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Man, I've really had some hostile responses about this issue. I've been going to midget, and sprint races since 1960 ( I was 6 weeks old at my first race!). I've driven, owned, been on board of directors for a midget club, etc. etc. But I've not set foot in a speedway in nearly 6 years, it's my personal choice, but visually midgets, sprints, differ very little from dirt modified, (or even late models when there is a wing on top) They all look like wedge shaped door stops with tires stuck to the sides. The cars could very well be remote control, there is little visual evidence that a human is behind all that body work actually driving the car. Then I get this..."well, it's the action on the track that matters, you can't go back in time man, it's the racing"...yeah, well....if it's only the racing on the track that is paramount, then all dirt (or oval) racing should be one type of car, a hobby stock, dirt modified, or even a go-kart. If it does not matter what the car looks like, then who cares what type of vehicle is on the track? Again, it's my own personal preference, but when you show a photo, or a video clip to a newcomer who is somewhat interested, do to the stories you have told them, and they ask.."are those big R/C cars", or "do people drive those". It's hard to get people excited or interested in the "on track action".
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