NO SUPER GAS FAN
I, like Mr. Runne, am old school when it
comes to drag racing and, unfortunately, have
only enough coin to spectate a few events
every year. But, I've been paying at the gate
since 1960 and know what I like. And, Super
Gas will never be it. I'm sure that it is
challenging and difficult, But it's not the
drag racing I saw in my teens and it's not
the drag racing I want
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see now. I have taken a similar journey as
Mr. Runne and worked at a local SoCal track
on Saturday night soaking up the noise, nitro,
and smoke when I was young. I've been to all
the tracks (well most of the better-known
California tracks) and seen a lot of drag
races (a lot!), And as much as I try to tolerate
the class (Super Gas), it is simply boring,
boring to watch! But, if I want to go to NHRA
national events, it looks like I'll have to
subsidize you. Oh well.
But, there are options for old-school dudes
like Mr. Runne and myself: VRA. Yes, no boring
classes. In fact, I did a road trip to Las
Vegas for the nitro nationals and it was great.
Even the grasshoppers loved it. So, now I
can watch NHRA national events on tv, see
great drag racing on the nostalgia circuit,
and not get tortured attending NHRA national
events and paying big bucks for a lot of crappy
classes. So, Mr. McCain, have a blast, but
I won't be watching and won't be paying.
Steve Justice
Pinole, California
NEW DRAG RACING DIRECTION
Darr, You have very accurately captured what
is happening with drag racing, NHRA style.
I was feeling the same way. After attending
this year's "March Meet" at Famoso, it is
clear that the shift has begun. The event
was a smash sell out and very very entertaining.
I have been involved with the sport for longer
than I can recall, and will always love it
but realized some time ago that there was
something missing for me at the mega National
events. Your clearly written piece put it
all into perspective.
Keep up the good work1
Sincerely,
Terry Spencer
PRO MOD CHANGES
(Jeff Burk's) editorial is on the money.
The "golden goose" will die without a solution
to the bullcrap that's going on. They've done
their level best to kill it. (IHRA)
Wally Bell
BERYLLIUM 101
Beryllium was used in Formula 1 until 1999
and has since been banned. It was not banned
because of cost however, it was banned because
of the associated health and environmental
risks. Apparently, it is some pretty nasty
stuff that can wreak havoc if it got into
the ground water, and the dust if breathed,
is carcinogenic, even in quantities far lower
than asbestos. The US Government is currently,
and quietly, revising the handling procedures
associated with Beryllium.
http://fidonet.sensationcontent.com/echomail/grand-prix/1a424675d72e78dd.html
http://www.speclab.com/elements/beryllium.htm
Chris Cook
