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Old 03-20-2019, 01:29 PM   #1
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Default Re: NHRA "FIXED" Factory Showdown

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I think as time goes on these cars will gather more sponsors and it will cost less for the individuals participating. Do you think DSR or Force Racing cuts a check out of the company to enter these races or pay for the parts or repairs? Sponsors do. Do you think the 50,000 or whatever prize money they win really pays the expenses for a weekend and shows a profit? Probably not.

The bracket guy and sportsman pay most out of their pocket go these races and complete for the big money. But if they don’t win and loose in the later rounds does the money really work out? Racing for and winning are 2 different things. I’m not sure it does or not.

When the sportsman racer shows up with a 500,000 plus rig not including the car or anything else how much does he have to win to make it worth it?
Maybe racing with a little less overhead makes the math work better.

This is about showdown racing. It’s not about turning a profit from prize money. It helps the engine guy sell more engines, the company advertise on a bigger stage with more exposure. The individual driving to expand his opportunities and advancement. There’s more to it.

I’f you are racing for a career or to become financially stable I wish you luck. Maybe try out for the Yankees, Cowboys or Bruins on the off weekends. Just in case that doesn’t work out. Very few have the talent to do it.
You have to admit $1500 is laughable (and embarrassing). Yeah they choose to do it for whatever reason, God bless em. I posted in the off-season requesting payout info and the consensus was what's been stated here. But for NHRA to post a picture of the winner with that paltry check? Ooof.
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Old 03-20-2019, 02:19 PM   #2
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Default Re: NHRA "FIXED" Factory Showdown

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You have to admit $1500 is laughable (and embarrassing). Yeah they choose to do it for whatever reason, God bless em. I posted in the off-season requesting payout info and the consensus was what's been stated here. But for NHRA to post a picture of the winner with that paltry check? Ooof.
No it should be more for sure. This is not the only organization with the current payout situation

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/11/17/nasc...-cars-run.html
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