I understand the cost, but when and why did it cost too much to run Midgets & Sprints? There was the Copper Classic and they had 30+ Midgets & 40+ Silver Crown cars, on a mile track no less. They had weekly races at IRP with good car counts, Sprints, Midgets & Silver Crown. Salem Speedway would have their Sprint & Midget double header with good car counts. The Little 500 would have 50 + cars entered, now they are lucky to fill the field. It seems like someone took out a magic wand and said it cost to much to run payment and everyone bought the story. I like pavement races, but going to the east coast to watch Supers is out of the question.