Dirt Million

[Snake X3]

It will be cool to see what this race turns into. It kind of has that All star race feel.

The big question is whether other series/promoters schedule against it...especially WoO. Even when WoO is off on weekends when Lucas has "crown jewel" races, their series regulars often don't turn out....which is understandable. They get an off week and some of them just want to get a breather. One would hope that the race is a big enough draw that it pulls a Dream/World quality field. Whether it is this race. the DTWC or Knoxville, it would be nice if a third race could step up to that level of quality/car count as Eldora to give us a true Triple Crown of elite races.

[MI Dirt Fan]

Wouldn't it be a week before the World?

[old_wedge_nut]

I don't see anything wrong with it. If he doesn't raise a dime, the purse is still 100,000 to win, 2,000 to start. Getting a few sponsors will help. Fans don't HAVE to do anything if they don't want. It will be cool to see what this race turns into. It kind of has that All star race feel.

I agree, I don't see a risk to the drivers. Not exactly the same, but I remember the NDRA Stroh's Invitation event of the 80s having the same feel to it.

[heinen81]

Leave it to a few idiots to totally misunderstand the whole thing, and start trashing it. Just like the Dome deal. Congrats to him for injecting some fun and interaction into the sport. Everyone stands to win in this deal, in a sport which has suffered allot of losses over the years. Unique and fun idea, best of luck to everyone involved. Just goes to show, some people will hate on anything.

[huskerdirt]

Based on the Lucas schedule just released. Twin 10k features on the Friday night show.

[slmcrewchief99]

1st off let me say I am sorry for my post. I should have read the article before I made my stupid remark. I will blame it on the pain meds for making me sleepy and lazy. 2nd off let me say I hope this goes through because it may be they only way that drivers from Lucas, WoO, the so called Cherry Pickers, and all the regional Drivers from all over the Country can race together. It could possibly be the biggest event in the last 15 or 20 years.

[Tireguy17]

Listen....Yes we need new promoters and we need new races. From what I can tell Cody has done a good job to this point with his events. Yes the $200k initial purse is still a risk for him financially, but it’s only 1/5 of the goal purse he has set. That’s where I have a problem with the crowdfunding, that potentially 4/5 of the purse is coming from everyone else. As racers and fans we all spend our hard earned money going to weekly races and special events, but I don’t like the route this is going, and the impact it may have on other events. Fans shouldn’t be “tapped” in this method to help pay for the bulk of a purse. Just my honest opinion. I hope it’s successful in the end and hopefully doesn’t become the new norm for tracks increasing their purses. That’s my concern.

[huskerdirt]

What hasn't been mentioned is that a portion of anything you buy associated with the event will contribute to the purse increase. Tickets, PPV buys, merchandise, and all that.

[Snake X3]

What hasn't been mentioned is that a portion of anything you buy associated with the event will contribute to the purse increase. Tickets, PPV buys, merchandise, and all that.

Right. This just isn't on the fans to donate to the purse. I don't think there is a chance in hell they'll raise much from the fans. However, with all of the other ways that will go towards the purse the fans will be contributing towards it, which I think is great. I assume DoD will be doing the PPV since Rigsby seems to have a close relationship with them, so it's nice to know some of that money will be going towards the purse.

[jog49]

....and the stigma continues. The first race this boy promoted, my friend (the car owner) had to go and get his money.

[ptown]

This is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard and calling it a million to win is nothing more than hyperbole at its finest, maybe even false advertising.

[Snake X3]

Leave it to a few idiots to totally misunderstand the whole thing, and start trashing it. Just like the Dome deal. Congrats to him for injecting some fun and interaction into the sport. Everyone stands to win in this deal, in a sport which has suffered allot of losses over the years. Unique and fun idea, best of luck to everyone involved. Just goes to show, some people will hate on anything.

No offense, but I think you're over-reacting a bit. I don't see anyone trashing it. This is a place for people to express their opinions. Message boards and social media aren't killing the sport. And if people don't like to read negative comments they can close their browsers.

[huskerdirt]

This is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard and calling it a million to win is nothing more than hyperbole at its finest, maybe even false advertising.

You are on record as the first person calling it a "Million to win", btw.

[chupp n bloomer fan]

You are on record as the first person calling it a "Million to win", btw.

Leave it to ptown and his fake news.

[chupp n bloomer fan]

....and the stigma continues. The first race this boy promoted, my friend (the car owner) had to go and get his money.

He’s around 30, so I’m not sure boy is the correct term, unless you like being called boy.