Splits

[Lenny5160]

Originally Posted by Tom Goldman

My feeling is once you agree to a split you are admitting to yourself you do not have confidence in your ability to win the race .

I'm not saying you are wrong, but I don't see it that way at all. Depending on the purse structure, it can just be good business.

I know I can beat my opponent, but I also know that they can beat me. I like my chances, but I'm not unbeatable.

I think it can help take pressure off and let the race play out as it should. Let's say a race is $10K to win and $3K to runner-up, which isn't uncommon. I'm more than happy to leave the track every weekend with $3K, but if I can guarantee myself $6K and have a runoff for another $1000, why not? I wouldn't miss the $3K I gave away off the winner's purse as much as I'd regret going home with $3K when it could have been double that after a handshake.

I am risk-averse though. I don't casino gamble, because I'd miss the money I lost more than I'd enjoy the money I won.

I agree about the NHRA purses not being enough money to bother with, and posted such in the Stock/Super Stock topic.