Is IHRA Going Under?

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by HR9121

Ed, you misunderstood what I am saying. I'm saying if I do win a race it would be nice to at least win enough to cover my cost for the weekend.

You are correct. $400.00 won't pay for your diesel and race entry many weekends.

[treekiller]

In my humble opinion one thing that hurts also is where most tracks are located. I live in New Orleans and the three tracks around here are in the middle of nowhere especially no problem. State Capitol is somewhat close to Baton Rouge and they can get a decent spectator turnout from time to time. Neighbors and noise complaints have problems for years in drag racing but when you have to put tracks so far out its tough to draw spectators even when big markets are only 40-60 miles away. Someone w vision and deep pockets needs to build an indoor dragstrip. Never any rainouts and you could have a race every day of the week.

[Mike Pearson]

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

You are correct. $400.00 won't pay for your diesel and race entry many weekends.

The last pro am that I won paid $1200.00 purse and I had $700 contingency. That was last year.. Cost me about $800 for entry, race gas and fuel for the truck.