Car Count

Bryan Gillespie · 05-06-2009, 06:28 PM

Alright lets hear some ideas why car counts are down (not just @ div. or nats) all races.

Tom DePascale · 05-06-2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bryan Gillespie

Alright lets hear some ideas why car counts are down (not just @ div. or nats) all races.

OK Brian why don't you answer that ,I was @ Virginia racing 2 cars,where were you!! By the way How are you Brian!!

63corvette · 05-06-2009, 08:17 PM

I have been to races out west (Div. 7) and the first Divisional in 5 and it seems to be the economy out west is much worse than in the middle of the country. I can not speak to the eastern part of the US but things out west are slow.
I think it is all about the current economy.
My 2 Cents

Barney B · 05-07-2009, 03:59 AM

Norwalk (home track) packed every weekend, 400+ cars. Indy div. 3 race packed as well, RT.66 does not look good, still not full.
BB

Bryan Gillespie · 05-07-2009, 05:09 AM

Yo Tommy D, unlike the rest of the country I'm very busy with work and scared to turn any work down,
plus my northern budds didn't go (no motorhome to crash in ) and the more friends that go the more FUN.
But car counts are down @ bracket races also, maybe it's all cash driven ?

Mark Schmidt · 05-07-2009, 06:07 AM

Guys, I work in the airline industry, and both leisure and business travel is down a bunch. The only demographic still strong is the seniors, they're on fixed income and only travel a few times a year, but they haven't seemed to be impacted as everyone else. I think some of this is fear driven. We don't know where the bottom is and it's affecting our spending habits. Indiana has almost 10% unemployment..brutal. Elkart, IN has 25% unemployment due to the RV industry. We're taking the year off from racing to build a little reserve should we need it...I know a lot of people who are still racing, but fewer events.

Just my .02 cents...good luck to all!

FlyingMonkey2565 · 05-07-2009, 09:17 AM

My opinion & OK, ordinary common sense. I really don't give a hoot if I'm politically correct. Numbers are down because:
The average racer is an average American. Me, for example.
Not only are some of the increased costs & fees effecting us (entry, fuel, travel,etc) but
The recent extreme government changes in policy, taxes & economic interferance are effecting many, if not all, of us negatively. It's a trickle down effect if not directly.

Plus all the "sky is falling" media hype is fueling the economy's slow down as well.

What happens when the economy is sliding downward: Many people are cutting back, saving their money, and conserving. Others are simply unemployed or underemployed with this all being directly linked to the very real change in the economy and the fear of more of these changes to come.

I am doing OK so far, but I have also had to reorganize priorities, so that I can continue to race.

dhmoore · 05-07-2009, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by FlyingMonkey2565

My opinion & OK, ordinary common sense. I really don't give a hoot if I'm politically correct. Numbers are down because:
The average racer is an average American. Me, for example.
Not only are some of the increased costs & fees effecting us (entry, fuel, travel,etc) but
The recent extreme government changes in policy, taxes & economic interferance are effecting many, if not all, of us negatively. It's a trickle down effect if not directly.

Plus all the "sky is falling" media hype is fueling the economy's slow down as well.

What happens when the economy is sliding downward: Many people are cutting back, saving their money, and conserving. Others are simply unemployed or underemployed with this all being directly linked to the very real change in the economy and the fear of more of these changes to come.

I am doing OK so far, but I have also had to reorganize priorities, so that I can continue to race.

well it has happened our ( great one the MEASSIAH ) has annouced that he is going to give the BLACK FARMERS 1.2 BIL. for DICRIMINATION !!!!!!!!!!!!! i just wish i had that printing press....... now how do you feel if you voted for this damn MAN. im not a republican or democrat but wrong is wrong AND STOP BLAMING BUSH... HES NOT THE PRESIDENT ANYMORE........... if some of you did some homework you would find out that the democrats were incharge of FREDDY MAC & FANNY MAE SO GET YOUR HEAD OUT OF YOUR BUTS hahahahaha.( just venting)

DAN MOORE SST 238D CANYOUDIGIT

Race2Win · 05-07-2009, 10:58 AM

Our personal situation is I was laid off the day after the US Nationals. Finally obtained new position in April and due to training and no vacation time now we are unable to attend. Next year we should be back, hopefully.

