I want to follow up with what Sam had posted about the series. This decision was not made easily and was based on the fact that promoters wanted a decent car count for their money that they have put out and rightfully so. The fact is being able to compete in a series like SCORA is far better than not having one at all. Because of the “open” engine block rule we are contemplating the introduction of a few new rules for the 2010 season that will help contain the cost to compete and attempt to level the playing field as much as possible. The first rule that is on the table is a 1400lbs (with driver) minimum weight. What we also have on the table is a limited injection size to a 2 ½” diameter by using restrictor inserts used by other Series. There is one more rule that is will be in affect starting with this weekend as Sam has stated. The top 10 in points will be locked into the feature. This is our way of saying thanks to the teams that have been with us from the get-go. We believe that these rules will “TRY” to keep the cost in check as best as possible. Also for the 2010 season we currently courting three corporate series sponsor the will help take the SCORA Sprint Car Series to the next level and this will help us offer a fairly aggressive points fund for 2010. This will also help in having a few big purse special events during the season. Although nothing is concrete we do have our foot in the door with these three potential partners for next year. I have learned a lot this year by helping Sam and I can tell you it has been educational. Some of the education has been negative but for the most part it has been extremely positive and I thank him for that. The series can still be a “low budget” racing deal for the working man if we can keep the tracks on board and rules in check. We are working hard to increase our purse structure but not to the point of a USAC show or an MSCS event. The MSCS group has filled a vital piece in the sprint car pie and SCORA has no desire to attempt to compete on that level. However that being said we do believe that we can fill a piece of the sprint car pie by keeping our purse structure at a level that is doable for both the racers and the promoters. We feel that by us producing a sellable product at a fare price to the promoters we can stand on our own feet in the ever toughening sprint car market. If anyone has any comments or questions please feel free to contact me through this site.
On good note Rose is at home and getting stronger every day. Keep those prayers rolling in. Thank you, John Gurley