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Post by patrogers on Dec 19, 2008 10:58:02 GMT -6
How about this.....whoever wins it I will bring all the liquor and beer for the week at the million....is that better Brad
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Post by bradgebhardt on Dec 19, 2008 11:29:54 GMT -6
It might be cheaper to pay for the gas!
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Post by willrogers on Dec 19, 2008 11:39:43 GMT -6
im pretty sure whoever wins will have plenty of offers put in front of them as soon as the win light comes on in the final
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Post by bradgebhardt on Dec 19, 2008 11:46:03 GMT -6
No, thats why i wouldnt think twice! ;D
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Post by willrogers on Dec 19, 2008 11:46:53 GMT -6
i know im gonna have to think twice about paying you into a gamblers race again!!
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Post by patrogers on Dec 19, 2008 13:48:07 GMT -6
It might be cheaper to pay for the gas! Well as long as Bubba and company do not win I should be ok |
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Post by tcole on Dec 19, 2008 16:27:24 GMT -6
Do they let bikes into the million? If I remember correctly it was ALL bikers in the finals.......
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Post by jacklyn on Dec 19, 2008 19:16:28 GMT -6
I think you guys are all missing the point. You have someone who has put a lot of effort, time and $$ taking a chance on enough people showing to making ends meet. I commend Pat Rogers for stepping up to the plate.
I did the math on this and he is NOT getting rich. Not in the 800.00 races let alone the Million.
Here's the skinny: 800.00 win
300.00 ru
200.00 semis(total)
200.00 employees (total! not ea.)
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1500.00 cost to run race
divide by: 25.00 entry
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60 entries
* LAST WEEK HE HAD 52 ENTRIES!
Now buybacks: 15.00 each
24 buybacks (last week)
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360.00 total buybacks
+1300.00 52 total entries
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1660.00 (he is now 160.00 ahead?? NOT!)
He has purchased a Mega 450 with help from Biondos for the points winner.
He purchased a 2000.00 entry to the Million with help from Randy and the crew.
Neither were free.
And so what IF he did make some money for all his effort...
**Be happy and count your blessings you have a place to race have fun in the dead of winter!!
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Post by phyllisharter on Dec 19, 2008 20:37:14 GMT -6
i personally glad he made a little that is always a good thing and it means that he will have it again and we are all for that
and thanks pat you have worked hard for the donations its hard these days to get sponsors and the million and the box is a wonderful thing to win
hats off to you
clap clap
would be like a dream trip couldnt even think how it would feel to be at a race like that and thanks to you some one is going to get the chance
oh and by the way you going to post the point standings for the last race
thanks again
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Post by patrogers on Dec 19, 2008 21:55:47 GMT -6
I appreciate all the support guys. We are working on some more stuff for you bottom bulb racers for Feb. . I have also talked to Randy and he does not see a problem with bikes being at the million, but he has to check a few more things and get back to me. Here are all the points from the first one. I hope everyone had a good time and will be at one for the Million.
8 Tom Cole-Green
6 Tom K-Green
4 Dave Dahlem-Green
4 Robby Easton-Yellow
4 Steve K.-Yellow
4 Terry Willard-Green
4 Will Rogers-Yellow
3 Brad G.-Yellow
3 Rob Fisher-Green
3 Robby Easton-Green
2 Brad G.-Green
2 Chris Sullivan-Yellow
2 Dave Dalhem-Yellow
2 Davey-Green
2 Haley-Yellow
2 Hillary S.-Green
2 Phyllis-Green
2 Tome Cole-Yellow
2 Trip-Green
1 Alex C.-Yellow
1 Allen Smith-Yellow
1 Chad Isley-Yellow
1 Chris Sullivan-Green
1 Davey-Yelow
1 Don-Yellow
1 Haley-Green
1 Hillary S.-Yellow
1 Jen Clark-Green
1 Jimmy B.-Green
1 Jimmy B.-Yellow
1 Josh Clark-Green
1 Josh Clark-Yellow
1 Karen Jones-Yellow
1 Kirstin-Yellow
1 Rob Fisher-Yellow
1 Robby Easton-Yellow
1 Steve K.-Green
1 Terry Willard-Yellow
1 Tom Cole-Yellow
1 Trip-Yellow
1 Will Rogers-Green
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Post by jeffersonmorgan on Dec 20, 2008 11:07:30 GMT -6
1. I 'm not looking a gift horse in the mouth
2. I am grateful for the action. thank you very much!
but to state it costs $1500. to operate a gathering like this is fuzzy math and a misrepresentation of the economics involved . Over the duration of the whole "series" entries vs. prizes vs. pay out I am sure it will tilt towards the house fine.
the bar was open for usual business. beer was premium price ( no happy hour prices)
tree was not new. food was very nice. $200 for help ok. 60 extra bodies at the bar did not hurt a days business. I know the score as far as my participation/ observation.
