John Force to KIA or HONDA
It could come down to a nostalgia series for NHRA.
Have you seen the stands latley? No full houses anymore.
Young people are not coming out.
The Professional classes cost way too much to race in, without major sponsorship.
When Warren Johnson can't compete, we have problems.
From what I understand, NHRA does not cater to Import/compact stock or super stock classes.
No reason for the youth to come out & cheer for their brand of car.
Don't kid yourself, it is about the brand of car, not the driver. This isn't WWF.
This is the route NASCAR has pursued, making the driver the star & not the car.
Result; No problem getting tickets to a race.
Kinda like Funny Car, these look like they should be in an experimental class & the Pro Stocks look like Funny cars.
Racing should be based off what the manufacture makes & less on making it equal.
I don't have a problem with KIA or Honda entering the sport, just put them in a class that represents what they sell.
Automotive racing is dying!