Speak with your $$$

[r6_philly]

FUSA weekend credentials are always $50. I think they hire more personels around the track so they up the price to offset the cost. Last year at summit point we paid twice the gate fee (from $25 to $50) to almost twice the entry fee to race same races (regional points) that were 2 laps shorter. And this FUSA weekend was 2 weeks after a normal regional. I don't think many regional racers even showed up.

[Baltobuell]

Dawn, you've always been nice to me so I don't want to upset you further. I can understand your feelings as a championship would be a cool thing on a race resume. But a championship is usually won by someone who is totally devoted to something. Your reality of home and family rightfully may preclude such financial devotion. Life gets in the way sometimes. We all love the track or we wouldn't be doing something like this, but take a step back a second. Look at the FUSA semi-trailer pits sometime. Compared to the CCS guys grilling burgers, there isn't much laughter coming from over there. Running practice with those guys may get you buzzed as they mark their turff. They are serious and are paying the rent with their winnings. A good start may get you knocked out of the way. I believe it's best if we amatures watch the race unless we are trying to begin a true career in racing. With all the classes for skill level, modifications, and such, I think CCS needed to combine some stuff just to get it all in. Sportsman HW is not generally a full grid. The extra money may be an afterthought or a way of taking casual budget racers like myself, off the grid and out of the way.

[EX#996]

Dawn, you've always been nice to me so I don't want to upset you further. I can understand your feelings as a championship would be a cool thing on a race resume. But a championship is usually won by someone who is totally devoted to something. Your reality of home and family rightfully may preclude such financial devotion. Life gets in the way sometimes.

No you didn't upset me, and earning a championship does take dedication.  That's why we are putting the effort physically, financially and emotionally this year.  Next year we won't go to as many race dates because of the financial commitment we made this year.  I guess that's life getting in the way.

Heavyweight Sportsman in the MW has quite a number of participants compared to other classes.  We have several who run SV's, Buells, and the 600 in-line fours from 90-92.

F-USA guys, I have nothing against them (except the time that the Arclight Suzuki guys unplugged our motor home so they could plug in thier TV  :o ::)), in fact I have developed a friendship with some of the members of the teams that regularly race at RA.  

Last year CCS and F-USA ran the classes at the same time with no problems, at least at RA, without requiring the additional license.  What changed?  

Credentials are $50.00, yep, same as last year, but why?  Is it because they expect more participants?  I just want to understand.

Dawn  

[Baltobuell]

Tiff....Art....Anybody?

[Super Dave]

Last year CCS and F-USA ran the classes at the same time with no problems, at least at RA, without requiring the additional license.  What changed?

Well, last year, the FUSA classes were basically unique to FUSA, sort of.  In  the mid 1990's I proposed that there be a class similar to the "pro" class at the regional level.  And that's what there is:  a similar class at the regional and "pro" level.  It at least allows a regional racer to build a bike that is specific for a "pro" class, yet still use it at the regional level.  

So, rather than have two Sportbike, (Middleweight) Superbike, Unlimited Grand Prix, and Thunderbike events, there will be one with the PRO level purse.  For good or for bad.

Yes, there is an increased entry price and an extra license cost.  I can understand the increased entry for the purse, but I would agree that the extra cost for the license is a bit different.  It has always been that way, the extra license, but the new race format is different.

[Baltobuell]

I'm NOT complaining, (neat stuff comes from it) just pointing out why I think I'll watch. The wt/hp ratio formula for Thunderbike puts me 25-30 hp off what the FUSA guys will be running. The old Lightning series had a 95hp limit and was a hoot to grid with the fast guys. A 125hp Buell Thunderbike is not something many CCS guys could afford to race for trophys. Yes, hp doesn't count for much. but hp & talent will put me in the way about lap 8 or 9.

[Super Dave]

I'm NOT complaining, (neat stuff comes from it) just pointing out why I think I'll watch. The wt/hp ratio formula for Thunderbike puts me 25-30 hp off what the FUSA guys will be running. The old Lightning series had a 95hp limit and was a hoot to grid with the fast guys. A 125hp Buell Thunderbike is not something many CCS guys could afford to race for trophys. Yes, hp doesn't count for much. but hp & talent will put me in the way about lap 8 or 9.

Yeah, you could get the thing down to 340 pounds....That would be cheap too, eh...

[Super_KC124]

SPECTATOR WEEKEND PASS - $35
Valid for 3 days, May 23-25.
Provides access to infield, paddock and garages.

I'm gonna buy a spectators pass. ;)

In drag racing, your race entry fee includes a gate pass. With roadracing you pay to race them you pay some more. >:(

CRA has a 1 day only gate fee for about half price. Since I race on Sat. only, I can enter an extra race.  ;D Gingerman had the same thing last year.

[Baltobuell]

I think my engine weighs 340 lbs ;D

[EX#996]

In drag racing, your race entry fee includes a gate pass. With roadracing you pay to race them you pay some more. >:(

We used to drag race, at times that is starting to look more appealing.  But in drag racing most of the focus is on the machine as long as you can cut a good light.  Road racing is more of a challenge and that is what Paul was looking for.

Dawn  :)

[Gixxer124]

I drag raced for about 15 years. They call it "Drag" racing for a reason. Roadracing is tons more fun! ;D There is a track 15 min. from my house though.  :(

[Super Dave]

Drag racing?  What's that?  

You dress up in different clothes?

You're pulling something?



 ;D