Nancy and I went to Bub's knowing that we didn't have much of a chance to win prize money because of the structure of the prizes. So we went to run for "time only" and to get some seat time and maybe learn something. And then conditions and other factors combined to limit the amount of runs we made, so we didn't get a whole heck of a lot of what we expected, either. Oh, well, that's racing, as some like to say.
If there had been a prize (class) structure where our bikes would have been competitive we sure as hell would have given it a run, so to speak. I know that I'm never going to run as fast as Hank or John Noonan or Steve Knecum on Larry's Project 260 bike - they've got bigger motors than me, as well as them little hair-dryer blower thingies on their bikes. (Note that I don't advocate separate blown/unblown classes for now - let's worry about that after we get prize money for different size classes, then worry about blown/unblown). And I know Nancy isn't going to run as fast as them even though she's got a blower on her bike -- just 'way fewer cc's. But if she were running against other 250's -- once again we'd give it our best.
I also asked, before we registered, about prize money for "fastest female rider" -- and was told they'd be happy to offer such a class - if we'd find someone to sponsor the prize (provide the money). This attitude shows that the Bub's folks are very willing to expand their horizons to include new classes and prizes, so let's keep this string of kdeas going, winnow out the chaff, and help Bub's put together an event that will bring out the best in us all.
Sure hope the Salt is drier next year, though. . .