This is for race fans only to comment: I'm interested to know your thoughts on your midget racing fan experience. The debate goes on and on about why midget racing is on the decline. As an owner of three midgets, the expense of tires is overwelming. The majority of midget owners are forced to pay $140-180 for Hoosier tires. These tires have a soft compound which have a very short life. Some teams must or may use up as many as 2-3 right rear tires in one evening. American Racer makes a midget tire that costs around $80. The IRS midget series based in Chicago has been using this tire for quite a while and, according to the racers, the tires last for an entire racing season and for some beyond that. USAC, Badger and POWRi midgets race with a 10 inch right rear wheel and Hoosier tires.

Now, here is where you come into the picture and this is especially for midget fans who have watched midget racing at Sun Prairie and the indoor Rumble Series.

For Sun Prairie: Badger cars and the IRS series have both raced on the Sun Prairie track. Without considering the drivers and engines, was the actual racing enjoyment of the IRS series any different than the Badger cars? Did the difference in tire/wheel size make any difference in the enjoyment of the racing?

For the Rumble Series: Full midgets and the 600's have both raced in the indoor Rumble Series. The 600's race on American Racer tires. Without considering the drivers and engines or the slight difference in the car sizes, was the actual racing enjoyment of the 600's any different than the midgets? Did the difference in tire size/wheel size between the two types of cars make any difference in the enjoyment of the racing?