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Originally Posted by JBX2
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. |
Maybe it's because our trip to Winchester was probably a once in a lifetime deal, we considered it an event. It was sprints, supers and midgets all in the same weekend and since we rarely get to see pavement anything race, we thought it was awesome. I don't remember the car count, but I think it was in the mid 20s for all 3 classes.
Those tire bill numbers are scary. I don't see how anyone could justify those kind of tire bills on a regular basis. I don't know the answer and I guess I am too far away not just in miles. But it seems to me that you approach the tire companies and ask for a tire that is reasonable in cost and more importantly will last. Surely they can make a tire that will last. They might not like selling a lot of people a few tires as much as a few people a lot of tires, but I'll bet they would like that better than selling no tires to nobody. To quote Racesavers again:
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