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ALL FOR ONE OR ONE FOR ALL?

I agree with W.D. Murray on His Army of One. Well said, W.D.

Multiple cars in the same category with a single owner is a formula for disaster.

The NHRA, as much as we love them, is the monster that feeds on itself. It allows the owner to take a dive during elimination rounds.

Not that I can "conclude" that Big John used the system and threw a race. I will give him the benefit of the doubt. But who would blame him? JFR would not be at fault if it were not the NHRA policy of having more than one car in a single pro category. In fact owners owe it to themselves to take every advantage to win.

NHRA must have a rule of one car within any one category of competition. (An Army of One is the Rule of One)

It is more competitive, interesting, even and fair racing - kinda' sorta'. OK, so there is always the money... so get the money, that's still fair. It is still brains and commitment, so live with it and get some dedication. That's drag racing... go figure.

The current NHRA policy is the one that encourages a "blocker" for round wins; not the owners or drivers. They may want it, but it isn't their place to ask what is good for them. Hell, I don't blame John Force or Tony or the "Cruzer", I hold the NHRA accountable for them screaming at each other over national television. It was ugly and preventable. Yet what part of that yelling match was unpredictable? It is frustrating and volatile to turn our sport over to single owners and multiple cars within the same class... Hello, they're eventually gonna' cheat, people! Hey genius, here's a clue; they will take a dive now or later.

Why? Because they are, yes, indeed, can I dare to venture a thought? They are DRAG RACERS - you schmuck! Hellooooo!

They compete to use and take every advantage that they can, because they owe it the rest of us to do just that. These guys are champions and winners and not interested by any measure in being a loser because of the good of the sport. So, grow up over there in Glendora, put down the financial returns on page four of the statement and get back to caring about a long term vision for NHRA.

It is up to you - Tom Compton, et al, to ensure the good of the sport in the spirit of open and fair competition. Like any league or association you are the overseers and the purveyors of the sport. It is your duty not to tear it apart with drivers yelling at each other across the broadcast universe. That's you Tom, not them! So, implement your "Rule of One" Bring up the RPM, get off the line and blast through the back door with a booming top end charge by changing the rules. 

You have your orders, Tommy; I direct that you get to it and never counsel your fears my friend.

Wayne Carroll
Temecula, California