This ain't no Nationals, Knoxville is just packaging it this way to make it sound special. If they want a special event how about throwing some money at it then maybe it would be worthy of being called a National event. As for the state of REAL sprint car racing somebody or organzation needs to step up and get some real money and exposure behind it. If people only knew, the comparison dosen't exist between sprint cars and the flying hogsheds that the majority of the nation must digest as racing. Just because they are greater in numbers doesn't make great. If that was true Wallmart would be the greatest place to shop wouldn't it. How about a reality show following a sprint car team around the country, or perhaps weekly Live TV racing in the fall from Ventura. If Knoxville wants a real event how about this, 3 day sprintcar National (I.E. NONwings for those who needit spelled out) to take place on Hall of Fame induction weekend say 10,000 to win first 2 nights and 50,000 to win 1,000 to start on the final night. How does that sound? Anybody think there would be a car count problem? and Knoxville could add another premere event to their stable. Lets call it the Jesse Hockett Hall of Fame Classic with the winner getting a Jesse Hockett statuette trophy