[Chief Wahoo]

Originally Posted by Nate A few things here. I'm not gonna argue track vs. track because that is counterproductive but a few things we noticed as a group while tailgating at Haubstadt. 1.) Different states are going to have different rules. Not sure of the rules in Missouri but I know I watched an ASCoC race from Texas on Saturday night and that place was absolutely packed. Tonight Paragon looks to have a healthy crowd but I'm sure they take into account lawn seating so its hard to say where the capacity numbers come from. I can't judge. I know the "reserved" section at Haubstadt was nearly empty so it's hard to tell. I won't lay judgement on any track because I dont work for a one of them. 2.) Checking temps with that forehead thing is basically pointless but that's just my opinion. I run slightly hot normally, just the way my body functions and was told to wait outside a couple weeks ago for my haircut at Great Clips while it was 90+ degrees. When I came in...guess who had a fever? Yet, guess who didn't have a fever 2 mins later after being inside in the A/C? It's been more than 14 days now and no COVID even though I had a fever for 5 minutes. What about asymptomatic people? What would it do? Same with the masks? I get it. The science, that I've seen, shows it helps but if you're that worried...are you really gonna be at the track? Think about most of us that routinely show up at the track. We drink enough to kill a elephant, smoke, dip and then drive hundreds of miles to do the same thing the next day most weekends. I'm just saying, for those of us that show up at the track during a pandemic...I don't think health is the top priority for a lot of us. 3.) Improvements can be made. My biggest issue, as was with a lot of people I spoke to, was the way tickets are being sold/issued. If we are going to have to purchase tickets in advance of events to conform with state regulations, why would USAC not just mail us our pass? Instead, you've still got lines of people lining up at the ticket window like normal where the social distancing rules that have been put upon us are thrown out the window. Same with the pit gate window. Then you have to either hand off your printed version ticket to the ticket attendant or your phone, which science has also showed us is nearly as filthy as money. She then puts your band on and obviously makes contact with you. USAC is already charging us for buying tickets online which is a minimal charge and I'm not complaining about that. If you can't afford that extra $1.80 or whatever you probably shouldn't be attending in the first place. However, if you're gonna charge us for buying online, charge me twice that amount and mail me my ticket/wristband so I don't have to stand in line nut to butt and then hand my phone or printed ticket just to have someone touch me whose touched hundreds of others. Not only is that a safer solution but much more streamline but then again....gotta think of the organization were talking about. Other things could be done by the track if it is required. Marking out where you can and cannot sit for the sake of distancing. I'm not in favor of that but its a thought. Concessions are clearly going to be open but there are ways to minimize contact or at least cross contamination....the list goes on. Overall, I felt safe this weekend. Why? I had a cold beer in my hand, I was with my racing family, and I got to see a damn good race. I was where I belong.

Nate Nailed It! Now drop the mic and walk off stage my friend. I particularly like “ We drink enough to kill a elephant “