[chevy620]

Hey Bernie,
I was pretty clear that I have the utmost respect for the guys who can accomplish being a "pro Sportsman Racer", even if they don't make a living at it due to other sources of income. If they actually make a living drag racing that is incredible, I have always thought that. How could I not? I have dreamed it, tried it for several years for two and three months on the road racing but couldn't keep it going and still make house payments, etc.

I don't think those few guys that run all over the Country are the issue, I think getting a Points system and National Championship program to a place that offers the guys who have families, good jobs and limited time off from work a shot at a National Championship by not having to travel the Country is the kind of plan that would grow Sportsman Racing at the "participation level" and the enthusiasm level.

Everyone will have an opinion on this and I appreciate that. I will throw out my idea in a week or so. You can agree with it, hate it, think about it; whatever; that is what Editorial Opinions are about.

There is nothing personal in my ideas and the guys who race all over the Country should know that. They do what they do to win a National Championship because that is the format laid before laid before them. Would they like to win a National Championship and use 75% less diesel fuel? Probably. Only they really know that answer.

If nothing changes, then nothing changes. Everything must be just fine.

I just feel it is time to at least look at some options.

Jok