Indiana Open Wheel - View Single Post - I can't make it to Haubstadt..

dshort36 (Offline)
#50 8/2/15 8:32 PM

Originally Posted by SoIllSprinter:
CN, I understand your point, but again how will purses rise if this is the support a high purse attracts? I know this week could have been an anomaly with so many tracks running sprints and Belleville taking others, but teams are setting a poor precedent for higher purses by not supporting any track that puts this type of show together. I believe to maintain teams in this sport we are going to have to see purses rise somewhat on a weekly basis, but I honestly no longer see the incentive to the promoter. I wish this was an isolated incident, but TSS is rarely overwhelmed for their high purse or significant shows with cars in the pits. I have made most big shows at TSS and am always kind of disappointed in the support of the teams. As an example, you would think the $10000 show in the fall would have the pits stuffed, but they will be lucky to draw 30 teams. I am not trying to be critical, I know it is difficult to fund and run a team, I am just bewildered and a little worried. The tin tops drew well (real well) at Haub and the rumor is more shows for them in the future. More dates for late models mean less dates for sprint cars and, selfishly, less enjoyment for me.

I personally would like to thank TSS an MSC for putting on the higher paying shows around Indiana. even tho there may not be an overwhelming number of race cars the payout does reflect the quality of racing for the evening. not all tracks need the back gate to foot the entire purse as the front gate , especially at TSS,

is spectacular. you may think that the payout is excessive and high at TSS last night but most of us believe the payout is not enough at the other tracks that we are racing in relation to what is spent to field a team and sprint car.. and on another note most teams go to where " they" feel they can pick up the most cash at the payout window..
again thanks to all of the tracks and all purses are appreciated

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