Back to Gene's original post, do what you can, personally, to help the sport. One thing that 95% of us hardcore fans have in common,(I consider most on here hardcore) is that we were exposed to this sport early. Like many others, my experience started with my dad taking me since before I can remember. When I think back, those are some of the best memories in my life. It was loud, it was fast, the dirt was flyin, the fumes were in the air, it was... fantastic. I was hooked. So what can you do? Take a kid. Take your kids, take your kid's friends, take nieces and nephews, take neighbors. One day, maybe they will get involved. They could become a fan, car owner, driver, or sponsor. It's not a short term answer, but I think it can make a difference.

Thank God for guys like Gene that have really made a difference. Best of luck to you this year!