Originally Posted By TRENDZ
Originally Posted By Dave Hall
Think about that... PS drivers are leaving with the clutch. I know they would be better than these tools...


Well, Big Chief kinda blew that theory in the mega race episode.

Here’s the way I see it... Chief has realized and capitalized on what has been missing in drag racing since the 70s. PERSONALITY. Knowing the drivers makes watching the race MUCH more fun to watch.
We discussed this at work. Most guys I work with like drag racing, but most won’t go to the track unless they know someone that’s racing. If I, or anyone else at work, go to the track to even make time runs, the track gets at least 5 extra gate entry’s. Think about this, then multiply viewership by actual track/gate participation. Now add in the fact that these cars are no joke.

I see Chief as trying to recreate the Jungle Jim/ Jungle Pam days. People knew them and came out just to see them. Even if you hate them, you may come out just to see them get stomped... but you’ll still be there. They prove that at every venue they attend.
Love them or hate them, the personalities help you relate to the races we are all watching.





Boy you hit it right on the head upPERSONALITY.

This is what reality tv has done and boy they do a great job of it. The only difference is the racers back in the 60’s and 70’s focused on RACING and that’s it. I can’t recall Dick Landy running around the pit area dressed in south of the boarder prison yard garb yelling “ don’t knobody 60 foot me”.

Like most of these reality tv created personalities, a lot of these characters will be an afterthought in 3-5 years.. hopefully they are smarter than they appear on television and invest the money they are making now wisely.