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John sr is right, its what you are willing to spend. The gas is an issue, but like other people including myself say, you will just have to plan your season differently. Maybe skip the Florida deal in the beginning and wait till the end of the season to run outta division (if you are in contention for something). Decide what series title you want to run for and only run that series (Open title, Div 1 title) If you arent worried about a points title, just run the events that are close for you to get to. There are ways to deal with everything, most of us have been doing this for years and its NEVER been economical.

just my .02

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The budget thing is what I do...and I try to stick to it as much as possible cause that's what I have to spend..problem is that my dollars available for the budget isnt going up as fast as the cost of racing is...I started Divisional racing to get away from bracket racing every week with the same faces and cars, and now it looks like I will be going back to that cause I'm getting close to not being able to afford it...
Ah well I hate that stupid throttle stop anyhow...

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We all have to remember, it's not just the price of fuel for our rigs. We all have to heat our houses, if it costs $1,500.00 more a winter to heat our houses, but our pay does not go up, where is the extra money come from? Will we get regular raises, or will there not be enough money because business overhead is going through the roof? Believe me it is so much more then just the price at the pump, it effects everything in every way!


Lynn, keep up the good work!!

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I'm really spoiled where I live, 5 tracks within an easy 2-hr. drive, 2 of those are National Event tracks. Plus, I work in Jersey where the fuel's as "cheap" as you'll find it about anywhere in the USA. 2 things I do know, I'll suck it up and be out there like just about everyone else next year but, I'll be looking REAL hard at those "Gee, I'd love to race there sometime" trips. There's things you can control and things you just can't.

Good luck Lynn with staying on the wagon! Hope to see you and Tom at PRI....

-Don

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gary , What are you complaining about, you dont pay for entry fees this year.Im so glad i bought this stupid motorhome!

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I attend 8 divisionals & 1 National a yr. If i do what everyone says and take advantage of this gold card, every extra race I go to and get in for nothing will cost an additional 5-700 to attend. Def a slight advantage to a gold card for sure but to have it and use it could cost a lot more than a normal season will cost.

gary

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Frankie...I thought you bought that motorhome so Gary could stay with you...

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The bottom line is that we will still show up at the track. Us racers seem to find the time and money to participate in this sport. Alot of us have maxed out our credit to continue racing. Quit for a few years and find out how your financial picture changes. It was like hitting the lottery when we did. If you do get out you'll miss the people and the competition. Just my .02
Kelli- Hope you have a low interest card- One of those 23% interest rate cards would be rough
Lynn- Good luck- We'll be pulling for you!

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Haha, yeah, it's a low interest one from my credit union. It's another perk for working for Boeing :)

Kelli
1236 S/ST

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