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I don't think he's being dramatic at all. It's rare when someone decides they're going to run a full national tour in March. Most make that decision well before season starts.
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No, most people make that decision after they see how badly they suck in Florida. Watch how many of the self-proclaimed WOO rookies drop off after not racing their way into any shows in Florida or running out of motors or money before Florida is even over.Originally posted by Pennsboro32 View PostI don't think he's being dramatic at all. It's rare when someone decides they're going to run a full national tour in March. Most make that decision well before season starts.
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Yes, but they come into it EXPECTING to possibly run. People who haven't prepared all winter to tour, don't go to Florida, run ok, and decide to hit the Lucas tour with their box trailer and f250. Sure, they talked Flinner into it, but that is not realistic.Originally posted by GEAR_HEAD View PostNo, most people make that decision after they see how badly they suck in Florida. Watch how many of the self-proclaimed WOO rookies drop off after not racing their way into any shows in Florida or running out of motors or money before Florida is even over.
The tour is a huge commitment. That's why those that prepare drop out. Those who don't prepare, do not jump in.Modern Day Spec Wedge Racing
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What the heck is your problem, man? He stated a simple fact...and it is a fact. Usually by PRI drivers commit to ROY. Yes. They can wait, but that is not the norm.Originally posted by GEAR_HEAD View PostWhy does it matter when they commit? You're like an old lady with your unnecessary drama.
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Yes. But they announce that they are going to try prior to Speedweeks. I think if you go back and look at prior years, you will find that to be the case.Originally posted by GEAR_HEAD View PostNo, most people make that decision after they see how badly they suck in Florida. Watch how many of the self-proclaimed WOO rookies drop off after not racing their way into any shows in Florida or running out of motors or money before Florida is even over.
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I don't see anyone being dramatic except you. I recall you being a dumba$$ on every thread during covid about your rights, etc.Originally posted by GEAR_HEAD View PostWhy does it matter when they commit? You're like an old lady with your unnecessary drama.Last edited by Pennsboro32; 12-29-2022, 09:04 AM.
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I’ve seen a bunch of them make big announcements at PRI and drop off by April. I’ve never prepared a national touring car/cars but even at a local level it requires 20-30 hours a week.
I think some of the guys with a pile of cash and a passion for racing get really high hopes and by the time they get their teeth kicked in, blow a motor or two, bend some wheels, and use up every piece on the crash cart and then realize that they didn’t know as much about race cars as they thought. They start to think “there’s a better and much less stressful way to claim a tax write offâ€
The pits are always full of stacker rigs and new cars purchased by rich guys that have no idea how to run/manage a race team. They just know how to check the boxes with a check book and make themselves look like the real deal.
Maybe one day we’ll have one series and have roughly 20 guys committed to a tour, because I’m tired of watching the same 10 guys up front and a bunch of field fillers getting lapped on lap 8.
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I don’t understand why anybody cares if 3 guys who are guaranteed provisionals are on tour or not.
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But it doesn't matter. It's best to wait until after Florida and make the decision to run the tour than to announce that you are running for ROY then drop off after one week like they usually do. There's no benefit to declaring running for ROY this early.Originally posted by Snake X3 View PostYes. But they announce that they are going to try prior to Speedweeks. I think if you go back and look at prior years, you will find that to be the case.
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There is a benefit. It helps ink sponsors over the winter.Originally posted by GEAR_HEAD View PostBut it doesn't matter. It's best to wait until after Florida and make the decision to run the tour than to announce that you are running for ROY then drop off after one week like they usually do. There's no benefit to declaring running for ROY this early.Modern Day Spec Wedge Racing
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I never said anywhere that it did matter. For whatever reason you like to read into everything a little much and twist it around to where it's an argument. It seems like a few others on here pay attention unlike you.Originally posted by WATER_HEAD View PostWhy does it matter when they commit? You're like an old lady with your unnecessary drama.
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"It's looking like they won't be handing out a ROY at the banquet next year."Originally posted by zyoung25 View PostI never said anywhere that it did matter. For whatever reason you like to read into everything a little much and twist it around to where it's an argument. It seems like a few others on here pay attention unlike you.
That's a bold prediction 3 months before teams have to declare their intent. Seems dramatic to me. I would think that at least Garrett Smith would run. That team isn't exactly begging for sponsorship money so declaring early doesn't benefit them.
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U have got to be the most miserable person on 4m from reading ur posts..... congratulationsOriginally posted by GEAR_HEAD View Post"It's looking like they won't be handing out a ROY at the banquet next year."
That's a bold prediction 3 months before teams have to declare their intent. Seems dramatic to me. I would think that at least Garrett Smith would run. That team isn't exactly begging for sponsorship money so declaring early doesn't benefit them.
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