Motorsports Newsletter 8/28/24

By Richard Parks EDITOR'S CORNER: Museums, Libraries, Hall of Fame Program problems continued. Money. Oh, what a problem money is. I always lose money when running honorary programs. Approaching sponsors is difficult. Yet without funds it is nearly impossible to hold a Hall of Fame or Honorary … [Read more...]

Motorsports Newsletter 8/21/24

By Richard Parks 1) EDITOR'S CORNER: Museums, Libraries, Hall of Fame Program problems continued. Name recognition. In the last issue we discussed important and well-known people and corporations that can make an honors program more successful and less stressful. Individuals are liable to stay, … [Read more...]

Motorsports Newsletter 8/14/24

By Richard Parks 1) EDITOR'S CORNER: I am forgetful at times. Sometimes I overlook an email, forget to thank others for helping out and not remembering what story we are on. So here is a blanket statement of apology and a promise to work harder at getting things right. AND: Museums, … [Read more...]

Motorsports Newsletter 8/07/24

By Richard Parks   1) EDITOR'S CORNER: All links in the newsletter need to be copied and pasted into your browser in order to work. AND: Museums, Libraries, Hall of Fame Program problems continued. Sponsorship can be three-fold: permanent, short time or one time only. Sponsorship can be … [Read more...]

Special Motorsports Newsletter 8/06/24

Newsletter Readers: The following are reviews on books, magazines, movies, and other subjects having to do with hot rodding and motorsports. Some may be out of print but might be found on internet selling sites. Let me know if you would like to read a review. Compiled by a number of reviewers and … [Read more...]

Motorsports Newsletter 7/31/24

By Richard Parks 1) EDITORS CORNER: I don't open attachments unless I know and trust the person sending them, or there is a message that explains what's in the attachment. Even then I might send it back to the sender and ask them to "Cut & Paste" the message into a regular email. That cuts … [Read more...]

Motorsports Newsletter 7/24/24

By Richard Parks 1) EDITORIAL: What are the problems in creating a Hall of Fame or Honorary Awards programs? Politics is one. Sponsorship is another. A third is a stable and long-lasting supporter. Fourth is name recognition. Money to operate without sponsors. Negativity by a few. Boredom over … [Read more...]

Motorsports Newsletter 7/17/24

1) EDITORIAL: IC360 Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360) is a global technology and consultancy powerhouse specializing in comprehensive integrity and compliance solutions for sports, sports betting, gaming, and iGaming. Leveraging the combined strengths of U.S. Integrity and odds-on Compliance, IC360’s … [Read more...]

Motorsports Newsletter 7/10/24

By Richard Parks 1) EDITORIAL: As part of the PlayNHRA initiative, NHRA has partnered with an industry-leading firm, IC360, to educate employees, race teams and other stakeholders about sports betting and to maintain the integrity of the sport through data intelligence, fraud … [Read more...]

Personal Bests: First Half of NHRA 2024

Steve Klemetti shares his amazing stats of the new entries and personal best elapsed times and speeds from the first half of the 2024 NHRA season. New Entries (Class, Driver, Best ET, Best Speed, Year, Track) AAFK Austin Prock 3.820 334.65 2024 GAINESVILLE AAFK Buddy Hull 4.116 304.87 2024 … [Read more...]