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Bring in the clowns

Is the Feld Entertainment Group just TRYING to kill the IHRA? The recent note in Agent 1320 pretty much reads that way. Sounds almost like the corporate raids of the ‘80s. Buy it, suck out all the assets, and shut it down. Are the clowns running things over there? Oh yeah, that's right, they run a circus!

Michael Lovell

Book ’em!

IHRA's projected future reminds me of how UDRA put together a fan-friendly package in the mid '80s. If the "circus" is going to make TS and TD the only major open eliminators promoters can count upon, they should be bright enough to get schooled from (Ron) Colson and the folks who actually booked in UDRA National Event creature features such as the Chi-Town Hustler, Jets....

Jets vs. Chi-Town....

Philip Bradford
Puget Sound

Putting the fun back in drag racing 

Jok's Dead On article about track experience nailed it 100%. Several years ago we went to KCIR, the facility was run down, and we found many people were rude, and had attitudes since we were not locals.

We went to US 36 raceway in Osboune, MO, and had the best track experience ever. The staff came over and welcomed us to the track, as did many of the local racers. Every one was treated fair. The race was run as it was stated on the schedule.

Result is that I look forward to going to US 36, I rarely go to KCIR. First impressions make a difference.

Darr, my guilty pleasure is "Pass-Time" I have only watched one NHRA race on the TV this year, but I watch "Pass-Time" almost every night. I can relate to "Pass-Time" because the cars are mostly bracket racers like me and I can play along. I even have a friend who is not into drag racing watching it and playing along.

Shawn
Omaha, Nebraska

Millican team management notes

Note to Mark Pickens: Reunite Clay with Mike Kloeber: if you want to get past tenth or even make the 'playoffs' next year, this is a very good start. They were awesome in the minors, and with the right funding and quality crew members I think they could return to the top. Heck, I would even work for them if asked!

Murray Glauser
Fort Sask, Alberta