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767 (Offline)
  #11 8/14/08 7:52 PM
Originally Posted by Charles Nungester:
Nobody said there wasn't room for a different series. The trick is, FInd the tracks and support you need to pay these purses you seek, Make if affordable to the racers. Perhaps have a compression rule? and go with it.

Chuck, who'd love to see Midgets on Dirt more than one week a year in Indiana. I know there are a few but its not even close to the 60s, 70s and even early 80s to the number of shows midgets put on here

good point why isn't there any tracks doing a weekly midget series?
D.O. (Offline)
  #12 8/14/08 8:23 PM
JAMES SPINK NAMED USAC DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENTAL SERIES





James Spink of Indianapolis, Ind. has been named USAC’s Director, Developmental Series and will oversee more than 100 events annually.



Spink, 31, has an extensive motorsports background, including directing more than 1,000 races throughout America. He spent the past eight years as General Manager and Regional Executive for 600 Racing, Inc., managing the 600 Racing Midwest market for Legend Car, Bandolero and Thunder Roadster racing.



A 1999 graduate of the University of North Carolina Charlotte with a degree in communications, James previously worked with the sanctioning body INEX and his position with USAC will involve a myriad of duties.



From 1999-2001 James served as the Marketing Director for 600 Racing, Inc., which has headquarters in Charlotte. He also served as host for a weekly auto racing show covering 600 Racing.





--USAC--
Great Scott (Offline)
  #13 8/14/08 8:30 PM
Originally Posted by 767:
good point why isn't there any tracks doing a weekly midget series?
I would love to see some weekly dirt midget shows in indiana? Some track should get brave and just run dirt sprints and midgets on a weekly basis.:thumb
psullivan
  #14 8/14/08 8:55 PM
Sounds like a man that has the perfect resume for the job he is being asked to do.
Dwight Clock (Offline)
  #15 8/14/08 9:30 PM
Originally Posted by psullivan:
Sounds like a man that has the perfect resume for the job he is being asked to do.
That makes way too much sense, Pat.:rolleyes:
sewsprint
  #16 8/14/08 9:42 PM
Let's just hope this new guy at USAC is passionate about racing.
Dave Rudisell (Offline)
  #17 8/14/08 10:22 PM
USAC is blessed to have hired James Spinks, I have dealt with James for 3 years now and his passion for the sport goes beyond words. He is very proffesional and is going to be a huge asset for USAC, KOIL 600 racing will miss him big time.
Good luck James and i look forward to working with you.
Dave Rudisell
jjones776 (Offline)
  #18 8/15/08 7:01 AM
Originally Posted by DonMoore10:
Another "official" :crying: on the payroll and still stuck at paying that $2500 :thumbsdown: to win in a midget. Maybe next a new fancy office to compliment that 18 wheeler with the copy machine in the back.
i guess you think usac should show up at the track in a 1980 mini motorhome with a 5'x10' enclosed trailer. would that make you happy don?? seems like their big rig really upsets you.
Tony Barhorst (Offline)
  #19 8/15/08 7:11 AM
I have worked with James at the RCA Dome Indoor Midget event in 03, and at Columbus, Ohio on pavement twice. He brought a lot of cars, and was very progressive in promotion.

I noticed he was getting quite a bit of free PR in the Cincinnati newspapers.
I think he is the right man for the job.
mac miller (Offline)
  #20 8/15/08 7:48 AM
Originally Posted by randyrad:
Thunder Roadster experience. ...hmmm.
Well, this is good news. Most everybody seems to want a roadster type car for the new super silver crown instead of the total loser car, that they came up with, so this could be our guy.

Here is my new roadster "proposal" ready for Mr Spinks' consideration.:wink:usac:
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