Jay, you couldn't have said it any better! That's what I was thinking when I heard that John Nicotra was having a new car built for Otto, and then the same happen when I heard about Ray's new car. Unfortunately I have no ideas on how to control it. You surely can't tell somebody how to spend their money and what to spend it on. The only thing that I can say is that the rules need to be tighten up to control those issues. Sadly without doing something it will become a battle between 'Samson and Goliath'.
Thanks for listening.
Jim

Couldn't agree more. We don't want to go back to 15 car fields because the rest couldn't afford to be competitive and only have 2 driver dominate.

jj as much as i hate to say it you been doing a good job driving. the funny part of all of this the shoe is on your foot about cheating and all the negative thing that are said about you fast racecar. you win at the garage. good luck hedger cars rule

OMG - what a great recap!!! Sooooo much fun, and for a good cause!! Till next year . . .

I didn't know the SBS classic race was broken! Why does it need to be fixed?
Did it have anything to do with Steve Abt leading all 100 laps last year?
They didn't feel compelled to fix the Super classic race after Shampine lead all 200 in 1980!
My question I guess is the reason why?


Blogger: I'm sure it is because last year's Classic was boring. I think that's plenty of reason to mix things up. Nobody wants to see the fastest car lead all of the laps.

JJ, a guaranteeed point fund sounds great. Can you provide the details that ensures the point fund is guaranteed.

Last year's point fund was promised until it was time to pay. What's different with this year's point fund? Is this year also a promise or is something written down contractually?

Blogger: Dude - time to move on. No I can't provide any documents. No contract that I know of - just the Torrese's word. Which is good enough for me. Last year's deal sucked. I'm now concentrating on this year's deal.
I am a firm believer in "innocent until proven guilty".
Good thoughts, Steve-O!

Jay, i'am in can I use your car lol. Think my 2 years of down hill gig racing will come in handy, and that was only like 25 years ago lol.

Blogger: you're hired, Patrick. I bet your gig racing experience would be plenty!

Remember to ask about last year's 50/50 point fund. The answer to that question ought to be real interesting!

Blogger: I guarantee that will be one of the first questions asked! But don't worry - if it isn't, I'll be sure to ask!

I think this will be a fresh start for Oswego Speedway and good luck to the Torrese's.

Good to hear about another rookie in the limiteds. Any update on last year's 50/50 point fund?

Maybe give it a month or so then place a follow up phone call! Maybe the answers will be different!!!

So maybe the plan is to hope everyone forgets about last year's point fund come opening day?

PS: How do you ask fans to buy 50/50 tickets this year if last year's 50/50 money never makes it to the car owners?

Blogger: Simmer down, buddy. We all want to think the best, even though it looks more and more fishy every day. Let's try to think good thoughts - and maybe they'll come true...

Great looking schedule but the question that is on everyone's mind is: Any word on last year's point fund?

Blogger: No word at all, buddy. And the silence is DEAFENING.

It's as if the flood gates that had seemed all but closed to SBS drivers suddenly decided to open up all in one season. Maybe you, JJ, can catch a wave and land yourself a big block ride too!

It's nice to see some of the division's talent rewarded with opportunity,

Blogger: Thanks for the thought, Chris! Imagine that...if I got a super ride, we could be "the dirty half dozen"...

JJ .. my question is about the 50/50 money.

Am I correct in saying that the ladies who sell the 50/50 tickets represent the Eagles Fan Club, and that half that money is paid out to a winner each racing night, with the other half going to the point fund. under the control of Track Management.

Has that point fund money been disbursed to the race teams ?

Blogger: Hi Gord...The 50-50's at the speedway is NOT the Eagles Fan Club. The Eagles raise their money through Super Fan Plan, lottery board sales, misc. raffles, and other fundraisers.
That is the money that was so generously disbursed at the above meeting.

The weekly 50-50 funds are collected and retained by the speedway. It is the assumption and expectation of myself and the racers that this money is held in escrow until the banquet. Despite some nasty rumors, I would be shocked to find that the track would actually steal OUR point fund money. I don't think they could ever recover from such negative PR.

So although it may look suspicious, I am confident that everyone will get the point fund money that the speedway is holding for the racers. Feel free to spread the word on that. And thanks for reading!

I got sick yesterday which prevented my attendance. Please forgive me.

blogger: Please tell me this is THE Russ the ruler...

Sobus is in what car?

Blogger: I heard that it was a Ray Graham car, but I haven't confirmed that.

Unfortunately the one big question on everyone's mind will be the lighting situation. Instead of talking about car and driver combinations, who has a ride, who doesn't, etc, all everyone will be talking about is will the lights stay on. That is very unfortunate for such a wonderful race weekend.

Blogger: You may be right, but I think after reading Chuck Handley's explanation on Pinner's that it may calm down people's concerns a little. As long as he keeps us posted, and informs us what the changes are, I think conversation will end up back where it belongs. Stay positive, buddy!

sounds sensible- letting them have their fun but within the boundaries of- 'we'll take it off you if you abuse the privillege' really like that.

JJ, do you accept public speaking engagements? I want you invite you to present at one...

Blogger: only if the subject is " Internet spam, and poor use of grammar"