Quote: [I mean really the biggest bet was $3500. If these guys are so good and fast why not show up at an NHRA event and take the trophy and some serous cash home?
How much could they really make at an NHRA event? I honestly have no idea but know costs have to be higher and suspect the purse for a single win isn't near $3500.
Never forget, they are also paid just for being on the show. That's where the money is.
Some of the pay outs around here on Friday and Sat-nights can get pretty high. Especially for the OPS and Real Street cars. It's 1/8 mile so it's right up their ally. These are heads up events Capitol Raceway has regular top ET payouts of $3000. And of course there is plenty of side action, if one were to need it. May 2nd they have a "Top of the Hill" showdown, $5000.00 top ET class. Maybe they should come out east and do some running...
Mr Yuck I am going to poke you a little. In your words you said " And of course there is plenty of side action if one were to need it" That's illegal and you should be banned from NHRA right???? These guys from Street Outlaws are laughing at NHRA right now. They don't need NHRA.
Oh I don't think NHRA has a leg to stand on here. Unless some of the guys are in some sort of series, and even if so as long as they cover up any NHRA logos/numbers they should be able to do what they like. As far as side action, that's been going on longer than I've been alive. I had a guy buy me a Chilli dog and large iced tea, said he just won $250 on me.. I know what goes down at the track. If those guys want action, they can do it at the track as well. Although some of them might have a hard time passing the NHRA physical I'm guessing.
These guys from Street Outlaws are laughing at NHRA right now. They don't need NHRA. 
