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[Rocky Kugel]

Dobiefan...the days of th pick up window are gone....not going to mention any tracks names but the last time I run there it was a week and a half before I got my check...got payed for a track I raced at one week later before getting a check...lol..o well can't have it all.

[don71]

Don't make sense

Edited by don71, 05 September 2012 - 12:02 PM.

[don71]

Oh never mind

Edited by don71, 05 September 2012 - 12:07 PM.

[Rusty_Nuts]

What about the steel city stampede? Isnt pit admission for both days only $40? and there, i get to watch 11 different race classes. BRP will be there and most likely a bigger field because they dont have to pay the $70 pit admission.

[Hot Dog]

What about the steel city stampede? Isnt pit admission for both days only $40? and there, i get to watch 11 different race classes. BRP will be there and most likely a bigger field because they dont have to pay the $70 pit admission.

For roughly the same purse too. It's also in pretty much the same market as PPMS, it's amazing they can stay open with those prices.

Edited by Hot Dog, 05 September 2012 - 09:00 PM.

[dirtguy200948]

For roughly the same purse too. It's also in pretty much the same market as PPMS, it's amazing they can stay open with those prices.

Stampede is $55 i believe.

[Hot Dog]

Stampede is $55 i believe.

That's high too, but it's still 15 dollars less then PPMS. That 15 dollars adds up when you multiply it by the 4.5 people per car that come in the gate (A number most promoters go by). 70 dollars might not sound like a lot, but where do you draw the line? This year it's 70, if they get away with it why not try 75 next year? Then its 80 and so on.

[j20000]

FYI... PPMS   Pro Lates 30 laps 1* $2,000 2. $900 3. $500 4. $400 5. $375 6. $350 7. $325 8. $320 9. $310 10. $300 11. $290 12. $280 13. $250 14. $240 15. $230 16. $220 17. $215 18. $210 19. $205 20. $200 21. $175 22. $175 23. $175 24. $175 25. $175 26. $175 27. $175 28. $175 29. $175 30. $175 31. $175 32. $175   Total: $10,220 Tow:  $125

[mmiley]

That's high too, but it's still 15 dollars less then PPMS. That 15 dollars adds up when you multiply it by the 4.5 people per car that come in the gate (A number most promoters go by). 70 dollars might not sound like a lot, but where do you draw the line? This year it's 70, if they get away with it why not try 75 next year? Then its 80 and so on.

If you want to see some of the best regional racing Western PA has to offer with the top 5 divisions with the highest total purse for a regional event for those 5 divisions, join us for the 24th consecutive running of the Pittsburgher, the longest running event at the same track by the same ownership in the region!

Everyone gets a vote!...the regions best racers get some of the regions best playoffs, please state the facts don't assume,this may be the highest paying event ever for the combination of these 5 divisions that is a regional, not National event. Your $ end up in the pockets of our best regional racers! Vote...YES to regional racing special events! It's your choice as fans or racers!

[mmiley]

This post won't die, I'm guilty of perpetuating it too! 10,000 or bust! LOL

[Vigoda Motorsports]

Just out of curiousity, you keep mentioning the regional racer over and over and over, and on page 3 you proudly stated that no, Scott Bloomquist won't be coming to take our Pennsylvania money back to Tennessee. As someone who much preferred the Pittsburgher when it was a national event with lineups that included names like Bloomquist, Freddy Smith, Donnie Moran, etc, and as someone who has shown my dissatisfaction with the current regional format by having not attended the race since Shane Clanton won it when it was still a big event, I guess I don't understand the fascination and excitement with the regional format. All anyone has to do is look at the attendance at the Firecracker or the Silver Cup each year to see what brings the fan in. If the money goes to someone in New Alexandria PA, or Mooresburg Tennessee, it's still money in your pocket, and I would think it's much easier to justify to your fan base the outrageous ticket price when you're bringing in a national event.

[Vigoda Motorsports]

What about the steel city stampede? Isnt pit admission for both days only $40? and there, i get to watch 11 different race classes. BRP will be there and most likely a bigger field because they dont have to pay the $70 pit admission.

That's a very good comparison. The once prestigious Pittsburgher has turned into the Stampede at a much higher cost to the fan. I guess Matt is right, vote with your wallets.

[Rusty_Nuts]

Just out of curiousity, you keep mentioning the regional racer over and over and over, and on page 3 you proudly stated that no, Scott Bloomquist won't be coming to take our Pennsylvania money back to Tennessee. As someone who much preferred the Pittsburgher when it was a national event with lineups that included names like Bloomquist, Freddy Smith, Donnie Moran, etc, and as someone who has shown my dissatisfaction with the current regional format by having not attended the race since Shane Clanton won it when it was still a big event, I guess I don't understand the fascination and excitement with the regional format.

All anyone has to do is look at the attendance at the Firecracker or the Silver Cup each year to see what brings the fan in. If the money goes to someone in New Alexandria PA, or Mooresburg Tennessee, it's still money in your pocket, and I would think it's much easier to justify to your fan base the outrageous ticket price when you're bringing in a national event.

I agree. Its a little easier to muscle $70 dollar out of your wallet when you know you will see people like bloomquist, clantan, lanigan, etc... Dont get me wrong, i love satterlee, miley, babara, but the fans want to see the competition. I would still cheer on the locals against the Outlaws as much as i would on a regular night. And if a western PA driver could take home the prize, then it gives us a sense of accomplishment. More or less how all the fans at Williams Grove feel with the PA Posse.

The other thing, 10000 will attract much better drivers but im curious as to how many. Im afraid that there will still be those "back markers" that cant hold lines or use 8 tires instead of 4. JMO

[Kid Roberts]

There is $4000 to win supers at Little Valley and $20,000 to win at VMS. I'm curious which cars will show...

[badass bowtie]

There is $4000 to win supers at Little Valley and $20,000 to win at VMS. I'm curious which cars will show...

in all reality no big name will be there. other than miley,satterlee, barbara,geisler,ferree who other than one of those cars will win?? covert and jeremy miller and jamie lathroum wont even be there. they will be at lucas race at VMS. and lynch in sprints will win be half a lap. save money and go to stampede. never thought i would say world racing group is better option but it is. on cheap side 40 dollars a head. multiply be say 5 or 6 thousand fans. equal nice sized pocket money for PPMS. throw in pit passes, food, beer. be nice deposit at bank monday morning. i am all about supporting local tracks. but getting overpriced it is. why are super lates and pro lates being charged entry fee. and sprints and sportsman not?? charge your bread and butter and others scoot for free. it all makes sense.

[LernervilleWeatherMan]

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[mmiley]

Finally, finally got to 10,000 hits, and the UFo PITTSBURGER CHAMP will haul away $10,000! Over and out!

[dirt track speed racer]

i bet you will get 20 lates 10 to 15 sprints and if your lucky 15 mods. saw the mod payout and its a effin joke! matt you can keep dipping dog shit in chocolate but in the end it is still gonna taste like dog shit! nomatter how you keep sugar coating your prices they still suck and i pray you don't get enough cars to cover your purse and you loose your ass!

[dirtguy200948]

i bet you will get 20 lates 10 to 15 sprints and if your lucky 15 mods. saw the mod payout and its a effin joke! matt you can keep dipping dog shit in chocolate but in the end it is still gonna taste like dog shit! nomatter how you keep sugar coating your prices they still suck and i pray you don't get enough cars to cover your purse and you loose your ass!

I think you just got yourself banned!

[RmiT]

I think you just got yourself banned!

lol