Thanks for the thoughtful replies. They prompt these followup ?'s (just seeking info, not an argument).

(1.) I was at Hagerstown for the USAC Sprint Car races the past 2 years & was headed to the Grove this year when the tornado came. I also attended the SC race at Hagerstown in the early 80's (82 or 83 ?). If there were other USAC dirt races in MD/PA since I arrived in '78, I didn't get the word & missed 'em. (time flies when you're havin' fun :thumb).

(2.) I appreciate that Central PA is winged Sprint country. I watch the PA Posse most weekends from Mem Day to Labor Day. Talking with Posse fans, it occurred to me that the unique aspects of the SC cars & longer race might attract their attention more than a USAC Sprint show - & there wouldn't be the whole wing v nonwing parochial machoposturing deal (with potential loss of Posseface that appears to be a detriment to Posse racing v USAC Sprints, like they do v the WoO/All Stars). There's several tracks that run Sprints throughout the season, but only 3 with weekly shows. I sense that there's yet untapped openwheel market potential here. Also, given the success of SC alums in NASCAR, fans at Late Model tracks might be curious enough to come out & take a look. I believe I heard K Miller on a radio show say they were pleased with this years E swing & were planning to return next season.

(3.) Approx how much more is it to stage a SC race, rather than a USAC Sprint Car race? Approx how much more is it to own, operate, & tour a Dirt SC rather than a USAC Sprint Car ? Any idea what attendace was at the E swing shows in MD/PA the past 2 years?

Just tossing out ideas in hopes that if & when USAC expands again, the first move will be due East - in all classes.

Thanks for your thoughts,
:usacfan:nonwingfan: in PA Posseland