Competition Professional Diesel Racers Association

[Fletcher]

Hi everyone !!!! check out the Professional Diesel Racers Association’s Vision

(PDRA) Recently, the tube vehicles owner/racers decided to form this association

to be instrumental in adjusting and/or establishing rules and criteria unique to our

race vehicles. Although, our associative party is relatively new, we have already influenced

change amending some critical requirements important to achieving the highest

performance levels, stay tuned... .



http://www.competitiondiesel.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=102

 

[RacinDuallie]

Instead of fighting amongst each other, we have all pulled together, as a unified group, to take all of us together forward, to our ultimate goals.....

Oo. The 2007-2008 seasons are gonna be groundshaking for The Diesel Motorsports progression!

I am proud to be a part of this group- together we are THE PDRA.

 

[therabbittree]

I thought the DHRA was doing that with their rule book and teaming up with the nhra?. Seems like the more groups the more spread out it is ie sounds good but size matters etc . . do you have to be a professional racer to be a member?. most people have day jobs and work then play on the weekend or weeknights... . first the DDRA, then DHRA, and now the PDRA. Having been a member of both the DDRA and the DHRA I don't see much going on in either association. mmmm. Don't egt me know I just hope it works out and doesn't lose steam in the future.

thanks,

Deo

 

[Diesel Power]

its about time, we need a good sence of leadership, espesially on the east coast

 

[jwilliams3]

What happend to Nhdra?

 

[DHRA]

Having been a member of both the DDRA and the DHRA I don't see much going on in either association. mmmm.

thanks,

Deo

DHRA is alive and doing well. DHRA continues to be the only sanctioning body for Diesel drag racing, diesel pickup sled pulling and new in 2007; diesel dyno competition. We have grown 1000% since 2003 and look at doubling our stats in 2007 by expanding into the west. DHRA leads the way in public exposure in diesel motorsports, for example; we brought diesel motorsports to over 50 million people in 2006! Over 10 million television viewers on 4 of the tv shows, not even NHRA hits that mark with their tv airtime! So if you're not seeing it, your actually hiding! :-laf

 

[Fletcher]

What happend to Nhdra?

The NHRDA is doing well, our prestigious multiple Wally winner "King Paul" won the pro -1 this year and Mr. Fox captured pro-2. . Also, the pulling series was successful as well... Points leaders/finishers walked away w/huge checks plus a lot of money in the vendors contingencies program, it was a super season and we all made some great friendships. The NHRDA's developing the 07 racing/ pulling schedules and there's tons of great things happening along w/ some cool stuff they're working on with the sponsors.



The PDRA is a congregation of vehicles owners and drivers (pro comp style trucks/dragsters) that will be working together with the NHRA's criteria and tabling discussions necessary to reach a standard set of Rules that are consistently exercised at any race organization's events across the nation. This actually removes the burdened from the race clubs from having to create additional rules, plus eliminated working around personal agendas. So, it's a good thing…. yeehawww !!!!!! check it out Oo.

 

[Turbo Thom]

With the PDRA, is it considered a "Pro racer", if you make $10 for the day, or racing is your livelyhood? What distinguishing factor makes you a pro?



Or is it just the "class", or lack of it ?



. . Preston. .

 

[Signal73]

So if you're not seeing it, your actually hiding! :-laf

or your in the east! :{

 

[Partyat33]

Very interesting thread. Will this be another 'transmission war'.

 

[Timbeaux38]

Or is it just the "class", or lack of it ?

. . Preston. .

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[Diesel Power]

or your in the east! :{

true, there is nothing happening here on the east coast----we need more races with big payouts, bottom line Oo.

 

[DieselTweaker]

true, there is nothing happening here on the east coast----we need more races with big payouts, bottom line Oo.

Well then step up and sponsor one.



