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HickRocket1258 · 10-30-2009, 03:32 PM

Drag racing can be looked at as a business. Putting thousands of dollars into the littlest things to make your car consistent. I went to a race weekend to watch my buddy, that weekend, Friday was $5k to win, Saturday they had $10k and $5k to win, and Sunday $5k to win. Some people take it as a business. Hell, during that weekend down south, they had the $1 million race. Yes, winner actually won $1 million. The entry for that was steep though.

angdefeo · 10-30-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DPancoast

lol my car doesnt have to make financial sense.. as long as im happy

grimm · 10-30-2009, 03:36 PM

at that level hopefully you have some sort of sponsors so you don't have to eat all the cash.

HickRocket1258 · 10-30-2009, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by grimm

at that level hopefully you have some sort of sponsors so you don't have to eat all the cash.

Actually no. A lot of people it's cash out of the pocket. It can get pretty serious. The guy who won decided to sell the dragster he just won with so he could order a new one that I'm sure for the chassis alone will cost about $15k. Although a lot of them as well so own an auto shop of some sort, being able to write a lot of things off. A lot of people will put almost all their money into racing and have the smallest house ever. The rigs they usually own are worth about $300k itself.

CobaltSSChick · 10-30-2009, 03:50 PM

oh how I miss racing

angdefeo · 10-30-2009, 04:01 PM

see you later guys. i am out of the office. have a good weekend.

Roto · 10-30-2009, 04:05 PM

I'm about to ride back home...

DPancoast · 10-30-2009, 04:20 PM

good to be home.. lol...

The Captain · 10-30-2009, 04:25 PM

half hour still. Then it's costume drunkenness crazy time.

jpalamar · 10-30-2009, 04:43 PM

My day won't go any slower!!!!!!!!!

DPancoast · 10-30-2009, 05:19 PM

mmm jujyfruits

piku · 10-30-2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by HickRocket1258

Actually no. A lot of people it's cash out of the pocket. It can get pretty serious. The guy who won decided to sell the dragster he just won with so he could order a new one that I'm sure for the chassis alone will cost about $15k. Although a lot of them as well so own an auto shop of some sort, being able to write a lot of things off. A lot of people will put almost all their money into racing and have the smallest house ever. The rigs they usually own are worth about $300k itself.

My mom married one of these guys. He was living above his 6 bay shop and owns a $200,000+ mack truck based RV/car trailer setup. Now that they're married she made him get a real house ;)

Roto · 10-30-2009, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by piku

My mom married one of these guys. He was living above his 6 bay shop and owns a $200,000+ mack truck based RV/car trailer setup. Now that they're married she made him get a real house ;)

She must be crazy good at some things... cause damn, talk about ruining a perfect gig.

piku · 10-30-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Roto

She must be crazy good at some things... cause damn, talk about ruining a perfect gig.

LOL. No he still races. He just has a house in addition. She goes to all the nascar races and gets drunk with him and his buddies. She's perfect for a 50+ year old guy.

russiankid · 10-30-2009, 11:56 PM

So I am probably going to sell my manual trans for the bimmer, but I'll pick up another one that isn't as great but will be fine.

Roto · 10-31-2009, 12:11 AM

Reason being the parts you can't find?

ASIAN JUL · 10-31-2009, 12:16 AM

Paranormal Activity = Worst movie ever

russiankid · 10-31-2009, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Roto

Reason being the parts you can't find?

No. The driveshaft I got has the same part numbers for the two trans types this car had, but apparently the output flange is different between the two. I can sell the current trans for a good bit of money, and the money I get from it will cover another transmission to fit the driveshaft along with a new clutch. This way I can do a complete swap with just about everything new. Downside is that I would be taking a very strong transmission to a transmission that is good but if you drive like an idiot it won't last. However, I don't drive like an idiot so it will be fine and I know how to drive a manual.

I also don't want to buy another driveshaft because I don't have the money to buy another and buy the rest of the swap parts.

Roto · 10-31-2009, 12:35 AM

I drive like an idiot on what's thought to be a glass made tranny... no issues at all since the rebuild.

russiankid · 10-31-2009, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Roto

I drive like an idiot on what's thought to be a glass made tranny... no issues at all since the rebuild.

Lol@ since the rebuild.

10-30-2009, 03:32 PM	#56061
HickRocket1258 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Chester, PA Member #415 iTrader: (0)	Drag racing can be looked at as a business. Putting thousands of dollars into the littlest things to make your car consistent. I went to a race weekend to watch my buddy, that weekend, Friday was $5k to win, Saturday they had $10k and $5k to win, and Sunday $5k to win. Some people take it as a business. Hell, during that weekend down south, they had the $1 million race. Yes, winner actually won $1 million. The entry for that was steep though. __________________ -Rob Just a mustang that's lowered.....that's about it. Work harder....Millions on welfare depend on you!

10-30-2009, 03:36 PM	#56063
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10-30-2009, 03:50 PM	#56065
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10-30-2009, 04:25 PM	#56069
The Captain Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Philly - FBG$ Member #3369 My Ride: Prelude iTrader: (2)	half hour still. Then it's costume drunkenness crazy time. __________________ Thank you for flying Air force Airlines. Oh me? They call me The Captain. - "America is all about speed - hot, nasty bad-ass speed." Eleanor Roosevelt (1965)

10-30-2009, 04:43 PM	#56070
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10-30-2009, 04:01 PM	#56066
angdefeo Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Phila Member #14238 My Ride: 09 WRX STi, 10 Evo X iTrader: (3)	see you later guys. i am out of the office. have a good weekend.

10-30-2009, 11:56 PM	#56075
russiankid Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lincoln University PA Member #7769 My Ride: 2012 Scion tC iTrader: (0)	So I am probably going to sell my manual trans for the bimmer, but I'll pick up another one that isn't as great but will be fine. __________________ 2012' Scion tC 6-speed M/T.

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