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How Much does it cost to chase NHRA Points ???
My curiosity is gotten me to ask just how much it costs for a racer to commit to chasing points for the National Championship and Divisional.
Is it better to have two cars? One in SS and one in Stock? Just asking for a friend? and what is the money for winning one or the other ??? and what are the disadvantages and advantages of having two cars to race ???
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Re: How Much does it cost to chase NHRA Points ???
“You can’t put a price on a good time!”
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Re: How Much does it cost to chase NHRA Points ???
Oh yes you can! My Sweetie says so.
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Re: How Much does it cost to chase NHRA Points ???
Don, if you go to 6 National Events, and 8 points meets and live in Division 5, where you used to live, Its an easy 2000.00 a race with present gas prices. So, say 28,000.00 give or take. I have a Motorhome, so no hotels included in that.
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Re: How Much does it cost to chase NHRA Points ???
As expensive as it is anymore = We always run two cars each.
One in Stock and One is SS for each of us.
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Re: How Much does it cost to chase NHRA Points ???
Don Kennedy,
To put your question in perspective. About 6-7 season's ago a buddy of mine that run's S/G won the first event, runnered up the next one and he was off and running chasing the points! He ran 24 races that season and spent $40,000 dollars doing it. He earned $24,000.00. I believe he ended up #3 that year. 
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Re: How Much does it cost to chase NHRA Points ???
WHy 24 races? Anything over 6 N and 8 D does no good points wise.
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More shots at the tree, more looks at the finish line, you might see something with a weather effect on the Stocker that will help you in the Super Stocker. You can also get in a rush and lose some focus. I've noticed more than a few racers stepping back and applying all of their effort on a single car. Not to mention the obvious difference in expense and effort of owning, maintaining, storing, transporting two cars.
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