GET IT IN WRITING

Join the club, Burkster! I suppose the only way to guarantee a "pro" will attend a race is to have a formal contract stating the same and certain monies changing hands. From the pics I saw from Huntsville, I had this terrible feeling that George was in for a "bath" on this deal! For whatever reason, IF an event doesn't have the blessing of what was once Wally's deal, and the National Dragster rag coverage of same, no one wants to dance. And trust me when I say that what used to be a good publication has degenerated into a real substandard magazine. More cost cutting, I presume?

In my opinion, you're much more than kind with your remarks about people that make commitments and then simply blow them off. I understand why you can't and won't call it what it is -- unprofessional, unethical, and pretty damned uncool! Jeff, it's not the purse money for the high rollers, it's the $$$$$ they get from their coverage they would get for 3 laps in Alabama, and the $101K for the win, didn't outweigh the coverage, they simply chose to can their verbal commitment to support a promoter that tried to make history.

Personally, I could care less if I ever attend another "national" event. Anyone that bumps Pro Mod for fireworks isn't interested in racing in the first place. And Schumacher doesn't need me or my money either. . .they can kiss my (insert your own noun)!

Please keep up your quest as best you can, my friend! But remember that the old days are most likely gone.

Ron Evans
Lovington, IL

 

FORGET TOP FUEL; HOW ABOUT SUPER STOCK?

Jeff, AMEN!!!!!! The so called "PRO TEAMS" that backed out on you and George Howard ought to be ashamed of themselves. Maybe next year George should put up that 100 Grand for a SS/AA HEMI SHOOTOUT. . .bet you'll be turning cars away at the gate. The Pros need to check their egos at the door and take part in events like the Huntsville race, or keep their pieholes shut when it comes to promoters not doing enough.

David Miller
Louisiana

SPREAD THE WORD

Well Jeff, I'm sorry to hear that Rocket City didn't go as planned. I can't say I'm that surprised that the prima donnas who didn't even have to pay entry didn't show up. They are so used to people falling all over themselves just to get them somewhere, they've forgotten the love for the sport, and now only think in "I" statements. Perhaps somebody should tell them to get over themselves...oh wait, that would have to be the NHRA...and they are into themselves ALSO!

So, what is the solution? Perhaps start making it very well known in the journalistic world that everybody is getting sick and tired of their antics?

Just a thought.

Jim Miller
Canada

THEY'RE SOMETHING ALRIGHT

You nailed it, Burk! Whine, bitch about $$'s. . .and not be a part of the Huntsville event? Many racers are something, eh?

Thanks George. . .nice job! Thanks DRO. . .great coverage.

Wally Bell
Georgia