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About mid season this year I was talking to Jesse Hocketts crew chief about how proud I was of his non wing results. At the time Hockett was a close 3rd in USAC points in spite of 2 recent showings on asphalt that left a lot to be desired.
I said "It's a shame USAC doesn't crown a dirt champ, an asphalt champ, and an overall champ anymore."
Hocketts guy said that if they did that that it would probably kill the pavement car count even more. At the time I thought he was probably right but after reading the thread about pavement car counts I am now starting to think it may help them a bit.
You may see more asphalt specialists and NASCAR hopefulls coming to race because they can stay off the dirt and still contend for a championship. Especially if there is a little bit of point fund money to entice some of the cars that are getting "Garage Rot" to come out and play again.
Now if they would just come up with a way to keep people from using 12 tires per show.....
I hope they do it and i hope it works!!!!
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