Pacecar Posted March 19, 2006 Report Share Posted March 19, 2006 For special events, it seems to work well to advertise a purse that pays the lion's share to the winner. The promotor is able to advertise $xxxx for the winner, and this draws the racers and the crowds. For the weekly racing, I believe that the emphasis on the purse should sustain a good field of cars to be able to afford to race every week. The payout from 2nd thru 10th become real important for the racer that wants to compete every week. Looking at the purse structure for SAS, the Sportsman payout seems to encourage the weekly racing. Percentage-wise, the positions 2nd thru 10th earn more than the Late Model (which is heavily weighted to the winner). http://www.sanantoniospeedway.com/driverarea Years ago, I was able to say the following about the purses. "Third place - I broke even for the night; Second - I won a little money; First - I made some money racing; 4th or worse - I lost for the night". So... what's the better purse structure for a weekly racing program? Is it really that important to place the bulk of the money towards first place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97car Posted March 20, 2006 Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 It would be good to have enticement to win,but a purse to help maintain the field would be wise,even if 10th-20th is just pit pass and gas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tps48 Posted March 20, 2006 Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 My philosophy towards purse stucture is it needs to pay as far down as possible, not as far up as possible. You need a 24th place car a whole lot more than you need a 3rd place car. Getting that 24th car to come back week after week is a lot harder than getting a top 5 car to come back week after week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USRA23TRUCK Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 Larry,Larry,Larry, you make a good point, now go buy the track make it happen where behind you 100%percent. then you can distribute the money like you want. Love Ya, matthew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAPA Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 Matt I thought you had the money? HA-HA Did you get the problem with your truck figured out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USRA23TRUCK Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 (edited) PAPA, Larry,Justin and Kevin get all my money. As far as the truck will see. Its a secret. Edited March 21, 2006 by USRA23TRUCK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ups88john Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 yea a secret that its real slow. big john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USRA23TRUCK Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Wrong, it is slower than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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