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LEADERS EDGE · 6/6/08, 6:33 AM

What do the crate engines cost? If they cost more than $3,500, then I don't think it will work. Maybe $5,000, but it would be a tough sell.

The promotors probably aren't going to pay more than $500-$750 to win and maybe $75-$100 to start. With those numbers I would think that guys who already run micros and minis would stay where they are. Plus, when you crash you tear up a top wing and they are pricey even for the cheap ones.

I could be completely wrong on all of this, but there are already about 4 or 5 open wheel feeder series around here that have a tough time getting dates.(Kenyons,Focus,Micros, and Minis come to mind)

You could probably do a used car from $3,000-$5,000 pretty easy, but I just think it will be a hard sell unless you have some sort of purse package you can bring with the cars to make it more interesting to promotors.

I see where the potential may be there, although Indiana seems to be a tough sell for winged cars and there are plenty of good cars with motors for around $15,000. I would believe that the cars with a used chassis and parts would have to come in around $10,000 race ready to make it work.
It will have to be sold as being extremely cost effective in terms of tires and fuel and being no frills when it comes to L/W parts and shocks. Maybe they could even have bump style on board starters where you have a battery,starter and flywheel without a clutch. Most crate motors don't have enough compression to tear up rear ends, so that would work. I know other clubs do that.

If you try it, good luck.

6/6/08, 6:33 AM	#7 Re: Crates in Sprints?
LEADERS EDGE Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 980	What do the crate engines cost? If they cost more than $3,500, then I don't think it will work. Maybe $5,000, but it would be a tough sell. The promotors probably aren't going to pay more than $500-$750 to win and maybe $75-$100 to start. With those numbers I would think that guys who already run micros and minis would stay where they are. Plus, when you crash you tear up a top wing and they are pricey even for the cheap ones. I could be completely wrong on all of this, but there are already about 4 or 5 open wheel feeder series around here that have a tough time getting dates.(Kenyons,Focus,Micros, and Minis come to mind) You could probably do a used car from $3,000-$5,000 pretty easy, but I just think it will be a hard sell unless you have some sort of purse package you can bring with the cars to make it more interesting to promotors. I see where the potential may be there, although Indiana seems to be a tough sell for winged cars and there are plenty of good cars with motors for around $15,000. I would believe that the cars with a used chassis and parts would have to come in around $10,000 race ready to make it work. It will have to be sold as being extremely cost effective in terms of tires and fuel and being no frills when it comes to L/W parts and shocks. Maybe they could even have bump style on board starters where you have a battery,starter and flywheel without a clutch. Most crate motors don't have enough compression to tear up rear ends, so that would work. I know other clubs do that. If you try it, good luck.