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Yeah, the politics of the NHRA are legendary. Pretty much like any other race series these days. It's all about "the show", and the names are a part of "the show". In this day and age of pretty much nothing but "hired gun" professional drivers (owner/drivers are pretty rare at that level these days), there ain't much loyalty flowing in either direction. Gone are the days (for the most part) where the teams, including the drivers, were all just a bunch of buddies gone racing. I can't believe it's reached this point, but the big sponsors, in colusion with the NHRA, pretty much dictate who drives which cars. It's all just business.
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The answer I got was attitude and too much complaining. Wanted to be top dog, be the king, not zackly a team player. Pissed off the money guys. I understand he got his humble back since then. In drag racing, just like in F1, it's all about kissing up and bringing in the sponsorship money. If the sponsors don't like you then you will quickly be out of a job. If you piss off the team or the team owner they'll throw you under the bus and the sponsors won't want to pay your bills anymore. Anyone 'member Wit bazemore? |
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Long Beach CA, the sewer by the sea.
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I'm pretty sure the percussion of Top Fuel can alter your heart beat. That might sound crazy to someone who's never been. Oh, and I just remembered, that Mike Dunn thing was before the nitro was reduced to 90%. He was blowin' 98 back then. |
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