Ive spent as much going to campgrounds on lakes in Tennessee. Lol. Ive taken the Crute approach at the Jack and lost more in one sitting than ill spend on a vacation to Lorettas. I may talk about the cost, but im not complaining. More poking fun because I know exactly whose pocket my $100 bills are going to land in. The initial sticker shock is there, but its there in nearly every aspect of our lives. I find the value to be there, or I wouldn't have attempted. My family will love it and itll be time and money well spent as far as im concerned. Just my daughters infatuation with country music has her jazzed to possibly hang out at Loretta Lynns place. For me, its the challenge. On a personal level, If I get to go, im looking forward to riding a track that im aware is built to kick my ass against dudes that I know full well will kick my ass. I like the challenge, even while I may not agree with and bitch about the current world of prep. Im looking forward to motos longer than 10 minutes. Its a self challenge. The result doesnt necessarily matter, but if i get to go, I will get to test my own mental and physical strengths (while not hustling extension ladders, brushes, rollers, and sprayers) and that's a win. Clearly this isnt monetarily driven because its not and won't ever be a career. I bust my ass to be able to afford to take my family on these adventures, this one just happens to allow me to ride. Even tho I know Carlisle (and his buddies), my buddy Georgie, and other friends gives me s**t on certain opinions, I know we view it similarly.
Wanna sPoNsOr me if I make the roster Carlisle? Ill put your face or name on my graphics and tell everyone you're awesome.