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opnwhlmnd 2/9/20 1:19 PM

Who ya got for 3 USAC champion
 
My picks

Midget: Sunshine
Sprint: Windom
Silver Crown: Grant

Remember while choosing Sunshine is not running for the sprint title this year.

Non wing lover 2/9/20 1:25 PM

Why isn't sunshine trying for the usac sprintcar title thus year?

oppweld 2/9/20 1:28 PM

Midgets:Windom
Sprints:Grant
Crown: Swanson

revjimk 2/9/20 1:54 PM

Re: Who ya got for 3 USAC champion
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Non wing lover (Post 525337)
Why isn't sunshine trying for the usac sprintcar title thus year?

He isn't??? Where did you see that? :11:

Non wing lover 2/9/20 2:04 PM

That what another poster stated.

revjimk 2/9/20 2:27 PM

Re: Who ya got for 3 USAC champion
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Non wing lover (Post 525343)
That what another poster stated.

I wonder where he saw it.... couldn't find anything myself
I hope its false:23:

opnwhlmnd 2/9/20 11:38 PM

It's not false. Sunshine will not be at Ocala for the sprint opener. Think we will see him more with a wing this year.

revjimk 2/10/20 12:36 AM

Re: Who ya got for 3 USAC champion
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by opnwhlmnd (Post 525352)
It's not false. Sunshine will not be at Ocala for the sprint opener. Think we will see him more with a wing this year.

Thats disappointing
Wings are another animal entirely, he might not be so good at first
Where are you getting your info?

Non wing lover 2/10/20 8:34 AM

Jesus not another one.does usac need to raise their start monies? Increase the overall purse structure? Somebody better step up to the plate and do something or there won't be anymore traditional Sprintcar racing.

Slider20 2/10/20 10:50 AM

Re: Who ya got for 3 USAC champion
 
I think its a known fact that wing sprint car drivers get way more recognition and $. If he is trying to "make it", that would be an obvious route for him to take.

spankytoo 2/10/20 12:46 PM

Re: Who ya got for 3 USAC champion
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Non wing lover (Post 525362)
Jesus not another one.does usac need to raise their start monies? Increase the overall purse structure? Somebody better step up to the plate and do something or there won't be anymore traditional Sprintcar racing.

Brad Sweet # 1 wing sprint car driver last year made $564,410.
Tyler Courtney # 1 non wing sprint car driver last year made $107,250
Freddie Rahmer # 24 wing sprint car driver last year made $107,111

Just my guess..

http://sprintcarratings.com/

racefan20 2/10/20 1:35 PM

Re: Who ya got for 3 USAC champion
 
Since the wing drivers run approximately twice as many races as the non-wing guys this is a misleading stat in a way. Yes they have more opportunities to race but on a per race average the top guys in wings make about twice as much as the non-wing guys. Not 4 or 5 times as much like the stats you are showing. Yes USAC needs to raise their purses but its not as bad as your stats show. You can make stats say whatever you want

bsmith8 2/10/20 4:15 PM

Re: Who ya got for 3 USAC champion
 
Not disagreeing or debating just passing on some info I gathered for myself since this comes up often. Here is the difference in two comparable racing organizations from 2019. All Stars VS. USAC Non-Wing. USAC had 37 points races from Florida to California. All Stars had 40 points paying race's mainly in Ohio and PA (Florida does not count for points). Aaron Reutzel won 16 All Star Races totalling somewhere around 180,000.00, this does not count his other purse money and tow money, only his wins with All Stars. THIS IS NOT 100 % ACCURATE, I was just getting numbers from their website on 1st place prize money and feature victories. Also He earned $ 57,000.00 for being the points champion. I believe the All Stars also give 2 or 4 complimentary pit passes to the car owner that competes in 80 percent or more of the race's and I do not believe they have an entry fee for a regular race. If I was good enough and had the money I would definitely go wing racing with the All Stars.

opnwhlmnd 2/10/20 8:42 PM

As long as USAC guys keep showing up at local 1000-1500 to win shows they will never get the USAC purse raised.

IndianaSprintFan 2/10/20 10:48 PM

Maybe if USAC would raise their purse, their guys wouldn’t have to race 1k to win shows in the off weekends to stay above water. Everyone making excuses for USAC and the payout is the problem. They are 20 years behind if not more and it’s pathetic.

Rpracing1 2/11/20 1:04 PM

Re: Who ya got for 3 USAC champion
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by IndianaSprintFan (Post 525398)
Maybe if USAC would raise their purse, their guys wouldn’t have to race 1k to win shows in the off weekends to stay above water. Everyone making excuses for USAC and the payout is the problem. They are 20 years behind if not more and it’s pathetic.

Purse been same for a LONG time. Sad.

Dougherty20 2/11/20 2:20 PM

Re: Who ya got for 3 USAC champion
 
Midgets:Windom
Sprints:Leary
Crown: Swanson

Non wing lover 2/11/20 4:46 PM

And that therein is the problem with usC purse monies wake up usac o r die

trackprep 2/12/20 12:09 AM

How loud will some of you cry when the purse goes up right along with your ticket price. You just can’t say “ all they have to do is raise the purse/ payback” where do you think the money comes from? Many on here get all hissy if you can’t bring in your own food or drink or go back to your car. Not trying to be an ass but think about it like you run your household expenses.

Non wing lover 2/12/20 3:05 AM

Then what does usac have to do to keep their teams from going wing racing? It's hemorrhaging fast and if something's not done to stop the bleeding you won't see traditional non wing racing I don't give a dam if it's usac mscs boss or war.

robert gatten 2/12/20 5:45 AM

There are more wing cars , more owners , more sponsores, more series , more money , equals more opportunity.

racegal 2/12/20 8:59 AM

Re: Who ya got for 3 USAC champion
 
Back to the main topic.....
Midget... Justin Grant:22:
Sprint.... Dave Darland:22:
Silver Crown.... Kody Swanson:22:

RockinRy 2/12/20 3:22 PM

Re: Who ya got for 3 USAC champion
 
Midget: Courtney
Sprint: Seavey
Silver Crown: Swanson

Larry G. 2/12/20 5:38 PM

Midget: Windom
Sprint: Grant
Champ Car: Grant


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