Originally Posted by Jonr:
Several things about your post stands out. NSSN is carrying on without the Economaki's and with new investors and there is not a connection between the new magazine and the old newspaper subscriptions. Then why would I be interested in purchasing this magaizine if all they did was buy the naming rights from the Economaki's?
Seems like they want thier cake and eat it too. We are bringing back NSSN, but it is new. Your subscriptions to the newspaper are not important, but we want you back because we have the same name. Trust us even though we have done nothing to earn your trust.
This is not meant to sound snide or smart assy, I just don't know how else to say it, so here it is:
You're goning to at least buy this magazine and read it a few times because you love racing and are going to want to see what everybody else is reading because you don't want to miss out. There is not much that covers our sport, and any little morsel we get, we jump on.
Regarding your trust issue, did you have a built up trust when Sprint Car and Midget came out? No, but you bought it and read it. Maybe you didn't subscribe right away, and you just bought a few issues on the newsstand. But you bought them, and I am betting you then bought a subscription. I say it is no different with the new NSSN, if you can find it on the newsstand, now days no no one carries these types of mags. Maybe they will have it at the races and you can pick up a copy. If you like, you can come to Hoosier and I will loan you my copy, to see if you like it!
I'm saying just give them a chance if you don't like it don't buy anymore and don't buy the subscription. If you do, hey bonus of 3 months if you subscribe! All you will be out is a little time trying to find a copy and a few bucks for the first issue! I personally expect it to be a quality publication. I have seen the work of Mike Kerchner, editor-in-chief and I know this is a labor of love for he and Ralph Sheheen. They just want to bring the racing news back to the racers and fans. I commend them for taking this on in this economy when most magazines and newspapers are folding up. I plan to send them my $24.95! I hope in the end you like it enough to do so too!
Susannah Stapp