First of all, I'd like to thank the folks who took the time to take the GasserMadness.com Survey.  I really appreciate the feedback!  It's nice to know that people enjoy the site.  Having said that, I have to say also, that I was a bit disappointed with the number of people who didn't bother.  Given the fact that about 2000 people a day visit this site, having only about 90 people take the time to fill out a 2-3 minute survey that was available for a little over 3 weeks...well, you get my drift.

If you have any further comments or questions, please email me at byron@gassermadness.com.

At any rate, here's what people had to say (I removed all the names and contact info):

About all I can say here is that if you do have trouble finding what you're looking for, don't be embarrassed, shoot me an email and I'll try to help.

Question 2:

Do you have a better idea for navigating around the GasserMadness.com website? 
Keep in mind, that it's really huge...over 1000 pages, around 30-40 thousand photos or so, and about 3 gigabytes!

Most responses told me that it was easy or that they liked the way it was done now.  Lots of nice compliments, too.  Thank you.  For those who did make suggestions, see below:

How about some racer links?

There are a number of racer links on the links page.  If there's more you would like added, send me the url (links) and I'll add them.

It might be cool to have just a people page so that we can all see our heroes.

That's a good idea, I'll work on it.  If you have pix of racers from "back in the day", send them to me at the link at the bottom of the page.
By State INFO on Gassers

Neat idea, but kind of tough to do!  Anyone care to work on that for me?  Volunteers gratefully accepted!

finding the tri five photos from the home page...

Well, that's why there's a "Table of Contents Page.  I just don't have the space to put all of the links on the home page.

Maybe start a blog section? Maybe add some more visitor rides a little more frequently.

What kind of Blog did you have in mind?  As far as the "Visitor's Rides" Section, I'm guilty as charged.  The issue is simply the time to do it!  Any volunteers out there who'd like to help?

Hmmm. Maybe sub-directory into categories: By decade - 50's-60's-70's-80's, or maybe by makes???

Another good idea, but same issue as dividing by State...any volunteers?  LOL

Index list needs to be larger type for us old farts.

As an old fart myself, I can sympathize.  It's simply a matter of the available space to do it.  Trying to format things to fit on a page can be a real challenge at times!

the section to the left does not go with the shortcut on the desktop. I have to have two shortcuts. no big deal maybe it is something I am doing wrong.

Email me.  I think I know what the problem is.

Obviously, whether they really like the colors or not, most folks are okay with them

Question 4

What colors (if any) would you like to see on GasserMadness.com?

Most who answered seems to like it the way it is, but a few wanted to make other suggestions.

I prefer warm color backgrounds. Definitely NO BLACK BACKGROUNDS unless the body copy font size is large enough to "read" easily. (Tired, old eyeballs!)

I agree. My first website (about 11 or 12 years ago) was a black background with bright yellow type.  I thought it looked cool...until a friend BEGGED me to change it!  LOL

if it's a picture the correct colors would be great

Well, I was asking more about backgrounds, etc., but I wanted to address this anyway.  Photo colors can be difficult!  Old photos may have faded over the years (some even turn red).  I really do what I can to try to restore correct colors, but even with Photoshop, it's not a walk in the park!  Different film, filters, light conditions, etc. all contribute to making the same car look different in various photos.  It's very difficult to determine exactly what the "right" color should be!  The same goes for photos of current cars.  Hey...I do my best.

I like tradition

Does that mean you like the colors...or not?

get rid of the variegated color and use one in contrast to the text color

Given how difficult it can be to make the text look okay, that's probably exactly what I'll do the next time I change "the look" of the site.  I have to be honest, though, that won't be real soon!

Content matters colors don't...

I do agree with you, but I do like to make the site look good too.

I enjoy sticking to the black and white shots, brings ya right back to the day.

Yeah...I kinda like 'em too!

PURPLE DEEP

I like purple, but NO!

light gray and bright red

See previous answer!

Question 6

What changes would you like to see on GasserMadness.com?

This was a pretty open-ended question and I got some good suggestions.  While most answers were on the order of "Don't change anything" and "No, you're doing a great job", I won't be able to (nor would I want to) implement all of the suggestions, but keep your eyes open to see some of them in the upcoming months.  Thanks to everyone who contributed!

As above [a people page] but I am never goin' to look a gift horse in the mouth !!!!!!

As I said before, I like this idea a lot!
ELIMINATE THE NAVAGATION BAR ON THE LEFT. TAKES UP TOO MUCH SPACE.

