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WOW! This topic is way off course! I know that's why Don has given up here! I applaud him for trying to make a difference! No one else has the balls to hang their name out there and tell it like it is! This topic is about Midgets and getting them back on track. NOT opening the rules for TQ or a mini sprint to join in for the namesake of "midgets" You have your own classes to run.
c47, Where do you get your information? Esslingers are 161 cubic inches. They were allowed 6 extra cubic inches I don't know, 5 years ago? because Dan had lobbied USAC for it. Then shortly after he got the ci's, he said oh, look what I found, a new head for my motors and the rest is all well known. Fontana also at that point got some ci's too and that was good for them because it made them more competitive. Anyway, push rod motors are NOT obsolescent! Toyota is still a push rod motor? Fontana is still push rod motor? Mopar is a push rod motor? They are all still competitive with the Esslinger and are all winning races. Do I feel the playing field is fair in USAC midgets? Hell no! They need to make further corrections like the failed attempt with their rev limiter but make it work this time to even thinhs up a little bit.
Now, the motor restrictions would be a good start, and yes, I think that is where they should start. That and the weight issue, but like I said in a previous post. The tires are what in my opinion need to be attacked. USAC needs to eliminate the tire deal they have established and NO! I do NOT think those deals are good for the sport! USAC needs to go to Hoosier and tell them, this is what we are going to pay for these tires and not one penny more. If you choose to say no, then there are many many other companies that would love to have the deal that Hoosier tire does. American Racer, Goodyear, etc... and I'm talking all three divisions of USAC, pavement and dirt. Drive the prices down and you will see more cars race again. USAC also needs to curb their greed as well in my opinion. (Like what JDull99 I believe posted) stop making the driver buy a pit pass and pay an entry fee too? All of it adds up!!.... That's just part of reasons for what keeps me in the stands or at home and not out racing, doing what I love!
By the way, I agree with every single post that Don has posted on this subject.
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