Ridiculous message board whining/moaning aside, I urge the people that are interested in going D2 racing to carry on with that plan... Especially in the Illinois area (not to mention Indiana and Florida), there is going to be a ton opportunities between POWRi/ILLINI and IMRA/USAC!! It's going to be a good deal, besides what any of the message board genius's have to say.
A lot of good people put a lot of work into this, and again, besides what the message board peeps say, there was no special interest involved. EVERYONE is working for the betterment of the sport for the fans, drivers, owners, and promoters!
We will keep working and researching putting the best product possible on the track.
I think LaVerne Spencer said it best a long time ago: Winning with talent, not money.
We will do our best to live by that motto.
There are some that say this won't compete with that, and that will be faster than the other... Well before the cars have hit the track. My personal opinion is (in other words just speaking for myself) that we are not looking for any particular engine to have an advantage (kind of along the lines of the old Focus deal).
Even though it can't be stopped, I am hoping (stupid, I know) for a series that nobody has a mechanical advantage. We want drivers to win with talent, and owners/mechanics to win with set up.... There already is a series that people can research, and/or spend their way to a mechanical advantage. It called National Midgets... Or hiring Keith Kunz.
Can this be achieved? It's going to be tough. But if we get enough people on the same agenda, that see the possibilities of fantastic close racing, and having fun (remember that part?).
Bringing in new people to the sport learning the mechanics of making a car work without just adding horsepower. New drivers learning to race in close competition, as well as veterans out having a good time (while helping the newbies), it can be nothing but good for all!!
I know, pipedream. But it doesn't hurt to try!
PM if you have any questions. Thanks