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Larry Dixon v. NHRA #2649443 04/26/19 11:44 PM 04/26/19 11:44 PM
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,082 St. Paul , Mn. tubtar OP master
tubtar OP master Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,082 St. Paul , Mn.	I hope he comes out on top with this. I always liked him as a driver. Larry Dixon v. NHRA

Re: Larry Dixon v. NHRA [Re: tubtar] #2649464 04/27/19 02:59 AM 04/27/19 02:59 AM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,363 Cotati, CA Dave Hall top fuel
Dave Hall top fuel Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,363 Cotati, CA	Don't know if the old "bad publicity is still good publicity" applies here. IMO NHRA will be held liable. Seems like they will settle out of court because neither party will come out looking like a victor in a big, public, jury trial.

Re: Larry Dixon v. NHRA [Re: Dave Hall] #2649466 04/27/19 03:14 AM 04/27/19 03:14 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,169 Park Forest, IL slantzilla Too Many Posts
slantzilla Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,169 Park Forest, IL	It will be interesting to see what happens. I thought at the time there was a lot more to the story........ As far as being "out of business" there are lots of tracks in the country that are not NHRA sanctioned. He could run at any of them. 41 is less than 2 hours from Indy, I bet they'd love to work with him. Last edited by slantzilla; 04/27/19 03:17 AM. "Everybody funny, now you funny too."

Re: Larry Dixon v. NHRA [Re: slantzilla] #2649485 04/27/19 08:14 AM 04/27/19 08:14 AM
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mopars4ever I Live Here M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 13,573 md	NHRA is not helping its situation of a continuous slope downwards.

Re: Larry Dixon v. NHRA [Re: mopars4ever] #2649488 04/27/19 08:53 AM 04/27/19 08:53 AM
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Rodenteliminator member R Joined: Jul 2018 Posts: 168 Sticky South	The NHRA continues to shoot themselves in the foot, I won't even watch it on tv anymore. I have made at least 15 or 16 trips to Indy and numerous other races around the country, and the way they treat the little guy racer is ridiculous. Stock and super stock has turned into the turn key nationals, plug in, change the tune turn the key, I guess I am old. (Rant over) Larry Dixon is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet hope he comes out on top. Sorry honey I spent the rent

Re: Larry Dixon v. NHRA [Re: slantzilla] #2649506 04/27/19 10:17 AM 04/27/19 10:17 AM
Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,820 South Bend John Brown top fuel
John Brown top fuel Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,820 South Bend	Originally Posted by slantzilla It will be interesting to see what happens. I thought at the time there was a lot more to the story........ As far as being "out of business" there are lots of tracks in the country that are not NHRA sanctioned. He could run at any of them. 41 is less than 2 hours from Indy, I bet they'd love to work with him. I wouldn't say that 41 is a hole, but whoever laid it out and built it must never have been to a real dragstrip in their life. I suppose it's better than nothing.... but just barely. July 19th should be "Drive Like Rockford Day". R.I.P. Jimmie.

Re: Larry Dixon v. NHRA [Re: Dave Hall] #2649521 04/27/19 10:52 AM 04/27/19 10:52 AM
Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 452 Monrovia, So-Cal, USA racerhog mopar
racerhog mopar Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 452 Monrovia, So-Cal, USA	I hope Dixon wins his case.. But i guess this is what happens when you try to push your way into the Big Show Market.... If you win, you take home money. If you loose, Well You get no money !!!!!! Good on him for thinking outside the box for the fan base. But the comment was made. He could go find another sanction to play in? Maybe !! Bob(Cowboy)Hogan Monrovia So-Cal

Re: Larry Dixon v. NHRA [Re: racerhog] #2649561 04/27/19 03:17 PM 04/27/19 03:17 PM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 11,530 Fulton County, PA C CMcAllister Mr. Helpful
CMcAllister Mr. Helpful C Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 11,530 Fulton County, PA	A lot of WTH on NHRA's part with this whole mess. Flipping out over an expired cert sticker. Indefinite suspension. Bending the guy over and not letting him up. Someone there has a real problem with LD. More to this story for sure. If the results don't match the theory, change the theory.

