Originally Posted by Fisher79 (Post 70670)

I think an obvious Band-Aid to this issue, with the purses being cut like they are, is to schedule a race or two on the way out and on the way back -- make the trip viable. I know that increases the bill for pit passes, tires, fuel, etc. and gives you three or four more nights to possibly tear the car up, but at least it brings the reward scenario a little closer to even with the risk factor.

There are plenty of tracks scattered through middle America that would make logistical sense. Tougher than it sounds to get races scheduled, I know, but it would certainly be a step in the right direction towards USAC being a truly national sanctioning body.

Originally Posted by IBRACN (Post 70669)

$1,000 to win a 25 lap sprint car feature at a "special" event.....wow, that is terrible. Our local 360's get that for a 20 lap feature for a regular weekly show. Look at the drop off from the $12,500 winner on saturday....down to $3,000 for second. I would expect more out of a show that is as prestigious at this.

Originally Posted by SUPERDUKE (Post 70686)

:moon::moon:

Originally Posted by Millsvideo (Post 70689)

Yeah, you are definitely showing your (backside) right now, Duke...No doubt about that.

I don't care that you raced way back when the wheels were square, the purses have remained the same while the costs have soared. It didn't cost thousands to cross the country when you raced, but it does now. And they are racing for no more money than they were in the 70s. That IS a serious issue, even if YOU refuse to acknowledge it. Nobody said they are looking to make money, they just need to be able to afford to do it. It's a simple premise. Try to understand it, would ya?

DM

Originally Posted by AJMartin (Post 70690)

Basically what Dean is trying to say is the "Loss factor" has greatly increased since the purses have not changed. As in the amount of money you loose by racing.

Originally Posted by ThrottleHead (Post 70691)

Thanks AJ for bringing it down to his level. It's obvious he's not the brightest bulb in the tree.

Originally Posted by SUPERDUKE (Post 70688)

JUST DON'T GO!:checkered:

Originally Posted by ThrottleHead (Post 70691)

Thanks AJ for bringing it down to his level. It's obvious he's not the brightest bulb in the tree.

Originally Posted by Millsvideo (Post 70695)

To clarify, no SUPERDUKE is not the brightest guy around...Sorry that I was speaking over his head.

DM

Originally Posted by sprinter25 (Post 70712)

Yeah, that'll solve the problem.....fewer fans.......either that, or Duke had decided that his is the ONLY opinion that matters!:kookoo:kookoo:kookoo