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I'll jump in again, because I was one of those guys who raced my iron block against all the aluminum blocks in the 90's and got my helmet handed to me weekly, and there were a hand full of us there every week. $600 to win won't draw your big names. No doubt. I think that is the point. On any given night at a race that pays $1200 to win, there are 19 or so guys who aren't going to take that check home, and there are 10 or more who are going to get the "to start" money. Now if we are looking at a steel block series, I think it is safe to assume that the guys who would even consider such a deal are not the high rollers of the sport, and if they aren't, chances are, they were NEVER the guy taking home the $1200 to win. They got the $75-$150 to show up or whatever the amount. They also are not the guys who can afford to tow all over the state(s) for the $150. They just cannot afford it. So, my suggestion is to pay well to the guy who shows up. You might be surprised to see how many do when they know they have most if not all of their fuel and pit pass money covered. I know modern day sprint car racing is not about who is the most talented. It has moved away from who is the best driver, mechanic, manager, and salesman (to a degree), to for the most part, who has the most money. I don't believe that is what the spirit of this group is intended to be. This series sounds like it's for the guys who want to be a part of it without going broke, or commiting to something where they know before the green flag ever drops, that they don't have a chance of even cracking the top ten. This series has a lot of potential. I just hope it doesn't all end up about the money. If I can tow to wherever USA and race against big money for big money and most likely come away will next to nothing, or tow to wherever and know I'm going to get at least $XXX for showing up,.....I don't have to think long about it. Maybe I'm way off base here. However they decide to run this deal, I wish them the very best, and much success.
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