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Originally Posted by FishBurger
I'm disturbed (that's common knowledge) and concerned that Jerry would know what happens when you "come through the gate" for a WoO event. :eek: Who knew this guy was a closet "winger"? :wink1:
While I'm all for improvements to the USAC product, I will once again trot out that old caution, "Be careful what you wish for." Some, dissatisfied with current 40 to 50 sprinters in the pits (for dirt), apparently long for a WoO like field where half the cars are junk, and half or more of those left are nothing but field fillers. For this, some wish to pay more at the gate and sprinkle the increase through the field. Some desire a more national series like WoO having 8 or 10 regulars chasing points around the country and depending upon locals to run for what's left. Since few of us (fans and competitors) will be able to support USAC in this all over the globe scenario as we have in the past with a more regional strategy, let's put it on TV or the internet so all we need to do is kick back and grab the remote. And if we're not going to schedule against ourselves we either need to drop a couple of divisions or switch to a 75 week calendar. There are only so many raceable weekends in the current 52 week deal. Much of this is of course overstated and tongue in cheek. But, I repeat "Careful what you wish for.". USAC, warts and all, has provided me with the best racing on the planet for over 40 years. I hope the powers that now be will move very carefully with much consideration for any major changes. JMHO, as always. :checkered:
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Marv, you echoed my thoughts exactly. Excellent post. I agree that if it ain't broke, don't fix it. There are problems that will have to be solved short term and long term, but I think the product that is currently put forth is top notch in my book. It's the peripheral items that need to be addressed - like marketing, etc. But let's not overmarket this deal and end up like Nascar. Like you said, with all the divisions, double booking is a necessary evil. Nobody likes it, but it comes with the territory.