Originally Posted by Non wing lover:
Ossuks what is the reason that the purse has dropped? What's going on?
JMO...looking at 35 cars, maybe stretch to 40, but, I think 35 is a solid number.From a spectator stand point 32 cars is a full show, so car count is not an issue. It cost ? just to have an event, I have no idea what the nut is to open the gate when you figure in rent or mortgage payment, insurance on both sides of the fence, week long prep, lights, water, electric, track equipment, salaries, sanction fee to USAC ect... then you throw in a $100,000 purse, YOU HAVE A BIG NUT TO CRACK....My guess is $ 140, 000 would be close to break even. So, with those numbers you need about 4000 people total in grandstand and pit area...and that is a break even number!!! So, you need a solid sponsor contribution to make this event have the big purse!!! Now, to be a little negative, if the purse was $100,000 you might pick up 3-5 more mid west cars. The rest will be there if it is a $28,000 purse.