Fairbury weekly in 2019...

[MI Dirt Fan]

Not unless those classes each bring in more cars than LM.

[WisWildManFan]

Best dirt track in country.

[kidrock]

Does anyone know the payout down through the field?

[Shiny Side Up 18]

Does anyone know the payout down through the field?

[kidrock]

Thanks SSU18, That's pretty impressive. I hope it works out for them because, they are making a bold move with this payout.

[thexfactor0210]

Sounds like sponsors stepped up to help out.

[TheJet-09]

We've asked for it and now we've got it...a bigger weekly purse! But I can't help myself in looking at the negative...

A purse like this most likely just killed Saturday night racing in our area, for the "average Joe" like me. Myself, and a host of others, stood a fighting chance at making a weekly feature when we went to Fairbury. But now, with guys from around St. Louis (and probably even farther) talking about making routine visits, a back marker like me shouldn't even bother showing up.

And while I don't know what Peoria's plans are for next year, I sure don't see them trying to compete with this (at least for Late Models). So while big car counts might seem like something great...at first...how long is it before Fairbury is the only track running Late Models on Saturday nights (in our area), and the car counts are back down to 15 or so?

And don't get me wrong. Matt is a great guy and has helped me more than once. He genuinely makes someone like me feel wanted at his track. But I can't help but wonder where this will take us...

[Krooser]

We've asked for it and now we've got it...a bigger weekly purse! But I can't help myself in looking at the negative...

A purse like this most likely just killed Saturday night racing in our area, for the "average Joe" like me. Myself, and a host of others, stood a fighting chance at making a weekly feature when we went to Fairbury. But now, with guys from around St. Louis (and probably even farther) talking about making routine visits, a back marker like me shouldn't even bother showing up.

And while I don't know what Peoria's plans are for next year, I sure don't see them trying to compete with this (at least for Late Models). So while big car counts might seem like something great...at first...how long is it before Fairbury is the only track running Late Models on Saturday nights (in our area), and the car counts are back down to 15 or so?

And don't get me wrong. Matt is a great guy and has helped me more than once. He genuinely makes someone like me feel wanted at his track. But I can't help but wonder where this will take us...

Great comment...

[Crossbones]

Only on 4m could upping weekly purses be bad for weekly racing.lol

[Pennsboro23]

We've asked for it and now we've got it...a bigger weekly purse! But I can't help myself in looking at the negative...

A purse like this most likely just killed Saturday night racing in our area, for the "average Joe" like me. Myself, and a host of others, stood a fighting chance at making a weekly feature when we went to Fairbury. But now, with guys from around St. Louis (and probably even farther) talking about making routine visits, a back marker like me shouldn't even bother showing up.

And while I don't know what Peoria's plans are for next year, I sure don't see them trying to compete with this (at least for Late Models). So while big car counts might seem like something great...at first...how long is it before Fairbury is the only track running Late Models on Saturday nights (in our area), and the car counts are back down to 15 or so?

And don't get me wrong. Matt is a great guy and has helped me more than once. He genuinely makes someone like me feel wanted at his track. But I can't help but wonder where this will take us...

I would hate to be a promoter....

Darned if you do. Darned if you don’t.

[kidrock]

Sounds like sponsors stepped up to help out.

I'm thinking that same thing!!

[TheJet-09]

^^^ That wasn't my point. It might be the greatest thing since sliced bread, who knows. But for "me" I don't see that being the case.

Off topic, but I can only assume neither of you (Crossbones and Pennsboro) race yourselves. And I don't say that to sound insulting. But I have to be realistic for me. FALS is a two hour drive, and I do it without complaint when I get to go. But to now stand a much better chance at leaving with only $60 tow money, as opposed to start money before...you tell me how long you'd keep showing up with those odds.

[Pennsboro23]

^^^ That wasn't my point. It might be the greatest thing since sliced bread, who knows. But for "me" I don't see that being the case.

Off topic, but I can only assume neither of you (Crossbones and Pennsboro) race yourselves. And I don't say that to sound insulting. But I have to be realistic for me. FALS is a two hour drive, and I do it without complaint when I get to go. But to now stand a much better chance at leaving with only $60 tow money, as opposed to start money before...you tell me how long you'd keep showing up with those odds.

If you’re barely surviving, maybe you should move down a class where it’s more economical?

[TheJet-09]

^^^ I have thought about it, but Crates don't seem like the answer because I feel that with more rules just comes more cheating. And the suspension and driveability of Late Models is something I wouldn't want to give up, so only time will tell.

I appreciate the conversation and don't want to further detract from the original post. This is truly a great thing for the fan (in all of us)! Getting to see the likes of Weaver, Feger, Unzicker, Spatola, and the host of others, on a weekly basis at FALS has always been special. Now you will certainly see some new faces as well. It should be exciting!

[thexfactor0210]

You could still make some shows and be taking home $300 instead of $200 on those weekly shows. I am sure car counts wont be crazy every night but prolly in the mid 20's.