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Originally Posted by jim goerge
Really, Its a matter of opinion  |
This is true. For instance, I’d say my personal favorite sprint car event to attend is the Smackdown. (Thanks again for letting me buy that ticket from you a couple years ago!) however, I’d say it’s fair to conclude based on attendance, the hype and atmosphere surrounding the race, the car count, and other factors that Knoxville is the premier sprint car race in the country. It’s definitely a matter of opinion, but it would be difficult to argue another event over it.
As for the distance and halfway stop harming it’s credibilty as a sprint car race, I can understand that point of view, but I personally like the little strategy kink thrown in. It pays 50,000 more than any other 410 race (100,000 more than any outlaw race), so why not have to do something you’re not accustomed to doing to earn the win? Making the right decisions during the break and being first to take the checkered flag after those 50 laps around that beast of a half mile earns you that 150,000. Just my view. As I said, I can see why those who don’t prefer the stop think the way they do.
Now, if we change the debate to premier open wheel dirt race and don’t specify sprint car, give me the Chili Bowl every time!