[LEADERS EDGE]

Midget racing didn't really explode until after WWII. So many of the men who came back from the war were former pilots and such and they found something that could give them that feeling as well as put money in their pockets.

Car counts are bad everywhere, with the exception of ARDC and Poweri(for the most part). I think the sport faces many head winds. The motor costs, but not just the initial costs but the never ending advancement of the engines to where they need constant updating and rebuilds and at least around here; the non-wing sprint scene is so strong that it makes midget racing a tough sell.

Me personally; I really enjoy the midgets. In many ways; I don't see the sport as "broken" as it seems, but it has a negative vibe right now.

Take last night: 20 Cars at Vernon seems like a bad count, but add 10-12 cars and it becomes a "good field" Without looking at the car entry list last night; I can think of 8 local cars that I know weren't there. Not including any of the Poweri or Badger guys that used to try and support these races.

So many people want to totally blow up what is there and start over, but I think Poweri,ARDC, and NAMARS when Jack Calabrase owned it prove that if a group of people get in charge that care about the sport, then the racers will try and support them.

Only time will tell.