Its a double edge sword IMHO and it all comes down to back scratchin. The tracks going to charge each car 30 bucks a person with that car no matter what. It cost the team several hundred just to put the car on the track. The more cars, The more fans paying 25 bucks to get in. Sad but true, expecially in USAC if they have less than four heats and consi and feature its not much more than a regular 13-15 dollar show. Most of the local guys can get back to the track, replace some stuff and help the track put on a good show by Selling some T Shirts. Some of the USAC regulars put their merch in the USAC trailer

I know some of the larger shows, WOO Kings Royals Knoxville Nationals T shirt sales are a major $$$ maker but most of them guys came from the weekly ranks running all your tracks, USAC? Maybe Sprint Week. Oval Nationals, Eastern Storm where big crowds are expected.

Truth is, some tracks have basically cut off Fans from the drivers. Unless the fans willing to pay a extra 15 bucks just to go back and see them or wait a extra half hour or hour till the other classes are done.

Without the cars, you have nothing but prepped dirt, lights and the bills that come with it. No matter how hard you work or how nice your facility is. Not knocking anyone and know tracks have to make a little to open and be worthwhile as well.

Chuck