Originally Posted by treecitytornado:
The Smackdown is a good payout, but you have to spend 3 days with food, hotels, etc. to get a shot at it.

The two other nights pay as well. I tend to eat whether I'm at a racetrack or not so food isn't a very good argument.

Re: Tony's #20 USAC Sprint Car
 

Originally Posted by revjimk:
I'm gonna miss watching Clausen drive wingless, & doubt if he'll do as well with winged cars....

It's Clauson and he's still driving a bunch of Non winged races.

Re: Tony's #20 USAC Sprint Car
 

Originally Posted by deadhorse30:
The wing purse is almost double. That shows you why alot teams are putting wings on. I doubt it cost double to run winged cars.

Actually it's one and a half as much and almost half of the purse difference is the top 3 spots

I don't know what the cost difference is either but I would have to think the down force and drag of the wing would increase wear and tear on just about everything to do with the car quite a bit

Hotel not needed. Tent works just fine

Maybe for you, but I like a clean bed and shower, lol.

Re: Tony's #20 USAC Sprint Car
 

Originally Posted by treecitytornado:
The Smackdown is a good payout, but you have to spend 3 days with food, hotels, etc. to get a shot at it.

The first 2 nights pay a standard USAC purse, which is not like the 360's at East Bay who ran for $1200 to win on the first night. One cost would also be a budget racer would have to miss a day or 2 of work.