Local racing, on pavement or dirt, is far more exciting than NASCRAP. Usually, they run “heat races” to determine starting positions in the feature race. The feature race is usually 30 laps.
NASCRAP qualifies before race day. The Sunday race runs hundreds and hundreds of laps. Only the most diehard fans can sit through all those laps. And all the races are run on pavement. I’m told some of the “minor league” races are run on dirt, but I haven’t seen one.
Local dirt racing is just that - local. After the race, fans are invited to the pit area to converse with the drivers. Fans might know some of them. They’re the guys who fixed your plumbing, or your roof, or sold you an alternator at the local parts store. They all appreciate their fans.
The price of admission is seldom more than $20.00. Food and drink are reasonably priced. Longtime race fans would be happy to explain things to first timers. Many friendships are established in the grandstands.
Screw NASCRAP. Visit your local speedway this weekend.
No Qualifying since the chicom plague was released to the World. They use a Drawing or the previous Race results to Line up.