Disappearing Stockers in Michigan!!!

[Beth Denysenko]

MIA and normally there - Bob & Craig Marshall and their four cars, Jeltmas and their two cars, Brent Darroch and his two cars, Bill, Brad & Shane Zaskowski and their three cars just to name a few.

I really hate the way they are "running" class this year. Why even bother having it? There is no contigency to speak of, you don't even get a chance to race for it - and the kicker, no picture to buy if you want one for your sponsors or family . . . .

NHRA hasn't been much better this year, though it has had to do with weather. Again at Brainerd, they had to cancel class run offs due to the weather and went with the higher qualified car. I am not sure how many times this has happened, but it seems it has happened quite a few times this year and it's unfortunate for all. There is too much scheduled. Snowmobiles need track time too, righ? 10 lbs. of crap in a 5 lb. bag.

[Jim Kaekel]

I think there are a lot of reasons for the disappearing car and spectator counts that occurred at US-131 this past weekend including the economy, the hot/humid weather, the change in direction of IHRA, and of course, the Torco fiasco.