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[1320racer]

Originally Posted by BKSG1198

I think every Division is different in their cost - in D1 we pay $225 plus $85 crew to win $2,000. I wouldn't be shocked if the entry goes up a little after the meeting this week in the Poconos,

Meanwhile, I can pay an $80 entry to race for $2,000 to win in Top Bulb or $60 entry for $1,500 to win in Bottom Bulb each day, Saturday and Sunday from April through September at my home track, so there's no good reason to travel to mostly sit for days, either in a field waiting to park or waiting to make a pass with the NHRA circus yet some here want to know why I don't race stock eliminator.

[JP1738]

Originally Posted by 1320racer

Meanwhile, I can pay an $80 entry to race for $2,000 to win in Top Bulb or $60 entry for $1,500 to win in Bottom Bulb each day, Saturday and Sunday from April through September at my home track, so there's no good reason to travel to mostly sit for days, either in a field waiting to park or waiting to make a pass with the NHRA circus yet some here want to know why I don't race stock eliminator.

Fair, but class racing really isn't about the money. Comparing local bracket racing to class racing is like apples to oranges. I too can go run for 2k-2500 locally and it is as hard or harder to win those races, but it's like a different sport altogether.

[1320racer]

Without question it's harder because because as a whole bracket racers have more talent, more skill at both ends, whereas there are lots more ducks in class racing and if class racing isn't about the $ what is it about, that cheap meaningless trophy?

[JP1738]

Originally Posted by 1320racer

Without question it's harder because because as a whole bracket racers have more talent, more skill at both ends, whereas there are lots more ducks in class racing and if class racing isn't about the $ what is it about, that cheap meaningless trophy?

It means a lot to the people that it means a lot to. It seems to be lost on you and that's ok. If I went out and won a golf tournament, got a trophy and a check for my troubles, that honor and prestige would be lost on people who don't golf or think it's a silly time-suck. Same goes with Class racing. The people who enjoy it appreciate the effort that goes in to winning one and it means the world to them. You don't really class race and don't find the honor in pursuing it, so I wouldn't expect you to feel the same way about it that myself and the rest of us on CR do.

[1320racer]

As you know, we've raced Super Comp and KILLED it, raced Super Street and did very well. In 5 years, won the division with the most points ever, finished #2 twice in the division, Jegs Allstar, 2 National event finals, won one and finished #4 in the world. Oh yea, we've got several of those meaningless trophies too.

That said, don't know if or when we will compete on the circus tour again. Kind of been there done that and my son is very busy growing his business and preparing for his life ahead, just got engaged last month.

Also the amount of money we have, can win in a single season is more than most every class racers could win in a lifetime.

[JP1738]

Originally Posted by 1320racer

As you know, we've raced Super Comp

And clearly you've lost the zeal enjoyed by the many who still chase the championship, so I stand by my comment. You don't care about it, so it means nothing to you. Potato Pototo.

Also a lot of "we" in that comment and not a lot of "I". Easy to crew chief a car and have a callous attitude towards this brand of racing despite vicarious success in it.

Congrats to your son on owning a business and getting engaged, that's fantastic. Wish nothing but the best for you and yours

[1320racer]

Many that competed against us class racing have said WE make a very good team that is hard to beat. I taught my son every thing he knows and he is an exceptional student. I gave him 2 top shelf cars that I prepare, I tune, I maintain, that if they are not the best on the property wherever we race, they are amongst the best. My son doesn't win without ME.

That said, I never had the "zeal" to class race, my son wanted to try Super Comp so I invested my time and $ preparing the car and him and the result was he did very well but he doesn't care now if we class race again, it's up to me. If/when I decided to, it only happens with his commitment to compete for the championship. We are not those guys that show up for an event or two, when they have nothing better to do to "have fun"

[Jason Shepard]

[QUOTE=1320racer;708609]As you know, we've raced Super Comp and KILLED it, raced Super Street and did very well. In 5 years, won the division with the most points ever, finished #2 twice in the division, Jegs Allstar, 2 National event finals, won one and finished #4 in the world. Oh yea, we've got several of those meaningless trophies too.

Still waiting for proof of those "meaningless trophies".....

[BKSG1198]

Originally Posted by 1320racer

Meanwhile, I can pay an $80 entry to race for $2,000 to win in Top Bulb or $60 entry for $1,500 to win in Bottom Bulb each day, Saturday and Sunday from April through September at my home track, so there's no good reason to travel to mostly sit for days, either in a field waiting to park or waiting to make a pass with the NHRA circus yet some here want to know why I don't race stock eliminator.

To me it's still a hobby, I work hard during the week so as long as I can get the heck away for 3 days and if I win a round or win the event I have a trophy at the end of the weekend to show to all the ladies...lol

[1320racer]

of course it's a hobby for all, there's no one competing in the NHRA/LODRS making a living doing this NO ONE!