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Originally Posted by Kirk Spridgeon
David-
I hope that wasn't a cheap shot, but that's how you're coming off. When we first met, I'm pretty sure you were cool and young. Don't be one of those bitter guys like Duke!!  |
Kirk, I'm not making the connection to the bitter thing.
I'm pretty sure I have never, ever badmouthed any of today's racers, sponsors, teams or tracks. (except the Eldora dust bowl,
) In fact I have the ultimate respect for them and will continue to state that publicly. They are very much as brave today as in any day from the past. I have also publicly thanked the current USAC gang for the cool streaming video among other things. If criticizing them for other things I disagree with is illegal, apologies then.
The point of my earlier post was simply to state that there are SEVERE problems with the state of todays USAC. And I agree a great deal, if not most, of those problems were inherited. I didn't envy the new gang when they assumed power. But it's going to take BIG balls to make the decisions we all know need to be made. I just haven't seen it yet. If you want my "to do list" let me know.
You can say USAC is no longer grass roots, that is fine. We agree to disagree. You say the racing is fantastic. I agree. My issue is this. If the car counts keep dwindling across the ranks, as they are now, is it cool if there are only 10 cars in the feature? Even if the race for the lead is great? Do we keep dropping divisions then? Where does it stop? Once again, we all know what needs to be done.
On a personal note, don't ever think I dislike you or want to take personal slams at you. (I've had people mention that we seem to hate each other!) I can argue with you forever about this stuff but I have total respect for your knowledge and passion of the sport.
So shut the hell up.
David.