That's a good point, Chris, but I would think today in Denver would be a good candidate as well. The field isn't full, so there's no chance of them missing the show.

Sean D

MAn I sure wish I 'd flown out to denver to watch 1000' racing and see teams sit out.

the back of your ticket says if they don't complete one nitro session you get a rain check.

well how many teams have to sit out before your lawyer says hmmm. they didn't complete a session did they.

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Ken's a good guy and a big supporter of Drag Racing, he's just trying to help the teams, These things you list other than cost of DIESEL are figured into the operational cost. Graham L. is stealing money from the teams with the lock on NITRO, they should be able to buy from other vendors, but Tom wouldn't get his money to pay for his, what is it a.....BENTEY?

Dont think that will fly, Bob. If there are only 2 cars (hypothetical) in the session and they run...session complete - no refund.

My problem with the sitting out on Saturday - the new fans of which my DH is one. He can't make a Friday session, due to work...doesn't want to attend the Sunday session ( $$$, not sure if he likes this drag stuff) so decides to go Saturday. Weekend, no work...checking out the drags...uh, half the field decide to sit out on a Saturday..he sees a "short" session of qualifying. Decides..not worth it.
just my .02

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I am with you here. I understand the business aspect of it but I am bringing several Drag virgins today and I want them to have the same excitement as all the other first timers I have brought. Every person I have brought always comes back for more, meaning more $$ for the teams. Its win/lose but I cant see it being lose/win
If that makes sense.
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So make the cost of Nitro 6-700.00 bucks like it was before the BULL**** shortage, and no teams sit out. Full show all sessions again. Then nobody is shorted on their ticket/day at the races.

Now, what caused the Nitro pricing problem,,,,OH YEAH.

Go Ken Black, and I hope he gets lots of support in this.

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If Ken Black had a major sponsor would he be sitting out in protest?

How is this any different than, say, if Steve Chrisman sits out saturday in "protest"? There are less than 16 cars there, they already made a run, they will qualify.

No offense to Technicoat but when teams with Major sponsorship sits out - now that would be something to talk about.

Not true,
Steve C. Steve T. and Doug K all have to make at least 1 pass today. None of them are in the 'Show'... they didn't make a pass friday officially....

same thing out of the 17 floppers ... princess, troxy, wildthang, bt III, and t-bone have no runs recorded...

that is the bad thing about the friday 12 only... if saturday qual rains out, I guess we only have 12 car shows... can't have it both ways, a run counts or it doesn't and right now only the quickest 12 runs count.

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Got me there Karl!

Ok bad example with Steve Chrisman, since he is out of the top 12 after Friday.

I guess what I was trying to say is that anyone else in the top 12 can sit out today in protest and still qualify since there is only 15 cars there.

Yeah Stan.
You only have to make 1 official qualified pass. There is no rule that says you have to make more than one run.

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I don't think a dually and open trailer would help him attract a sponsor. Of course, the NHRA is going to end up killing itself off anyway so it doesn't really matter.

YEah I was being facetious . Engaging in hyperbole.

My point is the fans aren't getting their money's worth when a car of that stature sits out.

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hmmm according to bandimeres live timing, she just made a run down the track....maybe ken had a change of heart

I support Ken on his effort.
Now how about the real fans that live in an area that has two races per year sit out one of the races, that will get (maybe) NHRA's attention.
Like what if you had a drag race and no spectators came.

So much for not running Saturday.