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Originally Posted by ShamrockRacin'48G
I'll take gray haired old geezers over young pups with earrings and neck tatoos sittin next to me, any day... But I don't go to races to see the fans, I go to watch racers going wheel to wheel, not knowing who is gonna come out on top, throwing their machines into impossible gaps as they drive to the front....
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^^Ill look for your insight on the thread that will come up at some point titled "How can we get more younger folks to the racetrack" or "Why are the stands so empty lately"
Anyways, I listened in on Dirtvision, and kept up with some Jackslash posts from qualifying. I watched the Smackdown, have seen highlights from Kokomo when USAC runs there. Was equally pleased with both performances between the WoO and USAC. No gripes about either one.
As for it being a "Non-Winged" track... Come on.. They were scary close to the 10 second bracket ALL NIGHT, sounded like a hammer down elbows up surface, and PLENTY of passing. Bell wins the B on the last lap. Goes from 21st to 10th. Stewart from 10th to 2nd (damn near won it). For all the folks that say that winged cars are always a nose to tail parade, wait for the WoO Highlights to show up on youtube. And while youre waiting, watch the highlights from last year...
I'm all for being proud of tradition. And having a close connection with the regional influences and staying loyal to one club. But, to scoff at what I would consider an awesome show, and whine that the Outlaws and their 'Tin-Tops' came into your 'non-winged' house is foolish. Especially when the Kokomo track champ runs the show. And Bacon. AND Ballou. AND Bell.
I loved the show they put on last night. Didnt care too much to see Schatz win it again, but happy for his success. Sounded like an awesome race, and I'm excited to listen in on the Terre Haute show again tonight.
-Justin