Well...I'm open to alternatives!  What do you think should replace it?

A street gasser section

While some are race cars, I think the "Visitors' Rides" is sort of like that.  Disagree?  What do you have in mind?

MORE GASSERS!!!

I'm workin' on it!  LOL

How's about a "Where are they now?" kind of thing??

I like it!  Any volunteers to do some research and write-ups?

I wish there was a way of having a section on strictly identifying the old gassers from the past and giving updates on them as they are today.

Works with the previous suggestion.

I would like to see you add a GARAGE section so we could send in photos of our home garage not big shops, so others may view what can be done in a two car or even a one car. I always like looking at what guys have hanging from the walls old parts ,signs, license plates, etc. (Just an idea)

That's kind of a cool idea.  All I need now is another few hours added to the day so I can keep up with everything! <grin>

more how to articles

I like the idea.  Feel free to contribute any you'd like.  Of course, these days, I'd have to have a 3 page legal disclaimer to protect myself from lawsuits in the event that some dumbass managed to kill himself while driving 160mph on a back road at night with no lights after reading a how to article about fiberglass front ends on my site.  On second thought...maybe you ought to hold off on that contribution.  I can't afford the full-time attorney.

updates on lost and found

Once again, guilty as charged.  I'll try to do better.

Story a month on different cars. Last week I got to touch and see the original Swindler II (Stones Woods & Cook) It brought back a ton of memories. I was lucky enough to see the glory days, not the drag business world we have today.

Good idea.  I tried doing that several years ago, but usually didn't have the time.  I'll see what I can do about restarting it, time permitting.  As far as the Swindler II goes, Joe Troillo has done a terrific job restoring it.  I've only seen photos and haven't yet had to opportunity to see it myself.  The 60's (my idea of the glory days) were great.  I definitely agree about the drag business world of today...makes me long for "the daze"!

first time here

Thanks for stopping by.  I hope you enjoyed it and come back again!

More pictures please

Always happy to add pictures, but it's not like I have an unlimited supply.  I'm dependant on you and other people to send them to me to publish.

a little more history on drivers and cars. More on the modified sports (they really are gassers!).

Again...this ties in with some of the other suggestions made previously.  It's a great idea, and I'll see what I can come up with.

As far as the Modified Sports cars, I liked 'em too, but there weren't as many of them as the gassers.  If you have pix and info on them, send 'em to me.  I'll be happy to add them to the site!

Small gripe, but I liked the old way of the event pictures opening, it seemed swifter?

Sorry, but there are several reasons I had to change the picture format.

I would like to be sent updates by email on the newly uploaded pictures that Gasser Madness posts.

Another good idea.  I'll look into that and have an announcement soon.

MORE FREQUENTLY UPDATED INFORMATION

I'll try.  If I didn't have to make a living, I'd do nothing but work on GasserMadness.com, but...! 

Do have to be a member to ask you a question

No...but you're probably one of the several hundred people who've emailed me to ask a question and never received a response.  I sincerely apologize!  I get 200-500 emails a day (counting 100 or so *&$^% spam emails!). I do read every one of them (except the spam) and with those that ask for a response, if I don't have time to do the research at the moment, I "mark as unread" with the intention of going back later to answer them.  Only problem is, that I end up forgetting them and by the time I remember, I'm a bit overwhelmed.  At this moment, I have somewhere north of 3000 emails waiting for some sort of an answer from me.  My suspicion is that they won't all get answered!  If I don't respond in a reasonable amount of time, please resend your email, remind me what an ass I am for not answering, and ask me to please respond this time!

some of the pages have not been updated for a while.

Yeah...I know...I'm working on it!

The cars are terrific, and the major reason fans and enthusiasts visit. However, people are behind all that sheetmetal and fiberglass. Maybe have a little more about the people that make the cars happen, or those who are now gone and made an impact.

Once again...I really like this idea!  Of course, 99.9% of the photos sent to me are of the cars.  Please feel free to send photos of and information about people, too!

How about a feature on a member a month

I like it, but it takes the members to send me the information.

Maybe once a month do a profile on old time racers.

Hey...where have I heard that before?  It's become obvious that folks would like to know more about the people involved.  So would I, so I'll definitely be working on it!

The only thing would be updates on readers/members cars.

Thirty lashes with a wet noodle for me!  I'm trying!

A quick indicator of when last updated. I know you have what's new but?

