IT'S A BRAVE NEW WORLD
At least it SEEMS that NHRA can't fine you or sanction you
or SHUT YOU UP. Read your article on the things to come
in 2005 and MAYBE some good can come of them.
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I have been around drag racing since they had dirt drag
strips, no helmets, safety harnesses, roll cages etc. I
have seen many terrible things happen for lack of adequate
safety, and have watched as NHRA brought forth what is the
current rules. (we're talking over 50 years here guys).
Change is inevitable, even at NHRA, and even though they
don't do the right thing ALL the time you have to give them
some credit where credit is due (not much though).
I grew up and raced with most of the icons of the sport,
and saw with my own eyes these seemingly lowly kids with
t-shirts and grease up to the armpits, become not only champions
but captains of industry as well (Casey Powell, Don Schumacher,
Don Gartlits, Connie Kalitta, Don Prudomme, etc, etc). These
people have been the innovators, and have nurtured this
sport when money wasn't an issue, and SUCCEEDED in both
the business and drag racing world.
How DARE NHRA and Tom Compton turn a DEAF ear to these
(from the ground up) racers. It's a sad state of affairs
to have the sport that you loved turned into the next video
game.
This year's Gatornationals will be my last as it has become
too painful to watch this circus any longer, and I guess
that NHRA will have to plug along without my money, but
I have some real good memories from drag racing, and that
will have to suffice.
If I see you in Gainesville, I would certainly feel honored
to shake your hand.
Gene Wagner
Boca Raton, FL
THE CHANGING FACE OF NHRA
WOW, what a deal. Well, it sure was fun for a long time.
Keith Ferrell
THEIR WAY OR THE HIGHWAY
...and for some of us track operators or life-long drag
racing-addicted fans that have had association with the
New NHRA...it's move on!
Jim Rockstad
GIMME AN 'I'
In your March 1st Burk's Blast you hit the nail on the head
with your last statement (A New Direction). I too, as a
sportsman racer, see the same thing. It's our game and if
you don't like it, pack your s--- and go home.
I for one see this as the reason that there is increased
participation in the IHRA. There they seem to take the attitude
that the sportsmen are the heart of the organization and
treat us as such. I for one plan to attend more IHRA events
this year than NHRA. It's only human nature to go where
you feel welcome.
Keep up the good work.
Mike Musgrove
