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That is a pretty good run down.  The Pro Late Models came into play by putting crate engines in the Super Late Models in early 2000's.   ASA and Ron Varney put them on the map during that time.

Probably early 2000's

Hey bruh, TIDA did not run Pro Late Models and neither did any of the 9 tracks you mentioned.  You do know the difference in Pro Late Models/Super Late Models, Late Model Stocks, dont you?  If not, I can explain it for you.   My reference earlier was to the Pro Late Model Class at HMP was highly successful.    Hang around the rental boys and the internet gang, it can be educational

Oh I agree, he is so successful, he can quit and let everyone else worry about feeding their families.  He owes them nothing.  His money does not impress me one bit.      I can throw stones at him like you throw stones at the rental kids.   I cant say what I really want to so........Good Riddance to the Rich Clown if he goes,  

Mr Stewart is a quitter.   He has turned his back on his guys to pursue other deals.  I feel bad for the drivers and employees there, they deserve better

Starting a Crown Vic class now in the middle of the season.  The Track is being proactive, lets hope something good comes out of it

He runs well in both classes there.  Will be fun to watch

Well, now the Rental boys are not racing.  The field fillers got their wish.  Mods and truck removed from next race

The Rental kids are helping Pops make the money, not working on race cars,  so they can come out and race nice looking Late Models and bring their girlfriends in skimpy shorts.  We need more of them.    

On 5/14/2024 at 9:55 AM, MikePeters95 said:

Well, you seem to have forgotten a track in Austin, Wichita Falls, Odessa, TMS, a few layouts at TWS, etc etc etc not to mention the 3-4 tracks Oklahoma had. 

Sorry Bro, not one of those tracks ever ran a Pro Late Model

There is zero doubt in my mind about finding 50 grand in sponsorship in Houston.   If you cant do that, you probably dont need to be racing.

Your business model is the reason it is broke now.  50% Commission is over the top.  You should use that 50% as sponsor activation instead of beer money.  Too many people raise sponsorship money and blow it.....

Really?  When did they have 9 tracks with 50+ pro late models?   Never, that is when.   The track is doing what is can but there is just very little interest here in Texas.  In the past 25 years or so, There was a 3 or 4 year window where Texas had 4 asphalt tracks running.  Kyle, San Antonio, Houston and Corpus Christi, for the Late Models.  Everyone has there own reasons why it all went away, but the best days were when the rental guys were throwing money around renting cars and sponsoring tracks.    Other parts of the Southeast are booming with Late Models with lots of rental rides.   Here in Texas, we cant even get guys who want to buy tires.  LOL

It is not always just the rental kids.  We need them, they bring the cash man.  I wish we had more of them around with money.  When we had a bunch of them, we had a nice Pro-Late model class.  That is the class people come out to see.  With all of the money in Oil City USA (Houston), it boggles my mind why we cant het 15 to 20 Late Models.  The fans and sponsorship will follow.  I dont see a major sponsor jumping on board for the current race card

At that point of the picture, noone lifted, they were a 9 iron away from the finish line.  That was cool to watch.  Just glad noone got hurt

Texas Motor Speedway is baaacccckkkkk.    3 Awesome races this weekend.  That Xfinity race was about as close as you will ever get.  I was sure pulling for the underdog Sieg.  

Mr Chase Elliott told Dennis "Pass me outside, how bout that".    Then Mr Hamlin lost it on the outside.  Good for him

1 hour ago, rickracer said:

Anyone notice there’s no results from the Outlaws that Mr. Barker won?

It is on race monitor.    It was always there

RNM Installation Services Outlaws - Feature

Big Race weekend at the beautiful Circuit of the Americas.  Should be a great weekend with all three series racing.  

8 hours ago, MikePeters95 said:

But either way,  I know about 20 teams that would love to hire you for all these partners that "There should be no problem raising 10 or 15 grand a race".  I'll give you a 50% commission, and put you in touch with 25 teams.  With 11 races, this should be the easiest $1.3MM you've ever made

There you go, not willing to put in the work?    I dont need a job, It is not my hobby that I am trying to support.  Been there, done that   If you cant sell, you cant race.  EOS

"""Or maybe the issue is costs are out of control and the ROI on fun for circle track""""        

The ROI is only limited to the marketing ability of driver/owner.    If you cant sell, you cant race.   There should be no problem raising 10 or 15 grand a race with marketing partners in Houston.   Noone is entitled to race, you have to earn it.    The only classes left at HMP are the tea cup classes.  And you think the expenses are out of control there?   LOL    The person who loses the jump rope contest always accuses the winner of cheating or that it costs too much to play jump rope and they cant practice.  Sound Familiar?

22 hours ago, MikePeters95 said:

Who would have thought a year ago Legends and Legacies would outnumber every other class combined.

Wild.

(Not counting karts)

*maybe there was some merit to all those conversations about cost cutting to make the full size classes more sustainable*

I have witnessed the cost cutting statement for 30 plus years.  It never changes.   People change.  It has always been expensive to race and always will be.  There are areas in the country that Super/Pro Late model classes are booming.  Look at the Cars tour.  Booming man.   What we are missing here in Texas are enough people willing to spend the money or go get the money to do it.  People would rather spend their time and efforts trying to be an influencer on Tic Toc now that building a race car or chasing sponsors.  There is no shortage of money in Houston, just a shortage of willing people.  Nothing wrong with that either.  

Nascar Viewership has been over 4 million in each race this year.   As Bob Pockrass would say, things are booming.

12 hours ago, HiTech said:

i know this  is going to hurt someones feelings .  i know everyone missed    my outstanding spelling  .outstanding thoughtful smart  answers  i gave  

and those moments when u  think  huh .. what he say .. i have been following  subjects here all along  while i was out . and man not once did  any of u   make it a point out loud to ask where the heck am i where was the love ..  i know alot of my fans  are  staying  in the closet  wont step forward in todays world . social media is dangerous and would not love a front door full of protesters  for  admiting they love me . cant blame them on that  point .. so i will settle with knowing i am famous in my own mind and loved by many ..that is.   LOVE TO KILL ME ..   my old boss always finished off the i love  u with that statement  /i never  figured out why he was so kind to me  must be a common  sense issue .... anyway  guys its good to be back ..i would say  nick edited  me out but that woild be a lie .. i had to replace my old computor  it went  to .well u know ... clapping is aloud  and  getting  drunk useing ,me with the wife as an excuse to party is not advised .. dont want  the wife mad at me . but if u do have a nice hangover /  put the lime im the coconut .

 

BTW .NICK CALLED ME TODAY ..I DIDNT ANSWER AT FIRST   my hands were full no room for my phone  perfect timing  from nick ..  i bet he said  ding dong the wizzards  gone . then nightmare return call came back at him .. . whata i do  whata i do .. i said if i was dead  my wife would leave . great scott mike is gone  so dont call  back  go have a drink and be  happy. 

  

 

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getting drunk 

Glad that you are back.  We need more Nascar haters to troll.     Nascar is on a roll man, lighting up the attendance, viewers and great competition

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