Big news this week… and some thoughts

John DiBartolomeo · 07-03-2019, 06:43 AM

The next concern I have is “Are we racing for the money or the trophy.”

https://dragracingedge.com/the-blog/...some-thoughts/

tommy d · 07-03-2019, 07:51 AM

I don't think it has that much of an effect on the local tracks. I can think of ten cars that race with us locally spread out over the three tracks we all race at being gone for one weekend. Not a big deal. The car counts are effected more by which track is paying more or having a ''two day'' race ect. 600 entries is probably a number represented by the amount of bracket racers who feel they can spare or risk three to five grand once or twice a year to win big. A very small percentage but more than enough to support the big bucks races. I hope they all thrive and continue to grow.

Mike Pearson · 07-03-2019, 08:41 AM

I don't think there are any tracks around us here in Florida that actually race every weekend any more. Back years ago Bradenton, Sunshine Speedway and Orlando had bracket racing every Friday, Saturday and sunday. Not so much anymore. Test and Tune has become the backbone for the local tracks. Pay your money and run down the track as many times and the time will allow. The track does not have to pay any purse just put the money in their pocket. Track prep for these type things is minimal so not much good for a serious racer to test on. mostly the street car gang. I doubt that the real big money bracket races will effect the local stuff. That seems to be dyeing on its own. I haven't been to a real bracket race in years. One of the most active tracks in Florida is Immokalee. They do quite a bit there including quick 16 and some fast door car stuff

cicero819 · 07-04-2019, 06:43 AM

Right on John!

Andy Friar · 07-04-2019, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John DiBartolomeo

The next concern I have is “Are we racing for the money or the trophy.”

https://dragracingedge.com/the-blog/...some-thoughts/

What does this thread you started with a link another website have to do with "Discussions dedicated to NHRA and NMCA Stock / Super Stock" other than advertising you?

Billy Nees · 07-04-2019, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy Friar

What does this thread you started with a link another website have to do with "Discussions dedicated to NHRA and NMCA Stock / Super Stock" other than advertising you?

I think that you're missing the general topic of the discussion. Are we racing for money or trophies?
OBTW, John has a couple of SS wallys.

Andy Friar · 07-04-2019, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

I think that you're missing the general topic of the discussion. Are we racing for money or trophies?
OBTW, John has a couple of SS wallys. How many have you got?

Zero Billy. I have zero Wally's therefore, I suck and you win, at just faster than 14 seconds in the 1/4mile....flat out!

Billy Nees · 07-04-2019, 03:52 PM

Andy, I shouldn't have said that. We all have our own accomplishments in life. What I think John was getting at was the money/trophy thing not whether it was in Class or Bracket racing.

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tommy d Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 791 Likes: 1,374 Liked 310 Times in 116 Posts	Re: Big news this week… and some thoughts I don't think it has that much of an effect on the local tracks. I can think of ten cars that race with us locally spread out over the three tracks we all race at being gone for one weekend. Not a big deal. The car counts are effected more by which track is paying more or having a ''two day'' race ect. 600 entries is probably a number represented by the amount of bracket racers who feel they can spare or risk three to five grand once or twice a year to win big. A very small percentage but more than enough to support the big bucks races. I hope they all thrive and continue to grow. __________________ Who owns this car, with the peace sign,mag wheels, and four on the floor?

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Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,319 Likes: 546 Liked 1,629 Times in 502 Posts	Re: Big news this week… and some thoughts I don't think there are any tracks around us here in Florida that actually race every weekend any more. Back years ago Bradenton, Sunshine Speedway and Orlando had bracket racing every Friday, Saturday and sunday. Not so much anymore. Test and Tune has become the backbone for the local tracks. Pay your money and run down the track as many times and the time will allow. The track does not have to pay any purse just put the money in their pocket. Track prep for these type things is minimal so not much good for a serious racer to test on. mostly the street car gang. I doubt that the real big money bracket races will effect the local stuff. That seems to be dyeing on its own. I haven't been to a real bracket race in years. One of the most active tracks in Florida is Immokalee. They do quite a bit there including quick 16 and some fast door car stuff __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

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cicero819 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aylmer Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,086 Likes: 31 Liked 67 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Big news this week… and some thoughts Right on John!

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Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,221 Likes: 3,095 Liked 6,784 Times in 1,522 Posts	Re: Big news this week… and some thoughts Andy, I shouldn't have said that. We all have our own accomplishments in life. What I think John was getting at was the money/trophy thing not whether it was in Class or Bracket racing. __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS World's greatest Under-Achiever!