FEEDBACK ARTICLE: VANDERGRIFF: “WE’VE DIVERTED FROM REAL REASON FOR 1,000 FEET”
Bob is 100% right on. I own a racecar and have also worked for some big
name Funny Cars in the past. The decision of PRO to support 1,000 ft is
wrong. Do your sponsors understand that some of us will not support you
or them if 1000 foot is the new length? I for one will write as many
sponsors of TF & FC and let them know I WILL NOT SUPPORT their
product IF they continue to support the racers that support 1000 ft
racing.
Yes I know it’s less expensive, if you got into racing to make money, then quit. It’s not a money making sport.
If you got into it for the love of the sport and can make some money at
it then you should feel the way I do. Is it safer? Yes! But so is
sitting in your million dollar trailer. If you can’t stand the heat
stay home. Its time we got back to some realistic racing. Do you want
to cut costs, leave the 8-9 semi-trailers at home. Its no wonder the
pits are crowded and cost are through the roof. Force alone takes up a
city block.
Bring one trailer for one car. Make it a rule. Hospitality can be in
one giant tent somewhere away from the pits with large video screens
and food and networking of guests that just may help the sport.
So I guess now, lets shorten the Football field to 70 yards because the
players knees hurt. And we only need to run 3 bases to get a home run.
Oh and we can now use our hands in soccer cause the ball hurts our
head. And the Daytona & Indy 500 are now only 50 miles because 50
is safer then 500. Whats next we just flip 16 coins until we are down
to two. its cheaper and
safer.
Point being: You don't change the fundamental root of the sport. You
change something else. You find another way of improving safety and
limiting costs. - John Farr