I have been discussing this topic off line with another member of the forum. I wish to apologize for the words I used to describe my disappointment with the track and only 18 cars showing up. Whether I am on this side or that side of a topic, the terms I used were inappropriate for both the forum and the employees of Montpelier Speedway.
This jist of my post still sits true with me wherein I felt the track let everyone down by promoting a big race as such and in the end, between two touring series, only 18 cars showed up. This, in my opinion, is a true shortcoming in promotions.
However, after following the Hartford Speedway thread here:
https://www.indianaopenwheel.com/sho...t=86727&page=2
... I see where Spi-nex noted that the All Stars were telling the track they'd bring 22 cars over from Ohio a few weeks ago. Only 10 came. So, the track was put in a lurch by the series. Perhaps this was what went down at Montpelier....? Who knows.
In closing, I realize that emotions got the better of me in my post and despite any shortcomings I think members of the racing fraternity have, whether it be the track, the workers, the racers, the crew, the fans, etc., no one should be spoken to in the tone that I used. This forum deserves better than that.