Live from Maple Grove Raceway - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals - Page 21

09-30-2011, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck Westcott

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Originally Posted by Chuck Westcott
The Pro Junk as you call them does pay their own way ! What Rock do you live under?
They Pay insurance like us Sportsman Racers as well as entrance fees! The Pro Teams that I know and that's most of them appreciate the fact that we are there participating at these events along with them!
Do you race at National Events ? Or Divisional Events ? Or any Events?

Then WHY is there no extra insurance charge at points races and National opens where the pro cars dont race. Explain that to us please.
Answer:
The Track Owners and Operators carry their own insurance as required by NHRA to operate a Lucas Oil event. Less Racers- Less Fans = less insurance.
I have been told that the largest claims come from pit vehicle accidents during National events. Hence why we that have pit vehicles need to have insurance on them, I know I do, $500 K in Liability on my Golf Car and Scooter. $150 per year
For the record I don't agree with the premiums we pay per event, only adds to the high cost of Racing at a National events. Add that to Fuel, Food, and Maint. adds up to about $1000 to $1200 per event, even more for longer distances.
Bottom line is if you wanna Play then you have to Pay !
But don't criticise the Pros, they pay along with us.

Frank Castros · 09-30-2011, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeFicacci

A buddy of mine is a UTI student and wants to skip this weekend and go next weekend. He never ended up buying a ticket. Does anyone know if he is going to have to pay the astronomical ticket prices of a national event if he comes next Saturday to watch the sportsman race?

I'm wondering if the fans who show up at Maple Grove this weekend and actually enjoy class racing voice their disappointment to NHRA will be compensated in some way?
Free access to next weekend's Sportsman show?
I hope so.

442OLDS · 09-30-2011, 05:27 PM

80% chance of rain tomorrow.

stanzig44 · 09-30-2011, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeFicacci

A buddy of mine is a UTI student and wants to skip this weekend and go next weekend. He never ended up buying a ticket. Does anyone know if he is going to have to pay the astronomical ticket prices of a national event if he comes next Saturday to watch the sportsman race?

From Maple Grove's site for next weekend -
Spectators who have tickets from the Auto-Plus Nationals will be admitted free. Those without Nationals tickets will pay $10.

Angelo DiTocco · 09-30-2011, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by stanzig44

From Maple Grove's site for next weekend -
Spectators who have tickets from the Auto-Plus Nationals will be admitted free. Those without Nationals tickets will pay $10.

That seems like more than a fair deal

Byron Worner · 09-30-2011, 07:58 PM

I have been emailing Josh Peterson and asking him about paying $85 for a crew pass and only having a two day race. I suggested crediting all crew passes and allowing crew in for free. I was basically told to go **** in my hat. All unused tickets will be credited. So if you use it you are paying $85 for a crew pass to a 2 day race with no midway or concessions. I was also told by Josh that I could not come and get a refund. So there it is affected racers, you don't like it don't come back!

jwsamuel · 09-30-2011, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Bryan Worner

Where does DRC get their weather conditions? 31.51 barometer?????

We have a portable weather station (I forget which brand but it is one used by many racers) and we take it trackside periodically for the weather.

Jim

Jack Matyas · 09-30-2011, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Byron Worner

I have been emailing Josh Peterson and asking him about paying $85 for a crew pass and only having a two day race. I suggested crediting all crew passes and allowing crew in for free. I was basically told to go **** in my hat. All unused tickets will be credited. So if you use it you are paying $85 for a crew pass to a 2 day race with no midway or concessions. I was also told by Josh that I could not come and get a refund. So there it is affected racers, you don't like it don't come back!

Why don't you take the $85 credit and pay $10 at the gate next week........that's what they are going to charge .BTW , the ten bucks is per day / per person -- still a bunch cheaper .And you don't have to go in your hat ! !

Mickey Whaley · 09-30-2011, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jwsamuel

We have a portable weather station (I forget which brand but it is one used by many racers) and we take it trackside periodically for the weather.

Jim

I dont think that was the answer he was looking for

BobOrme · 10-01-2011, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Mickey Whaley

I dont think that was the answer he was looking for

The answer is, the weather station was malfunctioning.

http://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCSt...r=100#indextop

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442OLDS VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elgin,IL Posts: 1,339 Likes: 5 Liked 282 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove Raceway - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals 80% chance of rain tomorrow.

09-30-2011, 07:58 PM	#206
Byron Worner Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 231 Likes: 15 Liked 34 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove Raceway - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals I have been emailing Josh Peterson and asking him about paying $85 for a crew pass and only having a two day race. I suggested crediting all crew passes and allowing crew in for free. I was basically told to go **** in my hat. All unused tickets will be credited. So if you use it you are paying $85 for a crew pass to a 2 day race with no midway or concessions. I was also told by Josh that I could not come and get a refund. So there it is affected racers, you don't like it don't come back!