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smed22 · 8/24/11, 12:01 PM

I would like to thank Kenny for his posting. I typically do not post as it seems that most "discussions" turn into wizzing matches in which I don't like to participate. However, I do feel strongly about this topic as an owner/driver (and yes in a support class, not sprints). My comments are in no way intended to be unappreciative of what the folks at LPS have done for the quality of the facility/track/racing, or the overall purse, as the turn around has been nothing short of amazing!

I definitely appreciate the extra $$'s being added to the purse, but unfortunately, each race night, there are only 4 people that get to bring home the winner's share of the purse (assuming there are 4 classes running). My largest concern is that we as racers only get the information related how much the winner gets and how much 10-20th gets. Everyone can easily make the argument that if you aren't there to win, then you shouldn't be there at all. While I agree with this statement, the FACT is that only about 4% (assuming 100 cars across 4 classes) actually win on any given night, the other 96% do not. It sure would be nice if the "losing" 96% know what to expect. I would also believe that if you polled the drivers and owners, that 96% or greater of them would prefer the extra purse be added throughout the field.

A suggestion that I would offer from a "promotional" stand-point is how about promoting an "increased purse of XXX $$'s per class" rather than promoting the winners share and 10-20'ths share.

Just my thought.

Brett Smedley

8/24/11, 12:01 PM	#10 Re: 8/27 at Lincoln Park Speedway!
smed22 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4	I would like to thank Kenny for his posting. I typically do not post as it seems that most "discussions" turn into wizzing matches in which I don't like to participate. However, I do feel strongly about this topic as an owner/driver (and yes in a support class, not sprints). My comments are in no way intended to be unappreciative of what the folks at LPS have done for the quality of the facility/track/racing, or the overall purse, as the turn around has been nothing short of amazing! I definitely appreciate the extra $$'s being added to the purse, but unfortunately, each race night, there are only 4 people that get to bring home the winner's share of the purse (assuming there are 4 classes running). My largest concern is that we as racers only get the information related how much the winner gets and how much 10-20th gets. Everyone can easily make the argument that if you aren't there to win, then you shouldn't be there at all. While I agree with this statement, the FACT is that only about 4% (assuming 100 cars across 4 classes) actually win on any given night, the other 96% do not. It sure would be nice if the "losing" 96% know what to expect. I would also believe that if you polled the drivers and owners, that 96% or greater of them would prefer the extra purse be added throughout the field. A suggestion that I would offer from a "promotional" stand-point is how about promoting an "increased purse of XXX $$'s per class" rather than promoting the winners share and 10-20'ths share. Just my thought. Brett Smedley _________________________________________________ Last edited by smed22; 8/24/11 at 1:10 PM.