Why dont they use a bat????

Dave Steltz · 11-15-2007, 10:00 AM

Lee the point is that it all adds up...entry fees , gas, maintainence, our "expensive" rigs...
My salary certainly hasnt gone up to support these increases the last couple of years..I only race in Div 1, and my 2008 wish list schedule has me traveling about 5000 miles, which is about a $350 increase in the last couple of weeks with the increase in gas prices...add that to entry fees and racing gas, and thats 5 grand just to get there and enter...

Sucks...

Lynn Hoosigian · 11-15-2007, 10:52 AM

OK - this trying to quit smoking is making me bit**y!!
Diesel is up because it is now heat fuel season which is primarily diesel and didn't oil hit $100 per barrel.
Don't know why as rumor has it there is lots of oil!!
Anyway - most of us who raced & travelled last season, will be racing & travelling '08 season!!

SSTHottie1236 · 11-15-2007, 11:09 AM

You're right Lynn. It sucks but we're all gonna suck it up. Luckily our longest trip will be the looooong 1 hour and 45 minute trek to E-Town (sorry, don't throw anything). I actually wonder if we'd still be racing D1 if we lived any farther away like the New England peeps. We may have gone back to Super Pro!!! (No offence to them, they just like throw .018 packages on me and that's not nice.)
And last weekend I was informed by the parents that since my car will now be towed in the new trailer by the DIESEL motorhome, I will be paying half the diesel bill now so now I have a vested interest in diesel prices and hope they do go back down or I'm gonna drive my dad crazy planning diesel stops only in NJ :P

PS: Good luck on the quitting, Lynn

Kelli
1236 S/ST

JBM Sr · 11-15-2007, 12:06 PM

After reading all the posts on this subject, I did notice that most racers establish budgets to go racing. That is a really good thing to do. But an even better thing to do, is sticking to the budget. Remember, you did the budget because that is what you are prepared to spend on racing. If you exceed that budget, your taking money away from something else. I know we all talk about the gas prices, $10 insurance charge, entry fee, etc. going up, and say it?s only a couple of dollars more a year. Maybe. But it gets to a point that we are paying more for everything, and not getting anything more for it. We like the idea of going to one track and having an Open and Divisional race (saves on gas). Then we complain if the weather goes away, that the track is trying to put to many events into one weekend. Everyone has valid points. Racing is not a cheap sport. How much money your make is very important, but more important to the sport is how much money we are willing to spend on it. Just my 2 cents.

John Maggiulli Sr

ps. Lynn, good luck on tryng to stop smoking.

wsmracing · 11-15-2007, 01:22 PM

..........i Know It Was Cheaper To Fly To Florida For A Week & Go To The Pri Show, Than It Was To Go To Indy...................i Do Believe We Beat Ourselves With Our Own Bat................sometimes............! I Was Behind A Lady In 7-11 Yesterday, She Bought 2 Packs Of Cigarettes & It Was $12.75..................................when I Smoked They Were $ 2.75 / Per Carton......that Increase Might Make Me Think About Quitting Smoking......but I Guess Gas, Fuel & Entry Fees Are No Different To Us......
Wsm

SSTHottie1236 · 11-15-2007, 01:53 PM

A budget?!?!?!?! HAHAHAHA, I wish!!! I'm a 25 year old that just put half a stacker trailer on a credit card!!!! Seriously, someone's gotta put me on Dr. Phil, I've got serious issues. My uncle always tells me he pities whoever my future husband is, he won't be able to afford me

Kelli
1236 S/ST

Carl Juliano · 11-15-2007, 02:20 PM

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

11-15-2007, 10:00 AM	#1
Dave Steltz Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 323 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Why dont they use a bat???? Lee the point is that it all adds up...entry fees , gas, maintainence, our "expensive" rigs... My salary certainly hasnt gone up to support these increases the last couple of years..I only race in Div 1, and my 2008 wish list schedule has me traveling about 5000 miles, which is about a $350 increase in the last couple of weeks with the increase in gas prices...add that to entry fees and racing gas, and thats 5 grand just to get there and enter... Sucks... __________________ Dave Steltz 135G SG/SP/SST BIAECH Racing Team

