POWRi National Midgets Open In FL. in 2018

interpreter66 · 10/26/17, 8:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevensville Mike

I agree this is great for the series and the fans, but now I will address the elephant in the room:

The WoO Sprints are running at Volusia both of those nights. The Friday & Saturday night events at Volusia draw the most fans, by far, for all of the sprint races during the DirtCar Nationals. If somehow POWRi could have staged their two events the two nights before the USAC Sprints at Bubba's I think they would actually have a larger audience to play for, even though it is mid-week.

Or maybe run at least the Saturday POWRi event during the day? That way, you'd get a good crop of Volusia fans to go to Bubba's by day and back to Volusia by night.

Not that I am a promoter, but going head-to-head with the WoO who are only 40 miles away on two nights..... good luck with butts in the seats. Nonetheless, I applaud POWRi for attempting this venture.

With every half full glass there is a half empty one.

I see your point but here's my take on this it's like when the non-wing sprint cars are here you can watch them or go watch the wing cars at east bay depends what you like I'm always going to choose the non wing cars. if I had a choice go to the world of outlaws or watch the midgets I'll always choose the midgets, yes it would be great to have the chance for extra fans but not all woo fans are non wing fans jmo

Dirtfan · 10/26/17, 9:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stevensville Mike

I agree this is great for the series and the fans, but now I will address the elephant in the room:

The WoO Sprints are running at Volusia both of those nights. The Friday & Saturday night events at Volusia draw the most fans, by far, for all of the sprint races during the DirtCar Nationals. If somehow POWRi could have staged their two events the two nights before the USAC Sprints at Bubba's I think they would actually have a larger audience to play for, even though it is mid-week.

Or maybe run at least the Saturday POWRi event during the day? That way, you'd get a good crop of Volusia fans to go to Bubba's by day and back to Volusia by night.

Not that I am a promoter, but going head-to-head with the WoO who are only 40 miles away on two nights..... good luck with butts in the seats. Nonetheless, I applaud POWRi for attempting this venture.

With every half full glass there is a half empty one.

Damn,with you addressing the elephant,you also shot down my plans..
.ugghh.

Jonr · 10/26/17, 9:54 PM

What about the Gorilla in the room? POWRi traditionally has never drawn great outside of their foot print. The entire weekend sort of hinges on whether or not the Kunz cars make the trip.

Stevensville Mike · 10/26/17, 9:59 PM

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Originally Posted by interpreter66

I see your point but here's my take on this it's like when the non-wing sprint cars are here you can watch them or go watch the wing cars at east bay depends what you like I'm always going to choose the non wing cars. if I had a choice go to the world of outlaws or watch the midgets I'll always choose the midgets, yes it would be great to have the chance for extra fans but not all woo fans are non wing fans jmo

I'm following you 100% when you refer to the USAC/ASCS Bubba's/East Bay scenario when all is going on at the same time in two different places.

But I think there is a lot more cross-pollination between wings and non-wings than one might think. Especially in February in Florida. We drive down there to watch the DirtCar Nationals mainly. But if I could slip in POWRi, or even a night, or two over at New Smyrna Speedway for the World Series of Asphalt, count me in. After traveling that far, I'd rather be at a track watching things go fast in the counter clockwise direction than tanking up in a beer joint. I can always do the latter and do not have to travel NEARLY that far in February to do so.

The success of an event is pretty much defined by the number of fans who show up. I just think POWRi could "massage" this a little and please the fans, subsequently pleasing the series and the event(s).

If I could be in two places at once I'd be twice the fan I am now.

interpreter66 · 10/26/17, 10:37 PM

Remember also people that are here for racing vacation will go any night of the week so for them to draw fans that are local and being a local meaning within a 2 Hour Drive it has to be on a weekend because they're not on a racing vacation .having said that I'll be there no matter what night it is🙂

Rich Mersereau · 10/26/17, 11:03 PM

I love the fact that all of these tracks provide a fully stocked buffet for us freezing northerners' God bless Bubba for continuing to schedule races in an already crowded month. Oh, nobody mentioned Saturday is historically the same night as the ARCA race and Busch Clash for the stay in the room TV watchers.

MIracing · 10/27/17, 6:22 AM

I agree with Mike. It's nice to have choices up here and you can pick which event best suits you. The question is if there are enough fans down there at that time to support two traveling series on the same night.

As for the Kunz cars, it is being sponsored by Toyota. My guess is that locks them in for making the trip.

Wayne Davis · 10/27/17, 10:35 AM

You might also want to consider this... Lucas Oil Southern States Midgets Gator"DIRT"Nationals at Screvens for Winter Freeze that same weekend.

Aces&Eights · 10/27/17, 11:26 AM

This is cool.

addictedtodirt · 10/27/17, 12:28 PM

I'll gladly take in a POWRi show over a WoO show any day. There will be more passing in the first two heats than you will see all night at Volusia at nearly half the ticket price. Throw in free camping at BRP and you have a win win situation. See you there!