Less than a week to go 36 SuperStockers???? - Page 2

Alan Roehrich · 03-02-2011, 09:56 AM

The car count is due as much to travel expenses and the lack of class eliminations as it is anything, although some I have talked to have also mentioned entry fees and the threat of an oil down fine, as well as just growing weary of being the designated whipping boys of NHRA.

Oil hit, or at least got close to, $100 a barrel yesterday. We may see diesel prices hit $4.00 a gallon or higher before Memorial Day. That combined with other factors, including the fact that fuel prices are going to stagger or stunt the economy again, may have a much greater effect on car counts than it did the last time.

Greg Barsamian · 03-02-2011, 10:33 AM

The date and track changes of D-2 events prior to and after the Gators definatly has effected sportsman car counts!

That somewhat "eliminated" the fact that many Used to consider it as a vacation,shake off the dust, do some testing, attend a couple of divisionals, get some early grade points, and race at a National event!
AND (most importantly) keep the "significant others" happy!

strange1 · 03-02-2011, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich

The car count is due as much to travel expenses and the lack of class eliminations as it is anything, although some I have talked to have also mentioned entry fees and the threat of an oil down fine, as well as just growing weary of being the designated whipping boys of NHRA.

Oil hit, or at least got close to, $100 a barrel yesterday. We may see diesel prices hit $4.00 a gallon or higher before Memorial Day. That combined with other factors, including the fact that fuel prices are going to stagger or stunt the economy again, may have a much greater effect on car counts than it did the last time.

With expenses going up, up, up, I will run the Sportsnationals @ BellRose and the rest of the season will be day to day.

Robert
Stk 2061

art leong · 03-02-2011, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg Barsamian

The date and track changes of D-2 events prior to and after the Gators definatly has effected sportsman car counts!

That somewhat "eliminated" the fact that many Used to consider it as a vacation,shake off the dust, do some testing, attend a couple of divisionals, get some early grade points, and race at a National event!
AND (most importantly) keep the "significant others" happy!

Greg. They only changed the Orlando race to Valdosta Ga, on the same weekend.Valdosta is only 2 hours from Gainesville About the same as Orlando.

X-TECH MAN · 03-02-2011, 02:11 PM

NHRA is desperate....they opened up slots from 80 to 100 for one grade point. I bet that brings in the 8.90 and 9.90 people......LOL.

Pvt Parts · 03-02-2011, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

NHRA is desperate....they opened up slots from 80 to 100 for one grade point. I bet that brings in the 8.90 and 9.90 people......LOL.

Reduced ticket prices will be next or no one will show up to watch the circus.

Smallbloc · 03-02-2011, 06:31 PM

Plenty of parking at Gainesville on weekends, their solution? raise prices.
They have a combo payout for pro and super pro, a runoff for the money, super pro with box's.

FINESPLINE · 03-02-2011, 10:49 PM

Just my observation. Looking at the entry list for SS at the Gators it seems to be that the PURE super stocker is a dying breed as GT seems to be the weapon of choice. Is there a particular reason for this ( rules ) and if so would it be the fwd to rwd conversions or more classes to race in or both.

Another observation in stock-----does anybody drive a stick anymore ? The only way to fly !

SuperStockDodge · 03-03-2011, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by FINESPLINE

Just my observation. Looking at the entry list for SS at the Gators it seems to be that the PURE super stocker is a dying breed as GT seems to be the weapon of choice. Is there a particular reason for this ( rules ) and if so would it be the fwd to rwd conversions or more classes to race in or both.

Another observation in stock-----does anybody drive a stick anymore ? The only way to fly !

You Bet! Real race cars have 3 pedals. Period!

03-02-2011, 09:56 AM	#11
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,114 Likes: 1,571 Liked 1,827 Times in 414 Posts	Re: Less than a week to go 36 SuperStockers???? The car count is due as much to travel expenses and the lack of class eliminations as it is anything, although some I have talked to have also mentioned entry fees and the threat of an oil down fine, as well as just growing weary of being the designated whipping boys of NHRA. Oil hit, or at least got close to, $100 a barrel yesterday. We may see diesel prices hit $4.00 a gallon or higher before Memorial Day. That combined with other factors, including the fact that fuel prices are going to stagger or stunt the economy again, may have a much greater effect on car counts than it did the last time. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

03-02-2011, 10:33 AM	#12
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,400 Likes: 714 Liked 419 Times in 96 Posts	Re: Less than a week to go 36 SuperStockers???? The date and track changes of D-2 events prior to and after the Gators definatly has effected sportsman car counts! That somewhat "eliminated" the fact that many Used to consider it as a vacation,shake off the dust, do some testing, attend a couple of divisionals, get some early grade points, and race at a National event! AND (most importantly) keep the "significant others" happy! Last edited by Greg Barsamian; 03-02-2011 at 10:35 AM.

03-02-2011, 02:11 PM	#15
X-TECH MAN Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 3,203 Likes: 1,047 Liked 235 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Less than a week to go 36 SuperStockers???? NHRA is desperate....they opened up slots from 80 to 100 for one grade point. I bet that brings in the 8.90 and 9.90 people......LOL.

03-02-2011, 06:31 PM	#17
Smallbloc Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 11 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Less than a week to go 36 SuperStockers???? Plenty of parking at Gainesville on weekends, their solution? raise prices. They have a combo payout for pro and super pro, a runoff for the money, super pro with box's. Last edited by Smallbloc; 03-02-2011 at 06:35 PM.

03-02-2011, 10:49 PM	#18
FINESPLINE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Island of high taxes, N.Y. Posts: 541 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Less than a week to go 36 SuperStockers???? Just my observation. Looking at the entry list for SS at the Gators it seems to be that the PURE super stocker is a dying breed as GT seems to be the weapon of choice. Is there a particular reason for this ( rules ) and if so would it be the fwd to rwd conversions or more classes to race in or both. Another observation in stock-----does anybody drive a stick anymore ? The only way to fly !