[Charles Nungester]

JJ Hughes on Facebook put out a graph of a cost of one night of racing. In fact he was very generous on actual cost, Not including cost of a replacement nerf, rebuilding a pump. oil and rear end gear oil changes and that's a track within one hundred miles of home. Also feel like this was last months prices. But it compared cost vs payout and given only one set of rear tires was used up. They had to finish third to break even for a regular show. They had to win to do the same if more than two were used up. And all with the finish of putting the car back in the trailer with no significant damage

He continues that they race for fun and family time and yes, try to run up front with the best they can afford. They've succeeded

If you have facebook, I suggest you check it out. It doesn't include what a USAC team pays to run, Probably at least three engines with one always being freshened, carbon fiber bodys and titanium bolts. JJ and all teams need to be commended for putting on a show for us. I've seen more sprint car racers leave the sport before they ever really got started. Help them when you can. A pit pass, t shirt purchase. donation towards a tire helps. Even just letting them know you're a fan helps make it worth it to them