[Bill Gardner]

Originally Posted by dirtflinger I hate say there is a reason for all of this but in my opinion I'd have to say it has to be the way they went about the fuel debacle. They switched to ethanol and all these teams spent a lot of money on R&D, converting their equipment, and going through equipment (engines, fuel cells, etc.) just for USAC to tell them they could go back to methanol in 2013. It probably p1ssed some team owners off to the point that they got fed up with the BS and left and I don't blame them. I hate to say it but I think USAC would have been better off sticking with ethanol for 2013. All these teams spending all this money for one year. I mean lets be honest racing isn't cheap to begin with and now you're throwing this in the mix I don't blame them for shutting their doors. 6R, Kaeding, Hines, and the next big teams to come will certainly be missed. USAC needs some help and fast. Posted via Mobile Device

I just spoke with Tracy Hines... He told me the Lightfoot #16 will be racing in the Silver Crown series next season.