I too wish that they would cut the track just a little deeper and keep the real heavy equipment off of it for packing. Drinans accident was horrible, but to be honest, midgets on the mile were probably not a good idea in the first place. A little cushion to lean on is a good thing, and they used to let it build up and not pack it back down. I just hate seeing the fastest car on the track pull in behind the slowest going into the turn because they don't dare get out of the groove. I'm sitting about a 3 wood shot from the second turn of the mile right now. Harness racing is over for the fair as of yesterday, so I don't think that is the problem. They just want an absolutely smooth track, and that is what they get. I love the Bettenhausen, and look forward to it all year. I think a little tweak in the prep of the track would make it a lot more exciting, especially for newer fans.