Originally Posted by flatout:
Thanks for that information. Did not realize that Bellville wasn't USAC. Not looking for an argument and am curious on your perspective as to the health of USAC SC and midget divisions. SC cars have been way down this year. Midgets have been struggling the last couple of years. Both are great series in their own right, SC on the miles and midgets on the bullrings. But it seems like they have been in a big decline over the last few years.
Yes, am glad Lucas finally knocked the door down. Hopefully he will get a few more before the year is out. Great to seem him and Chad K getting wins this year. Hopefully the fans get some great racing tonight with Bellville and Pevely.
Since you asked, the SC and midget divisions are struggling a little bit. I went to my first champ dirt race at the 1977 Hoosier Hundred. My Dad told me that day to enjoy them as they won't be around long. Honestly I can't believe they have lasted this long. They got a shot in the arm a few years ago when everyone thought they were the ticket to NASCAR. I think the main thing that hurts them is there hasn't been a dirt mile built in over a hundred years. That says a lot about interest and profitablity. I love them, but I am old.
As for the midgets, the cost to run one is outrageous. People will say POWRI is doing great, and they do have a strong program, but they are grass roots racers, and do better when they stay close to home and on small tracks. That is their strength and at tracks like Belle Claire they are fantastic. ARDC is the only group I have seen any real growth out of in the last 5 years. It would be nice to see all the groups get together to figure out how to control costs, but I am not holding my breath.