Bracket Talk
Cost of fuel vs I'm done.
June 01, 2022, 05:21 AM
1320racerCost of fuel vs I'm done.
Just got home from a two week road trip. 2 tracks, 7 opportunities. I made enough to cover my fuel expenses for the SEASON is that a major score too?

June 01, 2022, 05:57 AM
442OLDSI'm driving to work this morning and it is a new month.
Every station is up at least 50 cents a gallon.Cheapest I saw was $5.699 at the Speedway.
But this is actually nothing compared to my nearly $6,000 repair for the transmission that went out in my 2018 Chevrolet Silverado over the weekend.
June 01, 2022, 06:00 AM
1320racerFilled with diesel last night, down .30/gal from last Thursday.
June 01, 2022, 07:18 AM
Mike Rietowquote:
Expert explains sudden gas spike.
You can know it's a con, when it starts off with *expert*
June 01, 2022, 08:05 AM
wideopen231quote:
Originally posted by 1320racer:
nowhere yet near the highest oil price ever at $147.02/barrel on July 11, 2008.
Yet fuel prices are at all time highs.
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June 01, 2022, 08:24 AM
1320racerAgain, it's really no concern to me, it is what it is. That said, I'm certain regionally, gas station owner/operators are price gouging and/or price fixing.
June 01, 2022, 08:54 AM
ferndaleflyerYes! Funny when I go into town and every single station, no matter brand, has the same price. I know that somewhere between my oil well and my gas tank someone is making a bundle.
June 01, 2022, 08:57 AM
1320racerEXACTLY!
June 01, 2022, 12:32 PM
Mike RietowThey test everything in California first.
Scientifically test and analyze the reactions of their subjects.
June 01, 2022, 12:36 PM
442OLDSquote:
Originally posted by Mike Rietow:
They test everything in California first.
Scientifically test and analyze the reactions of their subjects.
I've seen lots of signs like that. I don't understand. How could the mid grade and premium be only a few cents more?
June 01, 2022, 12:39 PM
Mike Rietowquote:
Originally posted by 442OLDS:
quote:
Originally posted by Mike Rietow:
They test everything in California first.
Scientifically test and analyze the reactions of their subjects.
I've seen lots of signs like that. I don't understand. How could the mid grade and premium be only a few cents more?
I dunno this is from CBS Los Angeles saw on FB.
Gas prices in Southern California continue to rise to all-time highs, with this gas station on the corner of Alameda Street and Cesar E. Chavez Avenue surpassing the $8 per gallon mark.
Everything always happens in California first for scientific studies.
June 01, 2022, 12:49 PM
Mike RietowWhen it takes 54% of income to survive, riots break out.
Supposedly this is the established breaking point for people.
June 01, 2022, 12:55 PM
SlyFoxquote:
Originally posted by Mike Rietow:
Gas prices in Southern California continue to rise to all-time highs, with this gas station on the corner of Alameda Street and Cesar E. Chavez Avenue surpassing the $8 per gallon mark.
I just read the Cesar E. Chavez life story on Wikipedia. It's worth a read, and it is incredibly appropriate that these ludicrous fuel prices are on a street named after him.
Mike
June 01, 2022, 01:03 PM
Mike Rietowquote:
Originally posted by SlyFox:
quote:
Originally posted by Mike Rietow:
Gas prices in Southern California continue to rise to all-time highs, with this gas station on the corner of Alameda Street and Cesar E. Chavez Avenue surpassing the $8 per gallon mark.
I just read the Cesar E. Chavez life story on Wikipedia. It's worth a read, and it is incredibly appropriate that these ludicrous fuel prices are on a street named after him.
They think he may have died from a hunger strike. Weird place we're all inhabiting currently.
Twilight Zone.
June 01, 2022, 02:12 PM
Canted Valvequote:
I know that somewhere between my oil well and my gas tank someone is making a bundle.
Get all that you can handle, become a farmer!
Illegitimi non carborundum
June 01, 2022, 03:04 PM
ferndaleflyerBeen a farmer. I had to go to town this morning and got fuel for $4.17 a gallon here in central NC
June 01, 2022, 03:30 PM
Toad1We will be going only to races with multiple races in a weekend and larger payouts. Got a W at the GallStar TV BracketFest and paid for a couple years of racing expenses, a couple weekends ago.
The ol S10 is a tough out right now.
Good luck to everyone and PLEASE encourage people you to vote the Democrats outa here!
June 01, 2022, 11:20 PM
FootlooseWay to go Toad

June 02, 2022, 06:54 AM
M802138Mine's parked indefinitely.
individual finances. I can afford to go every weekend. But I will not. There are more important things to spend money on.
Closest major race track is 350 miles one way.