well i`m hesitant to reply to some of these posts because it`s a long way away from me. but what attracted the drivers in the first place to run 500 laps? has the purse truly kept up with the times? in the old days a promotor would throw out a big figure and attract the real racers regardless of the sanction. there are not many of these promotors left if you ask me. plus the fact that you have other races racing on the same day as the little 5 so if you want all the drivers you gotta draw them with the money.....the prestige is nice but hoosier wont accept prestige to pay the tire bill.....in my opinion it has gotta be the money that will bring the drivers....bring the drivers and the fans will follow.....:thumb