Unbelievable ?..

[1320racer]

It’s just foolish, and for what, the chance to race for a cheap trophy after mostly sitting for 4 days minimum, cause it can’t be for the pittance.

My advice for anyone considering class racing today that doesn’t live in Division 1, 2 or 3 is to move to these more NHRA class racer friendly divisions and if that ain’t possible then go bracket racing if you live a reasonable distance to travel to and from a track in a day, otherwise find something else to do with your time and money and enjoy your life.

[Mike Gray]

Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

The 3 west coast races are not even close to a full field yet. I realize that there are many factors that contributed to this ?.lack of race tracks, NHRA, soaring costs, NHRA, ??.

Shhh, I have to wait until my grade points open up to enter. New car and I only made one double up last year.

[Mike Graham]

As one that is not afraid to travel and not particularly fiscally responsible. Money is not the reason for me. Last year at the Finals NHRA made it clear that they didn't need my money or want me at the race. First round . on day one. Time slip booth didn't work. Scales were sketchy. Stock and super stock were run back to back at night. Did I say the time slip both didn't work??? I see no compelling reason to go back.
Woodburn D6. Wounded the SS. Went to withdraw it from second race. First thing they say is no refund. They were quick to take the grade point though! I see no compelling reason to go back. I have been a long time supporter and ask for very little in return, but if you don't want me there just block my entry. I will never say never, but I will have to think long and hard before returning to those tracks. Some tracks want my money and act like it. That is where I will spend my cash.
Mike Graham
SS 7702
Stock 7702

[1320racer]

If class racers started to acknowledge their money is green and good everywhere, they just might see change, pun intended, though small.

[Mike Gray]

Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

Hope that everyone supports the PMR race in Vegas?...GREAT payout, car show, cookouts , GREAT payout AND its VEGAS baby !!!!!!

Is 1320racer going since he only races for the for the bigger payouts? Is $10K enough?
Oh that’s right he can’t enter his bracket car, he’ll have to race for the smaller payouts if he shows up.

[1320racer]

Originally Posted by Mike Gray

Is 1320racer going since he only races for the for the bigger payouts? Is $10K enough?

NO and NO, I don’t have to leave my home track to race for $20k at least 5 times this season no mind $10k!

[Mike Gray]

Originally Posted by 1320racer

NO and NO, I don?t have to leave my home track to race for $20k at least 5 times this season no mind $10k!

$20K 5 times, how do they do that? West coast tracks could sure use a lesson on putting on a race with that kind of payout. Is the entry fee steep or do they just get so many entries and buy-backs that they can afford the big purse. Is that 1/8 mile racing?

[1320racer]

Nothing is 1/4 mile anymore except NHRA class racing. Entry fees are typically cheaper or not much more depending on winners purse than LODRS Divisional and National events and buybacks are the norm in big $ gambler races. Lots more bracket racers than class racers and more of them in the north and south east.

For example, 1st big $ race at my home track this season is 3 days racing for $12k - $20k - $12k limited to 250 cars for $525 entry.

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Don Kennedy

Racers Move to Tennesse There are 19 drag strips within 5 hours or less from where we live 455 Halltown Rd Portland TN 37148 Bowling Green has 5 Combo Races a year at $2,000 per event then a points race and a open all within 39 and a half minutes from our Home driving 75 mph

Don. Only two problems I see... Humidity and flying insects ;-)

[1320racer]

Tennessee and North Carolina are on my short list for retirement