I am not an unbiased observer, given that I field a mini sprint for my son at W-field (along with Montpelier, MMSA and AMSA), but I think its important to recognize that it was only a few years ago the track lived off the back gate, providing an opportunity for local racers to compete, with limited fan support. Since Greg Shobe and his staff have stepped back into the promoter role, the quality of the race program has continued to improve, solidifying the track as a major player in the midwest sprint car scene. They have continued to learn from their experiences, and improve on behalf of both racers and fans. A couple examples – I received a return call directly from Greg in response to a question I left on the track voice mail the night before the Hewitt; when my son suffered a minor injury several weeks ago Greg and his ambulance crew went out of their way to make sure he was taken care of; and lastly, we too were involved in a lineup mistake last Saturday, but the staff listened to my concern, validated the information, and made the correction despite all the other challenges they were facing. The minis had a green to checker feature with no cautions, and exciting last lap pass by Lee Underwood for the win, and were done by midnight. I was thrilled to have a chance to participate in a race honoring one of my racing heros, and did not regret the lack of sleep at all. Thanks to Greg and crew for all your hard work, and I look forward to returning to Waynesfield in 2013.

Greg Watson

Thanks DB (great initials btw). I wish I lived a little closer to Indiana and all that good non wing racing, but glad Waynesfield gives me a little piece of Indiana on Saturday nights.

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I remember the first year they moved to the 1/4 mile from the go kart track. Mini Sprints were the headliner and I believe it may have even been an afternoon race as due to the lack of lighting. All they had for seating was the pit grandstands. Nothing in the spectator area except piles of pea gravel. We stood and watched from one such pile. Aaron Fry was there with three other non wing sprints putting on some demonstration laps (laying the foundation for the BOSS Series, no doubt).

It's important to remember that just 10 years ago this place was a pay to play go kart track. This past weekend they held an event with the best non wing Sprint car drivers in the country and this season they also had a Speedweek show. We're not talking about a place with 50 plus years of racing history. They will improve because they want to improve. They are trying to figure out how to transition from a pay to play facility into a spectator sports venue. They'll get it.

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They've had the speedweek show for a few years now. You are right on about how they've been doing things & building it up to what happened Sunday night. I never even went out there until the 4th year. Unless USAC cancels a Saturday ( People in hell want ice water ) for them the date will not change. I could see this race be on a MUST SEE list. Where were Hines, Gardner & a couple of other guys Locals/Boss. This could have easily been in the range of 70 cars. So Waynesfield you need to get some ducks in a row as in multiple formats if needed.