Originally Posted by tyoneal

To All:

I personally would like to have access to some of your multipart Build articles.

Have you considered, a subscription to "HR/PHR etc. online", where articles from past magazines are available to read or reference for someone with a current build?

At least this way you could, "Sell", the article twice and create some very inexpensive cash flow as well as encourage people to become more interested in the Hobby?

I think it would be real interesting to read articles from back in the 50s and 60s and see how they have changed, or I could really research the different engine builds from the past for ideas for future builds.

It could also be a good incentive for people to buy multi-year subscriptions if this access was included for an extra 20% etc.

Be Creative using it to help gain access to readers from different Magazine markets. There are plenty of niche magazines under the Primedia umbrella.

Some crossover access could help build the Primedia magazine market overall.

For me when I get interested in a subject like the LSx platform for instance, I want to read everything I can on it. Waiting every month hoping that there will be an article on that particular subject can be a real drag. In some cases so much of a drag that, I would just NOT buy the subscription altogether and wait every month to check out the issues at the news stand and see whether or not I want to buy THAT one issue. Whereas, if I knew that subscribing would allow me access to whatever topic I wanted to read about, there is a darn good chance that "buying all issues" would:

a) Save a bunch of Money off the News Stand price and

b) Give me "Instant Subject" satisfaction

Another idea, that would encourage people to subscribe is that only subscribers have a chance at being show cased in the magazine, not just casual, "Doctors office", "Library" or "news stand" buyers. If not this exclusively, then at least preference over the non-subscriber.

The Power Tours are a Brilliant way of exposing people to, and encouraging people to read and be a part of the Hot Rodding community. I would deliberately plan Power Tours through the parts of the country where the magazine(s) don't have good penetration. Everyone loves a parade and being part of an, "Experience".

Guiding 2500 cars through different size cities on a scenic drive, would also bring $$$$ to those towns. Possible sponsorships or advertising might be possible eventually if several, "Tours" took place around the country on the same route and time every year. Look at Sturgis, South Dakota. Everyone knows where it will be and when it will be, so plans can be made a year in advance, and the businesses would know when they will have big crowds in town every year.

The weather and temperature should dictate when a particular tour would take place. In the winter months the Southern part of the county, Summer months the northern part of the country, in between California.

Each Tour should have a name, patch, shirt etc. specific to that tour and the year that tour took place. Sponsors could have there business names added to the "Official" Shirt (Free advertising) Yes, I know automotive sponsors already do this, but annual routes could create additional non-automotive supporters.

With regards to subjects that I would like to read about:

The cage, fire suppression, helmets etc. are excellent new areas to cover. In addition, driving techniques not only for Drag racing but also for open track days, auto cross, rally etc. would make interesting reading. Information about the NHRA, SCCA and the like might be different subjects to touch on occasionally.

I would be interested in peoples thoughts about which subjects, concepts, or ideas you think are good.

Thanks for reading,

Ty O'Neal

Originally Posted by Streetking

All I'm saying is, it seems like there was no balance achieved between the "changeover". All of a sudden there was Pro Street cars on the covers, in the main articles ect. The picture of the hot rod camaro on the cover of this months issue does not make sense to me, trying to show that a Pro Street Camaro is trying to take a turn at speed?? I think everyone here agrees variety is great but stepping back into the 80's on the last few issues sucks.

SW

Originally Posted by Young Gun

my parents tell me I'm too pessimistic but I dont have any complaints on this!!! Im happy to read any article with regard to these old cars...honestly reading PHR was the only thing that got me through my finals...when I would get too stressed out I would grab my copy and chill out on a couch and read and re-read articles, just so I can learn something...by having a variety of articles Ive actually gotten some ideas for my car, ideas from drag cars, pro street and anything in between, from my point of view yall are doing a great job and keep up the good work...the only suggestion I can make is maybe a section aimed at some of the younger kids...one of the things that makes little old rice burners more appealing to my friends is that they dont take much effort to work on, bolt on this, paint that and bam your done, the wiring and everything tough is already done...I think if you maybe had a short series on how to pick a good first project car, and where to go from there, simple stuff...not a build at the magnatude of Jerry Crews '63 biscayne, but maybe a re-introduction to the hobby, I know that most of my friends havent gotten into it because they dont know how to do any of it...I really dont want to see this hobby dissapear as my generation grows older...while I still have some friends who know how to wrench on an old camaro or mustang, the majority of kids these days dont know how to even change their own oil...its dissapointing...but basically, keep up the great work, ive enjoyed all of the articles ive read!!!:thumbsup:

Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

100% right.. there was ZERO balance in those issues although g-machines were still featured the vast majority were street strip cars. It was a way to slap some realization into the drag guys that we are going to cover their stuff as well. If we would have been subtle then they may not have noticed and it would have been a waste of time.

After the current issue (August) you'll see us go back to a balance. In fact the September issue will be a g-machine love fest. lol

Remember, I don't make up these rules and changes.. I'm just trying to give insight.

Wait till you see what I have planned for the Fairlane once I get her down into the 11s at the track. :unibrow:

Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

Hell yea.. send them pics to [email protected] ... will put ya in the next issue :)

I love those sections of the book because they are real cars owned by real people. Everyone in this hobby deserves a little ink ;)

Originally Posted by Roger Poirier

If readership is what PHR is looking for I highly suggest you guys work on distribution of the magazine. PHR is very hard to find on the news stands.

Major bookstores do not carry it in this area, Metro Detroit. It has been that way for many years. Hot Rod and Car Craft can be found on every street corner.

R.P.