Just a couple comments here based on past Fort Wayne experience. I am not arguing the points here. I am taking it in stride, and enjoy the chat back and forth. Lots can be learned from this website. Myself and others on the site sometimes do get frustrated with rumor and premature speculation..I am pointing out some facts here.

During all the years that Tony Stewart has competed with us...The first time in 1999 was a big suprise. Other years I talked to him in advance about promoting his appearance...and we did that many times. A few years ago he ran the race without announcement...and the crowd did not know he was there until he popped out of his car in victory. He was listed as Mikey Fedorcak Jr. from Gnawbone, Indiana. His camp never let it out in public in advance, so you can't really tell by his team members comments.

This will be a year that we are not sure what Tony will do. We won't really know until racedays this year.

Jason, I appreciate all your efforts to come to Ft. Wayne. I have to point out that there are two full midget events, with two payouts and two sets of tow money that would be $120 if you missed both.

I also watched the 2007 event last night looking for shots for my TV spot. I run over 2,000 thirty second spots in the Fort Wayne region every year.

The Friday show that year was wild all the way through. Billy Wease won over Dave Darland in a last lap turn 4 pass. Kenyon cars made the field both days, with guys like Brandon Knupp ( Nascar Trucks)...and Jacob Wiilson (USAC) running very well. They put on quite a show. You can't say you would never make the field.

Best,
Tony Barhorst
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