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Old 11-17-2008, 02:23 PM   #1
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gas isnt 4 dollars anymore also
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Old 11-17-2008, 04:04 PM   #2
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When I lived in Ohio, I travelled to San Antonio, Rockingham, and Epping... I now live in North Carolina, and I've travelled to Immokalee, San Antonio, Tulsa, Martin, Epping, etc. All the Div. 9 races are in one state, but none of them were double-headers, either, so it's a wash. There hasn't been a huge difference in my yearly towing mileage, although I do get to hit more bracket races inbetween, and have a longer season (Feb-Nov). No matter where races are, someone is going to have to travel more than someone else. Personally, I made the decision to move where I could race the most, and I made the decision to tow an open trailer with a 1500 Ram, so I can afford to travel long distances as necessary.
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Old 11-17-2008, 04:27 PM   #3
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yeah I'ma gonna hold my breath gas will still be under $3 by the spring...
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Old 11-17-2008, 04:30 PM   #4
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And I cannot travel like I use to, I had to go out and get a real job to be able to afford to still do this anymore and I don't get enough vaca to be gone that many days a year. I figure it costs 3 times to attend a race now as to what it cost back in 2000-2001... and alot less prize money now.
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Old 11-18-2008, 11:39 AM   #5
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When I lived in Ohio, I travelled to San Antonio, Rockingham, and Epping... I now live in North Carolina, and I've travelled to Immokalee, San Antonio, Tulsa, Martin, Epping, etc. All the Div. 9 races are in one state, but none of them were double-headers, either, so it's a wash. There hasn't been a huge difference in my yearly towing mileage, although I do get to hit more bracket races inbetween, and have a longer season (Feb-Nov). No matter where races are, someone is going to have to travel more than someone else. Personally, I made the decision to move where I could race the most, and I made the decision to tow an open trailer with a 1500 Ram, so I can afford to travel long distances as necessary.
MB, many could argue that your "no frills" program would be unthinkable. Hard to dispute its level of success however. I applaud your ability to make it work for YOU!!
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Old 11-18-2008, 01:51 PM   #6
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MB, many could argue that your "no frills" program would be unthinkable. Hard to dispute its level of success however. I applaud your ability to make it work for YOU!!
Thanks. Myron Piatek has done it, too. I fully understand wanting to have a bigger and better racing operation, and if a person has the wherewithall, more power to them.

I like "Motor City" Mike Sowards, who's towed his Top Sportsman car on an open trailer for years. "I've never staged the trailer!"

H*ll, I never owned a generator until this year, and when I bought one this year, it was a li'l 1000W deal I found at Big Lots for $120 that's just for emergencies... actually bought it mostly to power a fan for a wicked hot weekend we had this summer, plus Myron's generator went kaput.
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Old 11-17-2008, 05:23 PM   #7
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gas isnt 4 dollars anymore also
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Old 11-17-2008, 05:46 PM   #8
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Default It has been a Long Time

Trying to get back into Class Racing has been exciting quest.
Been out of it for almost 18 years but always intended to get back in.

My new intent is to drive the car to the track, compete and drive home.
Figuring on getting 20mpg to 13mpg towing.
Been doing that with www.ECIRS.org racing for 6 years.
We race over the NE much like Div 1 NHRA.

Just my observation.
IHRA seems have an issue with Marketing and Planning.
Even it website sucks and hard to navigate.
NHRA has 5 Divisional Races and a pile of Nationals

What is going on?
IHRA for a while looked like a great alternative to NHRA.
What are some of the reasons its floundering?
What can we do to help?

Dan
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Old 11-17-2008, 05:53 PM   #9
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i wouldn't hold your breath till spring that could get ugly you might outta breathe.....
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Old 11-18-2008, 06:45 AM   #10
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Trying to get back into Class Racing has been exciting quest.
Been out of it for almost 18 years but always intended to get back in.

My new intent is to drive the car to the track, compete and drive home.
Figuring on getting 20mpg to 13mpg towing.
Been doing that with www.ECIRS.org racing for 6 years.
We race over the NE much like Div 1 NHRA.

Just my observation.
IHRA seems have an issue with Marketing and Planning.
Even it website sucks and hard to navigate.
NHRA has 5 Divisional Races and a pile of Nationals

What is going on?
IHRA for a while looked like a great alternative to NHRA.
What are some of the reasons its floundering?
What can we do to help?

Dan

I doubt that the Milan deal is IHRA's fault , or that we will ever know the truth.
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