Zach

 

[sbentz]

DHRA is alive and doing well. DHRA continues to be the only sanctioning body for Diesel drag racing, diesel pickup sled pulling and new in 2007; diesel dyno competition. We have grown 1000% since 2003 and look at doubling our stats in 2007 by expanding into the west. DHRA leads the way in public exposure, for example; we brought diesel motorsports to over 50 million people in 2006! 50 million-not even NHRA hits that mark! So if you're not seeing it, your actually hiding! :-laf

OK, I have to ask. Mr. McBride, please post your facts to support the claim mentioned above. I read your post to say that you are now bigger in public exposure than the NHRA. How? They have national events that hit a larger TV, Internet, and Spectator audience in one event than the DHRA has ever done since it's conception.



I simply want the facts. Let them stand on their own.

 

[COMP461]

DHRA is alive and doing well. DHRA continues to be the only sanctioning body for Diesel drag racing, diesel pickup sled pulling and new in 2007; diesel dyno competition. We have grown 1000% since 2003 and look at doubling our stats in 2007 by expanding into the west. DHRA leads the way in public exposure, for example; we brought diesel motorsports to over 50 million people in 2006! 50 million-not even NHRA hits that mark! So if you're not seeing it, your actually hiding! :-laf

That’s a mighty big boast,



I do not advocate not running DHRA, its great place to have fun and race diesel specific trucks and dragsters, but the exposure for the present time is in the mainstream markets where the real opportunities for sponsorships lie... ... .





NHRA: World's largest auto racing organization

Nestled in the quiet community of Glendora, Calif. , just minutes east of downtown Los Angeles, is the world's largest and loudest auto racing organization, the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). Since it was founded by Wally Parks in 1951, NHRA has been dedicated to safety while providing millions of racing fans with The Extreme MotorsportTM: the fastest and most spectacular form of entertainment on wheels.

With 80,000 members and more than 35,000 licensed competitors, NHRA is a thriving leader in the world of motorsports. Parks initially started NHRA as a means of getting hot rodders off the streets and on to legal dragstrips. Since those early days, NHRA has evolved into the largest promoter of professional drag racing in the world. Today, with more than 300 dedicated employees, NHRA offers drag racing opportunities for hot rod enthusiasts of all levels, from kids ages 8-17 in the NHRA O'Reilly Auto Parts Jr. Drag Racing League all the way up to the top of the professional ranks with the organization's $50 million NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series.

While the grassroots racing organization has come a long way in more than 50 years of operation, there are some things that will never change. It’s easy to see why fans are so committed to NHRA drag racing, because they continue to have the best access to the behind-the-scenes action of racing. NHRA's open-pits policy allows fans to get an up-close and personal view of the way teams rebuild engines in less than 75 minutes. Drivers are often found in their pit area, signing autographs and chatting with fans. That is just one reason why NHRA fans continue to be some of the most loyal in any sport.

One hundred forty member tracks across North America host NHRA competitions in NHRA's seven geographic regions. In addition to the marquee POWERade Series, which crisscrosses the United States, making 23 stops in 21 cities over the course of nine months, NHRA offers popular weekly grassroots programs at many of its member tracks. One of the most popular is the NHRA Street Legal Drags presented by AAA program, which offers the opportunity to compete in grudge-match-style drag racing. Serious weekend warriors can compete at their local track in the Summit Racing Series, which crowns national champions each season. Two developmental series are available for those who are interested in a career as a touring pro: the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and the NHRA Xplōd Sport Compact Racing Series.

NHRA's key business partners include the Coca-Cola Co. , whose POWERade brand sponsors the top touring series, and Lucas Oil Co. and Summit Racing Equipment, which both sponsor key developmental touring series. All of NHRA's major series receive television coverage from NHRA's exclusive multimedia partner, ESPN Inc. A sample of the active official sponsors involved in the sport include Budweiser, Sears Craftsman, Fram, Pontiac, Checker Schuck's Kragen, and GMC.

In an independent survey conducted by SportsBusiness Journal in 2003, NHRA was ranked high in a variety of categories reflecting sponsor satisfaction, including Best Value for the Money, where NHRA was ranked first among 16 major sports, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NASCAR

.

