Grade Point Alternative

Randy Wells · 12-31-2022, 01:59 AM

It bothers me to think there are ST/SS racers out there that actually thinks this is real, LOL. If the average racer would pay that kind of money to make 2 runs, probably needs some mental help kind of like gamblers anonymous.

Randy Wells
I/S 5628

Brian Oakes · 12-31-2022, 11:31 AM

Randy everyone needs Mental Help now days running a good Stock or Super Stock car these days, My Vote is for Charlie and Bob and i think Billy Nees for Tech Director

Charley Downing · 12-31-2022, 11:42 AM

What should bother you more is we pay $180-$200 entry fee for a points meet for NHRA to pay out $1000 (plus contingency lol). That’s what a 10-20% payback.

1347 · 12-31-2022, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Charley Downing

What should bother you more is we pay $180-$200 entry fee for a points meet for NHRA to pay out $1000 (plus contingency lol). That’s what a 10-20% payback.

In Division 1, our payout is 2000.00 to win, and 500.00 from ATI, did they not raise the purse in all divisions?

HR9121 · 12-31-2022, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 1347

In Division 1, our payout is 2000.00 to win, and 500.00 from ATI, did they not raise the purse in all divisions?

I haven't cashed in for a couple years but I think it's still 1500 for D2 or it may be 1800.

HR9121 · 12-31-2022, 12:15 PM

Charley I really like your business sense, your a true entrepreneur Mickey would've been proud. You saw a need and created a solution so well done lol.
I can tell you from experience on how stressful the situation can be. The last few years while taking time to run a business and raise young children I haven't been able to race as much as I like so I've had to make all kinds of deals to make sure I get into Charlotte and that's twice a year. It's stressful man so can you cut me some slack $1000 bucks is kinda steep. Maybe I could advertise for you in my "Live" reports or something with Ken's blessing of course. Hit me up man Charlotte will be here before we know it not too concerned with other races they always seem to drop below on Monday anyway.

MR DERBY CITY · 12-31-2022, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 1347

In Division 1, our payout is 2000.00 to win, and 500.00 from ATI, did they not raise the purse in all divisions?

Ha,ha, ha. Ha. Ha. Ha. Ha. Ha. Ha ha. Ha. Ha …..I couldn’t help but laugh Duane …l believe D1 has the best payout ….

Charley Downing · 12-31-2022, 01:57 PM

Duane I'm not talking about any bonus payout programs that company's payout, contingences or added entry bonus. I'm talking about what NHRA gives you for winning vs your entry.

Maybe I'm wrong, but maybe some of our 2022 stk/ss points meet winners can confirm what there win check from NHRA was this past season.
But I'm pretty sure most NHRA points meets still payout $1000 to win stock and $1200 to win Superstock.

The last time I won a points meet in stk was in 2020 at Earlville D5
$170 entry fee and $1000 check for winning. So maybe this has changed in the past 24 months

Billy Nees · 12-31-2022, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Charley Downing

I'm talking about what NHRA gives you for winning

NHRA Div. 1 CASH purse is $2000.
The last I looked, NHRA Natl. Event CASH purse was/is $1800.

Jason Shepard · 12-31-2022, 03:43 PM

I personally just finished my 3rd year of class racing, but I have been going with my dad since the late 80's. Back then, and through the 90's, there were no quota's. Wouldn't everyone benefit from no quota's? NHRA would make more money, racers with lower grade points could enter any event they choose. Some racers may never compete for a championship, but want a chance at a Wally 2 or 3 times a year. Why has NHRA established quota's? Interested in everyone's answers on this....

12-31-2022, 01:59 AM	#1
Randy Wells Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Warsaw, Mo Posts: 719 Likes: 640 Liked 1,144 Times in 354 Posts	Re: Grade Point Alternative It bothers me to think there are ST/SS racers out there that actually thinks this is real, LOL. If the average racer would pay that kind of money to make 2 runs, probably needs some mental help kind of like gamblers anonymous. Randy Wells I/S 5628 Last edited by Randy Wells; 12-31-2022 at 07:12 AM.

12-31-2022, 11:31 AM	#2
Brian Oakes Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 571 Likes: 2 Liked 426 Times in 116 Posts	Re: Grade Point Alternative Randy everyone needs Mental Help now days running a good Stock or Super Stock car these days, My Vote is for Charlie and Bob and i think Billy Nees for Tech Director

12-31-2022, 11:42 AM	#3
Charley Downing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 761 Likes: 16 Liked 633 Times in 88 Posts	Re: Grade Point Alternative What should bother you more is we pay $180-$200 entry fee for a points meet for NHRA to pay out $1000 (plus contingency lol). That’s what a 10-20% payback. __________________ Charley Downing 3548 STK

12-31-2022, 12:15 PM	#6
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,467 Likes: 146 Liked 3,363 Times in 731 Posts	Re: Grade Point Alternative Charley I really like your business sense, your a true entrepreneur Mickey would've been proud. You saw a need and created a solution so well done lol. I can tell you from experience on how stressful the situation can be. The last few years while taking time to run a business and raise young children I haven't been able to race as much as I like so I've had to make all kinds of deals to make sure I get into Charlotte and that's twice a year. It's stressful man so can you cut me some slack $1000 bucks is kinda steep. Maybe I could advertise for you in my "Live" reports or something with Ken's blessing of course. Hit me up man Charlotte will be here before we know it not too concerned with other races they always seem to drop below on Monday anyway. __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA. SS/JA

12-31-2022, 01:57 PM	#8
Charley Downing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 761 Likes: 16 Liked 633 Times in 88 Posts	Re: Grade Point Alternative Duane I'm not talking about any bonus payout programs that company's payout, contingences or added entry bonus. I'm talking about what NHRA gives you for winning vs your entry. Maybe I'm wrong, but maybe some of our 2022 stk/ss points meet winners can confirm what there win check from NHRA was this past season. But I'm pretty sure most NHRA points meets still payout $1000 to win stock and $1200 to win Superstock. The last time I won a points meet in stk was in 2020 at Earlville D5 $170 entry fee and $1000 check for winning. So maybe this has changed in the past 24 months __________________ Charley Downing 3548 STK Last edited by Charley Downing; 12-31-2022 at 02:16 PM.

12-31-2022, 03:43 PM	#10
Jason Shepard Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 113 Likes: 140 Liked 114 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Grade Point Alternative I personally just finished my 3rd year of class racing, but I have been going with my dad since the late 80's. Back then, and through the 90's, there were no quota's. Wouldn't everyone benefit from no quota's? NHRA would make more money, racers with lower grade points could enter any event they choose. Some racers may never compete for a championship, but want a chance at a Wally 2 or 3 times a year. Why has NHRA established quota's? Interested in everyone's answers on this....