Originally Posted by Kirk Spridgeon:
David-
I got out of it what I expected to get out of it. As D.O. stated, this interview was more for the "non-USAC" crowd than the staunch supporters. Honestly, if anybody wants any questions answered, look him up at the track or, gasp, call into the USAC Radio Show when he's on there. I have gone right at him with some concerns of mine, and I will continue to do so....
Miller has admitted that he is not as savvy on the techincal side. Quite honestly, the problems have escalated under a regime that was not his, and he has a fairly pinpoint plan on what problems they are trying to fix. They have a timeline, and I'm interested to see what they can do to CONTROL costs. I do not feel that times are nearly as grim as some indicate - I see no reason why Don Moore's midget would not be competitive during Indiana Midget Week, which is a good thing.
It is not USAC's job to get drivers to the IRL or NASCAR. They need to be worried about getting drivers into USAC and making them happy to be there....everything else takes care of itself!
And finally - he gave a pretty straight-forward answer as to what will be happening with the New Generation cars. It was a terrible idea to begin with, and most did or should have been able to see that. With that, I think they are doing all that they can with the new cars. No one wants them - and it's going to take some serious ideas to figure out where to get races and how to pay them!
That's all I've got...still have some serious concerns about things, but I've had some encouraging talks and I try to be optimistic about what's coming....
If I'm a "non-USAC" fan I'm going to the fridge for a beer during the interview. Like I do when they show world rally stuff. Point being...maybe Kevin SHOULD address the "staunch USAC supporter".
I'm interested to see what they do to control costs also. Thought maybe he would give some insight...guess not.
Love to hear Don's opinion of the direction of costs....
It isn't USAC's job to get drivers to the IRL....but a person who had some vision would realize....the local INDIANA sprint track stands would be much fuller if their sprint hero's were heading to the INDY 500. Just sayin.
Straight forward answer about the new gen silver crown cars? Really? 2010? Really? OK, I'll check back in 2010 with Mr. Miller....if he's still around. :headbang
What's the plan for the USAC/CRA division? I hear nothing but ******** from my pals out there. What about the age issue? A guy can run Winchester but not Richmond? My point of all this, is this.....I could go on and on and on with all the issues we fans want to know about. Kevin had a public national forum...and I know little more than I did before the interview. The addressing "non usac fans" is crap. Song and dance, smoke and mirrors, call it what you will. Call into a radio show for answers? Why? Kevin posts on here (which is cool). Why can't he simply post, putting these issues and rumors to rest? What's his stance on Greg Staab? Post it. CRA? Post it. Cost control? Post it.
Sorry for the rant...I do hope he knows what he's doing and gets USAC straightened out. It's just getting pretty frustrating watching my lifelong favorite club losing so much respect.
With all due respect...
David.