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Old 12-15-2010, 11:12 PM   #1
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At least I got to the semis.
Yes you did Ed, nice job.
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Old 12-15-2010, 11:42 PM   #2
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This is very simple. If you are in this for the $$$$$$$$$$$$ You need to rethink this issue. I am not talking about the PRO Sportsman Racers [ you know who they are] I have no problem with them. They make a living racing. Hell I would love to but reality is that not happening. As they say in business it the "Cost of doing business". NHRA is providing a place to race either you want to race with them or you don't. 75 to 80% of "US" do not race to make a "PROFIT"[because we know we can't]. Yes it is nice to win some $$$$$$$$$$$ but most don't but we "BITCH" about it.. Why ??? We race for the fun and fellowship. Yes it's cost to have fun but what doesn't???????
IHRA also gives us places to race and they LOVE us to come and they say "THANKS". I have also been to NHRA tracks that tell you "THANKS" for coming. Ex. No Problem Race Track and Thunder Valley in Noble, OK. [may I throw in Div. 4] Thanks race track owners.

Do I like paying more $$$$$$$$$ no but It is what it is.. In case people don't know me. I carry 2 cars everywhere I go. Do I think I can double up??? Who know but what the hell I will pay my $$$$$ and try. The closes I came was "2" runner up's at an IHRA track. I had a blast.

Quit bitching about what racing cost and think about life. If you can't afford to go racing then don't. Life is short in each and everyone of us.

1st time down race track 1966 "OLD GATOR" in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Lfe is "SHORT" quit bitching

Please keep Ronnie and Sarah West in your prayers, Ronnie is fighting a life battle. I am glad that myself and my daughter met Ronnie and Sarah. Please keep them in your prayers
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Old 12-15-2010, 11:49 PM   #3
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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   #4
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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   #5
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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   #6
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Well said Bobby!!
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Old 12-16-2010, 09:11 AM   #7
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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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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
Bobby, if 2 Johns kept going up on the price and your steak kept getting smaller and tougher would you still go there?
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