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The only thing I hate is when Waynesfield takes off for "Kings Royal" "World 100". We're not all 410 fans, and we're all not late model fans. Maybe a midget show? Maybe a Late Model show on Kings Royal Weekend? Sprinter show on World 100 weekend? They stuck their necks out on the non wings, and look at the names that have came along the years. I think the fans would show, and your not really attempting to pull from another track if the demographic is completely another division. Would still love to see an Outlaw night there too.

Those weekends would be good to offset divisions and run two day show during the kings royal weekend when other tracks may be closed. However, some of the track personnel, racers, are fans of those classes and enjoy going to watch those events. And sometimes its nice to take a breather and simply have a week off from racing.
I don't think WRP is large enough with its seating capacity to hold a WOO show. I think they have pretty strict requirements on the facilities they run at.

Does anyone watch/participate in enduros anymore? I used to enjoy watching them as a kid.

Would people come to a two day show if let's say Friday was just a party day? Maybe have vendors, games, almost like a small carnival with a concert at night? Then race Saturday?

I am on the fence about double file restarts. I know there has been talks about adjusting the single file restart rule. For classes that run transponders, the "nose to tail" will no longer apply. As long as your transponder doesn't trigger before the car that restarted ahead of you does, you're good. So technically you can start to pass as soon as green is given. I have always thought a start zone was better than a starting line. No matter where you put it, there will always be drivers who push the edge of the line. If Bridgit and I flag again this season, we are going to be even more strict against the games being played. I think the schedule is pretty solid. I still believe that 5 classes are too many, but it seems to work. And the competition is amazing in all classes. With that said, I miss the multiple features in one night for one class. I don't know how driver's feel about it, but I always liked watching triple twenties. First feature, complete invert, then heads up based on average finish. I hope to see late models return again. I still think a topless night would be fun. I think a point series (either entire season or just weekend) would be cool. I think a two day show would be fun. Especially if other area tracks aren't running. I think there has to be more to attract fans. I know the racing is great. Most racing fans would be satisfied with just that. But some enjoy the extras. Games, give-a-ways, activities, etc. Something to get people in the gate. (That is the hardest thing!). Give passes away at local schools. I always liked when the feature winner would park out where fans could come up and see driver/car. Bring back whoever cooked up the wings for the harvest of sprints.....they were goooood. And burgers, I think they need burgers. There is a pizza place just down the road. Maybe they can deliver some pizzas and sell it by the slice. Move the light in turn 3. I think its been wiped out 5 times in the last 3 years. I think the fence needs a once over. I think there are a few areas that need a little attention. Are the lights adjusted ok? I've heard drivers talk about turn 2 being dark. With all the things I suggest to change, the one thing I want is more of the same. More of the great races that have been put on the past few years. WRP has come a long way and I feel they're still moving forward. I hope to see everyone back again in a few months. Jeremy

Jessie. I'm still trying to figure out what your trying to say. Are you upset that somebody else paid 8 grand to build a truck? What should it matter? There isn't a salary cap on racing. I TOTALLY agree, the trucks are supposed to be an "affordable" class. You just described how you personally can build a truck from "the ground up" for significantly less. If you pay a professional, or buy higher quality parts, that is that person's choice. I've looked over those rules several times and can see how they can be interpreted differently. Like I said, if you feel it should be all stock, the ONLY rule should read. "Engine must be completely stock". I have nothing invested in any truck that races at WRP. I'm am just stating my personal view point on the topic. To say that its only up to two persons to write the rules, I feel you are incorrect. (Again only my opinion). I see all rules being a compromise between officials, racers, and even fans. You are trying to bring up a point to adjust the rules. You are a driver I assume? By what you stated, the track owner and promoter shouldn't pay any attention to what you have to say. Please understand, I'm sorta on your side of keeping the class an entry level. I think we just view "affordable" differently. Jeremy

I spoke with a man in Celina that has 2 WRP trucks for sale . Told me he had to have $8,000 for them . And at that he was taking a loss as the one he built from the ground up he had $8,000. in it . If that amounts to entry level racing I'll kiss his butt I'm curious as to what your price tag for entry level is? What all did this person do from the ground up to total over 8 grand? Is there receipts to verify these amounts? Two trucks for 8 grand sorta sounds like a deal to me. Last time I checked the price of an entry level stock car to race in this area was Nowhere near that price. I understand racing is an expensive activity on all forms. About the stock rods, I don't see anywhere that it says they have to be stock. I think item a in the rules refers to location. If the rule was stock engine, that would be the only rule. Period. There are additional lines to allow for performance and added longevity over stock components. Jeremy

I turn 36 in November. And some of my oldest and fondest memories are being with my family at Dorney Park in Allentown Pa, Grandview Speedway, Nazareth, Penn National, Big Diamond, and Flemington (Where I was in awe of the starter Harry Dee), Bridgeport, Susquehanna. When I was stationed in Fort Drum, I went to Can-Am, Rolling Wheels, Brewerton and Syracuse. Now my life brings me to Lima and I've gone to Lima, Millstream, KC, Molar, Portsmouth, Wayne County, Eldora, Montpelier, Gas City, Kokomo, Lawrenceburg, Attica, Fremont, Hartford, Mount Pleasant. (I've never watched a race at WRP) I'm sure there are a few I missed. I'm not saying the current method is the "best". However it is the most fair I believe. I will guarantee that when the officials start making judgements, there will be more people upset. I don't enjoy sending people to pits, or blackflagging drivers. I'm a fan first and foremost. I want every person that walks through the gate to have a good experience. Sadly that is impossible. So I try to be as consistent and fair as I can. And I can only speak for myself, but if I were racing and was "involved" in more than 2 cautions, I'd probably want to get off that ride. Just seems like you're waiting for something worse to happen. Hope to see a bunch of people to support the drivers on the last points night at WRP tonight. Jeremy