Janice

Lynn Hoosigian · 05-12-2009, 04:49 PM

Ditto here! Company Tom worked for was sold Feb. '08. We went racing not knowing how bad things would get with the economy. Luckily, Tom got a job at S & W Race Cars (need anything? - call!!) and have now relocated to PA. Spending most of this season regrouping, will hit a few races - I hope - and then back out next season!!!

05-06-2009, 06:28 PM	#1
Bryan Gillespie Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 456 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Car Count Alright lets hear some ideas why car counts are down (not just @ div. or nats) all races.

05-06-2009, 08:17 PM	#3
63corvette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canyon, Tx Posts: 552 Likes: 128 Liked 359 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Car Count I have been to races out west (Div. 7) and the first Divisional in 5 and it seems to be the economy out west is much worse than in the middle of the country. I can not speak to the eastern part of the US but things out west are slow. I think it is all about the current economy. My 2 Cents

05-07-2009, 03:59 AM	#4
Barney B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wadsworth, Ohio Posts: 510 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Car Count Norwalk (home track) packed every weekend, 400+ cars. Indy div. 3 race packed as well, RT.66 does not look good, still not full. BB

05-07-2009, 05:09 AM	#5
Bryan Gillespie Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 456 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Car Count Yo Tommy D, unlike the rest of the country I'm very busy with work and scared to turn any work down, plus my northern budds didn't go (no motorhome to crash in ) and the more friends that go the more FUN. But car counts are down @ bracket races also, maybe it's all cash driven ?

05-07-2009, 06:07 AM	#6
Mark Schmidt Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 273 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Car Count Guys, I work in the airline industry, and both leisure and business travel is down a bunch. The only demographic still strong is the seniors, they're on fixed income and only travel a few times a year, but they haven't seemed to be impacted as everyone else. I think some of this is fear driven. We don't know where the bottom is and it's affecting our spending habits. Indiana has almost 10% unemployment..brutal. Elkart, IN has 25% unemployment due to the RV industry. We're taking the year off from racing to build a little reserve should we need it...I know a lot of people who are still racing, but fewer events. Just my .02 cents...good luck to all! __________________ MDS Motorsports

05-07-2009, 09:17 AM	#7
FlyingMonkey2565 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: florida Posts: 98 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	how do I say this and be politically correct? My opinion & OK, ordinary common sense. I really don't give a hoot if I'm politically correct. Numbers are down because: The average racer is an average American. Me, for example. Not only are some of the increased costs & fees effecting us (entry, fuel, travel,etc) but The recent extreme government changes in policy, taxes & economic interferance are effecting many, if not all, of us negatively. It's a trickle down effect if not directly. Plus all the "sky is falling" media hype is fueling the economy's slow down as well. What happens when the economy is sliding downward: Many people are cutting back, saving their money, and conserving. Others are simply unemployed or underemployed with this all being directly linked to the very real change in the economy and the fear of more of these changes to come. I am doing OK so far, but I have also had to reorganize priorities, so that I can continue to race. __________________ Ed Wiley SST2565

05-07-2009, 10:58 AM	#9
Race2Win Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 52 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Car Count Our personal situation is I was laid off the day after the US Nationals. Finally obtained new position in April and due to training and no vacation time now we are unable to attend. Next year we should be back, hopefully. Janice __________________ Race2Win Motorsports Mooresville, Indiana

05-12-2009, 04:49 PM	#10
Lynn Hoosigian Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Douglassville, PA Posts: 379 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Car Count Ditto here! Company Tom worked for was sold Feb. '08. We went racing not knowing how bad things would get with the economy. Luckily, Tom got a job at S & W Race Cars (need anything? - call!!) and have now relocated to PA. Spending most of this season regrouping, will hit a few races - I hope - and then back out next season!!! __________________ Lynn Hoosigian 1828 SST, SG, SC