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I too, was actually encouraged yesterday. I admit, I was always one of the first ones to complain about track prep at the mile in the past few years. I thought it was a lot better this year, not perfect, but better. I also don't see how the safety of the fairgoers is in any way an issue. The announcer said that Beechler was the first car upside down since 2003. I haven't seen one even close to leaving the ballpark since the 80's, and that was a midget. Attendance definitely leaves some room for improvement. I think it could be solved with some creative advertising, or at least some advertising. I never heard one commercial on the radio or saw one on TV. I didn't see a billboard or banner or flyer about the race anywhere. With a little TLC, this race could be a big event again. It seems like people have been trying to write the obituary for the Silver Crown and the miles for many years. The fact remains that it is still a great series, and too see them run on the miles is just cool beyond words. My $.02
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