IHRA and Memphis

[Sam Capizzi Jr]

Here's a different point of view from someone that's been doing this for a few years now and under the age of 40.

Stock is crazy expensive even with a dime (not so)rocket. Demands all of your spare time just getting to the track. Travel expenses have increased. Entry fees increased. Ihra you need to have 2-3 days off and Nhra 3-4 days off work. I can go on and on. Now how many people under the age of 40 can afford to work 4 days a week, spend $300 plus travel expenses, start a family, buy a house etc.

When ihra had divisions it was something to try and win. 2-3 good weekends and you could win the division but now youre committed to 5 weekends and 2 of those aren't even close for anyone in Ontario Canada/New York. So what's the point for us to travel 8-10 hours to Maryland or Virginia especially once someone wins everything in the south.

Ihra/Empire put on a great weekend but their business model sucks.


On a side note Empire has 1000 to win races every weekend for $50. Sometimes double headers so why even travel.