Forum: HoseHeads Sprint Car General Forum (go)
Moderators: dirtonly  /  dmantx  /  hosehead

Those particular cars on dirt... really not that thrilling or fast, but do provide some fairly good racing

I'm too old to get too excitred about "superstars" but do appreciate these drivers accomplishments

What I find really interesting about SRX is their package and time.  It's essentially a 3 hour deal every week.  Come in, find your seat, hit the concession stand, watch hot laps, (tv joins in) heat races and a feature, then on the road in three hours.  

I know it's a worn out beat to death subject, but it's still happening way too much.  Local tracks having 5+ classes, holding families with little kids there til 11:30+ to run the feature class last.  Time and time again, I watch families leave around 11.  High Limit shows have been doing a great job on the time thing.  For the financial success of track owners and promoters, I hope more of them figure this out

SRX is a 100% made for television entertainment series.   While the racing is real (all drivers want to win), the format itself is plotted minute by minute, sometimes even to the second in regards to what starts when, commericals, etc.  The random cautions are either put in for tightening up the field when they get strung out, or to hit the marks of a commercial break.  It's a well run machine that appears to be doing well.  The cars are not the prettiest or fastest, but IMHO, it's fun to watch and well put together to make it enjoyable.  Fits well on a Thursday night and I do appreciate the great timeline..... three hours and we're out of there. 

I do agree that most local/weekly shows STILL run way to long. I appreciate those tracks and series whom have made the programs in a more efficient timeline and less support divisions.  

Jeff Wesell
Hartford, WI

They were just on TV.....anyone have info on engines, rules, etc.?

Found it: https://racer.com/2021/02/25/ilmor-v8s-to-power-srx-cars/

Pretty much all racers and fans say they want shorter more efficient shows.  For the most part the big series do try to get their shows over in a reasonable amount of time.  But it's obvious a lot of weekly track promoters don't think that's best for their bank account.  Less classes is less back gate money and less time is possibly less concession sales.  The big question is would enough more people by a ticket to those weekly shows if the show had fewer classes and ran quicker.  The income has to be made one way or the other to keep the weekly tracks open.  I know I'm for quicker shows but I'm not paying the bills and I don't know the answer.