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Old 11-17-2008, 09:16 PM   #1
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As much as I`d like to see something like this emplemented,at least in Division 5 there`s most likely a problem,available tracks. There`s not many facilities in Division 5 that can handle a LODRS,"qualify" to be eligible or even want a Division race. About 10 years ago I think it would cost the track about $10K to host a Points meet,and I`m sure it hasn`t gone down since then,so that could be a factor as well. Most of the tracks that hosted Division Points races back in the mid to late 90`s when I was doing a lot of traveling,are down to Nat`l Opens or bracket race only. The little tracks out here just don`t host the events anymore. Basically,if you want to run for a Division title in the Lucas Oil series,you`re gonna have to spend a lot of money in fuel or gas out here.
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Old 11-17-2008, 09:24 PM   #2
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As much as I`d like to see something like this emplemented,at least in Division 5 there`s most likely a problem,available tracks. There`s not many facilities in Division 5 that can handle a LODRS,"qualify" to be eligible or even want a Division race. About 10 years ago I think it would cost the track about $10K to host a Points meet,and I`m sure it hasn`t gone down since then,so that could be a factor as well. Most of the tracks that hosted Division Points races back in the mid to late 90`s when I was doing a lot of traveling,are down to Nat`l Opens or bracket race only. The little tracks out here just don`t host the events anymore. Basically,if you want to run for a Division title in the Lucas Oil series,you`re gonna have to spend a lot of money in fuel or gas out here.
Or if you REALLY want to race,move to Div 1 or 3.No excuses then,except
1) Can't get time off
2) Too hot in July and August
3) This track,that track sucks
Actually the only excuse that wouldn't hold water is "I can't afford to tow 500 miles one way to race.
Just an observation of reading posts here over the past few years.We're like every other segment of life,
some wont be happy unless they're unhappy.

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Old 11-18-2008, 09:49 AM   #3
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Also, move NC to division 1 so we could possibly get a national open or divisional race in Charlotte!
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Old 11-18-2008, 11:49 AM   #4
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As much as I`d like to see something like this emplemented,at least in Division 5 there`s most likely a problem,available tracks. There`s not many facilities in Division 5 that can handle a LODRS,"qualify" to be eligible or even want a Division race. About 10 years ago I think it would cost the track about $10K to host a Points meet,and I`m sure it hasn`t gone down since then,so that could be a factor as well. Most of the tracks that hosted Division Points races back in the mid to late 90`s when I was doing a lot of traveling,are down to Nat`l Opens or bracket race only. The little tracks out here just don`t host the events anymore. Basically,if you want to run for a Division title in the Lucas Oil series,you`re gonna have to spend a lot of money in fuel or gas out here.
Maybe NHRA could show some leadership and take a percentage of the gate for points races instead of an up front fee. Hard times mean things change. I hope to have my superstock car finished in time to compete some next year and I will not take long tows just to bracket race.
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Old 11-18-2008, 01:57 PM   #5
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Gary, I have to agree with Ed. There are far more races on the east coast with alot less travel. But I am not sure I want to give up palm trees, white sandy beaches, swimming in the ocean in the winter. Too hot in July, questionable to humid diffently in noo joisey.
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Old 11-18-2008, 02:59 PM   #6
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I still the double race concept is the one financially the best. One tow, two races at one location then home.
It can be done many ways. Week off work?and run them all OR ,1/2 the classes per event then rotate other 1/2 next event location run them twice. Keeps the race tracks used the same amount just 1/2 the towing
I think the move to Div 1 or 3 ( maybe 2 also) is even better. Gets more people out of the really good weather and locations to a standard, Hot Sweaty midwest in summer. Keep the west and South for vacations with the kids....In winter...
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Old 11-18-2008, 03:42 PM   #7
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Putting Ohio in Division 1 will make it even harder to win a divisional championship in D1. Think about the percentage of the country's population who would then be in D1. Currently (latest figures from Census as of 7/1/2007) 23.43 percent of the country's population lives in D1; adding Ohio would raise that to 27.23 percent of the population. This includes the District of Columbia. I'll let Nitro Joe determine the percentage of the racers in each class live in Each-I suspect he might be able to do that, or at least come close-although it is a lot harder to do that computation than what I did..

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