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AKIQPilot Posted January 12, 2020 Author Share Posted January 12, 2020 7 minutes ago, racinfarmer said: Is $7500 a "big" payout for them or just average? $7500 in a dirt mod is fairly large, but having $10k and larger races isn't uncommon either. Weekly most are racing for $500-1000. $1500-3000 for 1 night "specials" and most tours/touring series are $2000-5000/night. Payout would improved if it was like the old days of 75-150+ cars in a class for the large weekend specials. I think $7500 is a normal payout for a race like this. These off road races are a little more difficult to put on and they are free for spectators. These aren't organized tracks, they are a big course marked out across the desert. Very few of these off road organizations pay out huge money. SCORE, Ultra 4, BOTD, etc are all small organizations just trying to put on races in the desert. The next race here is in 2 weeks, the Parker 425 put on by Ultra 4. Those are the bad boys racing a similar course as yesterday. After that is King of the Hammers. KOH is one of the most entertaining racing action on the planet. Its just unreal what those buggies are capable of. We have a little 3/8 mile paved track here in Havasu. Havasu 95 speedway. They race every Friday night all winter long. A whole list of classes. 25-30 cars in a main event. The grandstands are packed every race. They pay out as much on any given weekend as the BOTD does on a big race like yesterday. BOTD is Best Of The Desert. That is the organization that promotes the SxS races in the South West. Cali, AZ, Nev, Utah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKIQPilot Posted January 12, 2020 Author Share Posted January 12, 2020 Oh and the annual balloon festival is in Havasu this weekend. It is a perfect day for balloons. About 45f this morning with temperature inversions all over the land and water. Well over 100 balloons are flying today. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momorider Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 52 minutes ago, AKIQPilot said: Yea, not a cheap sport. The overall winner yesterday got a check for $7500. Second place in Pro Unlimited got Billy a check for $2500. Billy stores his racing operation in Phoenix. He lives in AK and flies down the day before the race, picks up the truck/trailer/car and drives to the races. Usually a few of the LSR guys pit for him but this weekend was so short notice the LSR crews were all spoken for. Billy really liked how well things turned out yesterday. He wants to put me on the payroll. I told him I work on racecars for free. Hahaha You doing any shock work for him AKAmidget? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momorider Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 (edited) 24 minutes ago, AKIQPilot said: Oh and the annual balloon festival is in Havasu this weekend. It is a perfect day for balloons. About 45f this morning with temperature inversions all over the land and water. Well over 100 balloons are flying today. So cool, love to see one of those Edited January 12, 2020 by Momorider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKIQPilot Posted January 12, 2020 Author Share Posted January 12, 2020 4 minutes ago, Momorider said: You doing any shock work for him AKAmidget? Not at this point but the left rear shock seals were wet before the race even started. Those King shocks cost $2000 each and had just come from King after a full rebuild and tune. Billy said they were the best ever ride but we were surprised the seals were already starting to weep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKIQPilot Posted January 12, 2020 Author Share Posted January 12, 2020 1 minute ago, Momorider said: So cool, love to see one of those This is like the second largest Balloon Festival after Albuquerque. Those were just the balloons that flew over the trailer park this morning. Dozens and dozens more flew over other places in town. Today is an incredible day for a balloon ride. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted January 12, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 12, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, SVT MXZ XRS said: Did you remember to tell Dave that Pouts is still thinking about him and still butt hurt as ever? Butthurt....you're the pussy crying about him getting the boot. You two should start your own forum where every post is a threat and you can edit each other's shit without the other knowing....epic!!! Edited January 12, 2020 by Jimmy Snacks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKIQPilot Posted January 12, 2020 Author Share Posted January 12, 2020 9 minutes ago, Jimmy Snacks said: Butthurt....you're the pussy crying about him getting the boot. You two should start your own forum where every post is a threat and you can edit each other's shit without the other knowing....epic!!! Hahaha. Dave did have one more message for the forum. “AMG is a loud mouthed pussy. No way would he mouth off to me in real life. I would pound that fuck into next week.” Or something along those lines. Dave is a big guy. I’m standing on my tippy toes and he is still a foot taller than me. He grabbed two 12 gallon fuel jugs and carried them around like they were lunch boxes. I was on my best behavior around Dave. One slap on the top of my head and I would be an inch shorter. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momorider Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 36 minutes ago, AKIQPilot said: This is like the second largest Balloon Festival after Albuquerque. Those were just the balloons that flew over the trailer park this morning. Dozens and dozens more flew over other places in town. Today is an incredible day for a balloon ride. Looks like an awesome time been in a balloon just once but loved it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted January 12, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, AKIQPilot said: Hahaha. Dave did have one more message for the forum. “AMG is a loud mouthed pussy. No way would he mouth off to me in real life. I would pound that fuck into next week.” Or something along those lines. Dave is a big guy. I’m standing on my tippy toes and he is still a foot taller than me. He grabbed two 12 gallon fuel jugs and carried them around like they were lunch boxes. I was on my best behavior around Dave. One slap on the top of my head and I would be an inch shorter. Haha...I knew he was a big dude but that picture really does show it...looks like a hoot..glad you guys had fun. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted January 12, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 12, 2020 44 minutes ago, AKIQPilot said: This is like the second largest Balloon Festival after Albuquerque. Those were just the balloons that flew over the trailer park this morning. Dozens and dozens more flew over other places in town. Today is an incredible day for a balloon ride. Tom, RV resort sounds much better then trailer park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT MXZ XRS Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 31 minutes ago, Jimmy Snacks said: Butthurt....you're the pussy crying about him getting the boot. You two should start your own forum where every post is a threat and you can edit each other's shit without the other knowing....epic!!! Yea, you're not the slightest bit butt hurt On 1/10/2020 at 1:35 PM, Jimmy Snacks said: Oh hai Tom....tell that dumbfuck Dave I said hey!!!! not a bit 15 minutes ago, AKIQPilot said: Hahaha. Dave did have one more message for the forum. “AMG is a loud mouthed pussy. No way would he mouth off to me in real life. I would pound that fuck into next week.” Or something along those lines. Dave is a big guy. I’m standing on my tippy toes and he is still a foot taller than me. He grabbed two 12 gallon fuel jugs and carried them around like they were lunch boxes. I was on my best behavior around Dave. One slap on the top of my head and I would be an inch shorter. I wouldn't talk any different to him in person than I do on here. You think I'm the slightest bit intimidated by that guy? Make sure you show this to that pussy for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frostynuts Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 (edited) Hey Tom, what does Billy do for a living ? Must be nice to stroke those checks on a whim. LOL Edited January 12, 2020 by Frostynuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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