Looking at this thread I thought I would try to track down a posted payout for Divisional/Regional as well as National events. It is almost impossible to find, with the few exceptions of flyers from some Division races.
NHRA did increase the divisional payout last year to $2k to win most sportsman classes, but didn't increase the round money down the line.
While my Dad will filling in for me this year, he lost 4th round at a double and didn't even get his entry back. NHRA has, and will continue to subsidize the Alcohol/Pro classes. Do the math on a 64 car field at $185 - $215 entry fee!
I can say it until I'm blue in the face, racing for the gold man is fun from time to time, but supporting local association and track events where the racer comes first is a lot better in my book
