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Originally Posted by kbesecker
I think the BIG problem is a lack of scheduled races (USAC). It is hard to justify sinking that much money into a car to that races MAYBE 7 times a year (if it doesn't rain). You can ban testing, enforce a tire rule, limit anything exotic, adjustable, or expensive, but until they actually have more than a handful of races, the car counts will not go up.
The little 500 is a totally different animal. Great purse, pit stops, 33 cars. This race is an "event" not just a race(kind of like the chili bowl for midgets). It is easy to justify racing this one race a year for owners who already have a car. Anderson is one of the few tracks that the "wing" guys can be competitive. This is not a slam on the wing drivers or teams, but most have cars built for winged racing.
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Hey Kev, how goes?
You're right about the lack of races. I've heard many times from car owners staying home because there really aren't as many places to run anymore - let alone the expenses involved.
You may be on to something with the event vs. races concept. If you really think about it, "events" are more successful long-term. You mentioned Little 500 & the Chili Bowl as examples. Others could be:
Four Crown
Night Before the 500 (IRP)
Turkey Night
Indiana Sprint Week
AVSS/IMCA Friday show at Toledo (NASCAR weekend at Mich)
Ft Wayne Indoor
There certainly are many others. So, what's next? HHmmm...
It would be fun to be involved with these types of events.
Say Hi to Lauren. Miss you guys.
Later,
Jimmy B.