Don - The numbers you gave could also be said about the World Of Outlaws, etc. ... how many sprint cars ARE NOT at an average WoO event ... a heck of a lot more than midgets.

And, as far as having 12 teams (15 cars) race for the USAC title, that is also normal for group that runs all over the country. The Outlaws averaged 12 or less full-time teams for years in the past and still had 30+ at almost every race.

As far as "Following Big Brother", that also is used in almost every other form of racing to allow racers to run with other groups or in other parts of the country without having to SPEND MONEY changing the cars to different specs. The fact that it is easy for someone to run wherever they want, is a big selling point for getting a midget. I think it is cool that a guy can run almost anywhere across the country and not have to worry much about his car being legal.

You need to base your rules on something, and with USAC being recognized by most as the premier midget organization ... most base their rules after them. It's just smart business.

Go to a freaking MEETING and get the answers you need, I'm sure it is not top secret. Nobody is required to put all that information on the internet. Thus, giving people one more thing to complain about.

You are pretty much answering your own question by stating that you do not run full time or shoot for the top 10 in points, of course you see little value in joining this organization.

Bob - you said "The best race driver EVER could be out there right now but we might never know of him/her because they did not have a silver spoon in their mouth. A very real possibility." ... this could be said about almost everything in life.

Once again, this is a feeling of "Entitlement" in that you feel that everybody who wants to race a midget should be given a fair chance. Well, I want to drive in NASCAR, should I be given a ride just because I WANT one?

Joe Shockley