Originally Posted by Pat O'Connor Fan:
Maybe Greg didn't nod his head like a bobble-head when the "new vision" was revealed by KM.
Does anyone here really believe that USAC can find the tracks/promoters to run 15 - 20 "big" events annually with multiple USAC divisions competing for increased purses, almost exclusively on pavement??
JMO, but if POWRi would add a sprint car division, and hire Greg, they could bury USAC in a couple years.
I'm starting a new thread because my post is off-topic from Mr. Staab (who I support 100%).
This has bothered me since I heard Mr. Miller share his vision on DO's radio show and express his disappointment in a crowd of 4,000 fans.
So if his ultimate goal is 15-20 "big" events annually...
What constitutes a "big" event?
Mr. Miller mentioned NHRA a few times, but the average attendance at NHRA's 23 national events exceeds 100,000. I admire lofty goals, realistically?
Which tracks have the capacity for hosting a "big" event?
Indiana Sprint Week would be non-existent for sure, at least as a USAC event.
Would this eliminate USAC from consideration for drivers with aspirations to reach NASCAR, IRL, F1?
(i.e. USAC would no longer be a 'feeder series' for the 'stars of tomorrow')
Young drivers (and their future bosses) would certainly want more experience than 15 races per year.
Mr. Miller has more insight into the motorsports industry than I do. So please help me understand these changes and how they will benefit sprint car racing and its fans.
Thanks!
...not that I expect Mr. Miller to respond, but would appreciate the board's input. TYVM!