Is it the economy?

ALMACK · 07-11-2019, 11:09 AM

I can understand the attraction to big bucks bracket races.

I, as well as many others on this forum, enter both types of races.
Class racing and bracket racing.

2 different mind sets.
When I bracket race my Stocker I have curious people asking questions about class racing.
After I tell them about the rules, tech, weight and fuel check procedures we have to go thru, the response most of the time is: "Screw that...sounds like a lot of hassle and expense"

Then, when I tell them what our class racing entry fees are and payout possibilities, plus that there are zero chances to buy back in, they really shake their heads.

....LOL

X-TECH MAN · 07-11-2019, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ALMACK

I can understand the attraction to big bucks bracket races.

I, as well as many others on this forum, enter both types of races.
Class racing and bracket racing.

2 different mind sets.
When I bracket race my Stocker I have curious people asking questions about class racing.
After I tell them about the rules, tech, weight and fuel check procedures we have to go thru, the response most of the time is: "Screw that...sounds like a lot of hassle and expense"

Then, when I tell them what our class racing entry fees are and payout possibilities, plus that there are zero chances to buy back in, they really shake their heads.

....LOL

You hit the nail right on the head !

Carguy49 · 07-12-2019, 11:22 AM

Alan, very well put. The racing that Stock and Super/Stock guys and gals do is not for everyone. It is often not understood, but is a passion for most of the racers.

House of Darts · 07-12-2019, 04:13 PM

Is this am opportunity to host a few index races with the divisionals. Pay the big fee for class racing and add an additional $25.00 and run somewhere within a 10.0/11.50/12,50 index. Should be at least 3 qualifying passes between the classes and an extra bite of the apple.

Ed Fernandez · 07-12-2019, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by House of Darts

Is this am opportunity to host a few index races with the divisionals. Pay the big fee for class racing and add an additional $25.00 and run somewhere within a 10.0/11.50/12,50 index. Should be at least 3 qualifying passes between the classes and an extra bite of the apple.

Bracket racing does not bring in spectators.

House of Darts · 07-13-2019, 11:03 AM

And if the house had to depend on spectators at a divisional to carry the financial tab...If you look at the original post, those bracket cars come out in number with a large of cars to race and an entourage of spectators. Case closed!

Dan Fahey · 07-13-2019, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

Bracket racing does not bring in spectators.

Yes it does and lot more than Stock and SuperStock !
Because there are 10 times more bracket racers !
Ten times more followers, friends, their support and the Racers!

And every weekend !

Tim H · 07-13-2019, 10:32 PM

Bracket racing is being ruined by endless numbers of boring big block Chevy dragsters. I have been a bracket racer for nearly 30 years. Always campaigned door cars, slowly watched the influx of dragsters, hated it. There are virtually no spectators at our local tracks.

Ed Fernandez · 07-14-2019, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Fahey

Yes it does and lot more than Stock and SuperStock !
Because there are 10 times more bracket racers !
Ten times more followers, friends, their support and the Racers!

And every weekend !

Please go back to ranting about your beloved Crate Motor Stock. It's more your expertise.

07-11-2019, 11:09 AM	#1
ALMACK VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 1,942 Likes: 132 Liked 373 Times in 131 Posts	Re: Is it the economy? I can understand the attraction to big bucks bracket races. I, as well as many others on this forum, enter both types of races. Class racing and bracket racing. 2 different mind sets. When I bracket race my Stocker I have curious people asking questions about class racing. After I tell them about the rules, tech, weight and fuel check procedures we have to go thru, the response most of the time is: "Screw that...sounds like a lot of hassle and expense" Then, when I tell them what our class racing entry fees are and payout possibilities, plus that there are zero chances to buy back in, they really shake their heads. ....LOL __________________ Alan Mackin Stock 3777/ SS 3377 P/SA & SS/PA Fox Thunderbird I/PS '95 Mustang GT

07-12-2019, 11:22 AM	#3
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,996 Likes: 2,594 Liked 3,025 Times in 724 Posts	Re: Is it the economy? Alan, very well put. The racing that Stock and Super/Stock guys and gals do is not for everyone. It is often not understood, but is a passion for most of the racers. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

07-12-2019, 04:13 PM	#4
House of Darts Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 346 Likes: 19 Liked 20 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Is it the economy? Is this am opportunity to host a few index races with the divisionals. Pay the big fee for class racing and add an additional $25.00 and run somewhere within a 10.0/11.50/12,50 index. Should be at least 3 qualifying passes between the classes and an extra bite of the apple.

07-13-2019, 11:03 AM	#6
House of Darts Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 346 Likes: 19 Liked 20 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Is it the economy? And if the house had to depend on spectators at a divisional to carry the financial tab...If you look at the original post, those bracket cars come out in number with a large of cars to race and an entourage of spectators. Case closed!

07-13-2019, 10:32 PM	#8
Tim H VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,044 Likes: 1,088 Liked 485 Times in 160 Posts	Re: Is it the economy? Bracket racing is being ruined by endless numbers of boring big block Chevy dragsters. I have been a bracket racer for nearly 30 years. Always campaigned door cars, slowly watched the influx of dragsters, hated it. There are virtually no spectators at our local tracks.