Just talkin' here #2

[jmcarter]

Originally Posted by rboyle

So many of us, even when we do support our local tracks, tend to not patronize the tracks concession stands, or other conveniences like ice, food, fuel, speed shop etc. These all add up to help keep the gates open and the lights on. It gets expensive and we all try to save a little if we can but every little bit helps. The $20 you spend on burgers and fries, and $10 on ice or $80 on a jug of fuel, or a $25 tshirt adds up for the race track owner and helps pay the employees of that track.

For Divisionals and Opens if I wasn’t paying $160 to run for $1,000 I’d be a bit more willing to help the local operator out, just maybe they need to cut a better deal with NHRA for hosting the event.

[rboyle]

Originally Posted by jmcarter

For Divisionals and Opens if I wasn’t paying $160 to run for $1,000 I’d be a bit more willing to help the local operator out, just maybe they need to cut a better deal with NHRA for hosting the event.

When the local operator shuts it down maybe your mind will change. Racetracks are not very profitable businesses if at all. Just like racing is not a very good business for most people.