MARS at Davenport - Hoker 50

[Action10]

I don't think when tracks are 1,000 miles apart (Davenport/Port Royal) that can count as being scheduled against each other

Two big paying races at two tracks miles and miles apart from one another. I don't mind it, both will have stellar fields. Now if I were a fan deciding between the two, that's an issue.

I see what you are saying, but it will still take some cars. Take away O'Neal, Owens, Thornton, Scott, and likely Overton from this race at Davenport and it doesn't sound or look as impressive. Even adding the WoO regulars (Sheppard and Madden, followed by the group of regional racers that they have) doesn't seem to account for the same star power. JMO, I just think any time there are high paying touring series races the same weekend it takes cars and stars away.

[Highside Hustler25]

I guess the big question is, are you a race fan or a stargazer ?

[NeedforLM$peed]

Erb, Dillard and Weiss have the capability of winning a WoO race there. Madden has looked out to lunch the last two months.

[BirkyTime15B]

I think the 1/2 mile just needs to be reconfigured. It’s wayyyy to narrow in the corners.

[Action10]

I guess the big question is, are you a race fan or a stargazer ?

I don't really know how to answer that because it seems to be a loaded question. I just want to point out that $30,000 to win at Davenport and $30,000 to win at Port Royal on the same weekend will have an affect on the top end, touring racers. To pretend that the two events won't have any affect at all, what so ever, on each other doesn't make sense to me. It won't take away quality local and regional racers from either show, but will keep Lucas Oil regulars from Davenport and WoO regulars from Port Royal.

[kazual]

Stick a fork in the half mile. Maybe it’s me but a few of the most boring races I’ve attended were the Davenport 1/2 and Freeport, IL. If you want a high speed chase with little passing go to a winged sprint car race.

[BloomerWon]

I thought the 1/2 at Knox Co. was pretty good racing. I've seen some great racing at Freeport over the years it was there. I wouldn't write off the 1/2 miles just yet for lates... Eldora certantly aint going anywhere...

[kazual]

I’ll respect your thoughts Blackie, guess it’s a matter of personal preference.

[BloomerWon]

Thanks kaz! Nothing like a good close claen bullring battle tho...👍

[fryefan]

I don't really know how to answer that because it seems to be a loaded question. I just want to point out that $30,000 to win at Davenport and $30,000 to win at Port Royal on the same weekend will have an affect on the top end, touring racers. To pretend that the two events won't have any affect at all, what so ever, on each other doesn't make sense to me. It won't take away quality local and regional racers from either show, but will keep Lucas Oil regulars from Davenport and WoO regulars from Port Royal.

That gives more racers a chance to earn some good money. There will be plenty of good cars at both events.