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There are several reasons most dirt tracks in IN are 1/4 mile and not longer. 1/4 mile tracks are more popular with competitors because they are easier on engines and speeds are lower. From an ownership standpoint, 1/4 miles attract more competitors (more back gate $) 1/4 miles take up less property, so less property taxes to pay, 1/4 miles take takes less time, and money to maintain and prepare for race nights, so lower operating expenses, among many other reasons. The fact of the matter is that for most of the weekly attending fans, they wouldn’t care whether the track was a 1/4, a 3/8, or a 1/2 mile. They are there to see their favorite driver(s) race and do well against a full field of competitors.
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