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Bill Grubbs · 12-01-2010, 06:00 PM

Chip,
If you are talking about the cost of the actual race/event then you are partially correct. However, if you are talking about the cost of the entire racing operation then I strongly disagree, Class racing can be as cheap or expensive as you want it to be, just like bracket racing. Yes, if you go the inexpensive route, you will probably get whacked in a heads up run, unless you go the Bob Dennis / Bob Shaw route, and do your research to find an under factered car. In this case, you can do well, or even crush your opponents in a heads-up run. However, if you just have to run a Nova/Camaro/Mustang/Challenger/Duster of the 60s/70's vintage, then you better bring your "A" game...and your wallet to the race. Your choice. Ask Ed Fernandez or Daran Summerton about their cars. Daran has been pretty darn fast in his old U car. To each his/her own.

How much does a 4.60-5.50 bracket car cost?

The biggest difference is the rules. Personally I like working within a given set of rules and racing against others who hold my same values, to me that is the challenge.

12-01-2010, 06:00 PM	#5
Bill Grubbs Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 414 Likes: 1 Liked 557 Times in 65 Posts	Re: Class versus brackets winning a round Chip, If you are talking about the cost of the actual race/event then you are partially correct. However, if you are talking about the cost of the entire racing operation then I strongly disagree, Class racing can be as cheap or expensive as you want it to be, just like bracket racing. Yes, if you go the inexpensive route, you will probably get whacked in a heads up run, unless you go the Bob Dennis / Bob Shaw route, and do your research to find an under factered car. In this case, you can do well, or even crush your opponents in a heads-up run. However, if you just have to run a Nova/Camaro/Mustang/Challenger/Duster of the 60s/70's vintage, then you better bring your "A" game...and your wallet to the race. Your choice. Ask Ed Fernandez or Daran Summerton about their cars. Daran has been pretty darn fast in his old U car. To each his/her own. How much does a 4.60-5.50 bracket car cost? The biggest difference is the rules. Personally I like working within a given set of rules and racing against others who hold my same values, to me that is the challenge.