As a non Hoosier who prefers wingless, but likes both, seems pretty obvious to me that the difference is $$$$ pure & simple.
As for pavement, don't like it at all. In fact I stopped going to races for 40 years after moving from Virginia in the mid 60s (dirt track jalopies & mods) to Connecticut which has ZERO dirt tracks. I went twice to Danbury, which had recently been paved, lost all interest...
I got back into it 11 years ago when I was in upstate NY, friend gave me a Circle Track Magazine that mentioned Central Pa. having the best "sprint car" scene. Heading to Pa. the next day, I got on the Net & looked for races, & guess what? I did exactly as some of you guys mentioned, being somewhat clueless, & looked for winged cars on 1/2 miles.... duh. Didn't take long for me to realize that wingless on bullrings were the best....I get to Indiana when I can. You guys have it made!
USAC just has to pay more.....
