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Topic: How much more important is Knox Natl's than Kings Royal
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July 19, 2009 at
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July 19, 2009 at
09:50:47 AM by slideguy
Financially, that is. A couple of interesting comparisons.
1. It is more rewarding to START the A Main ($7,000) than to finish 4th in the Kings Royal ($5,500)
2. Finishing in the Top 6($15,000) is better than finishing 2nd in the Kings Royal($12,500)
3. Finishing 14th in the B-Main ($1,600) is better than starting the Kings Royal A-Main($1,550)
However, give Eldora credit, I believe they raised the purse in about every position after 4 for this years Kings Royal.
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July 19, 2009 at
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The World 100 is not the highest paying dirt late model race, yet it's by far the most prestigous. It is not money that makes a race what it is, it's a combination of things. I believe the Knoxville Nationals is without question the Crown Jewel of sprint car racing with the King's Royal a close 2nd. I absolutely love the atmosphere at the Royal though!
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July 19, 2009 at
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i beleave its in eyes of the beholder of most important event.
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July 19, 2009 at
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i have herd many drivers say they would still run the nationals if it payed nothing. they don't care about the money they want the trophy. ask a driver next time u can.
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July 19, 2009 at
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Posted By: k-vill sprint fan on July 19 2009 at 09:43:46 AM
i have herd many drivers say they would still run the nationals if it payed nothing. they don't care about the money they want the trophy. ask a driver next time u can.
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I'm not saying that to win at Knoxville isn't the greatest thing on Earth. However with the uncertainty in the fuel stop situation, will it be as good? Was there a "scheduled" fuel stop last night at the Kings Royal?
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July 19, 2009 at
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It was not scheduled. Just thrown in there so there was no question Donny would make weight. Didn't ever have to pass a single car to win. What a horrible format!
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