The cost of doing business in a complex United States economy is starting to
Donnie
Faulkner of the Rolling O Store admits drag racing is starting to feel
the crunch of the high gas prices and sluggish economy. (Roger Richards Photos)
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signs of reaching the drag racing economy. Though the NHRA’s attendance
seems unaffected, those who participate in the traveling “circus” are
starting to feel the sting.
Donnie Faulkner, operator of the Rolling O store at NHRA events, admitted business has been tough the past few events.
“I believe we are starting to see the effects of this now, we didn’t
see a problem in the early part of the season, but I think it’s going
to cost us about 20 – 25% on the bottom line,” said Faulkner. “Until
the gas prices get back down under $4.00, we are all in trouble.”