The cost of racing at gainesville

X-TECH MAN · 03-14-2011, 01:32 PM

How many who went to Gainesville this year kept track of costs? How much higher was your fuel (diesel or gas) bill than last year? We all know the entry fee was higher due to paying for the fuel cars so how did this year turn out in relation to what your won or how much "FUN" you had. Did you enjoy the lack of class runoffs and NO CLASS WIN MONEY? Did you enjoy your "Enhancements" better this year than last? Just thinking out loud.

Michael Beard · 03-14-2011, 03:04 PM

I withdrew from Gainesville as I was unable to leave on Wednesday as the schedule required, due to my current workload. I ended up running two local races, won Saturday, R/U Sunday, had a ton of fun, and made a lot of money.

I typically tow about 12,000 miles a year at 12 mpg = 1,000 gallons, so if gas is $1/gal higher than last year, it'd cost an extra $1,000 this year. Made more than that this weekend. (and towing the Turismo I get more like 14-14.5 mpg)

I'll have feedback RE: ridiculous insurance surcharge, etc. if I get into Charlotte.

Rusty2211 · 03-14-2011, 03:21 PM

Terry...as BIGG likes to say, you can never put a price on a good time. Because of this, I've stopped kepping records.

Craig Couris · 03-14-2011, 03:43 PM

I added up my expenses for the Gators and they totaled ZERO. So far, I feel pretty good about it.

Rusty2211 · 03-14-2011, 03:53 PM

Craig, the problem is that when you are not at the races you go buy a 90k Cadillac! You gotta factor that in..lol.

Craig Couris · 03-14-2011, 05:59 PM

I do?

DK FRAZIER · 03-14-2011, 06:26 PM

A 12 sec unleashed car with good cold air

PRICELESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hehehe

Mickey Whaley · 03-14-2011, 06:59 PM

It was higher of course, but if u can't afford to go just stay home it's like having a 250,000 racing operation and asking how much fuel is???

Chad Rhodes · 03-14-2011, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty2211

Craig, the problem is that when you are not at the races you go buy a 90k Cadillac! You gotta factor that in..lol.

there is THAT, lol

Dan Lattimore · 03-14-2011, 07:42 PM

Rusty, That was funny as hell ! Sorry Craig but it was. :-)

03-14-2011, 01:32 PM	#1
X-TECH MAN Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 3,203 Likes: 1,047 Liked 235 Times in 110 Posts	The cost of racing at gainesville How many who went to Gainesville this year kept track of costs? How much higher was your fuel (diesel or gas) bill than last year? We all know the entry fee was higher due to paying for the fuel cars so how did this year turn out in relation to what your won or how much "FUN" you had. Did you enjoy the lack of class runoffs and NO CLASS WIN MONEY? Did you enjoy your "Enhancements" better this year than last? Just thinking out loud. Last edited by X-TECH MAN; 03-14-2011 at 03:14 PM.

03-14-2011, 03:04 PM	#2
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: The cost of racing at gainesville I withdrew from Gainesville as I was unable to leave on Wednesday as the schedule required, due to my current workload. I ended up running two local races, won Saturday, R/U Sunday, had a ton of fun, and made a lot of money. I typically tow about 12,000 miles a year at 12 mpg = 1,000 gallons, so if gas is $1/gal higher than last year, it'd cost an extra $1,000 this year. Made more than that this weekend. (and towing the Turismo I get more like 14-14.5 mpg) I'll have feedback RE: ridiculous insurance surcharge, etc. if I get into Charlotte. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

03-14-2011, 03:21 PM	#3
Rusty2211 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 118 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The cost of racing at gainesville Terry...as BIGG likes to say, you can never put a price on a good time. Because of this, I've stopped kepping records.

03-14-2011, 03:43 PM	#4
Craig Couris Banned Join Date: May 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 122 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The cost of racing at gainesville I added up my expenses for the Gators and they totaled ZERO. So far, I feel pretty good about it.

03-14-2011, 03:53 PM	#5
Rusty2211 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 118 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The cost of racing at gainesville Craig, the problem is that when you are not at the races you go buy a 90k Cadillac! You gotta factor that in..lol.

03-14-2011, 05:59 PM	#6
Craig Couris Banned Join Date: May 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 122 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The cost of racing at gainesville I do?

03-14-2011, 06:26 PM	#7
DK FRAZIER Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bogart GA Posts: 117 Likes: 2 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The cost of racing at gainesville A 12 sec unleashed car with good cold air PRICELESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hehehe __________________ Doug Frazier D/SA 2038

03-14-2011, 06:59 PM	#8
Mickey Whaley VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,220 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: The cost of racing at gainesville It was higher of course, but if u can't afford to go just stay home it's like having a 250,000 racing operation and asking how much fuel is???

03-14-2011, 07:42 PM	#10
Dan Lattimore Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Beaverdam, Va./ Port St. Lucie,Fla. Posts: 362 Likes: 177 Liked 154 Times in 37 Posts	Re: The cost of racing at gainesville Rusty, That was funny as hell ! Sorry Craig but it was. :-) __________________ 66W30POST