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Originally Posted by TCR57
Why compete with Plymouth on Friday night? So GC didn't get a sprint week date. Ok. Turn the page. How about... They run their own show on one of the open nights (Monday / Tuesday) to take advantage of the fans and teams following the week. Win / win? From a business perspective I wouldn't want to see someone try to compete against a marquee event for the sake of spite. No one wins, and it likely wouldn't help for future relationships / opportunities. Call it "Monday Madness" or "Midweek Hangover" or something catchy that creates a positive spin on the opportunity. Hell... then get Montpelier in on the other open night. Would the teams or at least 20 of them give it a go or are those off nights critical for maintenance and prep?
And... let's consider another aspect from a business perspective. You run an "open" show vs. an ISW sprint week show you've got a better opportunity for profit margin (assuming you've got a decent revenue structure with fans, pit gate, support class, etc.) Take advantage of the situation.
Value all of the opinions and energy around the discussion. Just trying to consider a different approach / perspective...
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I agree, turn the page. Do not get in a pissing match over one step backward. Big picture, Jerry has already made great progress using a "fun" approach to attending GC. Continue to make baby steps weekly in comfort, concessions, payout, and quality of racing to draw cars, stars, and loyal fans. Then USAC and others must take note. There already is an option for those Indiana nw sprinters on July 20 & 21 just 55 miles east of the Indiana state line in Lima and Waynesfield, OH respectively. Wherever you choose to attend, you will be greeted by large car counts, side by side, dirt slinging, balls to the walls, entertaining sprint car racing. See you at the track.
