This class will be running in California next season, primarily at Hanford and Tulare. There has been a lot of interest. So far that interest has come from people who are not currently in the sport and some looking at a better transition from mini sprints. Talking with these people here is what I have learned:

Some have been fans of sprint cars but did not want to invest in a 360 or 410 due to cost. However, that cost was more about fixing bent parts more than the cost of car or engines. Many did not want to immediately hop into a 360 or 410 knowing they may tear up alot of equipment because they would be racing against veteran drivers\teams.

They either do not like mini sprints or did not want to get a mini sprint only to have to sell everything to move to a sprint car. A 305 offers the ability to transition to a 360 or 410 by changing engines.

Sprint cars really are the only division that doesn't have an affordable entry class. Because of this do you think it is smart to expect an entry level driver to just hop into a 360 or 410. I know as a car owner that worries me.