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I see our local race is full, with 60 cars and three grade points.
They've got it down to 6 rounds now, so they won't have to deal with so many of those PITA Stockers on Sunday. (The root of the sport, I might add)

An association FOR the racers would know that a quota of 75-80 for this particular race, would accommodate most of the local racers with 1-2 gp's, that would want to go.
But no! ....No telling who they are for now.

I thought about building an NHRA car again...for about 5 minutes.
It now takes 5-6 gp's to get into the only Class race out here, which is still 300 miles away.
Six LODRS races! You other working guys can do the math.
No thanks!

I really hope the Hawk Boys do well this weekend. Also hoping not many of you get drawn off for that grade point thing.
These type of events just might the only place for most of you to race...soon.
I said this 10 years ago. What do you think now, boys?

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Mark
Ever considered building a jet-car? Just a thought.

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Get to leave second and watch the red lights..Good idea

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Mark, couldn't get in Gateway Nat'l last year after attending 4 yrs. in a row. Two grade points weren't enough, had a lot to do with selling car, if I do it again will not attend any Nat'l events.

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Each person needs to align their priorities with the rules in place. If you really want to run Phoenix and Vegas, you'll find a way. If you don't, that's OK too.

Alternatively, you can just SAY you really want to and find a message board to cry on.

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Just think what they entry fee would be! They have to make up for the displaced sportsman cars, about 80 cars family and friends and the money they spend vs. the added attendance the jet cars bring (maybe 0) minus the insurance risk and track prep. I think they have trouble in math.
I have a hard time believing more than a handful of people would say "Hey let's go spend a $100 bucks at the races because they added 4 jet cars"

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Tony Lenny,

I NEVER attempt to tell anyone else how to spend their money.


Oh yes,
Wa wa

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I'm not sure why you addressed me with that statement, but it is an honorable one. Seems like a good personal policy.

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Posted by Mark Yacavone. "Get to leave second and watch the red lights..Good idea"
Sorry Mark, they will have Tru-Start waiting for you.

Mike Graham, "Ever considered building a jet-car? Just a thought."
So is that why your car is so fast, just a thought.

Lenny5160, "Alternatively, you can just SAY you really want to and find a message board to cry on."
Tried to cry to NHRA, they sent me to this message board.

Lets say you are going to a race and it will cost you $500 overall. How many rounds do you need to win to break even. (We are not including the fun factor)
Or..... you could buy $500 in lottery tickets, stay home for the weekend, and see what your winning are. Just saying.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA cha ching.