[ryoung99]

Mr Miller,

I am curious which mis-truths you meant to dispell?

Your message did not state anything different than what I have read on this board.

As for the statistics you quoted, I can increase website traffic just by reorganizing a site (as USAC did) and make the users click more buttons. Either way the statistic that is most relevant is car count, and you validated that you recently had a National race with 11 cars. Where is the mistruth?

When was the last time WoO had an 11 car race?

Did you mean to counter the accusation that you think midget racing is fine and does not need change? If so, your post really did not do that. It stated that you have had a meeting, vision without action is but a dream. Until action occurs, whether that is your "intention" or not, is irrelevant as you will have endorsed the status quo by not changing the direction. From where I sit, the boat is still sailing in the same direction.

In the end the heat that appears to be coming your way is due to the lack of a plan (at least one that has been communcated). Mr. Spridgeon has made it very clear that USAC is the trend setter, if that is what you are then where is your plan to ensure that you never have another National race with 11 cars? I have sat in plenty of meetings in my career that have lasted 4+ hours, the meeting means very little without action and a plan.

As for almost losing an owner based on what has been written on this board, 11 cars at a National race, and the cancellation of the Hut Hundred, have hurt more than anything written on this board.

You are in a position to change the sport, the move is yours. You can state any statistic you wish, but the fact is that participation is down and the individuals on this board are asking one simple question, what is your plan? Personally I wish you luck as you are in a tough position and I do wish you all the best in making your move to help revive USAC midget racing. I would suspect that most on this board would love to see USAC move in the right direction (whatever that direction is) to successfully restore midget car counts. But until you have a plan that you are executing people are going to question your leadership, and you should expect that. The good news is people are still talking about USAC and you. Be more concerned when that stops.

Best wishes,
Rick