No Decals

Lyn Smith · 06-10-2019, 03:12 PM

I see more and more racecars with no contingency decals. Most are running Stock,but some SS cars also. Just wondering why? It is free money if you win. Please don't tell me it is hard to collect. I would say 90 % of most companies pay within a few months.You have to run the NHRA Lucas oil decal, so why not a few more?

1320racer · 06-10-2019, 03:15 PM

most don't win so why sticker it up.

ALMACK · 06-10-2019, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 1320racer

most don't win so why sticker it up.

^^ this

I'm one of them.
I've never gotten past 3rd round in NHRA

I didn't sticker up at an NMRA race last September.
Didn't think I was going to win. Got lucky and did.
Should have slapped them on at least for the duration of the event....

SSDA Hemi · 06-10-2019, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 1320racer

most don't win so why sticker it up.

Or ..... Its not only what you do, but how you do it! Form over function.....

A few extra sheckles when you won did not affect my bottom line. Was in the red regardless and style was more important to me. I always felt it was better for the class and didn't care what everyone else did. I paid ALL my own bills, ran a few decals for those that helped me and my race car was ALWAYS a labor of love. Need passion for the sport and loving your car helps.

Others opinions may vary, Just answering the OP's question here!

CMcAllister · 06-10-2019, 05:45 PM

I love the clean and/or showroom fresh look, but I always paid attention to who was paying, held my nose and stickered the car accordingly. I just didn't want to leave a bunch of money on the table if I did go to the final.

Ed Carpenter · 06-10-2019, 06:31 PM

Car looks a lot better without them.

The Hawk · 06-10-2019, 07:34 PM

With a lot of companies requiring a purchase within the past three years, contingency became irrelevant in a lot of cases. Its nice to get money when you do get that far though.

prostockpete1 · 06-10-2019, 10:51 PM

For Example I see Randi Lyn Shipp's Firebird stocker has won a few events this year & only visible contingency decal is Mickey Thompson tires. Guess likes the clean look or does not need the $$$ or trouble to chase manufactures

1320racer · 06-11-2019, 07:47 AM

with many racers complaining about the costs to compete at this level, it's just foolish not to sticker up if you have the car and the skills to win.

nhramnl · 06-11-2019, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 1320racer

with many racers complaining about the costs to compete at this level, it's just foolish not to sticker up if you have the car and the skills to win.

You have to admit, your white Firebird looks pretty nice without any stickers. Big back tires, big wheelies, and still looks like a street car, from the standpoint of being "clean". That's what some racers like.

06-10-2019, 03:12 PM	#1
Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,121 Likes: 217 Liked 841 Times in 156 Posts	No Decals I see more and more racecars with no contingency decals. Most are running Stock,but some SS cars also. Just wondering why? It is free money if you win. Please don't tell me it is hard to collect. I would say 90 % of most companies pay within a few months.You have to run the NHRA Lucas oil decal, so why not a few more? Last edited by Lyn Smith; 06-10-2019 at 04:16 PM.

06-10-2019, 03:15 PM	#2
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,778 Likes: 70 Liked 400 Times in 191 Posts	Re: No Decals most don't win so why sticker it up.

06-10-2019, 05:45 PM	#5
CMcAllister Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fulton County, PA Posts: 533 Likes: 9 Liked 745 Times in 206 Posts	Re: No Decals I love the clean and/or showroom fresh look, but I always paid attention to who was paying, held my nose and stickered the car accordingly. I just didn't want to leave a bunch of money on the table if I did go to the final.

06-10-2019, 06:31 PM	#6
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,697 Likes: 185 Liked 502 Times in 125 Posts	Re: No Decals Car looks a lot better without them. __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

06-10-2019, 07:34 PM	#7
The Hawk VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Littleton,Colorado Posts: 1,184 Likes: 0 Liked 235 Times in 102 Posts	Re: No Decals With a lot of companies requiring a purchase within the past three years, contingency became irrelevant in a lot of cases. Its nice to get money when you do get that far though. __________________ Lane Weber It`s Not What You Drive That Wins....It`s How You Drive It

06-10-2019, 10:51 PM	#8
prostockpete1 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 228 Likes: 3 Liked 72 Times in 44 Posts	Re: No Decals For Example I see Randi Lyn Shipp's Firebird stocker has won a few events this year & only visible contingency decal is Mickey Thompson tires. Guess likes the clean look or does not need the $$$ or trouble to chase manufactures

06-11-2019, 07:47 AM	#9
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,778 Likes: 70 Liked 400 Times in 191 Posts	Re: No Decals with many racers complaining about the costs to compete at this level, it's just foolish not to sticker up if you have the car and the skills to win.