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:
It would definitely be a mistake to change anything about the "field" or the racing part of the show, Marv. The marketing and showmanship aspects of the show are to attract and captivate "new" fans. All of us, we're already sold and hooked. The Barhorst shows at Kamp Motor Speedway, this year, were excellent examples of what I'm talking about. The Midget Week show was very successful and ran during the middle of the week, at a track right in the middle of tin top country. And Megasaurus was the bait, for many. But USAC Midgets and non-wing sprints were the hook. Tony obviously understood this.
USAC has the best product there is. They would be crazy to change that part of it. How they get 'em in the seats and how they keep 'em entertained while they're there. Now that's what I'm talking about.
Jerry
A man is about as big as the things that make him angry.
Winston Churchill