I think the All Stars did a real smart thing. Running less races with several high $ races. This cuts expenses for teams, and lets teams still run the big Outlaw races. I wish Kevin and Chris luck with their new plans. I don't think USAC will be only place to lose a couple of teams. The All Stars are going to running quite a bit east of Ohio. Could they lure a Danny Deitrich or a Brent Marks? Detrich ran pretty good at Ohio SpeedWeek last year. Maybe even an Anthony Macri? Also wonder if say a Kraig Kinser, or a Brock Zearfoss could make more money with lower expenses with the All Stars. If they can get a few more quality wing teams to commit, that will make making money harder for everyone. Remember this is competition, not everyone will succeed.
As far as Kevin and Chris leaving USAC, that may create an opportunity for someone else. I am sure 3 years ago Jake Swanson wasn't on any of our radars. He is now a contender. Could this be a chance for an Isaac Chapple to put something together? He has proven he can win and adapt to different tracks. I remember when Steve and Sammy and others left the Outlaws to start the USA series. Everyone said the Outlaws would die without them. They ended up with higher car counts, and more teams followed the whole series.
As far as USAC needs to pay more money. In theory that would be great, but do you remember how many people complained when Putnamville charged $5 extra to raise the purse for Bill's race? To pay Outlaw purses you have to charge Outlaw prices. I am not sure that would work. Looking forward to next year