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Old 11-22-2011, 08:37 PM   #6
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Default Re: Support your local Combo/Association races!!

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Originally Posted by Gary Smith View Post
WHY WOULD ANYONE WANT TO PAY A RIDICULOUS AMOUNT OF MONEY TO BE PRACTICALLY OUTCASTED FROM THE EVENT?????? At Association races YOU ARE THE SHOW. You get treated with respect and your fees are greatly appreciated, not to mention an actual return on expenses. And Hell, is the damned wally trophy patented? A win is a win!!!!!! I surrender my soapbox.
Well,I have nothing against these association races,but I'll give a few reasons:

1) The track prep at National events is usually pretty good.Its not always perfect,but the NHRA Safety Safari generally does a great job.

2) The Contingency Sponsors pay pretty well for a National Event Win (Thanks to ALL of them!)

3) The Wally (especially the Pewter 60th anniversary Wally is pretty cool!)

4) The finals were broadcast on ESPN 2

5) Got lucky and made the cover of National Dragster!
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