[Sharon Bogues]

I agree that it costs less in the long run to go to an IHRA race than it does a NHRA race. You have less entry, almost the same payout, not the same on contingency, twice the fuel (in the tow rig and race car), twice the hotel bills (we stay at the track) and when you look at it, lose more at home because of missing work (if you work and can take off). We weren't at Memphis because of low to no extra income due to retirement and no motor in my car. I can't push it fast enough to go under the index. I like the two day, two race weekend. I wish it had been around when I was working and could afford to go racing. We are getting too "old" and fragile to be able to do all of this work. Friday tnt works out pretty good if you want extra runs and it doesn't cost you an arm and a leg.
Sharon