Hi Tom,
A couple of things to keep in mind when evaluating the cost for racing:

(1) This event is not being run by QCR although their staff will be there to assist. Its not their normal $25 weekend bracket competition.
(2) The LX NATS is a national event so the attendees and competition will be from across the country not just local area people.
(3) Prizes/awards are a direct result of entries fees paid by the competitors. Not sure what you win from QCR with their normal $25 entry but here is an idea of what kind of awards we give away at the LX NATS: http://www.lxforums.com/board/showpo...&postcount=595