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Post by Ron Evans on Mar 2, 2010 13:53:51 GMT -5
i took all the NPCA events, ran them through my trusty computer, and compiled a cost to run them all....check that.....just to get to all of them! doesn't count what it takes to run our hot rods.
IF you live in Lovington, Illinois, here's the deal:
14 events, mileage to/from them = 8550
fuel cost @ 9mpg = $3206
entry for car/4 crew = $3080
food for 42 days, 4 crew = $5040
incidentals, generator, etc. = $1915
NO hotels for us, we're lucky. Total to run all events = $13,241
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Post by etchamp on Mar 2, 2010 18:44:10 GMT -5
ummmm damn
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Post by lumpous on Mar 2, 2010 18:47:27 GMT -5
As they are fond of saying over there where they drive on the wrong side of the road. NOT BLOODY LIKELY ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by dacoupe on Mar 2, 2010 19:36:21 GMT -5
Ron you forgot to add the cost of alcohol & fuel for the race car ;D hey but in the end if you,ve stayed course & spent enough you get that 12$ plaque  ;D ;D  |
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Post by sears355w on Mar 2, 2010 21:56:46 GMT -5
I guess you could add another $1000 for beer and Motrin ;DIn mine and Daves case the cost of engines. ;D I dont know many who have made money racing so it must be all about bragging rights huh Champ Dave ;D ;D |
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Post by Ron Evans on Mar 2, 2010 23:03:03 GMT -5
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Post by lumpous on Mar 3, 2010 6:10:31 GMT -5
Kinda makes you stop and go "what the f__k". ;D ;D ;D ;D Honestly I have never sat down and put a pencil to it as I kinda knew I wouldn't like the end results.
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Post by ScaryThought on Mar 3, 2010 7:53:17 GMT -5
I do crunch numbers, every year for the taxes. Last year we spent $6,828 going to 8 races. Granted living in Louisville is more centrally located so there was less mileage but we did have hotel expenses to include. Stayed in some of the nicest hotels I've seen in a LONG time  Sometimes you do things you would normally not do just so you can be able to hang with your friends ;D ;D And again this year there are 8 races and 1 out of town show on our schedule plus saving for Bakersfield 2011. Without a sponsor, that is all we can do. |
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Post by Ron Evans on Mar 3, 2010 9:48:30 GMT -5
you're right, Scary! we're gonna do our thing this year, and we too are saving for the Patch next year! anyone else gonna join us?!!! |
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Post by slingshot383 on Mar 3, 2010 11:11:28 GMT -5
I had planned on doing 8 races this year, work has already scrubbed Indy off my list, and it's 7 days a week at work is making getting out to the car very tough!
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Post by dacoupe on Mar 3, 2010 11:54:55 GMT -5
Larry with all that overtime money to help you out with taxes would you like to sponsor a race car ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by dacoupe on Mar 3, 2010 12:02:16 GMT -5
We only have 7-8 races scheduled also depending how much travel is involved as to where we go hope to see more in the St.louis area before the end of the year  |
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Post by sears355w on Mar 3, 2010 17:06:54 GMT -5
We are gonna race till the money is gone and then just drink ;D ;D
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Post by dacoupe on Mar 3, 2010 17:22:51 GMT -5
We tried that at Indy one year i guess we should have stayed out of the Classy Chassis ;D  |
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Post by slingshot383 on Mar 4, 2010 11:06:35 GMT -5
Yeah, the overtime money....paying for youngest dauters college, getting money put away for her wedding Sept. 2011, paying for Christmas....funny how that one happens, oh yeah, paying for the stuff I need to do to the altered to be ready for this year!
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