Houston Royal Purple Raceway will not pay me

Jon Sarrett · 04-08-2016, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

They all quit mailing checks last year. You would think they could make an exception if you had to leave early due to an emergency. Maybe they will.

Not sure which 'all' you're referring to but Norwalk mailed my check after I left not knowing I had money coming.

Kirk Morgan · 04-08-2016, 01:52 PM

Lets see, you go to a place of business and pay your dues, and you do not get what you paid for. Sounds like bad business practice to me. Was there a sign that was missed stating such practices of the payout system? Anything in print on the ladder sheets or on the ads in National Dragster?

Kirk

HR9121 · 04-08-2016, 01:57 PM

I had a similar experience with Bristol last year but thankfully after 2 phone calls and 4 months was able to get my semi-finals money along with another racers semi money sent to him. Good luck!

Ed Wright · 04-09-2016, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon Sarrett

Not sure which 'all' you're referring to but Norwalk mailed my check after I left not knowing I had money coming.

You don't race Div 4 like RJ and myself. I have no idea about your division.

RJ Sledge · 04-10-2016, 10:23 AM

Ed is correct about Division's having different operating procedures and I can appreciate that. What I don't understand is why? Just because you have an emergency and don't want to wait around until after the race to get paid is no reason to be denied your winnings that were posted in ND. Its like they are telling me thanks for the $280.00 you paid coming through the gate, but the person writing the purse checks only works until the gates close......

They no longer have an operating Web site, or at least I couldn't get it to download while looking for a Email address, it comes up blank?

I am hoping that our Division Director Trey Capps can rectify the problem.

I have been racing NHRA since the 60's and find it hard to believe that they can't just send me a check.

Mickey I told them about charging me an extra $10.00 for check, stamp and envelope and the lady didn't have an answer for that. Probably never work anyway.....makes too much sense.

I appreciate all the responses and email/calls supporting me and will keep you informed. I sent Trey Capps an email last night asking for his help as Division Director to get this straightened out. Again, its "Chump Change" but its "Chump Change" that I Legally won and I should be paid.

Just hope it doesn't happen to you.

R J Sledge

Bill Grubbs · 04-10-2016, 11:06 AM

RJ did you pay by credit card...if you get my line of thought.

RJ Sledge · 04-10-2016, 04:20 PM

Bill

Unfortunately I did not........... and I get your drift.

Thanks
RJ

FED 387 · 04-10-2016, 08:26 PM

sangel@royalpurpleraceway.com--Seth Email

mfisher@royalpurpleoil.com---marketing director for Royal Purple Oil Company

FED 387 · 04-10-2016, 08:54 PM

Correction rfisher@royalpurpleoil.com. Randy fisher not Marc fisher. Sorry

04-08-2016, 01:52 PM	#2
Kirk Morgan Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 230 Likes: 1 Liked 80 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Houston Royal Purple Raceway will not pay me Lets see, you go to a place of business and pay your dues, and you do not get what you paid for. Sounds like bad business practice to me. Was there a sign that was missed stating such practices of the payout system? Anything in print on the ladder sheets or on the ads in National Dragster? Kirk

04-08-2016, 01:57 PM	#3
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,467 Likes: 146 Liked 3,363 Times in 731 Posts	Re: Houston Royal Purple Raceway will not pay me I had a similar experience with Bristol last year but thankfully after 2 phone calls and 4 months was able to get my semi-finals money along with another racers semi money sent to him. Good luck! __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA. SS/JA

04-10-2016, 10:23 AM	#5
RJ Sledge Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 783 Likes: 502 Liked 288 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Houston Royal Purple Raceway will not pay me Ed is correct about Division's having different operating procedures and I can appreciate that. What I don't understand is why? Just because you have an emergency and don't want to wait around until after the race to get paid is no reason to be denied your winnings that were posted in ND. Its like they are telling me thanks for the $280.00 you paid coming through the gate, but the person writing the purse checks only works until the gates close...... They no longer have an operating Web site, or at least I couldn't get it to download while looking for a Email address, it comes up blank? I am hoping that our Division Director Trey Capps can rectify the problem. I have been racing NHRA since the 60's and find it hard to believe that they can't just send me a check. Mickey I told them about charging me an extra $10.00 for check, stamp and envelope and the lady didn't have an answer for that. Probably never work anyway.....makes too much sense. I appreciate all the responses and email/calls supporting me and will keep you informed. I sent Trey Capps an email last night asking for his help as Division Director to get this straightened out. Again, its "Chump Change" but its "Chump Change" that I Legally won and I should be paid. Just hope it doesn't happen to you. R J Sledge

04-10-2016, 11:06 AM	#6
Bill Grubbs Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 416 Likes: 3 Liked 564 Times in 66 Posts	Re: Houston Royal Purple Raceway will not pay me RJ did you pay by credit card...if you get my line of thought.

04-10-2016, 04:20 PM	#7
RJ Sledge Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 783 Likes: 502 Liked 288 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Houston Royal Purple Raceway will not pay me Bill Unfortunately I did not........... and I get your drift. Thanks RJ

04-10-2016, 08:26 PM	#8
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,420 Likes: 529 Liked 333 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Houston Royal Purple Raceway will not pay me sangel@royalpurpleraceway.com--Seth Email mfisher@royalpurpleoil.com---marketing director for Royal Purple Oil Company

04-10-2016, 08:54 PM	#9
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,420 Likes: 529 Liked 333 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Houston Royal Purple Raceway will not pay me Correction rfisher@royalpurpleoil.com. Randy fisher not Marc fisher. Sorry