No Late Models next year

Well, Kenny G., there will be on-track changes at Ona Speedway, and as I see it, there's a matter of economics for the drivers and teams.

The track spokesman, Susan Sparks, told me the Late Models are "economically unfriendly," and the Modifieds are expensive to race, too.

However, there will be a driver/director meeting in the near future to discuss how to make them more fiscally friendly.

Like you, I'll miss Late Models and the Modifieds, I have friends in both divisions and it's always special when you have a personal stake in a race. The other classes aren't so exciting (sorry, they really aren't usually).

At the end of the season a few weeks ago, many of the Late Models and Modified cars were up for sale. I don't know if that's normal at the end of the year, but drivers and teams were looking to sell off the goods.

Do you have any ideas on how to make both classes more affordable for the working men and women who own and drive these machines? I'm sure the drivers, owners and race director would be interested to have the input.

So all you gearheads, don't whine. Put those noggins together and be part of the solution. I'm an idea person, but not in that department. I can tell you how to appeal to people, make the place attractive and have fun around the track. But you serious car folks can help in the garage ideas. If you seriously want to keep the Late Models and Modifieds, make financial suggestions.