Why is Cole Whitt at Gas City and not at Richmond. He is the current USAC sprint points leader. Shane Hmiel is in the 67k.:rolleyes:

You have to be over age 18 to run on a track greater than or = to 3/4 mile in length I believe. Correct me if I am wrong

The driver has to be at least 18 to run on asphalt tracks over a certain size (around .7 mile). Richmond, Milwaukee and I think Iowa fit into that category. Bryan Clauson was hit by that same rule, several times a couple of years ago.

Jerry

Whitt does not meet the Min. age requirement!!.......That needs to be changed!!.....Brucer'

:doh:I dont think the age needs to be changed, maybe the car owners need to pick a experinced driver. To many young drivers that dont have the experance to race at these tracks, and are driving over their heads. Amazing what money will do for a young drivers seat time and quality of ride. This should be a hot topic with many replys.

From the rule book:

"3.5Age - Before a person shall be eligible for a license in the United States Auto Club (USAC), and participation in a USACsanctioned race meeting, such person must be eighteen (18) years of age or older. A driver under the age of eighteen (18)years, but not less than sixteen (16) years of age, who has complied with Indiana Senate Enrolled Act No. 623, or likerecognized ACTS of other States enabling partial emancipation of a minor, will be eligible for consideration by USAC for an annual membership/license(s) to compete in USAC events. On all oval paved tracks larger than 7/10 (0.70) mile all drivers must be eighteen (18) years of age. The partial emancipationprocess of a minor will not apply for these events. A driver over the age of thirteen (13) years may participate in the USAC Kenyon Midget Series and/or a regional Ford FocusJunior Series. Thirteen (13) year old drivers are required to submit a racing resume with their drivers’ application. USAC may require a minor applicant to attend an approved competition driving school."

Jerry

but, cole Witt got track time at GAs City - those in Richmond did not...

So, he will be the prohibitive favorite at Gas City for SprintWeek!

Question, will all the SprintWeek cars that are running for points - will they be at Lawrenceburg this coming Saturday - to get track time for SprintWeek?

Damion Gardner got a win at burg last week - so, right now I think he is the favorite to win the 2 nights , unless the others show up next week to get some tt.

Well Cole Whitt ran the fastest and most demanding track June 12, 2008
at Winchester Indiana and finished second after leading before his teammate passed him. I would think that Richmond is not much faster then Winchester and it is alot flatter. :kookoo

Cole Whitt took a big hit in the standings- dropped to 3rd.

NEW NATIONAL SPRINT CAR STANDINGS: after richmond
1-Jones-555;
2-Coons-528;
3-Cole Whitt-523;
4-Hines-495;
5-Bacon-486;
6-Hagen-453;
7-Gardner-426;
8-Cottle-421;
9-Dave Darland-413;
10-Sweet-397.

And it will be changed. In two years.

It's a stupid rule but I guess at the time it was passed it probably made sense. With the developmental programs in place today, a young person like Cole can hardly be called incapable of running the larger tracks. I think if you can handle Winchester, you should be allowed to run anywhere on the planet.