Fizzler?

[Goldy]

Before anyone jumps on me, like "be lucky for what we have"... etc, the Sizzler is my favorite race and I'll be there tomorrow - and this isn't just the Sizzler but really the car counts for all races - anyone take notice lately? If there's a race out there left on the schedule that USED to get the car count, it was the Sizzler - no more.... 33 slots to fill today, 26 taking time.. check the last 9 years..

2013 - 26 start (nobody going home)
2012 - 28 start (nobody going home)
2011 - 31 start (nobody going home)
2010 - 33 start (nobody going home)
2009 - 33 start (nobody going home)
2008 - 35 start (nobody going home)
2007 - 33, 42 attempted
2006 - 33, 48 attempted
2005 - 33, 43 attempted
2004 - 33, 54 attempted

Thoughts?

[Modhauler]

The economy of the last 2 to 3 yrs has taken it's toll on race teams. Don't think it's anymore than that. imo

[BigMac]

I've argued before that Stafford should entertain the thought of making this event an open competition race. Adding a significant purse to go along with such a prestigious event would draw them in IMO. Outside of Bristol, 26 should be about the norm this year for car counts on the WMT. On the bright side, there are still 15-16 cars capable of winning the Sizzler so that should lend itself to some good racing tomorrow.