Jerry,

I posted a different thread a couple of weeks ago after the UMP Summernationls. I was amazed at the amount of work that was done in a rather short period of time. I know that many on here were complaining due to the late start and all, but if my first night at the Burg is any indication, it will be a really racy joint. To describe my first look at the finished product was....electric!

I think that I am looking forward to this years version of ISW more so than some in the past. If early season results prove correct, the number of potential front runners should be at an all time high. The young bucks that have driven the wheels off so far this year has been remarkable. Throw in the veterans like Cottle, Stanbrough, Darland, Kruseman, etc and it should produce wide open racing.

With the economy the way it is, I doubt you will see any record number of cars. However, I think that you will see a narrower gap from front to back during qualifying. With USAC's format, you can't have a bad night or you will certainly pay for it. Qualifying I believe will be crucial to any drivers success or contribute greatly to their failure. JMO.

I hope to see you at Lawrenceburg.:thumb