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5919 SSKA · 02-01-2011, 11:37 PM

I must have missed something with the fair payout in the past. Paying a $110 entry fee to pretty much just get it back in the Semi's isn't too appealing to me. But heck, I've only been at this (Bracket racing for the most part) for close to 20 years.

HOPEFULLY, 2011 will be different! I DO BELIEVE BIR is on the right track. I just have a 'wait n see' attitude.

No reason in my eyes we can't have a S/SS 2-DAY Event that pays a min. of $1000 to win/$500 r/u every race weekend. It doesn't pay to even start these cars for less, esp. a super stocker. Heck, a lot of stocker's even have HIGH buck engines now days.
For sure there needs to be a more realistic payout for the typical car count of around 16 to 24 cars.

I can Bracket race for $80 and have a shot at $1000 to win on average at most tracks (granted the car count is higher). And the Saturday's $50 gambler's pays around $750 if I recall.

If the track was prepped right on test-n-tune days, that would be a HUGE bonus. Easy $ too for BIR---NO PAYOUT. I don't like to hear from BIR management that VHT costs so much. Crashing a car because of a poor track costs way more! Anyone recalling the Lucas Oil Nationals in '09 or '10??? Ask Terry Edwards, Gary Stinnett, Mark Nolwicki, Mike Mans or Jimmy DeFrank to name a few. Don't get me wrong, BIR isn't the only track with prep issues. I myself almost crashed in Oahe, SD at the National Open this past fall...along with several others. But somewhere here, saving a buck has to be put aside for safety!

BIR has LOTS of advertising space. It shouldn't be the drag racer's responsibility to get advertising as well.

Anyone remember when Champion Auto Stores put on a FREE 64 car shoot out that paid out thousands??? When the USA first started and had on average 32 to 40 cars at EVERY race??? I do...and I want those days back. Heck, it's the biggest reason I bought Dan Larson's car...Class racing is fun!

With fuel prices going the way they are, NHRA and their rule changes, these combo races are the way to go.

Glen--you have your work cut out, but I will support you anyway I can.

Off my soap box. Going back to Internet Forum Racer Rehab. Hope to be out in the spring of 2011!

Travis Sorokie
GT/HA 5919

02-01-2011, 11:37 PM	#8
5919 SSKA Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sauk Rapids, MN Posts: 284 Likes: 20 Liked 19 Times in 5 Posts	Re: S/SS combo @ BIR 2011 I must have missed something with the fair payout in the past. Paying a $110 entry fee to pretty much just get it back in the Semi's isn't too appealing to me. But heck, I've only been at this (Bracket racing for the most part) for close to 20 years. HOPEFULLY, 2011 will be different! I DO BELIEVE BIR is on the right track. I just have a 'wait n see' attitude. No reason in my eyes we can't have a S/SS 2-DAY Event that pays a min. of $1000 to win/$500 r/u every race weekend. It doesn't pay to even start these cars for less, esp. a super stocker. Heck, a lot of stocker's even have HIGH buck engines now days. For sure there needs to be a more realistic payout for the typical car count of around 16 to 24 cars. I can Bracket race for $80 and have a shot at $1000 to win on average at most tracks (granted the car count is higher). And the Saturday's $50 gambler's pays around $750 if I recall. If the track was prepped right on test-n-tune days, that would be a HUGE bonus. Easy $ too for BIR---NO PAYOUT. I don't like to hear from BIR management that VHT costs so much. Crashing a car because of a poor track costs way more! Anyone recalling the Lucas Oil Nationals in '09 or '10??? Ask Terry Edwards, Gary Stinnett, Mark Nolwicki, Mike Mans or Jimmy DeFrank to name a few. Don't get me wrong, BIR isn't the only track with prep issues. I myself almost crashed in Oahe, SD at the National Open this past fall...along with several others. But somewhere here, saving a buck has to be put aside for safety! BIR has LOTS of advertising space. It shouldn't be the drag racer's responsibility to get advertising as well. Anyone remember when Champion Auto Stores put on a FREE 64 car shoot out that paid out thousands??? When the USA first started and had on average 32 to 40 cars at EVERY race??? I do...and I want those days back. Heck, it's the biggest reason I bought Dan Larson's car...Class racing is fun! With fuel prices going the way they are, NHRA and their rule changes, these combo races are the way to go. Glen--you have your work cut out, but I will support you anyway I can. Off my soap box. Going back to Internet Forum Racer Rehab. Hope to be out in the spring of 2011! Travis Sorokie GT/HA 5919 __________________ Racing web page