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first i would like to clarify that i'm not a socialist but i have given this some thought for 10 years now , as an owner. We all look at the "big money races " and dream of winning but the odds of taking home that $10,000 is very small when compared to the normal weekly shows. Example is the burg for 10 grand. 71 cars show up and 24 made the main but only about 3 teams can go home making money. Earlier this year there was a feasco race held at Twin Cities and all the drivers and owners got together and agreed to all run for the same money. It was a good show and the drivers raced just as hard to finish as high as posible knowing they were going to receive the same money as the guy that finished last. Racers will race for the trophy and if there's money that's great too. I don't know what the total purse was at The Burg but lets say it was $30,000. I would like to see the Total purse promoted and divided equally among the cars that MAKE THE MAIN. I am positive the teams and drivers would run just as hard to gain positions and there should be a very nice trophy for the winner and a couple smaller ones for the next two places. This would put the burden of making the main on the teams and help spread the dollars around to the smaller budget and less sponsored teams. If you have the big bucks you will still , more than likely , win the show and receive the honors & SSN write ups. ( but don't look for any time on "speed news or win tunnel) Your right when you say something has to be done or soon the big dollar teams won't have anyone to race.
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