WHAT'S THE ANSWER?
What you say about the payout is right on (Send Lawyers,
Guns and Money). At our local track (Temple Academy) the
new owner Greg Duffield threw money at the racers for the
first year and lost money every weekend. Now a normal turnout
is 12-15 in electronics, and 20-25 in No E. We race for
80% of the entry money. I have noticed that every weekend
we have a core 6-8 racers and the rest are made up of different
people who seem to rotate in and out each weekend.
Money doesn't seem to be the answer and I haven't yet figured
out what is.
Thanks.
David Covey
Belton, TX
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This is our 20th Anniversary. Even though we have been around
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The volunteers for DRAW give so much. I know, as Area One
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Thanks for giving us time and space on your website.
Pat Shaeffer
Area One Coordinator - DRAW
THANKS FOR SUPPORTING OPERATION
INTERDEPENDENCE
Hello, Darr. I just read your story and I would like to
thank you for your effort. I am a big fan of things that
go fast, but I have a hard time getting any info on events.
This wouldn't be too bad if I was over seas, or had another
reason to not receive info, I'm in Maryland and I'm lucky
to get my mail. I'm in the Navy, at a squadron testing new
stuff and the like.
I want you to know that we thank people like you willing
to go through the hassle of the "red tape." Reading
stories like these make us feel proud to serve our country,
and you.
Larry Schultz
HAWTHORNE RESPONDS
Thanks for your email, Larry! I've become a big supporter
of Operation Interdependence as a result of that story.
The frustration of dealing with the USO made it clear to
me that they were in it for the promotion of the USO, not
what our troops needed. Thanks for reading Drag Racing Online!
