One would hope the better paying races would not be scheduled against each other. Then the fans, promoters, drivers, owners and the sport would benefit. And while giving the winner twenty times more than a starter versus ten times more than a starter is good for bragging rights, means less money available for the other twenty(or fewer) participants.
Originally Posted by openwheelfan1:
You sir asked the very question I was wondering. But if TSS did offer such a purse and another track (say LPS) offered $4000/win and $200/start would LPS win out because they are so much closer to Indy?
That is the hundred thousand dollar question!!!! I think (hope) TSS would get more cars but and its a big but a awful lot of cars have to go by LPS to go to Haubstadt Plus factor in the distance saved too. I love both tracks, was raised going to TSS my whole life but when they aren't running you will find me at LPS. What Joe Spiker has done at that place just blows my mind
Was there another track in the state of Indiana that paid more to start than TSS? I am thinking most pay a hundred , I think the BOSS race paid 150 to start .
Originally Posted by jim goerge:
Bud May I ask if you run with USAC? The 400 to start is lacking 100 from what USAC pays. MSCS is not USAC
No to your first question. Not really comparing the two groups. Just don't happen to believe that giving half the purse to two cars in any situation is good for any sanction, track or the sport itself. I was merely adjusting the total purse without increasing it.
BOSS pays $250 to start and for BOSS top 15 in points it pays $300 to start. However, it doesn't stop there. With heat race money and seven bonus awards, most drivers take home well over $300 if they make the show. Tow money for non transfers is $100 but it is $150 for the top 15 in BOSS points.
The BOSS race at Burg is not a fair indication of what car counts would have been. Burg pays $1500 to win for regular shows and paid the same for the BOSS race. But the car count was significantly higher because there were 17 BOSS regulars. The heat and bonus money and extra incentives is why we have 17 regulars . Had BOSS been in OH or PA, Burg would have had more like 15-16 cars.
Originally Posted by sprinter14:
The BOSS race at Burg is not a fair indication of what car counts would have been. Burg pays $1500 to win for regular shows and paid the same for the BOSS race. But the car count was significantly higher because there were 17 BOSS regulars. The heat and bonus money and extra incentives is why we have 17 regulars . Had BOSS been in OH or PA, Burg would have had more like 15-16 cars.
The burg has the best payout for a regular weekly schedule show in Indiana. And even though they might get some low car count it's a great racing event and the burg provides some great racing. Thanks to all the great racing fans and teams that makes this sport happen for us racing families. And thanks to all the burg employees and the safety team to make sure that we have a great time. Thanks
Alright so just gotta say it-this is actually a good problem to have it means that this sport is strong for non-wing sprints here in this area... We wouldn't even b having this discussion if we had two tracks runnin on the same night with same payout and start cost... Options... Yeah I know some will say not as strong as it use to b for car counts but c'mon some people don't get to c these guys run at their track they attend every weekend... Couple weeks ago guys that normally run Burg were at LPS... (Burg was not racing that night)..So I'm tryin to look at the positive side of things here!! Just think this is an Awesome problem to have!! U can agree or disagree but I don't think this will do us in... A LOT of people come to watch non wings from outta state... Just 2cents from a Non-Wing Supporter...
