In reply to the last post, I do not agree that speed is a factor in why spectators like sprints over the midgets. My belief is that name recognition is what puts the fans in the seats. Before my time, it was common to see drivers running a midget also in an Indy car or a sprint car..and tracks promoted the drivers. Again, name recognition is why Nascar and the dirt late models are so popular.

That being said, the midgets are now just a stepping stone, and not a destination. I will agree that the 9 cars helped to raise the cost of midget racing, but they also springboarded a few drivers onto Nascar.

Crate engines, not something I agree with...but, maybe the Ecotec with a spec head, injection, etc. When you take a teams ability to maintain their own equipment away, that drives the cost right back up. A nearly 30k Eslinger makes no sense for midget racing.

Hats off to Don Moore for standing up for what he believes in. Alot of us will watch our stocks daily to make sure they are performing, and Don just wants to make sure his large investment isn't dwindling away.

When I saw that Sun Prairie only had ten cars, that was a dissapointing moment for me. Might be a good time for them to look at other engine options. I do wish all of the car owners the best of luck in these hard times.