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...
Non of those events you listed have a single pass worth $3500. Also the race in Chicago was $10,000. How many times does it need to be said there cars are set up for the street not the track.
It's a shame nhra who is struggling in ratings would want to piss off a ton of people enjoying the show and potential people to get in to there events. Now they have turned off the casual fan with this move. I need to look into getting my IHRA lisence and car certed by them.
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