80% pay out of entries is as fair as it usually gets --to promoter and racers. 100% is spectacular!!! in favor of the racers wow !! we are lucky!! I do get that!! many thanks again !
stating money values and guilt tactics.....to get us to bend a knee in reverence and kiss the ground or ring whatever... being happy and counting blessings???- AMEN- I personally thank you for the reminder...
back to the point >> we are ALL getting something out of this deal, weather we help, promote, play, win, loose, or watch .... now aren't we..
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Post by stevemaas on Dec 20, 2008 11:34:25 GMT -6
whether
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Post by willrogers on Dec 20, 2008 11:58:18 GMT -6
1. I 'm not looking a gift horse in the mouth 2. I am grateful for the action. thank you very much! but to state it costs $1500. to operate a gathering like this is fuzzy math and a misrepresentation of the economics involved . Over the duration of the whole "series" entries vs. prizes vs. pay out I am sure it will tilt towards the house fine. the bar was open for usual business. beer was premium price ( no happy hour prices) tree was not new. food was very nice. $200 for help ok. 60 extra bodies at the bar did not hurt a days business. I know the score as far as my participation/ observation. 80% pay out of entries is as fair as it usually gets --to promoter and racers. 100% is spectacular!!! in favor of the racers wow !! we are lucky!! I do get that!! many thanks again ! stating money values and guilt tactics.....to get us to bend a knee in reverence and kiss the ground or ring whatever... being happy and counting blessings???- AMEN- I personally thank you for the reminder... back to the point >> we are ALL getting something out of this deal, weather we help, promote, play, win, loose, or watch .... now aren't we.. Yes we are all getting something out of it. To me thats drag racing. Thats what makes our sport great. Generally speaking drag racers are a tight group of people and help each other out with anything they can. I have personally seen the amount of work that is going into putting on these events and theres no reason why the people working on it shouldnt get rewarded. Had this been done at another place I would be there no matter who was making what amount of money off of it. |
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Post by patrogers on Dec 20, 2008 12:23:48 GMT -6
1. I 'm not looking a gift horse in the mouth 2. I am grateful for the action. thank you very much! but to state it costs $1500. to operate a gathering like this is fuzzy math and a misrepresentation of the economics involved . Over the duration of the whole "series" entries vs. prizes vs. pay out I am sure it will tilt towards the house fine. the bar was open for usual business. beer was premium price ( no happy hour prices) tree was not new. food was very nice. $200 for help ok. 60 extra bodies at the bar did not hurt a days business. I know the score as far as my participation/ observation. 80% pay out of entries is as fair as it usually gets --to promoter and racers. 100% is spectacular!!! in favor of the racers wow !! we are lucky!! I do get that!! many thanks again ! stating money values and guilt tactics.....to get us to bend a knee in reverence and kiss the ground or ring whatever... being happy and counting blessings???- AMEN- I personally thank you for the reminder... back to the point >> we are ALL getting something out of this deal, weather we help, promote, play, win, loose, or watch .... now aren't we.. Guys I do not really wanna argue about this. There were 52 entries...27 "bodies" for the big race . 25 people double entered. The bar had pretty much its normal Sat. The math that Jacklyn did is right. The $1500 is exactly what it took to put this on, I think that part of the math is pretty clear.We actually went in the hole after we bought the Delay Box. I just wrote it off as entertainment(like the cost for a DJ or Band). I actually do most of these events so I can see drag racers in the winter. It makes it real nice when I can hang out basically at home and still see racers. Once again if you do not want the entry I am sure that someone who is WILLING to go will make you a deal. |
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Post by bradgebhardt on Dec 20, 2008 12:40:11 GMT -6
This is ridiculous. Go to Generations Lounge on January 17th pay your 25 dollars per entry, have (prolly) a $50 dollar chance at a $2000 dollar entry. Who cares if Pat becomes a millionaire off the deal? Who cares how, where, or how much he got the prizes from. Not to be rude, but it is not any of your business if he makes a little money. It's not like he is charging a hundred dollars an entry. This is the best paying practice tree race for the entry you pay I have ever seen!!!!! We will see people coming from all over to do this. So if you think its unfair and think its not right for Pat to make a little extra cash STAY AT HOME!!!! You will be seeing me at generations on the 17th cause i would like a shot at the million entry!
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