Re: Larry Dixon v. NHRA [Re: CMcAllister] #2649567 04/27/19 03:34 PM 04/27/19 03:34 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,751 A collage of whims topside Too Many Posts
topside Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,751 A collage of whims	There's been some kind of bad mojo around Dixon for many years. Not sure what the root problem is, but since he parted ways with (I think it was) DSR, he's been something of an outsider. I always liked him and his Dad, being local Valley guys back in the Lions days and one handshake away due to mutual friends. Hope he kicks NHRA's butt, but this may be more of an iceberg tip

Re: Larry Dixon v. NHRA [Re: topside] #2649600 04/27/19 05:28 PM 04/27/19 05:28 PM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,363 Cotati, CA Dave Hall top fuel
Dave Hall top fuel Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,363 Cotati, CA	Originally Posted by topside There's been some kind of bad mojo around Dixon for many years. Not sure what the root problem is, but since he parted ways with (I think it was) DSR, he's been something of an outsider. I always liked him and his Dad, being local Valley guys back in the Lions days and one handshake away due to mutual friends. Hope he kicks NHRA's butt, but this may be more of an iceberg tip Dixon was a good champ! Those Lahaie cars were fantastic!

Re: Larry Dixon v. NHRA [Re: Dave Hall] #2649619 04/27/19 06:34 PM 04/27/19 06:34 PM
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Hemi_Joel master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 7,477 Minnesota	I really hope that they can work this out to the satisfaction of the NHRA and of Dixon. I met him at Drag Week, and he seems like a really nice guy. Judging solely by his account, he is getting screwed. We, as onlookers need to remember that this article is written from info that Dixon provided. In a dispute like this, the other party's story will be very different. Blaming this on NHRA greed is a common ploy. What NHRA's real reason is, we may never know. [img]http://i.imgur.com/boeexFms.jpg[/img] 31 Plymouth Coupe, 392 Hemi, T56 magnum RS23J71 RS27J77 RP23J71 RO23J71 WM21J8A I don't regret the things I've done. I only regret the things I didn't do. "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~ Plato"

Re: Larry Dixon v. NHRA [Re: Hemi_Joel] #2649853 04/28/19 11:46 AM 04/28/19 11:46 AM
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dakotawilly mopar D Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 515 geezer acres rest home	The only concerns of the NKRA ( north korean racing association) is total control of the industry financially . They literally could care less about the racers unless your name ends in millionaire.wally parks has officially hit mach 7 spinning in his grave.this isnothing more than a direct result of a racing organization solely run by college cronies and not by racers anymore.no longer is this an organization for the little guy.they refuse to listen simply because they know they are the only game in town..... SFI 25.5 depends,no leak,even at 213 mph....

Re: Larry Dixon v. NHRA [Re: dakotawilly] #2649888 04/28/19 01:21 PM 04/28/19 01:21 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,127 Bend,OR USA C Cab_Burge I Win
Cab_Burge I Win C Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,127 Bend,OR USA	Originally Posted by dakotawilly The only concerns of the NKRA ( north korean racing association) is total control of the industry financially . They literally could care less about the racers unless your name ends in millionaire.wally parks has officially hit mach 7 spinning in his grave.this isnothing more than a direct result of a racing organization solely run by college cronies and not by racers anymore.no longer is this an organization for the little guy.they refuse to listen simply because they know they are the only game in town..... You are correct about NHRA on the change from taking care of the racers to get them off the street and now on focusing on money and power to be used to accomplish there goals and agenda Those changes started when they hired a marketing guy to replace Wally Parks and continues on now What to do to, racers and spectators both, help make it better now is the question I feel for Larry on this deal, he was trying to be innovative and got his tail in the wringer, DANG IT anyways. NHRA has had some really bad operators in their division management for a long time Last edited by Cab_Burge; 04/28/19 01:21 PM. Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)

Re: Larry Dixon v. NHRA [Re: Cab_Burge] #2649925 04/28/19 03:02 PM 04/28/19 03:02 PM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 12,587 Great Neck,LI,new york hemi-itis I Live Here
hemi-itis I Live Here Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 12,587 Great Neck,LI,new york	Larry tried to create a very cool experience for the fans,,,he just didn't lick the right boots,kiss the right Azz and grease the right palm. NHRA really screwed him over. His history with the sport means NOTHING to the greed @ NHRA. I am forced to abide by their rules and PAY because my street car is faster than 9.99 HEMI-ITIS has no cure. My condition is fully BLOWN!!

