entry $

[Frank Castros]

Originally Posted by 1320racer

Frankie you?re a pathetic loser waiting to die in South Carolina.

Ed,
If you have the wellness of mine at my age without a Pancreas, Spleen and Gall Bladder you're doing well. I have much to live for you POS.

[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!

[1320racer]

Originally Posted by Frank Castros

Ed,
If you have the wellness of mine at my age without a Pancreas, Spleen and Gall Bladder you're doing well. I have much to live for you POS.

you're still a loser and

[SS3860]

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.

I pay $100 to race for $2,000 at local combo events 8 or 10 times a year and maybe a couple division and open events a year. Not interested in joining the traveling road circus. Started bracket racing in 1980, built several winning bracket cars, several track championships and the occasional cheap trophy from 10.90 racing. A couple years ago I wanted to try Stock eliminator. Grew up around it and always respected the class racers. Now that I'm older and don't want to chase the be at the track every time it's open and financially able to field a competitive stocker. I'm enjoying racing 15 or so times a year and earning the respect of class racers.

Oh div. 3 entry is $180 I think.

Tom Flowers
3860 E/SA

[SS3860]

Originally Posted by JP1738

There is a lot to unpack there, lol. But it explains a lot.

So, if I'm understanding your comment the way it's written, your son does not work on the cars or have anything invested in his racing opportunity other than showing up with a helmet? Kinda sad. I feel like most people here would agree that races are won in the shop/garage before you ever make it to the race track. The passion of being a gear head is what makes drag racing (and class racing even more so IMO) so much fun, and it doesn't sound like your son has that. It appears that you take that aspect of it seriously as we all should, but what a bummer to own nothing and have everything provided for you. From what I've heard from people close to your son, he really doesn't care anything about drag racing and wouldn't compete were it not for you and I think I just found out why.

I'm grateful and proud to say I own everything I have and receive little to no financial assistance. My dad helps me sling wrenches occasionally but it's something we've always done together and I cherish it. I owe my success to my teacher as well, but standing in the winner's circle in front of a car I built, prepared, and tuned brings me so much joy and pride. It doesn't sound like your son has that at all and I hate that for him. Winning is great, but winning with something you poured your heart and soul in is so much better.

Your last sentence says it all. That's what it's about.


Tom Flowers
3860 E/SA

[1320racer]

I've poured my heart, soul and $ into every race car I've owned and built starting with my '68 Chevelle that I purchased from the original owner in 1982 with 39,000 miles and was a street car long before I made it a bracket car and the best of it's kind in the country, more stock than any stocker and 60 footed quicker than any stocker Chevelle/GM A Body.

[Frank Castros]

You're a legend in your own mind. Swim in the adult end of the pool and see if your don't drown.

[1700camaro]

I've been pretty busy lately, but it's nice to see the cheap entertainment continuing on CR. As always, the cheapest of cheap entertainment comes from 1320/1290; always coming up short in many ways!

1700/781L

[Bobby Fazio]

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, I know a few tracks are saying they don't make any $$$ on the divisional races when you have to pay out the Alky classes, so I guess we shall see.

Originally Posted by JeremyDuncan

This is why Alky cars should be a National event only classes.

No, this is tracks not putting effort into promoting a show that they are paying for...either bring in a better negotiator or a better marketer.