Originally Posted by DonMoore10:
Well... Let's take the state of Illinois for example. I can only think of one track that is hooked to the big org. That means if you attend races in that state, don't look for any of the top 20 big org stars to show. That's just one example.
USAC doesn't give a damn about the fans in Illinois.
SCREW USAC! I wouldn't walk across the street to see one of their BS dog and pony shows. USAC is such a BS organization from what it once was. All they care about is money, money and more money. They shot themselves in the foot many times. Look USAC< this isn't 1950's and you aren't AAA.
USAC is becoming more like USUC every day.
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Originally Posted by Kirk Spridgeon:
I have discussed this with a few people already, but I will hit the major point of this fund and rule from my point of view:
I see this as an effort to bring some value to the program and the driver's names. Now, USAC has the clout to demand more for tracks because they actually have the loyalty of a few name drivers. Knowing that the ante is up to have these drivers show, tracks will have to accommodate to have them.
I see the loyalty rule as a start to ease up on what the World of Outlaws have for their drivers. It is nowhere near as strict. It is a simple matter of economics for each driver to decide whether pursuing this NDC money is worth it to them.
For the car owner, the big picture of rising purses to attract these name drivers is better for them. Once purses go up at the USAC level, other areas seem to follow suit. I also have another theory that as the money goes up in this fund, more limitations could be put on drivers (for example, a pay minimum). If a track has to pay a certain amount to ensure themselves that these name drivers will appear, they will certainly be willing to do that, knowing that the fans follow those names.
For the fan? I see this as a way of paying back these guys for putting on the show. It pains me that these guys are forced to race for such small purses. I, for one, am happy to see that some guys who race their asses off in a BUNCH of events throughout the year are going to be paid off this year by the USAC NDC fund. I go to a lot of World of Outlaws and Late Model races and see guys who are the Dave Darland, Jerry Coons, Tracy Hines, or Levi Jones of their series making much, much more than our Sprint Car / Midget guys do. It's time to start getting those numbers in line.
I still can't see anything negative about it. Look at the big picture...
*** ever Kirk. Look at the big picture. The big picture is USAC thinks they are better than everyone else and they aren't jack sh*t.
I know, I know I'm gonna SHHHhhhh again.
