[Eric Merryfield]

Perhaps a bit of perspective from a outsider here would be helpful.

I'm a outsider? Well I didn't grow up watching my dad do it, I just started doing it 15 or so years ago.

So I don't have the same experiences that 98% of the forum does. I run a small business like many and 100% of the money in it is mine and at risk so I can relate to the promoters, tracks, sponsors and the racers. At least I should be able too!


BUT, I have supported a lot of these races, over the years that were listed when I could. Big $ opens too in Canada which also suffered from poor turnout but have not been previously mentioned......got grade points and got to compete for up to 25K at one open...........10K many times at Napierville, Beards, Tylers, Kens, the allstar race that paid 10K for $100(right Barry?), etc etc etc


Why? How could I not? Its just fiscally irresponsible to not go and try to compete for the best return on your ahem investment, support fellow racers, and go and experience the labors of love that have been put on.....Some of the best times at the track have been at these events, they are so enjoyable in so many ways.

I do think its possible though for a race of this nature to be successful....but it would have to have a different focus.....Stock and Superstock may just need a 501 c 3 formed to try and preserve the heritage. Putting on a race for the benefit of the charity.....Support it or it will go away......

Perhaps the racers can support Tyler's race......I'll try. Its another labor of love event. Its not like he can pencil in a rate of return for like his other races that cater to their bracket racing events...

FYI racers, actually the NHRA experience isn't as bad as you paint it to be, considering whats involved with putting on a event. Don't like the national event crowds, and schedule etc, go to a divisional, don't like them, go to the opens, go to the the association races........

Go to stay sharp, for the independent races that you WILL be attending in the future correct?

Eric