Meanwhile, back to Lernerville. They lowered what constitutes a full field. Previously sprints went from 24 to 20. Based on that, of the 15 shows in 2014 , they only had a full field on 7 occasions. They didn't on eight. If 24 was still the norm for a field, they had a full field on just 3 shows. If they lower the full field number to eighteen, they would have had a full field on 13 of the 15. And if they had just lowered the full field requirement to 14 , they would have had a full field every night. Must be paying enough. It was a full field. And it might be easier to get to the front if you start 14th instead of 24th. Maybe not. But you don't have to pass so many cars and you have a better chance for a top ten finish. And even if you don't pass anyone, sounds better to tell everybody you finished 14th instead of 24th.
They went to the twenty car field because of the Goodyear tire deal. It was a concession, for lack of a better word. They took the money from those last four positions and spread it throughout the field. It was shitty, but didn't really impact the field that much other than losing a couple of mid pack cars that now just run MRP. The economy, allure of running WoO or ASCoC and old age has had more of a negative impact.
There are some tough young drivers in the 410's. If they can keep themselves in decent stuff, there should be some great local racing for the next few years.
