Hello all. Here is some insight regarding the bonus program, that may clear up some concerns and misconceptions:
The most important concept to wrap our heads around when dealing with the Ultimate Sandblasting & Coating Chaos Cars is that while the Chaos Cars often times race, they are considered an entertainment division. While other divisions are entertaining, this is an entertainment division The drivers in the series are under no misconceptions, their class is 80% entertainment, 20% competition - - this is the mandate that is repeated before every Chaos Car driver's meeting.
The funding provided to the series for this payout structure is aimed at doing one thing and one thing only; improving the entertainment value of that show. It is not a reflection of commentary on anything that is happening in any other division, nor should it be read to be. Doing so would be comparing apples to oranges. It is my belief that this program will be seen for what it is: as a positive move forward for the Ultimate Sandblasting & Coating Chaos Cars, not as a slight against any of Canada's best racing divisions.
It has been discussed on these boards at some length that a large part of the Chaos Cars ultimate success between being a mediocre entertainment class and putting on a very excellent show will sit with it's ability to draw out more drivers/cars, and what those drivers/cars do with their equipment once they're out there. The question comes down to, whether or not we are satisfied with 6-8 car fields for the Ultimate Chaos Cars, or can if it can be much more? While many would argue the races have been entertaining, I think we would find a good amount of agreement that the series can be much more.
Because of the low-cost of the majority of cars in the group, the amount of payout (extremely small when compared to any of the other divisions) it is projected to have an immediate and meaningful impact on this growing division (which, is just over a season and a half old).
I presented this structure with the aim of ensuring that the Ultimate Sandblasting & Coating Chaos Cars have a strong finish to this season, to give us a very solid foundation for building in 2010. It is my sincere belief that this bonus program will allow the drivers to do just that.
I am happy to answer any questions about the series and the bonus program.
All the best,
John Houghton
Announcer / PR
Delaware Speedway
(519) 652-5068 Ext 201
Wow...125 to win...and only if more than 10 cars show up?
That's sure to make everyone else green with envy. ::)
Just to keep this in perspective, (because you know here on the boards we're all so good at that) the demolition derby at most fairs pays more than that.
I Like it, but then again what did you expect from me. ;D
sorry to be a nag but exactly where is this money coming from?...i really hope that delaware is not taking a single cent from the enduros when they race with them.....we do 150 laps plus a 30 heat,we had to finish 6th place and race for 6 years before we had a chance at cash over 40 bucks...
too much money in my opinion but thats just me...my only real hope is delaware has out sourced for money!
Couple hundred bucks, I am sure won't be coming from Enduro guys. I think these guys should get a little for what they do.