11-15-2007, 10:52 AM	#2
Lynn Hoosigian Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Douglassville, PA Posts: 379 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Why dont they use a bat???? OK - this trying to quit smoking is making me bit**y!! Diesel is up because it is now heat fuel season which is primarily diesel and didn't oil hit $100 per barrel. Don't know why as rumor has it there is lots of oil!! Anyway - most of us who raced & travelled last season, will be racing & travelling '08 season!! __________________ Lynn Hoosigian 1828 SST, SG, SC

11-15-2007, 11:09 AM	#3
SSTHottie1236 Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bath, PA Posts: 136 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Why dont they use a bat???? You're right Lynn. It sucks but we're all gonna suck it up. Luckily our longest trip will be the looooong 1 hour and 45 minute trek to E-Town (sorry, don't throw anything). I actually wonder if we'd still be racing D1 if we lived any farther away like the New England peeps. We may have gone back to Super Pro!!! (No offence to them, they just like throw .018 packages on me and that's not nice.) And last weekend I was informed by the parents that since my car will now be towed in the new trailer by the DIESEL motorhome, I will be paying half the diesel bill now so now I have a vested interest in diesel prices and hope they do go back down or I'm gonna drive my dad crazy planning diesel stops only in NJ :P PS: Good luck on the quitting, Lynn Kelli 1236 S/ST __________________ Kelli 1236 S/ST 1836 S/G

11-15-2007, 12:06 PM	#4
JBM Sr Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Hanover, NJ Posts: 35 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Why dont they use a bat???? After reading all the posts on this subject, I did notice that most racers establish budgets to go racing. That is a really good thing to do. But an even better thing to do, is sticking to the budget. Remember, you did the budget because that is what you are prepared to spend on racing. If you exceed that budget, your taking money away from something else. I know we all talk about the gas prices, $10 insurance charge, entry fee, etc. going up, and say it?s only a couple of dollars more a year. Maybe. But it gets to a point that we are paying more for everything, and not getting anything more for it. We like the idea of going to one track and having an Open and Divisional race (saves on gas). Then we complain if the weather goes away, that the track is trying to put to many events into one weekend. Everyone has valid points. Racing is not a cheap sport. How much money your make is very important, but more important to the sport is how much money we are willing to spend on it. Just my 2 cents. John Maggiulli Sr ps. Lynn, good luck on tryng to stop smoking.

11-15-2007, 01:22 PM	#5
wsmracing Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NEW JERSEY Posts: 170 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Why dont they use a bat???? ..........i Know It Was Cheaper To Fly To Florida For A Week & Go To The Pri Show, Than It Was To Go To Indy...................i Do Believe We Beat Ourselves With Our Own Bat................sometimes............! I Was Behind A Lady In 7-11 Yesterday, She Bought 2 Packs Of Cigarettes & It Was $12.75..................................when I Smoked They Were $ 2.75 / Per Carton......that Increase Might Make Me Think About Quitting Smoking......but I Guess Gas, Fuel & Entry Fees Are No Different To Us...... Wsm

11-15-2007, 01:53 PM	#6
SSTHottie1236 Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bath, PA Posts: 136 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Why dont they use a bat???? A budget?!?!?!?! HAHAHAHA, I wish!!! I'm a 25 year old that just put half a stacker trailer on a credit card!!!! Seriously, someone's gotta put me on Dr. Phil, I've got serious issues. My uncle always tells me he pities whoever my future husband is, he won't be able to afford me Kelli 1236 S/ST __________________ Kelli 1236 S/ST 1836 S/G

11-15-2007, 02:20 PM	#7
Carl Juliano Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 294 Likes: 234 Liked 64 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Why dont they use a bat???? 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 __________________ Carl Juliano TS 1275 John Juliano SG 151 Carl Sr.