I do not own a mini sprint or a midget. I race sprint cars. However, I have a 12 year old son who loves racing and also have an 11 year old nephew who races 1/4 midgets. Both of which will eventually be driving something in the near future. You guys seem really passionate and also seem like you really want to grow your segment of open wheel racing. However, the way this class is being presented on IOW right now is not helping your cause or in anyway pursuading anyone to come join you. It sounds like from the outside that you guys have a bunch of rules, spend way too much money, and someone is always trying to cheat their way in to victory lane. Please don't bash me for this post. I just want you guys to sit back, think about what a prospective car owner/driver would think about these posts if he's considering jumping into your class. It screams, stay away from lightning sprints, or midgets, or mini sprints or whatever your calling them these days. I know from watching them that that is not the case. They put on a great show and look like a blast to drive. So maybe take a second and think about the perception of the posts. Just my opinion, not fact, not pointing fingers...just an outsiders view.