This is a good discussion - I'll try to hit some specific points later as I have to process everything.

One of the main ideas behind the series as a whole (and this first part specifically) is that I think the sense of history and tradition in short-track racing is one of its greatest assets and one of the things holding it back. Most promoters are very hard working, and this wasn't meant to knock anyone. But I think many of them also have the mentality of running their promotion a certain way because "that's how it's always been done" rather than being innovative. And where things are right now, with the economy and so much other competition for entertainment, you can't just sit back and throw up your hands and just say "well, that's the way it is."

Some of my ideas might be workable; others might be tougher to implement or just plain not be to people's likings (like the twin features). But - as a rule, and I know there are exceptions - promoters aren't trying anything, which frustrates me to no end. Since the profit-margin is razor-thin to begin with, I understand that promoters are gun-shy to take risks, but at some point, it's either take some chances and see if they work or die a slow, painful death.