Live from Baytown for 1st SCS

[Bret Kepner]

Originally Posted by novassdude

Could you explain to me the difference between a entry fee and a “donation” to the purse?

It may seem like semantics but there really is a difference. A standard drag racing purse is configured to make money for the promoter although the amount of profit is contingent on many things. Late last year, Jeff and I agreed last year to take the ADRL out of the equation. The association makes no money on the class and the racers are not only free to determine their own purse but see all of it in return. It was Jeff who decided on the $150 amount and I know his reasoning was avoid any extra burden on potential competitors. You all know Jeff and his previous Top Stock philosophy; it wouldn't have surprised me if he wanted to set the number at $62,500 per axle and set up a toll booth in the staging lanes.

Originally Posted by novassdude

I was just pointing out some reasons why I thought the car count was low.

I realize that but the funny thing is we didn't really consider it "low". For a class which was only announced seventy-six days before the first event and a first venue which is pretty much close to nobody, we were VERY happy. It was a great show, everybody had a great time and the response was incredible.

Originally Posted by boster

Bret , I remember asking but the answer was not clear. So Butner received $750? Or did everybody get back $150 since there were only 5 cars?

I honestly don't know how they split it at Houston, Bo. I never asked.

Originally Posted by boster

How about $1000.00 to enter and winner take all, 10 cars enter $10,000 to winner. I bet the car count will go up.

Personally, I wouldn't take that bet but you might be right. However, you're free to take it up with Jeff. He has the final say in the purse structure.