Three things:
1. Does all the fragmenting (splits) into an overabundance of sanctiong bodies make a difference in car counts with USAC? It seems like whenever feelings get hurt or somebody gets riled up, they start their own deal. There are too many sanctioning bodies out there and nobody is better for it (except maybe ASCS).
2. I think Kirk Spridgeon mentioned in an earlier post about the potential new young fans identifying with USAC young guns (Cole Whitt, Chad Boat, etc.) to help increase attendance. Great in theory. But the only problem with that is these young guns are using USAC as vehicle to further their career and move up the ladder to (gasp) NASCARland. They are here three or four years tops and then are gone. It's hard to build a young fan base with that happening. USAC used to be a destination. Except for a Darland, or a Coons, how many drivers have stayed with USAC for more that three or four years since the start of the 21st century? Not many. Just to confirm my point, read this article:
http://www.hardcoreracefans.com/feat...g-gun-to-watch
3. I usually try to be positive and look at the bright side. This post really didn't come off that way, did it?
