I think all the guys and gals were sitting at the American Legion in Fairbury, drinkin’ a few cold ones, and someone said “HOLY CRAP!!! We were IDIOTS scheduling an OPEN WHEEL race the same weekend PEVELY is hosting the UMP Fall Nationals!” Fairbury’s track and fan base go way back to the origins of UMP. Probably scared them to death. Great track, great fans, and great ownership history. I’m disappointed as anyone for their decision, but I do understand. I really think this had nothing to do with Kokomo running the same night. WAR and MOWA would have had plenty of cars for the show.
|