How do you feel about Ford exiting NHRA?
07-28-2013, 03:01 AM
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How do you feel about Ford exiting NHRA? I say smart move by Ford. NHRA has dug its own grave over the last decade or so for many reasons, mainly due to limiting innovation IMO. It's wise for Ford to focus on grassroots programs and the Coyote/Super Stock platform rather than pissing away money on FC and TF sponsorship. I bet Ford's ROI on sponsoring FC and TF, more specifically John Force Racing, is at the break even point at best.
Honestly, I have a gut feeling that Ford's exit is directly related to Courtney Force's ESPN magazine body issue. That was the straw that broke the camel's back. When Ford saw Courtney Force nearly full nude on the front page of a popular magazine, I bet Ford thought "so this is what NHRA has come to, selling sex instead of horsepower?" Drag racing isn't about selling your daughter's naked body for public awareness to maximize profit. Drag racing is about competition and horsepower.
Good for Ford. They don't need an above average, naked daughter of John Force to sell Ford cars and trucks.
Honestly, I have a gut feeling that Ford's exit is directly related to Courtney Force's ESPN magazine body issue. That was the straw that broke the camel's back. When Ford saw Courtney Force nearly full nude on the front page of a popular magazine, I bet Ford thought "so this is what NHRA has come to, selling sex instead of horsepower?" Drag racing isn't about selling your daughter's naked body for public awareness to maximize profit. Drag racing is about competition and horsepower.
Good for Ford. They don't need an above average, naked daughter of John Force to sell Ford cars and trucks.
07-28-2013, 02:43 PM
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meh.
its not like john force actually used any ford made products in his vehicles. its a farce as far as im concerned. just used his name and status. i dont see how any thinking man would draw inspiration from nhra or john force to purchase a new ford vehicle. dont now or make sense to me. i stopped following along time ago. i would prolly watch an adventure time episode over an nhra event nowadays.
i also agree ford should take that amount and insert it into some kind of racing involving theyre new line of mod motors. 5.0,5.4,5.8. vehicles actually using ford parts on em.
its not like john force actually used any ford made products in his vehicles. its a farce as far as im concerned. just used his name and status. i dont see how any thinking man would draw inspiration from nhra or john force to purchase a new ford vehicle. dont now or make sense to me. i stopped following along time ago. i would prolly watch an adventure time episode over an nhra event nowadays.
i also agree ford should take that amount and insert it into some kind of racing involving theyre new line of mod motors. 5.0,5.4,5.8. vehicles actually using ford parts on em.
07-28-2013, 04:10 PM
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I'd love to see them race in the ALMS (till it gets merged....at the end of this season 
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i agree though with what was said above, not many people relate NHRA ford racing with their car sales...
while it does suck to see the long term relationship end, i'm sure there are alot of other companies looking to jump on the opportunity
) i agree though with what was said above, not many people relate NHRA ford racing with their car sales...
while it does suck to see the long term relationship end, i'm sure there are alot of other companies looking to jump on the opportunity
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Honestly, I have a gut feeling that Ford's exit is directly related to Courtney Force's ESPN magazine body issue. That was the straw that broke the camel's back. When Ford saw Courtney Force nearly full nude on the front page of a popular magazine, I bet Ford thought "so this is what NHRA has come to, selling sex instead of horsepower?" Drag racing isn't about selling your daughter's naked body for public awareness to maximize profit. Drag racing is about competition and horsepower.
Good for Ford. They don't need an above average, naked daughter of John Force to sell Ford cars and trucks.
Good for Ford. They don't need an above average, naked daughter of John Force to sell Ford cars and trucks.
The ESPN body issue also has nothing to do with sex. John Force was in it a couple of years ago and Gary Player was in it this year.
Also pretty sure John Force doesn't need anyone to tell him what drag racing is about.
07-29-2013, 06:04 AM
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So in your mind, the reason Dodge cut ties with NASCAR is because someones daughter got a almost nude photo in a magazine too? Is that what your saying? Your thought process is (cough, cough) amazing.
Of all of the car maunfactuers, who is the one you see most represented? In any car/truck racing series? Toyota.......... hands down. NHRA-NASCAR-Truck NASCAR-IRL-Off-Road Racing Series, etc.. Just about every sport is dominated by Toyota, the only one I can think of that isnt (yet) is Formula 1.
Dont be supprisd in JFR is driving Toyotas next year. Chevrolet wont sponsor them, they barely sponsor Pro-Stock and even that is in jeopardy.
Nobody sells cars from the racing that is done, NOBODY!! Race cars are just that, race cars. Nothing stock, all high performace aftermarket parts. Look at NASCAR and the Chevrolet they are using. Its an SS, an SS what? The Impala they were using was a two door, they dont make it in a two door or when Dodge was racing they used a two door charger, doesnt (didnt) exist.
Ford is leaving for financial reasons/motivation only. Money is tight and companies are struggling to justify spending tons of money on any race series. Except Toyota.
Getting back to grass roots racing? Didnt know it ever left. Top Fuel is the fastest cars and to get rid of it and only have GR races is like cancelling Pro Football and only watching Pee Wee football.
I mean seriously, who doesnt like to get a Nitro Methane bath watching someone set the brake on a 300+ MPH car!!! The gagging, chocking, teary eyes and burning throat? Priceless!!
Chad
Of all of the car maunfactuers, who is the one you see most represented? In any car/truck racing series? Toyota.......... hands down. NHRA-NASCAR-Truck NASCAR-IRL-Off-Road Racing Series, etc.. Just about every sport is dominated by Toyota, the only one I can think of that isnt (yet) is Formula 1.
Dont be supprisd in JFR is driving Toyotas next year. Chevrolet wont sponsor them, they barely sponsor Pro-Stock and even that is in jeopardy.
Nobody sells cars from the racing that is done, NOBODY!! Race cars are just that, race cars. Nothing stock, all high performace aftermarket parts. Look at NASCAR and the Chevrolet they are using. Its an SS, an SS what? The Impala they were using was a two door, they dont make it in a two door or when Dodge was racing they used a two door charger, doesnt (didnt) exist.
Ford is leaving for financial reasons/motivation only. Money is tight and companies are struggling to justify spending tons of money on any race series. Except Toyota.
Getting back to grass roots racing? Didnt know it ever left. Top Fuel is the fastest cars and to get rid of it and only have GR races is like cancelling Pro Football and only watching Pee Wee football.
I mean seriously, who doesnt like to get a Nitro Methane bath watching someone set the brake on a 300+ MPH car!!! The gagging, chocking, teary eyes and burning throat? Priceless!!
Chad
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