SpfldMile, you read my mind. The thing that everyone can do to help racing is to simply GO TO THE TRACK! Any race track, any type of car. If you don’t like that one, go to another. Don’t limit yourself. Be a fan of racing, not just one specific kind. I’ve seen great sprint car races on dirt and pavement, winged and non-winged. And yes (and I know this will shock a lot of you) I’ve even seen great stock car races.
If you don’t have the money to go to the track (a common excuse and a legitimate one), find a race team in your area. Call them or stop at their shop and ask them if they need help. If you prove yourself, they will probably take you to the races and pay your way. You don’t need any special skills. There’s always a part to clean, floors to sweep, etc. I can’t count the number of times I’ve gone to the track by myself and would have gladly bought a pit pass just to have someone to run the 4-wheeler. If you don’t like that team, find another!
If you do have a couple of extra bucks, buy a driver his pit pass. Or even buy him a Coke. Or even better, buy his crew a Coke. Every track has that one guy (or more) that’s struggling just to get by. Every little bit helps. A person doesn’t have to have thousands of dollars to sponsor a car. They just need to want to help.
I remember one night at Anderson for a HOSS race. I had a decent night (won the heat, eighth or ninth in the feature) and a guy came up to me, gave me his card and told me to give him a call next time we were in town. He never gave me much, but it was always appreciated.
Deannalynn, I don’t think anyone would doubt your passion for racing. But posting random thoughts on a message board ultimately won’t change a thing. So for you and all the others out there, just walk away from the keyboard and truly make a difference.

Tom Paterson