This was yet another event displaying the fact that the midgets with motorcycle engines can compete with what are known as "full" midgets. The fact is you can't tell the difference unless you examine the left side of the car. The cycles were every bit as fast as the fulls. It's time that the sanctioning organizations get over this and let the cycles compete with everyone else. I see only pluses if this would happen.

Wasn't trying to strike a nerve I was (and still am) wondering. Glad you got a win Don, and very happy to see you put Jacob Wilson in your car. I got off work too late to make it anywhere last night, but was considering this show. That is why I wondered how many full midgets ran. Congrats again.

Yea on a small bullring they can, but in no way shape or form on a 1/4 mile or larger..

They did at Twin Cities its 3/8 mile.

Don, I agree with what you said, and here is what I noticed last night:

- A good mini sprint can beat a very good midget, especially on a smaller track. I was up from 11th to 4th, racing with Jacob when I got caught up in the early red.

- I'm not so sure mixing mini-sprints and midgets is a great idea though. I felt as the mess I was caught up in was a driver in a midget running over top of a mini sprint, with me having no where to go. Whether this would be a case that would happen often, I'm not sure.

- The racing was very good last night either way. People were complaining about the track, I felt like it was very racy. I was able to go up top on the cushion or hang on the bottom and make alot of passes during the feature. The holes were kind of annoying but it was still raceable.

Either way, good job Jacob on the win.

I liked the track. 1 and 2 just needed a little work. 3 and 4 were awesome. Otherwise, a great track for midgets.

have to see it to believe it.. Comparison being : Upright 1200 minimum weight of 725 lbs.. at max 250 Hp.. to a full midget Minimum weight 900 lbs.. and pushing middle 350 plus horse power..

Now with that, the "cycle" motor, cant even compare on torque that a full midget motor puts out. I dont even think it could have with a midget if it had a wing strapped to it.. Bout the only way i see it happening would be on a dry slick track.. letting them run together would for sure get someone killed..

The mini's were very competitive at Twin Cities.

dont get me wrong, im not trying to start a fight.. Just dont see how.. severe power difference..

If you saw the races at Twin Cities AND at 24 Speedway you'd be convinced that there's no reason why these cars can't run together. I dare anyone in the stands who is a casual midget fan to pick out which cars are mini's and which ones are conventional midgets. I have been around midgets almost my entire life and even I can't tell the difference unless you walk up to the cars and look at the left motor side.