economy or the middle finger to NHRA

davyjones · 04-11-2008, 12:57 AM

Vegas

25 comp cars
48 super stockers
80 stockers

greg fulk · 04-11-2008, 01:44 AM

$4.26 for diesel...that hurts when the track is close to....?

davyjones · 04-11-2008, 02:18 AM

I paid 4.39 tonight ....... I know some disgruntled ranchers that are selling thier red dye off the farm for 3 bucks a gallon .... I'm gonna have to go get me a few hundred gallons... of course i would have to drive 1800 miles to get it ...dammit

John Warehime · 04-11-2008, 08:36 AM

Any ranchers in Maryland?

savoyracer · 04-11-2008, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by davyjones

I paid 4.39 tonight ....... I know some disgruntled ranchers that are selling thier red dye off the farm for 3 bucks a gallon .... I'm gonna have to go get me a few hundred gallons... of course i would have to drive 1800 miles to get it ...dammit

I have a construction business, and buy fairly large quantities of both red diesel, and highway diesel. My price fluctuates daily, because of the marketplace. This week, my red fuel is at 3.68 per gallon, and my highway fuel is at 4.11 per gallon. the difference is not that much. AND the newer diesel pickups do not like red fuel in them. The repair cost will more than compensate for the small savings. the other thing to consider, is that you would be cheating the state out of additional taxes, and big brother does not like competition when it comes to cheating and gouging the taxpayer. In my state, they will check for dyed fuel, and it is a 10g fine if caught. just my two cents......

Tony Janes · 04-11-2008, 10:34 AM

99 Stockers at Vegas. There were 95 Stockers in 2007.Total entries 2007 550. Total entries 2008 385

63corvette · 04-11-2008, 11:58 AM

That is what the NHRA registration site is showing however, I know that there is at least one less than shown from a no show. There could be a few more. Anyway what a low car count for Vegas. I was at the Divisional a few years back when there was over a 1000 cars there. What a difference a few years make.

davyjones · 04-11-2008, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by savoyracer

I have a construction business, and buy fairly large quantities of both red diesel, and highway diesel. My price fluctuates daily, because of the marketplace. This week, my red fuel is at 3.68 per gallon, and my highway fuel is at 4.11 per gallon. the difference is not that much. AND the newer diesel pickups do not like red fuel in them. The repair cost will more than compensate for the small savings. the other thing to consider, is that you would be cheating the state out of additional taxes, and big brother does not like competition when it comes to cheating and gouging the taxpayer. In my state, they will check for dyed fuel, and it is a 10g fine if caught. just my two cents......

yea Heard all that before ... didnt care then dont care now

Jim Mc Donald · 04-12-2008, 08:59 AM

This new ultra low sulfer fuel goes thru my John Deere's like water. The red fuel we use off road is $3.89 and the on road for the tri-axle is $4.35/gal. The farm sure is not doing well (drink more Milk) and now my logging business is caught up in the housing slump. Most election years have in the past been good money making times for a business like mine. Not this year. Since most race for "fun" the lack of extra spendable income has to effect our racing venues. I have sat out for a number of years and the way the economy is going it looks like this year will also be a bust. Best of luck to those fortunate enough to get out and race..........

04-11-2008, 12:57 AM	#1
davyjones Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: ALTA LOMA , CA Posts: 92 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	economy or the middle finger to NHRA Vegas 25 comp cars 48 super stockers 80 stockers

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greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: economy or the middle finger to NHRA $4.26 for diesel...that hurts when the track is close to....? __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

04-11-2008, 02:18 AM	#3
davyjones Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: ALTA LOMA , CA Posts: 92 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: economy or the middle finger to NHRA I paid 4.39 tonight ....... I know some disgruntled ranchers that are selling thier red dye off the farm for 3 bucks a gallon .... I'm gonna have to go get me a few hundred gallons... of course i would have to drive 1800 miles to get it ...dammit Last edited by davyjones; 04-11-2008 at 02:21 AM.

04-11-2008, 08:36 AM	#4
John Warehime Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 291 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: economy or the middle finger to NHRA Any ranchers in Maryland?

04-11-2008, 10:34 AM	#6
Tony Janes Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Whittier, Ca Posts: 830 Likes: 94 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: economy or the middle finger to NHRA 99 Stockers at Vegas. There were 95 Stockers in 2007.Total entries 2007 550. Total entries 2008 385 __________________ Tony Janes 7941 STK, SS

04-11-2008, 11:58 AM	#7
63corvette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canyon, Tx Posts: 551 Likes: 127 Liked 353 Times in 102 Posts	Re: economy or the middle finger to NHRA That is what the NHRA registration site is showing however, I know that there is at least one less than shown from a no show. There could be a few more. Anyway what a low car count for Vegas. I was at the Divisional a few years back when there was over a 1000 cars there. What a difference a few years make.

04-12-2008, 08:59 AM	#9
Jim Mc Donald Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North East Penna. Posts: 4 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: economy or the middle finger to NHRA This new ultra low sulfer fuel goes thru my John Deere's like water. The red fuel we use off road is $3.89 and the on road for the tri-axle is $4.35/gal. The farm sure is not doing well (drink more Milk) and now my logging business is caught up in the housing slump. Most election years have in the past been good money making times for a business like mine. Not this year. Since most race for "fun" the lack of extra spendable income has to effect our racing venues. I have sat out for a number of years and the way the economy is going it looks like this year will also be a bust. Best of luck to those fortunate enough to get out and race..........