Div 2 Entry fees
 

Well, it looks like Div 2 will have an entry fee of $160.00 for 2009

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and last year the entry fee was?

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I think $150 Dan. That's what I remember paying. Actually, now that I think of it, the car owner paid my way into the Division 2 race I ran, poorly, and I bought the fuel.

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Alan you are correct, $150.00

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I can understand Dan not knowing ,with all them gold cards and all ...LOL

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Are the purses going to remain the same?

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Why? Have they gone up recently? :D

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Still cheaper than division 1!!

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I payed $170 at Cecil County last year. That was a pretty good reminder of why I like to run IHRA ($125), and bracket race.

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H*ll, you can run an IHRA Sportsman National for $150, and a full National for $190. What's the full purse structure look like at the NHRA Div. 2 events? Thought about trying to go to a couple this year, but am reminded from time to time, "Why?"

Bang for the buck: Two Divisionals and a Sportsman National coming up at Immokalee, FL, Feb 6-8. 3 days, 3 races, no sitting around. Ralph Hester is an outstanding host -- one with a SBC-powered ice cream maker! Casino right down the road.
http://www.ihra.com/proam/results/20.../immokalee.pdf

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Mark, from what i was told, NO PURSE INCREASE!:cool:

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I was told today Div 3 is NOT raising their prices

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They are too embarrassed to post payouts and know if they did nobody would show up! I can tell you in Stock if you make it to the final four cars you get $150 Come on Immokalee!!!!!! Let me know when your heading to the Casino Mr. Beard.

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The raising of the entry fees here in South Florida is an economic disaster to some racers. Doesn't anybody read the papers or pay attention to the housing and labor markets? For one thing is the entry fee doesn't even come close to the payout, I have personally raced for $40 entry to win $1000. Where does NHRA come up with an entry of $160 and expect that all the racers will pay it? Their decision has made it easy for my decision. I hope that more racers will not pay their absurd entry, so that they feel the economic hurt that they feel that they can lay on everyone else who wants to participate in class racing.
Casey Miles
248H E/S F the 4HP

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What is the entry at National events now? Been so long that I went to one in NHRA I can't remember. I thought I might try one this year.

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I think your payout is more though isn't it?

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11:14 AM EST, January 23, 2009
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Yep! let's raise the entry fees!
Casey Miles
248H

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You might be missing the point. If they lose one or two entrants the increase to those who attend covers the difference. Besides as written elsewhere they believe people will do what it takes to get to race. They keep testing the charges to see where it really affects the attendance numbers. I know thats how they limit the crowds at some events. Increase the cost till the crowd attending decreases.

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The proof will be in the puding. The car count will tell. Not just in stock, but in the super catigories also. The logic behind what Mr. Butler is saying maybe correct for NHRA, but in the real business world, you don't want to push away any potential consumer. Even if you loose one entrant, the entrant usually brings along at least one crew member, now you loose both. Both may buy a tee shirt or something from the concession stands. It starts to snowball, just like the economy is doing now.
Casey Miles
248H

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Over 2000 hits and no one has answered Marks question.

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The entry fee at a National Event is $210.There is a mandatory insurance fee of $40.$250 is the total.

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I just received my ND and seen that Bradenton also increased the gate fee on Thur. for "early" parking from $10 to $15. I know its just $5 more but it just keeps adding up. Also seen that Gainesville is now charging for "early" parking.

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Too damn high for the small amount of money being paid out for winner and runner up.

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Do they clean your windows for the extra $5 ?I wonder if the pit bike fee will be increased this year?

Ed F.

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They continue to raise the sportsman entry fee with NO purse increase, BUT remember they do have to pay for those Alcohol cars that can't draw a crowd. Looks like 300 racers in the pits paying higher entry fees so 16 other racers can afford to run their cars.

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Most of the tracks have raised thier "Gate Fee's" this year. I guess I have been away from racing Divisionals or Nationals for too long, I remember when the Entry fee was for car and driver.

I for one think its outragouse that these tracks are charging full gate fees just to go in and park. Oh yea thats right they offer a "Test" session on Thursday as well, for yet an additionall fee. I think If you are buying a three day race credential they could let you at least park the day before without hitting you for that too.

Let alone the $$$ inflated TEST N TUNE... usually most TnT's cost a $10. tech card, why is a divisional $50. or higher?

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T&T up here in Div 1 range from $30 to $100 track to track.And they charge extra because they can.Entry
on T&T days is about $10 at most tracks up here if you're just parking.You're right that it's bull**** but they get away with it,I guess you're considered a spectator for the day.

Ed F.