.
I know that I am getting my money's worth and
much, much more!! Would I ever go to an IHRA
national event? I don't know; it would have
to be for a very special reason. And quite frankly
I have yet seen a special reason to attend an
IHRA national event. I am not a Marketing Manager,
but if one took a poll, between who is John
Force and who is Bruce Litton. Well, we all
know how that poll would look!?
Thank you for the time to speak.
C-y at the NHRA drag races.
Mr. Kevin A. Bennett
Wilmington, OH
WELL, YOU'VE HEARD OF MONSTER
TRUCKS, HAVEN'T YOU?
I just saw the photos of Schumacher's new Dodge
Stratus flopper bodies on the NHRA web site.
If that is a Dodge Stratus, then Bernstein's
1987 Le Sabre was really a 1987 Le Sabre. It
was radical as hell then, but compare it with
the Stratus and the Le Sabre looked more like
a Le Sabre than I gave it credit. I called it
a "monster from a B-grade movie" then. I was
wrong.
Don Richerson
Somerset, Kentucky
HERE'S ONE FAN
As a drag racing fan of over 30 years (first
race 1969 March Meet), I wanted to tell ya that
as far as fans opinions, (Burk) hit it right
on the head in (his) column of 1/17. In the
paragraph of "What fans and racers really want
to see..." I couldn't agree MORE!!!!
Keep up the good work. I really enjoy DRO,
and the new format is cool!! Looking forward
to a fast and quick 2003!
Thanks
Alan Davidson
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