Good idea...that I can do, in fact, I just did!

Question 7

Here, I'd like to know what sections of GasserMadness.com you find interesting, useful, or just enjoy...or not.
If there's a section you don't like or just don't bother with, just DO NOT check that box.

Question 8

Do you have any other comments or suggestions you'd like to make?

Thanks to all for the great comments!

KEEP ON KEEPIN' ON !!!

A GREAT SITE! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

Thank you for the site

MORE GASSERS!!!!

What's not to like? This is a site devoted to what I enjoy: Gassers, Gassers, and more Gassers!!

I'm building a 1948 mercury coupe, to a 1961 era. car. tech question area with historical info to build stuff right, love the site !

Sounds like it'll be pretty cool!  Be sure to send photos.

You have some of the most talented contributing photographers in the business. Bob Wenzelburger and others keep your site fresh and very enjoyable.

There are some good ones, aren't there!

Thanks for all your efforts. I know this takes a lot of time

Just want to say thanks for a fantastic site.

Just keep up the good work Byron and thank you for everything.

Stay straight, your on a good pass

Keep up the Great Work!!!

truly enjoy your site and appreciate and all the work. By the way, my grandson is now two years cancer free and is a "gasser nut". His favorite car is the 33 Willys. Guess it's time to think about building one and keep the Vette for myself.

I love this site!!!! Thanks
This is one of my favorite sites.
I know you have a "Gone But Not Forgotten" section, I would like to see a remembrance section for all the guys that lost their lives back in the 60's and early 70's that ran these great cars. Many people know of the top fuel dragster, and funnycar guys that met with tragedy, but a lot of people don't know of the Gasser guys who did.

That is a wonderful idea, but I'd need some help to implement it.

Thanks and keep up the effort...

As mentioned above, this is one of the best sites I regularly visit. The others being eBay and Craigslist. Great site. Thanks!

Keep up the great work

Cant get enough of GasserMadness!

I think your site is top notch for people who are interested in drag racing in the 50's,60's,and 70's.

Thanks for doing all of this work. There must be a ton of fans such as myself who do really appreciate your site.

Great site!! Keep up the good work!! I usually check it a couple of times a week and will often find a picture that I hadn't seen before. Would like to see some more info/pics on the Moody& Jones C/GS 37 Coupe and the Gene Moody "Moody's Garage" D/G 55. Great history with those two cars at the US Nationals.

Good feature idea.  I'll see what I can come up with.

thanks for the time and love you put into gm....

Byron, yer doin a great job, thanks for all you do

I think that you are doing a great job and I enjoy Gasser Madness as it is.

This is a good site, filled with plenty of photos, information and variety. It definitely "ain't broke", so don't fix it. Maybe "tune a little", try a few new things here and there. Bump up the spark a degree, lean it a jet size... that kind of "tuning".

If Its not broke don't fix it- no- leave it alone, it's GREAT NOW

no changes dude

Byron, GasserMadness is the top of my Favorites list [what a coincidence, mine too!  LOL] and it will be for a long time to come. Love every thing on it, Thanks a lot for all your hard work,
Again, you're doing a great job. I have no complaints.

I just love it that people like yourself take on these projects so we can benefit from the history being kept alive. Imagine how the nostalgia movement would be if the internet had not happened.

Thanks for such a great site best gasser site on the internet

I think that you could sell a lot of t- shirts if you had a cool design. Not like the last one. I've still got the one with the 33 Willys coupe racing the Anglia. It's getting ragged but it was cool...

I'm grateful to have the site!

update members rides.. and info

Just the e-mail portion alone is a great way to start my day. I've made friends here, great resources, info, pictures, event coverage that I'm sometimes unable to attend, great folks Byron, thanks to you. I really don't see how it can be improved. Keep up the good work, I'm sure everybody appreciates it. Folks even pray for each other so it actually has become somewhat of a Gasser family of sorts. At least that's the way I feel about it.
I think it's fantastic Byron....
Maybe some archives of the races, winners and stats...if they could be linked to a photo that would be neat.

Cool idea, but really tough to implement!
Maybe group the old photos by event rather than photog, IE: the 1967 US Nats, etc.

See previous response.

The last 2 questions I asked were if anyone had web building skills and, if so, what's your name and email address if you'd be willing to help me with GasserMadness.com.  Only 3 said they had those skills and, unfortunately, none of them volunteered to help.  Oh well.

If you have any further comments or questions, please email me at byron@gassermadness.com.