Dont miss Compton in new digger

[Bob Pagano]

Same old same old, he need a new writer. What a crock of ***** , Sportmen frindly my *****
It should have been called "Compton's Crap"

[Randall Klein]

Just can't stay on point....on the one hand we are the backbone and core reason for existence (historically & charter) but on the other hand we cost 'em money and we should be grateful we can be on the same property as the pros. geesh...just say that we are a bother and get it over with

I can't believe we cost them money.....tell me it ain't so Don Kennedy

[63corvette]

From inside info from the NHRA home office the Sportsman entry fees insurance charges cover the entire National Events insurance costs.
Yes, you are covering EVERYONE including the spectators who come in the gate.
This years increase/enhancement comes after the spectator death in 2010 at the National Event.
Thanks NHRA for allowing us Sportsman racers to cover ALL your insurance costs at the National Events and then treat us the way you do....
My 2 Cents which is about all I have left....
Rick Cates

[Chad Rhodes]

on the bright side I was able to squeeze a shot of vodka out of the "compton's corner" page of the dragster

[X-TECH MAN]

I have a novel idea....Why dont ALL of you stay home for a couple of races and see what NHRA thinks. Save gas and diesel, wear and tear on equipment. Make it a be nice weekend for your other halfs for a change. Yeah right.....I know that will ever happen. You have no right to bitch and complain when you drop your pants, bend over and say stick it here big boy every time a race comes up.!

[Ed Fernandez]

Every picture I see of him he has the look of someone who just polished off a bottle or two of
Wild Irish Rose or Thunderbird.Maybe it's the buggy eyes.If I was in law enforcement and stopped him the first thing I'd reach for is the breathalyzer.Maybe it's just me.

[Ed Fernandez]

Originally Posted by 63corvette

From inside info from the NHRA home office the Sportsman entry fees insurance charges cover the entire National Events insurance costs.
Yes, you are covering EVERYONE including the spectators who come in the gate.
This years increase/enhancement comes after the spectator death in 2010 at the National Event.
Thanks NHRA for allowing us Sportsman racers to cover ALL your insurance costs at the National Events and then treat us the way you do....
My 2 Cents which is about all I have left....
Rick Cates

Pomona:
330 sportsman @ $95=$31,350
Gators
330 sportsman @ $95=$31,350

That's a lot of insurance money.Anybody have an idea what the premiums cost per event?

Stretch that out to 22 events =$689,700.

[Don Kennedy]

Originally Posted by Randall Klein

Just can't stay on point....on the one hand we are the backbone and core reason for existence (historically & charter) but on the other hand we cost 'em money and we should be grateful we can be on the same property as the pros. geesh...just say that we are a bother and get it over with

I can't believe we cost them money.....tell me it ain't so Don Kennedy

Randall : after adding up all the entry fees, plus insurance fees, plus the member fees , plus the lic fees , plus the advertising cost directed to the sportsman in national dragster payable to NHRA and the cost for the midway fees payable to NHRA I would have to say the sportsman are heck of a good profit center for NHRA. I suspect their accountants know how much the sportsman bring in , of course if expenses for the pros (purses, insurance etc) are directed towards the sportsman income then I still think NHRA needs us more than we need them and we will always have a spot in the pits

[art leong]

Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

Pomona:
330 sportsman @ $95=$31,350
Gators
330 sportsman @ $95=$31,350

That's a lot of insurance money.Anybody have an idea what the premiums cost per event?

Stretch that out to 22 events =$689,700.

It's not all liability insurance.
They used to insure the weather (gate). Not sure if they still do though.

[Ed Fernandez]

Originally Posted by art leong

It's not all liability insurance.
They used to insure the weather (gate). Not sure if they still do though.

Still a lot of chicken feed Artie.Almost pays old Tom's compensation for the year.Less any expenses he racks up.