Unmitigated Greed

Jack Matyas · 04-09-2009, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

Kenny I wish I could be as optimistic as you.Maybe you and Jack will be the only two who go to Indy
this year.

Ed

Kenny -- Looks like you're the Runner-up at Indy this year -- sorry I flipped for you and 'ya lost.......

Chad Rhodes · 04-09-2009, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

Kenny -- Looks like you're the Runner-up at Indy this year -- sorry I flipped for you and 'ya lost.......

so Jack, did you at least split with Kenny? that would be the gentlemen like thing to do, since you did flip for him.

Bobby Zlatkin · 04-09-2009, 02:16 PM

Reading these posts makes me sad.
In the 50's, 60's and even the 70's we loved the NHRA and I think the NHRA loved us.
Are things really that different now or is Is it because we're older now and wiser (?) and see it differently?
I don't really think my perspective is that different now from what it was when I was young.
So, how could things have changed so drasticly?

Tracy Robbins · 04-09-2009, 02:25 PM

The current payout grid for the Carolina Class Racers Association (100% payback) for 50 entries has a total purse of $3750 and breaks down to $2205 win $945 r/u $150 semi's and $100 qtrs. Imagine if we had 100 cars show up...and we are the show! Check out our schedule through the events section, our first race of the season is this Saturday. Just an alternative w/ a very good payout.

Ken Miele · 04-09-2009, 02:31 PM

Jack, I'll take a runner up at Indy anytime. I'm not boycotting any NHRA race. This could be one of my best years, if no one shows up.

Bunkster · 04-09-2009, 05:29 PM

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2009
Adult Admission$10.00
Junior Admission (6-12 years)N/C

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2009
Adult Admission$14.00
Junior Admission (6-12 years)N/C

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2009
Adult Admission$35.00
Junior Admission (6-12 years)$10.00
Adult Reserved Seat (West Side Only)$45.00
Junior Reserved Seat (6-12 years)$20.00
Child Reserved Seat (5 years & under)$10.00

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2009
Adult Admission$46.00
Junior Admission (6-12 years)$10.00
Adult Reserved Seat - West Side$58.00
Junior Reserved Seat (6-12 years) - West Side$22.00
Child Reserved Seat (5 years & under) - West Side$12.00
Adult Reserved Seat - East Side$54.00
Junior Reserved Seat (6-12 years) - East Side$18.00
Child Reserved Seat (5 years & under) - East Side$8.00

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2009
Adult Admission$49.00
Junior Admission (6-12 years)$10.00
Adult Reserved Seat - West Side$61.00
Junior Reserved Seat (6-12 years) - West Side$24.00
Child Reserved Seat (5 years & under) - West Side$14.00
Adult Reserved Seat - East Side$57.00
Junior Reserved Seat (6-12 years) - East Side$20.00
Child Reserved Seat (5 years & under) - East Side$10.00

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2009
Adult Admission$49.00
Junior Admission (6-12 years)$10.00
Adult Reserved Seat - West Side$61.00
Junior Reserved Seat (6-12 years) - West Side$24.00
Child Reserved Seat (5 years & under) - West Side$14.00
Adult Reserved Seat - East Side$57.00
Junior Reserved Seat (6-12 years) - East Side$20.00
Child Reserved Seat (5 years & under) - East Side$10.00

TOP ELIMINATOR CLUB$350.00
6-Day Super Seat - (Wednesday-Monday General Admission)$155.00
Parking - Fri., Sat., Sun. & Mon. (per day)$5.00

The above is what they charge the REAL customer at Indy this year. If I'm not mistaken, they don't charge squat for an entry ticket when the majority of class racers are on the grounds.

Why would this be? They seem to be treating you as not all that valuable.

Overpriced junk like $20 tee-shirts, snow cones, $8 hot dogs... $5 for some tepid, flat drink....Good grief, it would destroy the annual budget of any family to attend just two days of this event.

THIS is where you need to aim your attention.

Jack Matyas · 04-09-2009, 02:48 PM

Chad -- I was so happy for the win that the money didn't matter -- but in the end there was no question about it -- we split ! ! ! !

mtkawboy · 04-09-2009, 03:15 PM

As my dear old dad used to say "gonna be dumb, you got to be tough". Guys are out there with 1/4 million dollar race cars including haulers running for the same money it paid 40 years ago and youre worried about the cost of a few hundred more ? Makes perfect sense to me, that why I dont do it any more. Blast away ! I still admire the people who can afford to do though, more power to you.

