Some Englishtown observations.

[Bobby Fazio]

A calcutta purse is a good idea Pete. I think I would focus the majority of that purse on the 3rd-5th round loser. They are the guys that get screwed bad. And then some goes to RU and a slightly smaller portion goes to Winner since they are already getting paid with purse and contingency. I would think attempting to get the 3rd round loss at least their entry fee and 4th and semi finalists a tad more. Just my thoughts but great idea on your part Pete.

Originally Posted by Pistol Pete

I agree to everything you just said Billy.

1. Can't make our entry fee back is a real kick in the A_ _ .....
It's a shame that can't change, unless us as racers had our own
prize fund. Example: We pay $170. now, how bout everyone kicking
in another $30. That would be 115 cars x $30.= $3,450.
Winner- 1,000 R.U.- 500 Semi- 300 1/4- 200 1/8- 65
And you still would have $30. left to put towards the next race.
So you would be paying the last 16 cars if my calculations are correct.

2. A big round of applause definitely goes out to All of our hero's from 9/11.

3. It's Great To Be Retired Now !!!!! Nothing left to say.

[Jack Matyas]

I agree Billy - and I was very disappointed yesterday when you and Mr.Barton didn't get to duke it out because he spun big time .They spent plenty of time preparing the track for the Top Sportsman and Top Dragster cars and the twenty or so Comp cars but the 116 Stockers were mostly left to fend for themselves .I know you're not a fan of the High HP cars but it would have been nice to watch 'David and Goliath ' race ..........Congrats to you on going a bunch of rounds yesterday .As for the money - even if you doubled the purse it wouldn't change much - same racers and same cars would come .

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

I agree Billy -
I know you're not a fan of the High HP cars
.As for the money - even if you doubled the purse it wouldn't change much - same racers and same cars would come .

Jack, I've known you since I was in my teens. Are you sure that you agree with me? That would be a first!
I LOVE the HIGH HP cars. I don't like their LOW HP factors. But that being said, the 93 Camaro LT-1 was first factored at 275 HP and it's now at 358?
As for the money - even if you HALVED the purse it wouldn't change much. That's what concerns me.

[Bob Don]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

even if you HALVED the purse it wouldn't change much. That's what concerns me.

^^That's about right...

Billy - Congrats on going a bunch of rounds yesterday.

[Pistol Pete]

Originally Posted by Bobby Fazio

A calcutta purse is a good idea Pete. I think I would focus the majority of that purse on the 3rd-5th round loser. They are the guys that get screwed bad. And then some goes to RU and a slightly smaller portion goes to Winner since they are already getting paid with purse and contingency. I would think attempting to get the 3rd round loss at least their entry fee and 4th and semi finalists a tad more. Just my thoughts but great idea on your part Pete.

I like your idea better Bobby.
Let's get some money to the other loser's, cause they Do Not Get Much !!!!
We do know all of this going in, but nothing says we can't come up with our
own Enhancements..
Since i'm retired & probably (retarded lol) I have "time on my hands" to come up with
ideas, but the whole Stock Elim. Guys would have to be in agreement to put up the
extra $30.
Let The Party Begin.

[cmracing]

Case of Yuengling to the best losing package........

[joe176]

Great post Billy ... on point once again !!!!!!

[NHRAFAN156]

Originally Posted by joe176

Great post Billy ... on point once again !!!!!!

I know this is off topic. But Joe your new Camaro is Awesome. When I hit the lottery I want mine to look like yours.

[barnca2010]

I offered to try and get a car prior to the divisional at NED. I put it all over.. And not one person even contacted me. But I brought 174 kids to the track. And that was a great time. Then we put together a live show at e town for the National Event. And nhra tried to shut us down.. But they tried to call my Bluff.. And I called it back and they blinked.. One thing that was on our side was the banking of Kalitta motorsports... So I guess what I'm saying is.. Take a stand but you need to be part of the solution and not just someone who is going to talk about it.

[SS/1230]

Many good points... Id also like to add that the starting line crew lacked the ability to clean the burnout box and starting line. I have cuts all the way around both tires, and I had a hole in one of them that had to be filled and plugged under the tower before 2nd round...rocks hitting my car and windshield. Very frustrating when I put a hole in a tire that has less than 60 runs on it.

- James Fontana