entry $

[rod]

whats the average entry $ for low class 'Stock' for a nhra divisional single race? not a double weekend 2 race deal.

thanks Rod in AZ

[GTX JOHN]

$300.00 or more depending
on where you are.

[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.

[JP1738]

Believe it's $180 in D2. I travel lite with no crew and an open trailer so it ain't too bad. Try to find a friend to couch surf with at the track (Thanks dad/JJ Brock/Don Shuford)

[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?

[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!

[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