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Old 12-15-2010, 11:49 PM   #1
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Default Re: $305.00 Nat. event entry

Does the same argument hold true if they make it $350? $400? How about $500? Can't put a price on a good time, right?

I didn't think the country club was Wally's dream.
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Old 12-16-2010, 12:06 AM   #2
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We were paying 40 or 50 dollars last year so it is just 45 or 55 more. or did they forget about that and now its 95 + the old price maybe its because of obamacare LOL
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Old 12-16-2010, 01:02 AM   #3
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If you go out to eat, you have a choice A regular steak house or a Great steak house.

Ex: My town Outback $ 60.00 My favorite steak house 2 Johns $ 112.00 It All about what makes you feel Good and at the end of the day You are "HAPPY"..

Don't like what NHRA does then go IHRA Racing. Hell my old home track has a race in 2011. I might just feed the racers again.

All in all MERRY CHRISTMAS
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Old 12-16-2010, 08:56 AM   #4
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Well said Bobby!!
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Old 12-16-2010, 09:11 AM   #5
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Well said Bobby!!
Well said for those who can afford to drag 2 (two) race cars around the country, 2 entries, and maintain them not to mention the rig it requires to haul them. Most can only afford ONE race car and the costs that go with one. Its coming down to the "Haves" and the "Have Nots". It used to be that stock eliminator was a place someone with talent and a small budget could race National events, and run for a championship, and have a chance at being a champion. Now you need $100,000 plus new under rated cars cars, stacker trailers, and the ever larger motor homes plus a business that runs itself while your away for a week just to run a points race. Where is the line drawn for the little guy. Staying home and bracket racing just dosent cut it for most on this board. This is not to cut down those who have the money to do this crazy sport in a down turned economy. But where does it leave the loyal dedicated racers who are not well funded and just get by ? Some say $95 more is no big deal for a fun weekend with their buddies but is it really FUN to give your money away to an association that dosent give a rats azz about the lowly sportsman racer?
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Default Re: $305.00 Nat. event entry

I think it all comes down to value, and that's different in everyone's eyes. Value could be the payout plus contingency, it could be fun with friends, it could be which race is closer.

But to expand on bobby's steak house analogy, what if the $120 steak house made you sit in the broom closet to eat and pay more for the privilege of doing while the customers who are the owners "friends" (you know the influential people, and the people who bring 20 peaple with them for a big party) sit in the main dining room and don't have to pay for their steaks. Not to mention you're told when you can come eat there and if they run short of ingredients, you don't get any.
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Old 12-16-2010, 09:38 AM   #7
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Default Re: $305.00 Nat. event entry

Mr. Beard since I am reassessing my 2011 plans, I notice that Rockingham is not on the National event list, would you know where the TOC race will be run for those fortunate enough to qualify? Also do you make a calender of Good footbrake events? Please PM me.
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Old 12-16-2010, 09:33 AM   #8
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Default Re: $305.00 Nat. event entry

I don't think NHRA "OWES" me anything. They provide a first class venue to race at and thats where I want to be. If the price for that gets out of line with the benefits it provides then I can always go to Disney Land (I bet thats cheaper now).
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Old 12-16-2010, 04:15 PM   #9
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Well said for those who can afford to drag 2 (two) race cars around the country, 2 entries, and maintain them not to mention the rig it requires to haul them. Most can only afford ONE race car and the costs that go with one. Its coming down to the "Haves" and the "Have Nots". It used to be that stock eliminator was a place someone with talent and a small budget could race National events, and run for a championship, and have a chance at being a champion. Now you need $100,000 plus new under rated cars cars, stacker trailers, and the ever larger motor homes plus a business that runs itself while your away for a week just to run a points race. Where is the line drawn for the little guy. Staying home and bracket racing just dosent cut it for most on this board. This is not to cut down those who have the money to do this crazy sport in a down turned economy. But where does it leave the loyal dedicated racers who are not well funded and just get by ? Some say $95 more is no big deal for a fun weekend with their buddies but is it really FUN to give your money away to an association that dosent give a rats azz about the lowly sportsman racer?
It's still the best place to race imho. I only have one low dollar car with a home-built engine, but if I can't afford the entry fee I don't need to be racing.
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Old 12-17-2010, 01:08 AM   #10
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Some say $95 more is no big deal for a fun weekend with their buddies ...

Just to clarify. It's $35 more. They charged $60 for insurance last year.


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