While Top Fuel dragsters routinely cover a quarter-mile distance in 4. 5 seconds at more than 325 mph, NHRA is moving just as fast in popularity with auto racing fans. Second to only NASCAR in terms of attendance, fan appeal, and sponsorship commitment, NHRA is moving quickly into mainstream America.



NHRA is all about diversity. With more than 20 categories of competition, including Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle at the professional level, to a multicultural array of high-octane personalities it calls world champions, NHRA thrives on unique competitors accomplishing unique achievements. For example, in 2003, Hispanic racer Tony Pedregon won the NHRA POWERade Funny Car world championship. Meanwhile, African-American Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Reggie Showers -- a double amputee below the knees -- won his first NHRA national event. At the same time, pioneer female racer Shirley Muldowney, a three-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion, retired from the sport at age 61. Indeed, there is something for everyone at NHRA.

Information about the NHRA is available in various forms including the weekly newspaper, National DRAGSTER, and highly acclaimed NHRA.com. The award-winning weekly publication National DRAGSTER covers every race from the first sportsman run to the final POWERade blast in winner’s circle. NHRA.com has won several awards for its innovative, interactive coverage of all forms of NHRA drag racing and provides daily results, feature stories, and breaking news at the click of a mouse. ESPN2 again will provide exclusive television coverage of the NHRA POWERade Series, NHRA Xplōd Sport Compact Racing Series, and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, with same-day tape or live coverage in most instances. Thousands of media outlets across the country, including the Associated Press and USA Today, provide regular coverage of NHRA racing.

Keeping with Parks’ original philosophy, current President Tom Compton now guides the sport and assures that safety and technological improvements will remain a top priority. Progressive changes will help the NHRA continue to fulfill its leadership role in the motorsports world well into the future. The NHRA will protect and further the best interests of the sport, constantly lobbying for beneficial safety and insurance legislation for auto enthusiasts.

Participation on and off the track has made the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series one of the most popular forms of racing, reaching thousands of fans, members, and sponsors a quarter-mile at a time.

 

[DRadzierez]

I think Eric was talking about diesel exposure not overall exposure.

 

[COMP461]

Now Before I get flamed as not likening the DHRA , this is not true , I’m pointing out some facts . Shooting from the hip in the business is not the correct thing to do. I believe that a strong presence in NHRA NHRDA , and DHRA by my brothers of the PDRA is good for everyone involved. I am very supportive of the efforts of David Dunbar in bringing integrity to a private owned sports promoting partnership. I will even give props to Gene “Sleddie “for his hard work in bring tech to this wild new sport.





A rising tide raises all boats. Story time, about 6 years ago a similar situation was present in the GOOD GUY SERIES they had a class called Jr Fuel. A few of the competitor wanted the opportunity to go run in the big markets. NHRA with forward looking thoughts let them have an index in NHRA’s tough ranks of Competition Eliminator. In two years Dean Carter won the world in comp twice, with in a few years there were 5 times the numbers of these cars at GGS races, all thru the trickle down methods of NHRA. I know that NHRA is there with open arms to help, we are working hard to

The PDRA is a group of Racers that have vast knowledge, and past experiences to make sure that the best possible out come is achieved with professional races. This give fans the best possible chance, to see Diesels with greater opportunities gain much need funding come out and be seen by the fans

 

[sbentz]

I think Eric was talking about diesel exposure not overall exposure.

May be, but I did not read it that way. I would like him to explain.



I do think that the DHRA is trying hard to promote diesel racing, and we have and will continue to attend those races, but a statement like that?... ... I think we need to be a bit more respectful of the NHRA, as they could make our lives either easier, or rule us out, and off the tracks.

 

[RacinDuallie]

For the record I didn't read it that way either. And I was slack jawed when I read that... .

 

[Timbeaux38]

For the record I didn't read it that way either. And I was slack jawed when I read that... .

:-laf Jeff, you are that way all the time :-laf

I cant believe no one has commented on my pic. It was probably not used in a situation where it would have the most pop, but you have to admit it is funny... .