National Events 305.00???WTF

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Originally Posted by Charlie Yannetti

My question at this point would be, if this has been done for National Events, is it going to trickle down to the Divisional Events.. and if so, when to we hear about it, at the entry gate.. that's where I got the news of the last entry fee increases.. good thing I had extra cash that weekend, but we didn't eat as good.. LOL

That being said.. you will see me and my crew at the races anyway, cause that's what I choose to do.. BUT.. after paying out around $2600 to insure my stuff last year, and probably facing an increase in that for next year, why should I pay another $35 per race to NHRA??.. I attended 13 events last year which would be an additional $450 or so next year.. not really a big hit spread out over a year, but I'm not seeing or hearing any give-backs.. like increasing the payouts so if you happen to win a race, you might break even on the insurance increases..

I would be interested to hear from the SRAC about their input and concerns in this area.. as well as from the guys involved in on track crashes last year as to how the insurance worked for them.. if everyone is satisfied, then I'm good..

This "insurance" increase is only at National events. This is due to having the pro cars there, especially the TF and FC. The fuel cars get in for free and it costs everyone else because they can't keep from blowing up and catching on fire. I think they should keep the oil-down penalties in place from Pomona/2010. Maybe the insurance wouldn't be so high if they only have four cars racing.
Dan