Why wings for 305 class?

Kellen Conover · 10/13/14, 4:23 PM

Yes, I am serious, which is why I posted it. To me it would be a horrible mistake to run them non wing. You are trying to appeal to a very hardcore non wing fan base. I think the idea is simply to appeal to their open wheel side and hope it gains traction. I personally don't like the class as whole, just my opinion, but if Bloomington speedway thinks that wing 305's will help keep the doors open then more power to them.

sprintracer82 · 10/13/14, 4:27 PM

Again

Racer12 · 10/13/14, 4:29 PM

Yet again how many tracks run 2 or 3 classes of the same exact looking cars every week? How could it be a mistake to run them wingless with the 410 cars?

Bob

stoney · 10/13/14, 4:39 PM

wing-it or don`t bring-it. !

Kellen Conover · 10/13/14, 4:41 PM

I have no clue. But I've personally never seen a show that was enjoyable that did it. I just feel if you don't do something to differentiate the two it will breed problems, like if the car count is low in one class or the other we just combine them for one etc. I don't see the problem with letting them run the class as they see fit.

dirt in ur beer · 10/13/14, 4:50 PM

Knoxville has 3 classes of winged sprints and they seem to do ok.
I think they have an announcer that helps people tell the difference . For those that can't hear and see the difference. Oh yaa they have a big lit up Sign board type thing too! It's new.

dirt in ur beer · 10/13/14, 4:55 PM

Show of hands ! How many people here have been so drunk that they didn't know if it was 305s 360s or 410s on the track?

Racer12 · 10/13/14, 5:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sprintracer82

Again

Check out the scroll down feature on your screen! Don't read it if you don't like it. Now unless you have some facts to add to this discussion please refrain from posting.

Bob

Racer12 · 10/13/14, 5:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kellen Conover

I have no clue. But I've personally never seen a show that was enjoyable that did it. I just feel if you don't do something to differentiate the two it will breed problems, like if the car count is low in one class or the other we just combine them for one etc. I don't see the problem with letting them run the class as they see fit.

Knoxville IA, Williams Grove, Attica OH, Fremont, OH for example run multiple classes of winged sprints weekly. Not to mention all the Northeast tracks that run 2 or 3 classes of East coast Modifieds weekly as well. So there are MANY tracks that run a successful weekly program with cars that look the same but have different sized engines.

Bob

JarrettFarms73 · 10/13/14, 5:11 PM

My concern like the o.p. is track conditions. If midget week is any indication, track surface will take a beating. I'm willing, and do forgive the occasional hard, slicky but two big tire classes all season to me almost guarantees that to happen. Especially if one of them is winged.

If it's still worth the risk, then what about mandating 3 digit numbers and mufflers to differentiate? Or the old handkerchief tied to the cage?

10/13/14, 4:23 PM	#11
Kellen Conover Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 424	Yes, I am serious, which is why I posted it. To me it would be a horrible mistake to run them non wing. You are trying to appeal to a very hardcore non wing fan base. I think the idea is simply to appeal to their open wheel side and hope it gains traction. I personally don't like the class as whole, just my opinion, but if Bloomington speedway thinks that wing 305's will help keep the doors open then more power to them.

10/13/14, 4:39 PM	#14 Re: Why wings for 305 class?
stoney Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 349	wing-it or don`t bring-it. !