Originally Posted by dirtywhiteboy:
1. I have a strong belief that there are many places USAC could go that would put them in a good light and have enough fans that would make it profitable, not just a sucess, but profitable. Morgan County Speedway is a prime example. There are alot of former attendees to Little Springfield there that would make a rush to MCS if USAC came there.
2. The sanctioning fee is high for these economic conditions and in general. I understand the insurance for the drivers is high but there are ways to cut costs in the fee department.
3. To me (IMHO) co sanctioning and take over are two different things. Knoxville Nationals, Gold Crown Nationals, and the Firemen's Nationals were all started by another club before being touted as USAC races. USAC being an equal partner is one thing but to be the prime club is a little far reaching. At times USAC is becoming the NASCAR of midget racing: the 800 pound gorilla in the room just with less stroke. Hey if we are running down series UMARA is not a national midget series either but they call themselves national midgets. Care to take a shot at them?
5. This is very possible to do. It just takes determination and commitment, something USAC has had alot of problems doing in the past few years.
No comment on #6? #6 would add another way of doing co-sanctioning with both POWRI and Badger.
1. That is your opinion. I have been there, and I'd have some concerns. There are other tracks I'd love to see them visit - especially after my recent trip to Pevely, I'd kill to see them there. Maybe combined with Granite City, Lake Ozark?
2. The sanctioning fee is on par. This is actually not a fee charged to make money - it is only to attempt to cover costs, but I have been told that it is actually a losing venture for each race.
3. That has nothing to do with USAC. If they are attached to an event, they will always be billed as the headliner because they are the biggest name of the bunch and carry the biggest-name drivers. And yes, it really bugs me that UMARA considers themselves National. That is not a synonym for "full" midget.
5. When has the Silver Crown Series ever had many races? Where would you like them to go? How would you propose paying for those races? Miller took a lot of flak for the deal with Iowa, but it was a big win for Silver Crown racing, and a big crowd.
6. I think that sounds like a great idea for POWRi, really. There are really bigger things on USAC's plate at this point in time...I know you're an Illinois resident, and I'd love to see it too, but I just don't think it's high on the list for now.
Thanks, DWB!