[Ron Ortiz]

Jim Fitzpatrick, there is a fine line between fishing and just sitting in a boat.

X-Tech Man, alot of the spectators really like the alky cars and come to the races to see them, they really do draw fans. Heck, I enjoy watching them myself. I do not like the idea of them not paying though and delaying the show due to malfunctions. Besides there are not that many that show for a divisional down here in FL.

Tracks need to make money, period, bottom line. For some tracks the improvements out weigh return, or that the local run what you brung brings in more revenue for less investment. One track around here offers entertainment in the form of bands and a bar, drifting, and long burnouts to draw good crowds. If "you" owned a track you would look at bottom lines and decide how to increase revenue and what to cut back on.

It is better to try the Unleached classes at a divisional rather than a national. Maybe it will work or maybe it will run the same course as did other "great" ideas from our sanctioning body. At least we do not have snow down here for the snowmobiles, that would tighten up things.

This year I am running IHRA and NHRA, I will voice my opinions on here in the future of my experiences, sort of a "On the Run" column, but with more flair for the side shows one sees at the races. Am I going to have fun............. Oh Yeah.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA Ortiz Unleached
Ron Ortiz
U/SA