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Originally Posted by flagboy55
If the Badger format is competitive with the USAC National Midgets, then I would expect more of them at IMW, BC39, Kokomo Gran Prix and heck, even the 4 Crown. This comment is not meant as a knock on anyone. I believe midget engines are WAY overpriced, but I also think the Badger guy’s know their limitations and why they mostly stick with their club. I applaud them for finding a package that helps expand midget racing.
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Chase McDermand just ran second at Kokomo at a USAC Regional Midget race ahead of some Toyotas, SR-11s and Esslingers. He also qualified 10th on Sunday using a Badger legal Honda. Davey Ray and Bill Balog both ran 9th in the feature against POWRI in consecutive years at Angell Park using Badger legal engines as well. They are competitive by my definition (but I agree they are not equal). I certainly don't feel it is justifiable to pay the extra $20,000 to $40,000 for a USAC engine when the Badger engines go as fast as they do. Badger has solved the high engine cost issue. One reason Badger cars may not choose to go to a lot of other places is their weight rule. The minimum weight is 1,100 lbs with driver where other series are either 1,035lbs or 1,050lbs. Badger uses a higher weight rule to make having carbon fiber and titanium unnecessary. You can't just take off 50-65lbs overnight to go run a one off race.