| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Herb |
Posted - 02/27/2008 : 19:21:29
Please share ways the you make drag racing less of a financial burdon. Thank you. |
| 15 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| 70 Boys |
Posted - 04/09/2009 : 09:10:25
MDRA Car Show and Swap meet is were I seem to sell all my extra's.
Only $15 a space and I usually sell hundreds worth every year. http://www.mdra.com/CarShow/2009CarShowRegistration.pdf
Dave
|
| soulfisher |
Posted - 04/09/2009 : 06:34:27
quote:
Originally posted by stronglikebull
dear mrs.soulfisher, in no way is it possible to keep the cost down, i tried that last year and look where it got me! you and all the other racing wives should consider working an extra job so us racers can spend more on our cars and more time at the track!!(mark,i hope this helps!)shake&bake
She laughs. I think she believes I am her extra job. But I don't pay as well. There's always selling my plasma.
On a serious note, I hate the word budget, but based on this year, I would strongly suggest budgeting our racing habit. Not fun, but if you have a plan and stick to it, then it helps. I went into the end of the season with a few simple things in mind to do, and will come out with practically a different car. Not a great example of self control, but one thing led to another. I really should rename my car to "Stimulus Package"
Last year was a challenge with high fuel costs, but most of us all had jobs. This year, fuel is down, but not everyone is working. One of the great things about drag racing is that we are all "family." We might be great rivals at the line, but in the pits, we are friends. Many of the racers have skills and abilities that we can utilize. I had a fellow racer do my cage. I would like a new motor next year if the budget provides, so I should think about getting one from a racer or sponsor that builds them. Keeping the money in our "family" of racers will help us keep the sport alive. I would love to see a way that we can further this idea to help out fellow racers. Remember, if there isn't anyone able to pull up to the tree next to you, it isn't a race.
Here is a solid idea. What if we have a parts swap day at one of the MDRA races. I know I have a few things that came off the car that are perfectly good, such as a Mopar master cylinder used for one season. I have some extra trailer wheels and tires, and a few other parts. We all must have parts around that could help out another racer if we sold them at a reasonable cost. They aren't doing anything for us if they just sit on the shelf.
|
| stronglikebull |
Posted - 04/08/2009 : 22:33:01
dear mrs.soulfisher, in no way is it possible to keep the cost down, i tried that last year and look where it got me! you and all the other racing wives should consider working an extra job so us racers can spend more on our cars and more time at the track!!(mark,i hope this helps!)shake&bake |
| andyschmall |
Posted - 04/07/2009 : 14:28:17
Good point. Lets go fast!!! |
| Lenny5160 |
Posted - 04/07/2009 : 13:38:11
Come on, Andy, your logic is folly! Why abuse your car for over 10 seconds when you can be done in 7.5? That is 25% more abuse you are subjecting your parts to!
Tony Leonard |
| andyschmall |
Posted - 04/07/2009 : 12:24:55
Race at multi day events. Your entry costs are higher but fuel is cut in half.
Slow cars save money. Equipment, like mark said, as well as maintenance and wear and tear on parts.
|
| soulfisher |
Posted - 04/07/2009 : 07:00:02
Best way to keep something from being a burden -- enjoy it.
Now, reducing the cost is another story. Racing your daily driver has to be the lowest cost way to go. Winning is helpful. Not racing in every event that you can - gambler, points, multiple classes, etc. will keep your cost down in fees the weekend, but then you'll spend more time in the pits and may head home early.
I have to agree, going into the 9s is expensive. Always said it was and now I know (I hope, don't have the time slip yet.) $60 jacket now replaced with about $400 of fire retardant clothing. Cage, extra shields, etc. adds up.
Unfortunately, I'm not an expert on this subject - especially this year. Don't tell my wife that it is even possible to keep the cost down.
|
| stronglikebull |
Posted - 04/06/2009 : 23:15:28
dynoing our engines with our home made dyno helped quite abit this year so far!shake&bake |
| stronglikebull |
Posted - 04/02/2008 : 22:05:18
our biggest one to make drag racing less of a financial burdon is by leavin the wife and kids at home, no extra wristbands to buy and if she works while i'm gone the extra money comes in handy at the end of the month! shake&bake |
| Travis Sorokie |
Posted - 03/26/2008 : 13:03:17
2-day events are nice in the fact that you tow once, and race twice. But, you have 2x the entry fee as well.
I've been racing closer to home over the past couple of years.
Plus, I try to get a few sponsors to help off set my costs...
See ya in Staging!!! |
| nobox |
Posted - 03/09/2008 : 18:06:36
Herb to ans your question, and get back to the topic.
W I N 
Lee
Dugdale |
| nobox |
Posted - 03/09/2008 : 17:56:31
Wow the bullshipper is a spelling expert..................
Lee
Dugdale |
| stronglikebull |
Posted - 03/09/2008 : 13:50:27
no steve, just live ones! p.s. you spelt confused wrong! |
| steveroehrs |
Posted - 03/09/2008 : 10:53:27
Now I'm confussed...Are you alergic to BBQ chicken? |
| stronglikebull |
Posted - 03/09/2008 : 09:55:30
good one andy but i am allergic to chickens! |
