[Michael Beard]

>> Liked your reply Mr. Beard except for the "buy backs". I hate them. If I beat another racer in the first round, just send em home. Some tracks that I've been to even offer buybacks for the second round loser's. ???

I agree with you, which is precisely why I said to not put all your eggs in the bracket racing basket.

Recap from this weekend's racing: IHRA Pro-Am at Union County Dragway in Union, SC. Left and returned on the same day, so no hotels. Total expenses: $60 in fuel. (Currently have a Gold Card) R/U in a 5-round race, $725 in winnings. Net profit: $665. Good days work! (Not to mention dealings with 3 customers of my business, get to gather quotes from the winning racers, and the R/U will generate photos and other exposure for my sponsors both online and in Drag Review Magazine.

Now, if I were to go to Piedmont for their points race today, a 5th round loss would potentially win me $0, or $50 if the car count is a little lower than what they had earlier in the year. $50 entry (which would be covered by my Silver Card from winning the Bracket Finals last year), but they have 1st OR 2nd Rnd buybacks @ $30. Would only cost me $20 in fuel, but having to go 6 rounds to make a dime is a little crazy. I would still go normally, but I made money last night, didn't get in til 2:15am, and I promised the lil' lady that I would spend the day with her.... (so I'm gonna get off the 'puter now!)