I thought the type of schedule they had with the midgets this year was a nice fit. I do not think there are enough local midgets to support racing them every week. I think that was evident based on the numbers they got throughout the summer. However, they also had some shows that had good numbers at the beginning and end of the season. I think continuing to run them as a special series, bi-weekly or about 8-10 shows during the year is the way to continue this program. Since a majority of the midgets are traveling a fair distance to Montpelier, it would only be asking them to make a trip about every other week. If it is every week, it might be asking too much for a lot of them, and car counts would probably be pretty low. It would also allow many of the drivers and teams that race sprints or have commitments elsewhere to miss fewer races than if they raced every week, which might encourage them to run when they are having midgets. I don't see very many locals or track regulars having an interest in building a midget. Montpelier is a stock car track, but I think the support for the midget races this year was pretty good.

And we live in an open wheel state..I want to see Montpelier go more open wheel in the future..I think if they choose to go with the Midgets again next year that they need to stay on the 10 or so show schedule like they did this year, I also hope that more Indiana cars show up next year..

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Maybe more "hoosiers" might have them if there was a place to run. This year many people were holding back. Why buy a car to travel to Power I or Stars. Wolverine started then threw everyone under the bus. Limited groups turned into "Young Guns" and the X group came and went. Could you blame people for being hesitant. Takes time to catch hold.

10 or so shows would be awesome. Its a 3 hour drive for us but thinking real hard about building one. Just waiting to see. Also heard at 4 crown from a national driver that he was asked about running them at Bloomington on a limited basis

I hope they avoid scheduling midgets on holiday weekends. Otherwise this program is off to a very good start.

Might be a little early for this but any updates on next season. I'm asking because I'm getting ready to freshen up the cars for next year. Thank you

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We are trying secure plans also. Would be nice to know soon. Had a great time even with the 5hr drive.

Todd Lehr

I am sure they will be having a meeting in the coming weeks about next year. Thanks everyone for the support this year..

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I understand that you run the full midgets with the 1000cc cars ? My question is how do you level the playing field ? They are talking about doing this here in Missouri.
Just wondering if you guys use a floating weight difference ?
Bobby Layne
2011 Midwest Lightning Sprint Champion
2012 Midwest Lightning Sprint Champion

From www.montpeliermotorspeedway.com rules page:
Midgets:
Minimum Weight - 1,050 Pounds (Including Driver) - Cars powered by Fontana, Esslinger, Stanton, Gaerte, and other purpose built engines are legal and will fall under this guideline.
Midgets Powered By Spec Engines, Volkswagen, Entirely Stock Production Block and Head, Chevy II, etc... - No Minimum Weight
Tires
Open Tire Rule (Compound and Brand) All 4 Corners with a maximum 10" width right rear

Mini Sprints:
Engine/Drive Train
All 1000CC and greater Upright Mini Sprints (Non Wing) are eligible to compete in the midget class. Cars falling under Mini Sprint rules will be motorcycle engine powered and may be chain driven or utilize a traditional driveline and quick-change rear end.
All cars under caution and restarts shall maintain an idle speed as great as the full production midget. Cars that fail to do this will be sent to the tail.
Weight
No Minimum Weight
Tires
Open Tire Brand/Compound with a maximum 12" width right rear.