Drop the top 35 being locked in. Bring back the cars that actually look like a car. Keep the new safety features. Drop the 10 race chase. Get rid of driver salaries and pay them a % of what they earn. Stop trying to be a TV reality show.
Hasn't stopped raining in Granite City all day. I don't think the Super Swampers would have even helped this weekend. Way to go Kevin, USAC, POWRi, everyone knows that the weather channel gives a 365 day forecast on the 2nd Tuesday in the 1st week of January;)
So are the modifieds a glorified hobby class since they run for $500-$700?
Plus the $25,000 motors.
I think the majority of the hired local drivers do not get paid, if so then not very much. With the exception of Korte in the SLM.
Given the cost versus gain in being a local weekend warrior...
I do agree with your first statement, though no one can prove it to be legal or illegal so we are speculating. If the UMP rules do state you can refuse a claim once before fines and suspension then they followed that. So the problem isn't rule enforcement but the rules themselves.
This entire thread has become like one of those weekend murder mystery deals. So I have 2 more possibilities.
1- The motor that WAS in the 92k was out being freshened up so they put the "new" back up motor in Korte's car which would explain the switch.
2- They ran out of beer getting the entire...
They refused claim not tech. They agreed to have the motor teched but they did not want to lose their motor for the weekend. Yes they could have gotten another from UMP but refer to my previous post as to the issue with an unknown crate motor.
As close to equal as possible. No 2 motors are the same in performance. They will be close but not the same. Especially true with mass produced crate motors that have lenient tolerances. Which is why GM gives +/- dimensions on all parts.
Pouring rain in Granite City for about an hour now! Maybe USAC & POWRi should have signed a tire deal with Interco and ran Super Swampers this weekend.