Like I said, I wasn't bad mouthing USAC or anyone.

To me, The format is awesome. Qualify and invert the top six with only four transferring. I kinda wish that a non heat transfer that transferred through the consi could not start better than 13th (Behind heat transfers)

I also said, That that is great when you got 28+ cars and four heats But then they have fields of 21-23 and run three heats, and still run a consi?

I know some of the tracks and trips are hard for many teams to support, But why does over 2/3rds of a local tracks regulars not run with em? Sure some are not experienced and some might not have great equipment but I've seen many locals may not be able to put great qualifying laps down, But sure as hell can race with anyone and move forward against better equiptment, Sometimes far superior equipment than they have.

So thats my question, People saying they want higher payout, then won't run the series that does? Why?

Anyhow, Back on topic. It probably is true USAC was in trouble financially, They got Hillenburg and now Hamilton Both very experienced people in lots of categories of racing. I wish them well. I hope it's a huge success!

To put it plainly though, USAC has had great people before and got thrown under the bus of something that wasn't their fault at all, I know the 50th anniversary book thing was a huge hit and I think the Gold Crown was the other tha put them in the Red. But it wasn't the fault of those running things at the time. In fact some of the races today, Such as Eastern Storm were totally due to their hard work.

I really like the idea of the pavement/dirt car for all three series. Put a hard tire on em that would last testing/feature and go race. The only concern I have with is the safety and the containment seats have pretty much eliminated the need for the wide body and/or side bars.

Carry on. Its just my view, Yours may be different. No need to get personal.