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I would never discourage anyone from doing something they are passionate about.
If you have concerns about the future pavement midget racing, it can't be rebuilt in one season. For it to succeed the butt hurt people who want rules to meet their own agenda need to just shut up and race.
Perfect example is look to the north at what Badger did. They went outside the lines drew up a set of rules AND STUCK TO THEM! The series is continuing to grow each year.
What killed the Illini pavement series was the constant changing of rules, not just each year but mid-season. Guys were tired of not knowing if they ran well if they were going to be allowed to continue racing with what they had.
The constant crying from back markers and the lack of knowledge from someone who had no business making rule decisions turn that series into more of a private racing club with a core of 5-6 cars. Its a shame because it's original format was truly the most affordable way to race a midget.
The new Poweri pavement series seems to be understanding that you can not turn away anyone who wants to race. The series is run what ya brung. For the guys with stock blocks they will score you separately and will have its own champion, similar to the way they are running Montpelier.
They seem to have plenty of room for growth and signed a 4 year contract with Grundy.
So at minimum if you live in the midwest and want to buy a pavement car you'll have a place to race it for 3 more years.
That is the best answer I can give anyone who is thinking about pavement midget racing in the midwest.
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