Kansasdirtfan (Offline)
#8
9/21/12 9:20 PM
Well, it's an exciting proposition for sure, and one I've advocated since Belleville went from a 3-day to a 2-day event. It certainly makes sense to me on a fan level to combine the midgets with either sprints or SC, and I'd definitely be "all-in" if they can figure out a way to make it happen. But does it make sense to the competitors? I can't answer that. Is there danger involved? Of course. I think we all agree there's danger with the midgets. Is there added danger for sprints because of the retaining fence (or lack thereof) and the increased speeds? I suppose that could be argued. And while it's certainly true that Belleville is a good distance from a major trauma center, there is a hospital in town that serves a fairly large region, so they must have some trauma capabilities. But in order for this to happen (with USAC sanction), some fence mending would have to take place. My impression is that there's no love lost between USAC and the fair board. Lots of questions would need to be answered before this event could happen, the first one being which group would be willing to initiate the discussion? Maybe Belleville has taken that initiative, if grader47 is to be believed (no offense grader47, but rumors and half-truths fly pretty freely on this forum). And which group would be willing to sacrifice their philosophical position in order for both parties (and let's not forget the fans) to get to experience an unforgettable weekend on one of this country's most iconic tracks? My opinion? An event like this would be a win-win-win. I hope there's some truth behind the assertion. Sorry for being so long-winded.
Bob Nikkel