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[raceannouncer]

Originally Posted by Jeremy1374

Not to turn this into a pissing match Mike, mainly because I have a lot of respect for you and your knowledge of motorsports, not just drag racing, but the improvements that you made mention of have made the track better but they are also neccessary to keep racers coming back. That is your bread and butter.

Yes you are right no one but the Metcalfes know how much money they made or lost on the national event or the divisional that they held.

The issue of the weekly car count was not addressed. Has the car count dropped on Saturday's?

My last point is about me.IN THE INTEREST OF TOTAL DISCLOUSURE I have not been told by Bob Metcalfe that I am "banned" and if he can come up with a GOOD reason I would be glad to hear it.

As far as my father being "banned" that is between he and Bob. For the record the reason he is "banned" is due to a letter he wrote to Bill Bader expressing his displeasure with the Empire Nat'ls not coming back to NYIRP. The letter was published and Bob did not like the fact someone expressed their opinion and subsequently "banned" him from the track. That is a fact!!

Jeremy:

I won't turn this into a petty argument either. I have come to know and like both you and your father.

But...

Since you insist on a answer about the car counts on Saturday nights, I'll go where you want me to go--they're down. SO WHAT??? I can name you several race facilities around the country that are feeling the pinch of high gas prices, the "graying" of the sport and several other reasons that contribute to lower car counts. You're implying that the lower car counts at NYIRP on Saturdays this season are ONLY because you feel that the Metcalfes don't run the facility the way you want. Convenient for your argument and kinda like kickin' someone when they're down but NOT even close to being fully accurate.

I'm glad you cleared up the reason for the ban. However, as always, there are two sides to every story. Maybe we'll hear the other side sometime...

One final note...one thing you need to remember is that the owner/operator/promoter of a racing facility does NOT NEED a GOOD reason to ban anyone. I have seen it happen not just at NYIRP but at other facilities I have had the privilege to work for.

Hopefully, we can continue to be civil to one another despite the discussion we're having here. I am not trying to start or continue a fight with you.

Mike Paz, Motorsports Announcer