[5919 SSKA]

I can never win this debate...My point being in all of this, one last time...the $150,000k is just for the Bracket racing. Not including the Lucas Oil Nationals, LODRS event, Wed. night Street Legal, or any of the road racing...plus, advertising the track sells. I realize BIR probably has the HIGEST overhead of any drag racing facility in the 5 state area. But, how is that the racer's issue?

Like Jason stated, trailers have wheels. I too in the last 3-4 years would much rather drive 4hr to 8hr to have fun and race for a good/fair payout...and BIR is only 65mi from my race shop. I do hope this get's turned around!!! I love racing at BIR, I have done well there both in brackets and Super Stock, the majority of the people are great to deal with. It's those few you come in contact with that sour things. Anyone who knows me personally, knows I'm not a bad guy. I would bend over backwards for most anyone. I am just driven to race for a fair ROI (return on investment).

On a POSITIVE NOTE...some idea's I have communicated, but may not be known to the majority----The Committee should gather lists and addresses of ALL the racer's who have entered the S/SS program and send out a mailer. Cover the 5 state area and Canada.
If this S/SS combo is truly set in stone as being only a 1-day event, why not raise the entry fee to $150 so we can race for some good money? Track get's $30 per/tech card...the rest into the payout (we could even do it---like USA back in the day). Or something along those lines. Very similar to Kerber's idea, only all involved...not those who choose to do it.

Test-n-Tune SHOULD be a money maker for the track on the days they have them. There is no payout. HOWEVER, to get the cars the track has to be prepped well so useful data can be gained! This will help lay rubber on the track for the weekend...less VHT...less track prep, not to mention shorter tech lines on Saturday.

Tech---for whatever reason, is somewhat of a mistery when it comes to 'class' cars at BIR. We seriously aren't all that difficult. From Q-Jets, Holley's, 4GC's to throttle body's. These Combo event's are not Nationals/Divisionals. I guess if you have to 'cheat' to gain an advantage amongst your friends at a club race that's shame on you!
Helmet's are the same, jackets/pants are the same, roll cages the same, belts, etc. Correct Wt/Hp on your car/truck...scale after the pass---done! This isn't ANY of ours first rodeo...we know the rules, we know what class and wt we are suppose to be.
No fuel check at a combo. Tech should seriously take NO MORE than 10min per/car---any class! Once the Tech inspecter's have seen your car a few times in the year it should even be quicker! The past 2 years I have attended 4-5 NHRA Divisional events, and 3 Nationals. Tech takes me maybe, maybe 20min from when I leave my pit til when I get back. Yet I have spent close to 3hrs in line at BIR in the past for a combo weekend...and that was after WINNING the Divisional the weekend prior at BIR!
I know your working on this Glen---and thank you!

Let's put the "UNITED" back in USA and get the cars to show up at tracks and race for a good payout! I'm sure there are a lot of tracks that would love to have a 'class' racing show once a month. This means we need to pull some of our friends from Midwest Classracer's and Heartland to pool together and help save class racing.

I'm done! See you in the Spring!!!