National Events 305.00???WTF

C and W Racing · 12-15-2010, 12:53 PM

NHRA just keeps sticking it to us. Harder to afford this stuff as it is with the economy the way it is and now raise entry fee's again? They think that by charging 95.00 for insurance they can say the entry fee stayed the same so payout wont need to change. My racing for this comming year just got cut back even more than I had planned to have to cut back.
Chuck

Bryan Gillespie · 12-15-2010, 01:19 PM

where did you get that info from ?

Rick Bailey · 12-15-2010, 01:37 PM

If this is a fact, then every racer need to to ban together and boycott !! Car counts are dropping and now the racers that can make it are now paying the differance.

My lisense is due in feb..........I may be saving my money .........I'll need it to help pay for Haydens national event entry somewhere. &$#@ NHRA !

OK Sportsman council,,,,,, what now...

Yeah I'm _issed !

Rick

voltdr · 12-16-2010, 10:26 AM

If $35, at maybe 3-4 events ($140) makes you stop racing, then you were probably over your budget before this happened. I'll bet the cost for fuel increases will cost more than that for each race. I've never heard anyone complain when the cost for "refreshments" go up.

Charlie Yannetti · 12-16-2010, 10:53 AM

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..

voltdr · 12-17-2010, 12:25 AM

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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

C and W Racing · 12-15-2010, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bryan Gillespie

where did you get that info from ?

Go online like you want to enter a race and you will see it as you start the process. I first saw it mentioned in the stock/super stock forum so I looked for my self.
Chuck

Rick Bailey · 12-15-2010, 02:50 PM

NHRA Announces Increase to Racer Entry Insurance Fee
Effective for the 2011 season, NHRA is increasing the racer entry insurance fee at NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series events.

Insurance is one of NHRA’s major costs of conducting race events. Insurance costs have risen over the years and NHRA has been affected by claims and litigation. Therefore, the racer entry insurance fee at national events will be increased to $95 per event. Though the increase will defray some costs, NHRA will continue to bear significant insurance costs.

NHRA appreciates the continued support of the racing community.

slow dragster · 12-15-2010, 03:01 PM

OK.......beating a dead horse again.

I think several people have asked what is the insurance and what does it cover. I am sure once again no one from the sanctioning body can come up with an answer to the question.

Ed Fernandez · 12-15-2010, 03:46 PM

Bohica............................................ .....................

12-15-2010, 12:53 PM	#1
C and W Racing Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 557 Likes: 6 Liked 13 Times in 3 Posts	National Events 305.00???WTF NHRA just keeps sticking it to us. Harder to afford this stuff as it is with the economy the way it is and now raise entry fee's again? They think that by charging 95.00 for insurance they can say the entry fee stayed the same so payout wont need to change. My racing for this comming year just got cut back even more than I had planned to have to cut back. Chuck

12-15-2010, 01:19 PM	#2
Bryan Gillespie Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 456 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: National Events 305.00???WTF where did you get that info from ?

12-15-2010, 01:37 PM	#3
Rick Bailey Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 502 Likes: 5 Liked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Re: National Events 305.00???WTF If this is a fact, then every racer need to to ban together and boycott !! Car counts are dropping and now the racers that can make it are now paying the differance. My lisense is due in feb..........I may be saving my money .........I'll need it to help pay for Haydens national event entry somewhere. &$#@ NHRA ! OK Sportsman council,,,,,, what now... Yeah I'm _issed ! Rick __________________ Rick Bailey 3439 SC

12-16-2010, 10:26 AM	#4
voltdr Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 706 Likes: 77 Liked 100 Times in 51 Posts	Re: National Events 305.00???WTF If $35, at maybe 3-4 events ($140) makes you stop racing, then you were probably over your budget before this happened. I'll bet the cost for fuel increases will cost more than that for each race. I've never heard anyone complain when the cost for "refreshments" go up.

12-16-2010, 10:53 AM	#5
Charlie Yannetti Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alpine, NJ Posts: 568 Likes: 188 Liked 192 Times in 83 Posts	Re: National Events 305.00???WTF 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..

12-15-2010, 02:50 PM	#8
Rick Bailey Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 502 Likes: 5 Liked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Re: National Events 305.00???WTF NHRA Announces Increase to Racer Entry Insurance Fee Effective for the 2011 season, NHRA is increasing the racer entry insurance fee at NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series events. Insurance is one of NHRA’s major costs of conducting race events. Insurance costs have risen over the years and NHRA has been affected by claims and litigation. Therefore, the racer entry insurance fee at national events will be increased to $95 per event. Though the increase will defray some costs, NHRA will continue to bear significant insurance costs. NHRA appreciates the continued support of the racing community. __________________ Rick Bailey 3439 SC

12-15-2010, 03:01 PM	#9
slow dragster Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Spring Hill, TN Posts: 143 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: National Events 305.00???WTF OK.......beating a dead horse again. I think several people have asked what is the insurance and what does it cover. I am sure once again no one from the sanctioning body can come up with an answer to the question.

12-15-2010, 03:46 PM	#10
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: National Events 305.00???WTF Bohica............................................ ..................... __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA