I know. I get all the BS about keeping sponsors involved and creating a level playing field… blah, blah, blah.  Take a look around. How's it working out? Not too good! We’re losing fans in droves and sponsors are dropping, too. Does this sound like sour grapes to you? If so, perhaps you have not been involved long enough to understand why I feel the way I do. I’ve been a fan of this sport for over 50 years.  My rants and concerns are due to the LOVE I have of a sport that has been a major part of my life for as long as I can remember. I have had reason to care.

Well, I’m beginning to feel less impatient about all these things I can’t change.  It seems no one really cares what I think anyway. There is a new quest (every year or so) to find a new fan base that will accept status quo.  Am I really becoming more patient with age? Is this maturity? No, I think not.  I think I’ve lost my give-a-shit faculties.  How many others are caring less? How can this be a good thing? I ask a lot of questions…don’t I?

I think I’m over it.  I give up.  No more bitching and complaining from me.  But I do LOVE racing.  And it has given me countless hours of pleasure and excitement.  So, I should just try my best to enjoy the status quo…right? I hate the sound of that, too.

This weekend, I’m going to a local track and watch some really good racing. I may take some beer, fried chicken, and some biscuits. It will be nice to relax, enjoy the competition, and contemplate these changes in the way I feel of late. Perhaps I can revive my give-a-shit faculties.  If I do, I’ll let you know.

Until then, support your local short tracks. They care about the fans, do not have any TV commitments to uphold, no sponsorship obligations to affect the race format…and they need your support!

-Jeff

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