What would it take for you to attend a Sportsman Race - Page 6

Jeff Niceswanger · 01-13-2023, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony Fagnilli

In 40+ years of racing, I've NEVER attended, or not attended, a race for the payout. 100 percent of the time, I don't have a clue as to how much the payout is at a race. LOL

That's because your married to a good look-in Attorney ! I don't know how many semi finals rounds I lost thinking about the payout I could get if I just did everything right.I was always thinkin, "even if I lose in the final I get runner up money." And then I wouldn't....THAT was the hardest round of racing for me. Just because of the possible payout.

Tony Fagnilli · 01-13-2023, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Niceswanger

That's because your married to a good look-in Attorney ! I don't know how many semi finals rounds I lost thinking about the payout I could get if I just did everything right.I was always thinkin, "even if I lose in the final I get runner up money." And then I wouldn't....THAT was the hardest round of racing for me. Just because of the possible payout.

Buddy, I could be married to you. And, I'd never think about how much I'm racing for.

Jeff Niceswanger · 01-13-2023, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony Fagnilli

Buddy, I could be married to you. And, I'd never think about how much I'm racing for.

(You ain't marrin me you weirdo.. Ha Ha)
You would if that freshen up job depended on it ! And that's why this sport ran us under the table. We belonged in Super Street but had a Super Stock appetite..

HR9121 · 01-13-2023, 04:25 PM

As most of you know I do the "Live" from reports but I'm trying hard not to be biased about this subject. I too missed the second year because of circumstances out of my control so I can understand that everyone is not going to be able to make every damn race but I was so effing disappointed in the Stock/SS community this past year. When I rolled into Numidia for the race a little late on Friday I couldn't believe my eyes. The vacant pits said it all, unbelievable that these people put on this race with the great giveaways and prizes and the money in purse and people don't show!
I hate it that Ken has come to this conclusion but I damn sure can't blame him I mean why would he and Tim keep trying to do something for the racers? It's a shame I loved the event, my wife and kids had a great time he'll we even planned a vacation around the race this year. It was a great event, well planned and thought out with the racers in mind but it just didn't check off all the boxes off on Timbo's list as he so graciously listed them for you guys.
NHRA racers are like a bunch of crackheads and the "Wally" is the dope! Just like drug addicts you can't help them if they don't want help getting off the ****! Ken and Tim I appreciate everything you guys did trying to put on this event.
As a side note I realize there's only so many weekends that some people can race I'm guilty of it too when it comes to association races the CCRA puts on. I've missed some of those so I would have time to go to a NHRA event so I'm guilty too.
You crackheads carry on......

pmrphil · 01-13-2023, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by J.R. Haddad

There are many more ideas out there, lets pursue them all, including charging us 25.00 more per race because we want tech inspection that no other classes require.

Sorry Billy if I was off base. I was thinking of tear downs, checking camshafts, etc. I thought S/SS was the only one in need of these services.
J.R.

You haven't seen (or heard of) all the electronics being used in the bracket/.90 classes, I guess.

J.R. Haddad · 01-13-2023, 08:25 PM

Phil, I've seen them look for electronic devices on S/T, S/G, S/C cars.
A lot of the S/SS racers were talking about the lack of tech on their
style of cars, so I suggested we could pay for it to get it to the level
that would appease everyone.

J.R.

Glenn Briglio · 01-14-2023, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by J.R. Haddad

Phil, I've seen them look for electronic devices on S/T, S/G, S/C cars.
A lot of the S/SS racers were talking about the lack of tech on their
style of cars, so I suggested we could pay for it to get it to the level
that would appease everyone.

J.R.

What are we paying for now? $350 to enter a national event ! At what point do we say enough is enough. Random tear downs at national events and divisionals is cool.

JIM MARSHALL · 01-14-2023, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Glenn Briglio

What are we paying for now? $350 to enter a national event ! At what point do we say enough is enough. Random tear downs at national events and divisionals is cool.

My name must be “Random “ lol

Greg Hill · 01-14-2023, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JIM MARSHALL

My name must be “Random “ lol

That’s what you get for being so damned fast!

B/S 428 · 01-14-2023, 05:08 PM

I don't post a whole lot, I've been class racing for 16 years and I'm having a blast with my all home built 2bbl Comet, I bracket race every weekend Bremerton since the 80s 1/8th mile, they let us run double classes with 1st round loss buy backs, possible winnings for every weekend $3500 plus they a $1000 shootout 3x a season..added bonus they do 1 footbrake weekend race with buybacks $15k each day $30k for the weekend..plus 1/4 options at Pacific, woodburn and Yakima..

01-13-2023, 04:25 PM	#54
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,467 Likes: 146 Liked 3,363 Times in 731 Posts	Re: What would it take for you to attend a Sportsman Race As most of you know I do the "Live" from reports but I'm trying hard not to be biased about this subject. I too missed the second year because of circumstances out of my control so I can understand that everyone is not going to be able to make every damn race but I was so effing disappointed in the Stock/SS community this past year. When I rolled into Numidia for the race a little late on Friday I couldn't believe my eyes. The vacant pits said it all, unbelievable that these people put on this race with the great giveaways and prizes and the money in purse and people don't show! I hate it that Ken has come to this conclusion but I damn sure can't blame him I mean why would he and Tim keep trying to do something for the racers? It's a shame I loved the event, my wife and kids had a great time he'll we even planned a vacation around the race this year. It was a great event, well planned and thought out with the racers in mind but it just didn't check off all the boxes off on Timbo's list as he so graciously listed them for you guys. NHRA racers are like a bunch of crackheads and the "Wally" is the dope! Just like drug addicts you can't help them if they don't want help getting off the ***! Ken and Tim I appreciate everything you guys did trying to put on this event. As a side note I realize there's only so many weekends that some people can race I'm guilty of it too when it comes to association races the CCRA puts on. I've missed some of those so I would have time to go to a NHRA event so I'm guilty too. You crackheads carry on...... __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA. SS/JA Last edited by HR9121; 01-13-2023 at 07:12 PM.*

01-13-2023, 08:25 PM	#56
J.R. Haddad Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 784 Likes: 931 Liked 1,463 Times in 307 Posts	Re: What would it take for you to attend a Sportsman Race Phil, I've seen them look for electronic devices on S/T, S/G, S/C cars. A lot of the S/SS racers were talking about the lack of tech on their style of cars, so I suggested we could pay for it to get it to the level that would appease everyone. J.R.

01-14-2023, 05:08 PM	#60
B/S 428 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 87 Likes: 18 Liked 154 Times in 34 Posts	Re: What would it take for you to attend a Sportsman Race I don't post a whole lot, I've been class racing for 16 years and I'm having a blast with my all home built 2bbl Comet, I bracket race every weekend Bremerton since the 80s 1/8th mile, they let us run double classes with 1st round loss buy backs, possible winnings for every weekend $3500 plus they a $1000 shootout 3x a season..added bonus they do 1 footbrake weekend race with buybacks $15k each day $30k for the weekend..plus 1/4 options at Pacific, woodburn and Yakima..