Re: 2008 oval nationals purse
 

Originally Posted by Fisher79:
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.

WAIT TILL NEXT YEAR THERE WILL BE A LOT OF CLOSED TRACKS! LESS MONEY LESS FANS! HOW DO THEY RACE SPRINTS CARS IN INDIANA FOR $1000 TO $1300 TO WIN?????????????:checkered:

Re: 2008 oval nationals purse
 

Originally Posted by IBRACN:
$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.

JUST DON'T GO!:checkered:

Re: 2008 oval nationals purse
 

Originally Posted by SUPERDUKE:
:moon::moon:

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

Re: 2008 oval nationals purse
 

Originally Posted by Millsvideo:
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

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.

Re: 2008 oval nationals purse
 

Originally Posted by AJMartin:
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.

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

Re: 2008 oval nationals purse
 

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

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

DM

Re: 2008 oval nationals purse
 

Originally Posted by SUPERDUKE:
JUST DON'T GO!:checkered:

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

Re: 2008 oval nationals purse
 

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

I KNOW WHAT IT COST I JUST DROVE MY MOTORHOME FROM TAMPA TO LA! LAST WEEK! I KNOW WHAT IT COST TO OWN A SPRINT CAR AND A CHAMP DIRT CAR WHICH I OWNED IN 1988! IF YOU CAN'T RUN WITH THE BIG DOGS STAY ON THE PORCH! IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE ANSWER YOUR PART OF THE PROBLEM! HOW MANY OF YOU BRAIN SURGEONS OWN A CAR OR GOING TO PERRIS? I WILL BE THERE AND PHOENIX! IF THE SPEED DON'T KILL YOU THE PRICE OF THE PARTS WILL!:moon::moon:

Re: 2008 oval nationals purse
 

:moon:

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

DM

HEY ROCKET MAN HOW MUCH DO YOU HAVE IN YOUR VIDEO EQUIPMENT???? STICK TO TAKING YOUR MOVIES! I DID NOT COME DOWN WITH YESTERDAYS RAIN! ITS HARD FOR ME TO DO A BATTLE OF WITS WITH A UNARMED IDIOT!:applaud: :moon::moon:

Re: 2008 oval nationals purse
 

Originally Posted by sprinter25:
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

IT WORKS FOR ME!:moon::moon::moon: