2003 DRO Survey

It's been a while since we ran our first survey. As Drag Racing Online hits over 100,000 readers per month, we need to find out who all of you are and how we can serve you better. The survey shouldn't take more than 10 minutes to complete. And here's the best news -- you can win Major Awards just by taking part. That's right, we're not above bribing. . .er, rewarding. . .you for your time and information.

The survey will be online through January 3, 2004. A random drawing from the submitted surveys will be conducted on January 9, 2004 and prize winners will be notified on that date.

MAJOR AWARDS

First prize: A 20x30 poster of Jeff Burk's award winning photo of Doug Herbert's explosion at the 1999 NHRA World Finals, signed by Burk, and a limited edition DragRacingOnline.com cap

Second prize: A signed copy of Chris Martin's "Top Fuel Handbook" and a limited edition DragRacingOnline.com cap

Third prize: A signed copy of Cole Coonce's "Infiniti Over Zero" and a limited edition DragRacingOnline.com cap

Fourth prize: (6 to be awarded): A limited edition DragRacingOnline.com cap signed by Jeff Burk

And, of course, EVERYONE who enters will win a free one-year subscription to Drag Racing Online!
So, win a prize and help us make DRO even better. Put on your thinking caps and see what the SURVEY SAYS . . .

ABOUT YOU

What is your e-mail address?
In what state (or country, if outside U.S.) do you live?
Do you race?
Yes
No
In which sanctioning body do you usually compete?
NHRA only
IHRA only
Both NHRA and IHRA
NMCA
NMRA
GoodGuys
Super Chevy
Other:
What class do you compete in? (Check all that apply)
Professional class
Sportsman
Brackets
Nostalgia

Sports Compact
Street/10.5

Other:

How far would you travel to race?

I only race locally
less than 50 miles
51-250 miles

251-500 miles
more than 500 miles
Where do you stay when you travel to a race?
Own motorhome
Motel or hotel
Other:

READING HABITS

Which print magazines do you read regularly? (Check all that apply)
AutoWeek
Car and Driver
Car Craft
Chevy High Performance
Drag News magazine
Drag Racer
Drag Racing Action
Drag Review
Fastest Street Car magazine
5.0 Mustangs
GM High Tech Performance
GoodGuys Gazette
Hot Rod
Mopar Action
Mopar Muscle
Motor Trend
Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords
National Dragster
Popular Hot Rodding
Quick Times Racing News
Race Pages
Racer
Super Chevy
Super Ford
Other:
None
Which drag racing websites do you visit regularly?
CompetitionPlus.com
Draglist.com
ESPN.com
IHRA.com
NHRA.com
Nitromater.com
SpeedVision.com
DragRaceCentral.com
Other:
None

SHOPPING HABITS

Do you buy online?
Yes, including racing parts
Yes, but not racing parts
No
If yes, why?
It's easy to buy online
Special prices
It's easier to compare product specifications
Larger selection
Other:
If no, why not?
Nervous about submitting credit card info online
I like to see things in person
Ordering is confusing on some websites
I look at products online, but then buy in a store or over the phone
Other:

WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT US

How did you learn about Drag Racing Online?
Search engine
Print ad
Link from another site: (please specify)

Heard from a friend
Saw it mentioned in a chat room (please specify)

Other:
How often do you read Drag Racing Online per month?
1 or 2 times
3-5 times
6-10 times
More than 10 times
Weekly
Daily or more
Don't read regularly
What is your MOST favorite DRO column or feature? (Choose one only)
Agent 1320
Burk's Blast (Jeff Burk)
Lenny's Line (Jeff Leonard)
Martin Chronicles (Chris Martin)
Dead-On (Jok Nicholson)
Going' Deep (Dale Wilson)
Getting Nostalgic (Tim Marshall)
Tocher Talks (Ian Tocher)
View from the Left Coast (Darr Hawthorne)
InnerView
Suzy's Scrapbook
Race Coverage
Tech Questions & Answers
We've Got Mail (Letters to the Editor)
Quiz
DRO Project Cars
At the Back Door (caption contest)
Classified ads
Photography
Other:
What other columns or features do you enjoy reading? (List all that apply)
Agent 1320
Burk's Blast (Jeff Burk)
Lenny's Line (Jeff Leonard)
Martin Chronicles (Chris Martin)
Dead-On (Jok Nicholson)
Going' Deep (Dale Wilson)
Getting Nostalgic (Tim Marshall)
Tocher Talks (Ian Tocher)
View from the Left Coast (Darr Hawthorne)
InnerView
Suzy's Scrapbook
Race Coverage
Tech Questions & Answers
We've Got Mail (Letters to the Editor)
Quiz
DRO Project Cars
At the Back Door (caption contest)
Classified ads
What is your LEAST favorite DRO column or feature? (Choose one only)
Agent 1320
Burk's Blast (Jeff Burk)
Lenny's Line (Jeff Leonard)
Martin Chronicles (Chris Martin)
Dead-On (Jok Nicholson)
Going' Deep (Dale Wilson)
Getting Nostalgic (Tim Marshall)
Tocher Talks (Ian Tocher)
View from the Left Coast (Darr Hawthorne)
InnerView
Suzy's Scrapbook
Race Coverage
Tech Questions & Answers
We've Got Mail (Letters to the Editor)
Quiz
DRO Project Cars
At the Back Door (caption contest)
Classified ads
Photography
Other:
What sanctioning bodies or other racing series would you like us to add to our coverage? (please specify)
What other kinds of articles would you like to see in DRO? (please specify)
Do you like getting notified when each new monthly edition of DRO is up?
Yes
No
Would you like to be notified whenever anything is added to the magazine?
Yes
No

TECHNICAL STUFF

What kind of computer do you use to read DRO?
PC
Macintosh
Web TV
How do you connect to the Internet?
Dial-up modem
Cable modem/DSL
Wireless
Satellite
T1 or faster
Don't know, but it's fast
Don't know, but it's slow
Who is your Internet service provider?
AOL
SBC
Net Zero
MSN
Earthlink
Charter
Don't know
Other
What web browsing software do you use?
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Netscape Navigator
AOL Web Browser
Don't know
Other:
Would you like to see Flash used on DRO?
Yes
No
Huh? What's that?
What do you like MOST about the interface and design (not the content) of Drag Racing Online?
It's easy to read and navigate
It is set up like a print magazine page
It loads quickly
Cool graphics and photos
Other:
What do you like LEAST about the interface and design (not the content) of Drag Racing Online?
It's not easy to read and navigate
It is set up like a print magazine page
It doesn't load quickly enough
Pages are too busy
Other:

GENERAL COMMENTS

Here is your chance to expand on an earlier answer, give us an "Atta Boy" or a piece of your mind. Go for it!


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