Cha-Ching........$150.00 Please - Page 2

Carl Juliano · 04-09-2009, 02:37 PM

We wont even consider National events at this point, the expense is ridiculous, almost need a week off to attend, and if you are not chasing "World Points" (which we are not) it does not help your division points. So for us it makes no sense, and the "novelty" of being at a National has worn off a long time ago.

R&S Motorsports · 04-09-2009, 03:56 PM

Just Curious do all of these fee increases apply to the "PRO" racers? Or does the sportsman racer only have to take it up the shorts!

Tom Goldman · 04-09-2009, 04:46 PM

The other insult ,besides the cert fee increase ,is as I was told, the chassis inspectors are being paid less per cert than in the past.......Nhra has no regard for whom it screws! ......Tom

Bryan Gillespie · 04-10-2009, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by R&S Motorsports

Just Curious do all of these fee increases apply to the "PRO" racers? Or does the sportsman racer only have to take it up the shorts!

They get in 4 free if they pre enter

Tim Charlet · 04-10-2009, 09:38 AM

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I GUESS WE ARE ALL PAYING FOR THAT NEW BMW THAT MR. COMPTON BOUGHT.....

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Well after poor Tom took that 10% pay cut from his NHRA President Salary of $545,000- and his NHRA Board of Directors Salary of $250,000 the poor boy could not afford the Bentley he bought....Cut the poor guy some slack!

R Bailey 66 Mustang · 04-10-2009, 09:46 AM

Lucky NHRA, digging into our pockets again. Unfortunately there is nothing we can do about it. Our car runs 8.80's so we are due for an inspection next week plus Rick just got his physical on Wednesday so dig into our pockets a little farther for the increase in license fees. But it will not stop us from going to the track. My family has had a rough year so far, so we are ready to get back out and race with our friends. My dad took a nasty fall in January and is now confined to a wheel chair and we had to put our 17 year old cocker spaniel, Clyde down in February. So this distraction of the smell of fuel and the noise might help us all.

Take care guys. See you in a couple weeks, I hope.

Ruthie Bailey

TBR151J · 04-10-2009, 09:51 AM

Aww c'mon guys...we all know his DUI court case is coming up and he can't pay the lawyers fees!

Dad and I talked about this and I feel bad for the chassis cert guys who maybe got a little extra for taking time out of their schedule. Not anymore...and as for national and divisional events, the words "been there, done that" come to mind. I am happier (and coming home with more money in my pocket, and not only from winnings!) running my Nova in Street and Heavy and the dragster occasionally in Super...

Thanks to these "economic times" I am having more fun that I have had in the past...go figure!

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luckydog · 04-10-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BKSG1198

EVENTUALLY NHRA WILL FIGURE OUT THAT THE SPORTSMAN RACER IS THE BACKBONE OF THE ASSOCIATION

No they won't cause ya'll just keep on goin!! I really feel bad for the guys on the west coast!! As I stated in another forum, I'm done with them!! Hey Rick, the fuel smells just as good at IHRA events and they are just as loud! Alot friendlier too!!!!!! I don't get it

IHRA and DAMN Proud of it!!!

R&S Motorsports · 04-10-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by luckydog

No they won't cause ya'll just keep on goin!! I really feel bad for the guys on the west coast!! As I stated in another forum, I'm done with them!! Hey Rick, the fuel smells just as good at IHRA events and they are just as loud! Alot friendlier too!!!!!! I don't get it

Please refer to at least someone still cares thread!!!!

In fact if my local track waasnt NHRA I wouldnt even Tag my cars NHRA nor would I have a NHRA License.

SG1809 · 04-10-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Carl Juliano

We wont even consider National events at this point, the expense is ridiculous, almost need a week off to attend, and if you are not chasing "World Points" (which we are not) it does not help your division points. So for us it makes no sense, and the "novelty" of being at a National has worn off a long time ago.

Carl,

Remember when we were hangin out and Dad & I both said " it ain't as much fun as it used to be" Well here are some more reasons why.

Regards to all,

Pat I.

04-09-2009, 02:37 PM	#11
Carl Juliano Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 294 Likes: 234 Liked 64 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Cha-Ching........$150.00 Please We wont even consider National events at this point, the expense is ridiculous, almost need a week off to attend, and if you are not chasing "World Points" (which we are not) it does not help your division points. So for us it makes no sense, and the "novelty" of being at a National has worn off a long time ago. __________________ Carl Juliano TS 1275 John Juliano SG 151 Carl Sr.

04-09-2009, 03:56 PM	#12
R&S Motorsports Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wind Lake, WI Posts: 54 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Cha-Ching........$150.00 Please Just Curious do all of these fee increases apply to the "PRO" racers? Or does the sportsman racer only have to take it up the shorts!

04-09-2009, 04:46 PM	#13
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,477 Likes: 892 Liked 883 Times in 237 Posts	Re: Cha-Ching........$150.00 Please The other insult ,besides the cert fee increase ,is as I was told, the chassis inspectors are being paid less per cert than in the past.......Nhra has no regard for whom it screws! ......Tom __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

04-10-2009, 09:38 AM	#15
Tim Charlet Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Thornton, Colorado Posts: 4 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Cha-Ching........$150.00 Please [quote=BKSG1198;113999] I GUESS WE ARE ALL PAYING FOR THAT NEW BMW THAT MR. COMPTON BOUGHT..... quote] Well after poor Tom took that 10% pay cut from his NHRA President Salary of $545,000- and his NHRA Board of Directors Salary of $250,000 the poor boy could not afford the Bentley he bought....Cut the poor guy some slack! __________________ Tim Charlet 5636 SC

04-10-2009, 09:46 AM	#16
R Bailey 66 Mustang Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 21 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Cha-Ching........$150.00 Please Lucky NHRA, digging into our pockets again. Unfortunately there is nothing we can do about it. Our car runs 8.80's so we are due for an inspection next week plus Rick just got his physical on Wednesday so dig into our pockets a little farther for the increase in license fees. But it will not stop us from going to the track. My family has had a rough year so far, so we are ready to get back out and race with our friends. My dad took a nasty fall in January and is now confined to a wheel chair and we had to put our 17 year old cocker spaniel, Clyde down in February. So this distraction of the smell of fuel and the noise might help us all. Take care guys. See you in a couple weeks, I hope. Ruthie Bailey

04-10-2009, 09:51 AM	#17
TBR151J Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bound Brook, NJ Posts: 27 Likes: 2 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Cha-Ching........$150.00 Please Aww c'mon guys...we all know his DUI court case is coming up and he can't pay the lawyers fees! Dad and I talked about this and I feel bad for the chassis cert guys who maybe got a little extra for taking time out of their schedule. Not anymore...and as for national and divisional events, the words "been there, done that" come to mind. I am happier (and coming home with more money in my pocket, and not only from winnings!) running my Nova in Street and Heavy and the dragster occasionally in Super... Thanks to these "economic times" I am having more fun that I have had in the past...go figure! Frankie Cicerale Tax Bracket Racing Piscataway, NJ SC 151J SG 151J SST 151J Stock 1510 www.taxbracketracing.com __________________ Updates on the Tax Bracket Racing Team