Re: Larry Dixon v. NHRA [Re: hemi-itis] #2650056 04/29/19 12:25 AM 04/29/19 12:25 AM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,363 Cotati, CA Dave Hall top fuel
Dave Hall top fuel Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,363 Cotati, CA	NHRA does have some fugsticks walking around in yellow shirts. I'm talking guys that have no idea how to talk to people. Reminds me of prison guard a$$es I've seen in movies. Wrong guy walked into the SEMA show and created a big stink over nothing. An expired sticker is just that and would actually KEEP THE CAR FROM RACING! ANYWHERE! I've seen a bunch of 9 and 10 sec. cars crash. It's no fun and some have paid the ultimate price. I have no qualms with the intended safety at a certain ET or MPH. It's right and actually could be stiffer.

Re: Larry Dixon v. NHRA [Re: Dave Hall] #2650221 04/29/19 01:40 PM 04/29/19 01:40 PM
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BobR master B Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 8,165 Left Coast	I'm going to be the one who takes the other road. I understand the NHRA tries to maximize their footprint on drag racing and at times they seem to be overbearing. Personally, however, I have not experienced any of this. It sounds to me that the NHRA does not see this as a safe venture. Having the exposed, expired chassis cert is only part of it. The article claims that other two seat vehicles exist and operate but at $199.00 per ride this sure as H isn't a top fuel dragster. They would use more than that in fuel for an eighth mile pass. Sounds to me the issue is safety for the client. Larry should take his business to a non-NHRA track and do business there but I can't imagine how much that ride would cost and if Larry really has a big bunch of money invested in that endeavor I question his business savvy.

Re: Larry Dixon v. NHRA [Re: BobR] #2650232 04/29/19 02:24 PM 04/29/19 02:24 PM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 11,530 Fulton County, PA C CMcAllister Mr. Helpful
CMcAllister Mr. Helpful C Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 11,530 Fulton County, PA	True. There are other 2 seat dragsters out there. But this is the only fuel car that I'm aware of. There was one in Australia at some point. Cost for a short ride in Dixon's car is 5 figures, plus. And it's been run at non-NHRA tracks. There's a Youtube vid out there of some dude going for a ride, 330' I think. Not wanting it to run at an NHRA track or putting a tag on it, I can understand. The car is not really legal to go quicker than 10.0s. But they've been mighty heavy handed with the guy for some reason. If the results don't match the theory, change the theory.

Re: Larry Dixon v. NHRA [Re: CMcAllister] #2650239 04/29/19 02:57 PM 04/29/19 02:57 PM
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BobR master B Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 8,165 Left Coast	Originally Posted by CMcAllister True. There are other 2 seat dragsters out there. But this is the only fuel car that I'm aware of. There was one in Australia at some point. Cost for a short ride in Dixon's car is 5 figures, plus. And it's been run at non-NHRA tracks. There's a Youtube vid out there of some dude going for a ride, 330' I think. Not wanting it to run at an NHRA track or putting a tag on it, I can understand. The car is not really legal to go quicker than 10.0s. But they've been mighty heavy handed with the guy for some reason. Like was alluded to there may be something under the surface of this. The 5 figure estimate I can totally see. If he can find riders for that then I wish him well.

Re: Larry Dixon v. NHRA [Re: BobR] #2650328 04/29/19 07:48 PM 04/29/19 07:48 PM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 11,530 Fulton County, PA C CMcAllister Mr. Helpful
CMcAllister Mr. Helpful C Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 11,530 Fulton County, PA	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5JRpmOAZ If the results don't match the theory, change the theory.

Re: Larry Dixon v. NHRA [Re: CMcAllister] #2650374 04/29/19 10:05 PM 04/29/19 10:05 PM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,424 Florida STAYcation dOc ! The village idiot's idiot
dOc ! The village idiot's idiot Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,424 Florida STAYcation	Did anyone else pay attention to the stands at the recent Charlotte race on Friday nite ?

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