Perhaps my opinion is biased since I go back to the time in USAC when the fastest 28 qualifiers made-up the 4 heats, and the rest, onto the trailer. I am not advocating that, but 30 cars at Paragon and you get 3 heats and a semi. What would have been wrong with 2 heats of 7 and 2 of 8 and taking 4 from each with a 14 car semi taking 6. Yes, I know the new minimum is 32, but wonder about the rationale behind it. Also I do not mind the extra $5 at gate, just want a full program when there is an adequate number of participants.