Disappearing Stockers in Michigan!!! - Page 4

Michael Beard · 08-17-2010, 03:12 PM

>> 2) no class racing

Class racing is a nice bonus, but I can't see that as the deciding factor for going/not going. There's only a couple of races with Class all year, and it's always been like that.

>> 3) too hot to race

Actually, it was pretty nice out, particularly on Saturday.

>> 4) fuel prices

Fuel prices are significantly lower than they were a year or two ago. If they're still too high, might I recommend a pickup and open trailer...

I drove 1,580 miles round trip to be there. I'm pretty sure that fuel for somebody that lives in a 1-state radius from Martin isn't that bad.

>> 5) IHRA payouts

6 rounds for $5K... sure, it's not what it once was, but that still looks like a pretty good deal in the big scheme of things. Plus, we only had to be there for two days, not four.

>> 6) other categories they have added for entertainment (pro sled?)

They have absolutely zero effect on the sportsman racer. We own the track from 9am-5pm, running contiguously with no interruption from "other categories". If you haven't been to one of these races yet, you don't know what you're missing, in terms of sportsman racing.

$.02,

novassdude · 08-17-2010, 03:35 PM

#1 Reason so few cars were at Michigan. People found out Michael Beard was going to be there so there was no sense going to run for second place money .

08-17-2010, 03:12 PM	#31
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Disappearing Stockers in Michigan!!! >> 2) no class racing Class racing is a nice bonus, but I can't see that as the deciding factor for going/not going. There's only a couple of races with Class all year, and it's always been like that. >> 3) too hot to race Actually, it was pretty nice out, particularly on Saturday. >> 4) fuel prices Fuel prices are significantly lower than they were a year or two ago. If they're still too high, might I recommend a pickup and open trailer... I drove 1,580 miles round trip to be there. I'm pretty sure that fuel for somebody that lives in a 1-state radius from Martin isn't that bad. >> 5) IHRA payouts 6 rounds for $5K... sure, it's not what it once was, but that still looks like a pretty good deal in the big scheme of things. Plus, we only had to be there for two days, not four. >> 6) other categories they have added for entertainment (pro sled?) They have absolutely zero effect on the sportsman racer. We own the track from 9am-5pm, running contiguously with no interruption from "other categories". If you haven't been to one of these races yet, you don't know what you're missing, in terms of sportsman racing. $.02, __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

08-17-2010, 03:35 PM	#32
novassdude Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: usa Posts: 751 Likes: 204 Liked 133 Times in 49 Posts	Re: Disappearing Stockers in Michigan!!! #1 Reason so few cars were at Michigan. People found out Michael Beard was going to be there so there was no sense going to run for second place money .