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Originally Posted by Hauling Trash
How much money did you win in a race in the 70`s and 80`s ????
Mike
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Minimum APBA "cost" was about $75,000 to put on a race, and as I recall about $25,000 went to the purses. The rest went for insurance and sanctioning fees. In addition the TV spend was about $50-75,000/race.
Now remember two things....
1. These were early 80's dollars.....so it would be at least double that amount today.....
2. These purses were divided up by only 4 national classes Production, Modified, Sport, and Open. This mattered very little since most of the well heeled teams back then donated the purses to a local charity.....or split them up among the crew members.
One other point, back in the 70's we received "appearance money" (so much/mile of travel) for Inboard hydros and Outboard tunnel boats at most races in Canada and some in the U.S........ plus cash prizes and trophies for win, place and show.
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