Mark Lewis · 04-09-2009, 03:24 PM

Dan, I have to agree that it is the principle more than the overall cost increase. But if we take this without any kind of decrease in attendance what will they do next?I was going to enter my first NHRA natl in a few
years and try a few more points meets, but I have about 11 IHRA races within a 3 hour tow so I think I'll just save my time and money.
Mark

04-09-2009, 02:16 PM	#3
Bobby Zlatkin Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mills River, NC Posts: 417 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Unmitigated Greed Reading these posts makes me sad. In the 50's, 60's and even the 70's we loved the NHRA and I think the NHRA loved us. Are things really that different now or is Is it because we're older now and wiser (?) and see it differently? I don't really think my perspective is that different now from what it was when I was young. So, how could things have changed so drasticly? __________________ Bobby & Norene Zlatkin L/SA

04-09-2009, 02:25 PM	#4
Tracy Robbins Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 846 Likes: 3 Liked 25 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Unmitigated Greed The current payout grid for the Carolina Class Racers Association (100% payback) for 50 entries has a total purse of $3750 and breaks down to $2205 win $945 r/u $150 semi's and $100 qtrs. Imagine if we had 100 cars show up...and we are the show! Check out our schedule through the events section, our first race of the season is this Saturday. Just an alternative w/ a very good payout. __________________ Tracy Robbins SS 9766

04-09-2009, 02:31 PM	#5
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,860 Likes: 456 Liked 16,540 Times in 1,521 Posts	Re: Unmitigated Greed Jack, I'll take a runner up at Indy anytime. I'm not boycotting any NHRA race. This could be one of my best years, if no one shows up.

04-09-2009, 05:29 PM	#6
Bunkster Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 307 Likes: 0 Liked 43 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Unmitigated Greed WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2009 Adult Admission$10.00 Junior Admission (6-12 years)N/C THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2009 Adult Admission$14.00 Junior Admission (6-12 years)N/C FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2009 Adult Admission$35.00 Junior Admission (6-12 years)$10.00 Adult Reserved Seat (West Side Only)$45.00 Junior Reserved Seat (6-12 years)$20.00 Child Reserved Seat (5 years & under)$10.00 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2009 Adult Admission$46.00 Junior Admission (6-12 years)$10.00 Adult Reserved Seat - West Side$58.00 Junior Reserved Seat (6-12 years) - West Side$22.00 Child Reserved Seat (5 years & under) - West Side$12.00 Adult Reserved Seat - East Side$54.00 Junior Reserved Seat (6-12 years) - East Side$18.00 Child Reserved Seat (5 years & under) - East Side$8.00 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2009 Adult Admission$49.00 Junior Admission (6-12 years)$10.00 Adult Reserved Seat - West Side$61.00 Junior Reserved Seat (6-12 years) - West Side$24.00 Child Reserved Seat (5 years & under) - West Side$14.00 Adult Reserved Seat - East Side$57.00 Junior Reserved Seat (6-12 years) - East Side$20.00 Child Reserved Seat (5 years & under) - East Side$10.00 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2009 Adult Admission$49.00 Junior Admission (6-12 years)$10.00 Adult Reserved Seat - West Side$61.00 Junior Reserved Seat (6-12 years) - West Side$24.00 Child Reserved Seat (5 years & under) - West Side$14.00 Adult Reserved Seat - East Side$57.00 Junior Reserved Seat (6-12 years) - East Side$20.00 Child Reserved Seat (5 years & under) - East Side$10.00 TOP ELIMINATOR CLUB$350.00 6-Day Super Seat - (Wednesday-Monday General Admission)$155.00 Parking - Fri., Sat., Sun. & Mon. (per day)$5.00 The above is what they charge the REAL customer at Indy this year. If I'm not mistaken, they don't charge squat for an entry ticket when the majority of class racers are on the grounds. Why would this be? They seem to be treating you as not all that valuable. Overpriced junk like $20 tee-shirts, snow cones, $8 hot dogs... $5 for some tepid, flat drink....Good grief, it would destroy the annual budget of any family to attend just two days of this event. THIS is where you need to aim your attention. Last edited by Bunkster; 04-09-2009 at 05:32 PM.

04-09-2009, 02:48 PM	#7
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,926 Likes: 406 Liked 2,050 Times in 398 Posts	Re: Unmitigated Greed Chad -- I was so happy for the win that the money didn't matter -- but in the end there was no question about it -- we split ! ! ! ! __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

04-09-2009, 03:15 PM	#8
mtkawboy Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Billings Mt Posts: 281 Likes: 182 Liked 54 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Unmitigated Greed As my dear old dad used to say "gonna be dumb, you got to be tough". Guys are out there with 1/4 million dollar race cars including haulers running for the same money it paid 40 years ago and youre worried about the cost of a few hundred more ? Makes perfect sense to me, that why I dont do it any more. Blast away ! I still admire the people who can afford to do though, more power to you.

04-09-2009, 03:24 PM	#9
Mark Lewis Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 345 Likes: 63 Liked 207 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Unmitigated Greed Dan, I have to agree that it is the principle more than the overall cost increase. But if we take this without any kind of decrease in attendance what will they do next?I was going to enter my first NHRA natl in a few years and try a few more points meets, but I have about 11 IHRA races within a 3 hour tow so I think I'll just save my time and money. Mark

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode