Div 2 Entry fees - Page 2

Michael Beard · 01-17-2009, 03:08 PM

H*ll, you can run an IHRA Sportsman National for $150, and a full National for $190. What's the full purse structure look like at the NHRA Div. 2 events? Thought about trying to go to a couple this year, but am reminded from time to time, "Why?"

Bang for the buck: Two Divisionals and a Sportsman National coming up at Immokalee, FL, Feb 6-8. 3 days, 3 races, no sitting around. Ralph Hester is an outstanding host -- one with a SBC-powered ice cream maker! Casino right down the road.
http://www.ihra.com/proam/results/20.../immokalee.pdf

Woodro Josey · 01-17-2009, 07:37 PM

Mark, from what i was told, NO PURSE INCREASE!

Nitro Joe Jackson · 01-17-2009, 08:06 PM

I was told today Div 3 is NOT raising their prices

Casey Miles · 01-23-2009, 03:30 PM

Florida's unemployment hits 16-year high
By Marcia Heroux Pounds | South Florida Sun Sentinel
11:14 AM EST, January 23, 2009
Florida's unemployment reached a 16-year high in December with a rate of 8.1 percent. Palm Beach County's unemployment reached 7.8 percent in December and Broward is at 6.8 percent, according to a report released today by Florida's workforce agency.

December's rate represents 752,000 jobless. The unemployment rate is 0.7 percentage point higher than the revised November rate of 7.4 percent and is up 3.6 percentage points from the December 2007 rate, said the Agency for Workforce Innovation.

The state's current unemployment rate is the highest since September 1992, when the rate was 8.9 percent. Florida's rate is 0.9 percentage point higher than the national unemployment rate of 7.2 percent.

While the biggest job losses continue to be in construction and related trades, unemployment is now spread across most industries in South Florida.

Yep! let's raise the entry fees!
Casey Miles
248H

Dick Butler · 01-23-2009, 04:11 PM

You might be missing the point. If they lose one or two entrants the increase to those who attend covers the difference. Besides as written elsewhere they believe people will do what it takes to get to race. They keep testing the charges to see where it really affects the attendance numbers. I know thats how they limit the crowds at some events. Increase the cost till the crowd attending decreases.

Casey Miles · 01-23-2009, 04:27 PM

The proof will be in the puding. The car count will tell. Not just in stock, but in the super catigories also. The logic behind what Mr. Butler is saying maybe correct for NHRA, but in the real business world, you don't want to push away any potential consumer. Even if you loose one entrant, the entrant usually brings along at least one crew member, now you loose both. Both may buy a tee shirt or something from the concession stands. It starts to snowball, just like the economy is doing now.
Casey Miles
248H

TGould · 01-23-2009, 05:58 PM

Over 2000 hits and no one has answered Marks question.

Larry Ericksmoen · 01-25-2009, 08:08 PM

They continue to raise the sportsman entry fee with NO purse increase, BUT remember they do have to pay for those Alcohol cars that can't draw a crowd. Looks like 300 racers in the pits paying higher entry fees so 16 other racers can afford to run their cars.

Freddie · 01-25-2009, 08:39 PM

Most of the tracks have raised thier "Gate Fee's" this year. I guess I have been away from racing Divisionals or Nationals for too long, I remember when the Entry fee was for car and driver.

I for one think its outragouse that these tracks are charging full gate fees just to go in and park. Oh yea thats right they offer a "Test" session on Thursday as well, for yet an additionall fee. I think If you are buying a three day race credential they could let you at least park the day before without hitting you for that too.

Let alone the $$$ inflated TEST N TUNE... usually most TnT's cost a $10. tech card, why is a divisional $50. or higher?

MacNicol Racing · 01-20-2009, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryan Worner

Still cheaper than division 1!!

I think your payout is more though isn't it?

