Good question

Why is it that Steve, Pat, and others can qualify their low $$ TF cars but never get seen on the qualifying show?

I make sure that I record the finals so I can see these guys first round and if they get a break and go to round two even more time. But they never are shown on TV, only the car in the other lane.

At least Bode is getting some TV time. Man, NHRA sucks on TV coverage!

Bryan Kelley
Phoenix, Arizona

More action, less fluff

I'll tell you why people are not watching drag racing on TV as much. As a racer for twenty years and a spectator for most of my life, their show is too long. If I am going to watch racing for three hours, show me the race, not game shows with drivers, comedy skits, and things like that. Show me Pro Mod highlights, Top Alcohol classes, and things like that. I want to be entertained, if I am watching a race, that’s what I should see.

Ask my son, he will watch my Urban Hillbilly DVDs all day long, but a race on TV does not hold his attention. Why? Too much fluff and not enough action. Maybe the producers should look to the children, or at least listen to the adult racing community, as I am not the only one in my circle of racing fans/drivers that feels this way.

Thank you for taking my comments.

Randy Good
Youngwood, Pennsylvania

John and Lori plus 8?

I am constantly unnerved whenever I remember that John Force has two more unmarried daughters, thus opening up the possibility for two more son-in-laws, and two more funny cars in the Castrol camp. I can see it all now: Drag racing as a "family" sport starring the Force family. Then ESPN2 and NHRA could offer up a seven-eight hour Sunday broadcast.

John McLellan
Watervliet, Michigan

2012 is only three years away

Burk for president!!!

Raymond L. Keller
Van Buren, Arkansas

One more time

So, the dreaded NHRA spec fuel engine is to be tested again. Without going into an abundance of reasons why this 413 cubic inch version is not the sharpest idea, let's go primarily with the costs incurred to optimize that combo.

Please, just eliminate the fuel system timers, ignition timers, and go with one magneto. Test that with today's basic engine, and adjust accordingly, if necessary. Minimal expense, not re-inventing the wheel. Don't have to wait for unusual parts, easily accomplished. Need multiple cars to test? Shouldn't be a problem. Simple to tech if adopted. Fuel pump inlet restrictors (provided at each event, when teched) could be another possibility, with the sanctioning body providing them. Those would have to be flow checked, putting another expense in place (added to the "entry fee"?). Similar to the restrictor plates used in other racing venues.

Just give it a try....

Chase Knight
Daytona Beach, Florida