What would it take for you to attend a Sportsman Race

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I read all the responses and I can only share what we have learned running NWCR in the PNW.
We formed Northwest Class Racers Association with the goal of providing a Stock, Super Stock series for class cars. We held three races in 2022. Paying from the bottom up, first round winners got some cash. Winner 2,000, RU 1,000 and some very nice custom made throphys.
What we found was , there were a group of class cars, ( mostly Stockers) that were very supportive and attended all the races.
Fewer SS cars and no very high end and expensive to maintain Super Stock cars.
Keeping in mind in the West it can be a long tow between tracks.
I did talk with some of the SS guys. Some indicated the cost to run their equipment, saving it for NHRA races etc. I as well felt there was a reluctance to run against 14 -15 second, 5,000 dollar stockers for some.
We did have one race the conflicted with NHRA Divison 6 rescheduled Divisonal at Mission it caused a lower car count at both races.
What we found was paying more guaranteed money , does not guarantee a larger car count.
Class cars that can make 100-150 plus runs in a season will make as many races as time permits. Class cars that can make 30-40 runs a season will not show up.
Different I believe than tracks back East, schudling a Stk/SS event at a West coast track has been very challenging and frustrating. I will not mention tracks, but when tracks kick back part of the entry fee for Bracket events and refuse to do the same for a Stk/SS combo event
it says a lot.
Lastly, the effort to put a class association together, manage it etc is very time consuming. All involved do it "Pro Bono". Many of the racers are very appreciative of the effort but lip service does nothing. if you run a Class car and you want to see Class racing continue and grow outside of NHRA, I urge you to get involved with your local association and help make it happen.

Steve Teeter NWCR Stk/SS 620