01-17-2009, 03:08 PM	#1
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Div 2 Entry fees H*ll, you can run an IHRA Sportsman National for $150, and a full National for $190. What's the full purse structure look like at the NHRA Div. 2 events? Thought about trying to go to a couple this year, but am reminded from time to time, "Why?" Bang for the buck: Two Divisionals and a Sportsman National coming up at Immokalee, FL, Feb 6-8. 3 days, 3 races, no sitting around. Ralph Hester is an outstanding host -- one with a SBC-powered ice cream maker! Casino right down the road. http://www.ihra.com/proam/results/20.../immokalee.pdf __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

01-17-2009, 07:37 PM	#2
Woodro Josey Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 805 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Div 2 Entry fees Mark, from what i was told, NO PURSE INCREASE! __________________ Woodro Josey 2002 STK

01-17-2009, 08:06 PM	#3
Nitro Joe Jackson VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Loudonville, Ohio or where ever the Nitro Lounge is parked Posts: 2,293 Likes: 58 Liked 67 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Div 2 Entry fees I was told today Div 3 is NOT raising their prices __________________ Nitro Joe Jackson STK 3431 nitrojoe@neo.rr.com

01-23-2009, 03:30 PM	#4
Casey Miles Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 705 Likes: 128 Liked 500 Times in 91 Posts	Re: Div 2 Entry fees Florida's unemployment hits 16-year high By Marcia Heroux Pounds \| South Florida Sun Sentinel 11:14 AM EST, January 23, 2009 Florida's unemployment reached a 16-year high in December with a rate of 8.1 percent. Palm Beach County's unemployment reached 7.8 percent in December and Broward is at 6.8 percent, according to a report released today by Florida's workforce agency. December's rate represents 752,000 jobless. The unemployment rate is 0.7 percentage point higher than the revised November rate of 7.4 percent and is up 3.6 percentage points from the December 2007 rate, said the Agency for Workforce Innovation. The state's current unemployment rate is the highest since September 1992, when the rate was 8.9 percent. Florida's rate is 0.9 percentage point higher than the national unemployment rate of 7.2 percent. While the biggest job losses continue to be in construction and related trades, unemployment is now spread across most industries in South Florida. Yep! let's raise the entry fees! Casey Miles 248H

01-23-2009, 04:11 PM	#5
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Div 2 Entry fees You might be missing the point. If they lose one or two entrants the increase to those who attend covers the difference. Besides as written elsewhere they believe people will do what it takes to get to race. They keep testing the charges to see where it really affects the attendance numbers. I know thats how they limit the crowds at some events. Increase the cost till the crowd attending decreases.

01-23-2009, 04:27 PM	#6
Casey Miles Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 705 Likes: 128 Liked 500 Times in 91 Posts	Re: Div 2 Entry fees The proof will be in the puding. The car count will tell. Not just in stock, but in the super catigories also. The logic behind what Mr. Butler is saying maybe correct for NHRA, but in the real business world, you don't want to push away any potential consumer. Even if you loose one entrant, the entrant usually brings along at least one crew member, now you loose both. Both may buy a tee shirt or something from the concession stands. It starts to snowball, just like the economy is doing now. Casey Miles 248H

01-23-2009, 05:58 PM	#7
TGould Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Beaufort,SC Posts: 145 Likes: 18 Liked 32 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Div 2 Entry fees Over 2000 hits and no one has answered Marks question.

01-25-2009, 08:08 PM	#8
Larry Ericksmoen Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: sparta tn Posts: 37 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Div 2 Entry fees They continue to raise the sportsman entry fee with NO purse increase, BUT remember they do have to pay for those Alcohol cars that can't draw a crowd. Looks like 300 racers in the pits paying higher entry fees so 16 other racers can afford to run their cars.

01-25-2009, 08:39 PM	#9
Freddie Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa Fla / Anderson SC Posts: 334 Likes: 12 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Div 2 Entry fees Most of the tracks have raised thier "Gate Fee's" this year. I guess I have been away from racing Divisionals or Nationals for too long, I remember when the Entry fee was for car and driver. I for one think its outragouse that these tracks are charging full gate fees just to go in and park. Oh yea thats right they offer a "Test" session on Thursday as well, for yet an additionall fee. I think If you are buying a three day race credential they could let you at least park the day before without hitting you for that too. Let alone the $$$ inflated TEST N TUNE... usually most TnT's cost a $10. tech card, why is a divisional $50. or higher? __________________ NHRA: Comp 2200 - S/C 2201 NMRA 2012 Outlaw 10.5 #10