Perhaps instead of hammering on the Chaos cars and the guys that decide to run the class, we should be coming up with better ideas to get new/fresh blood into a beginner clase near the price point of the Chaos Cars.  There is at least one chaos driver talking about moving up, so it IS a beginner class in that sense.  It's just like crack, after that first hit, you always want more (From what I've read mind you  😉 ).

The enduro cars were that price point at one time but now appear to have lost that edge (dwindling car counts is what I hear).  What's the answer for a realatively fast 1/2 mile track???  Don't know, but harping about the class without providing solutions is just plain BS!

My $0.02

PS:  If it were my track and I had to make the call on Sept 5th, I'd have done the same thing that was done.  And if I had a Chaos Car, I would have been PO'd as well. 

Now where's that popcorn........

Car count will go up in Enduro, once people start building new chassis'. Third Gens are slowly getting a little more common, and smaller trucks are legal now. Give it time, it will come back.

One problem is the cost to go fast in this division now. Low car counts contribute to higher speeds, which scares away a lot of the beginners. Just stating a fact I have heard from many who have asked about the class.

Crewchief says "What's the answer for a realatively fast 1/2 mile track??? "

A couple different road courses or a small oval in the infield and Delaware doing a go-cart deal like they do in Hamilton at Cameron Motorsports. This could be done on Wednesdays with the junior racing league or by itself on another night. I guess what I am trying to get at is if you want entry level participants which appeals to Adults that are interested in competing but are not able or willing to get in the big cars (until they get the bug that is) then I think this is it. Hamilton is just a tad too far for me to go not to mention driving the 403  😮 but this type of thing really intrests me and could be a huge revenue generator for the track (not so much from fans but from participants)  that doesn't take time from the Friday night shows. I wish Grand Bend did this but they don't seem interested for whatever reason.

Are you talking about the CRKC (Canadian Rookie Karting Championship) like the arrive and drive program that is run all across Ontario at places like Cameron Motorsports, Erbsville Kartways, etc. I totally agree with you on the that one, it interests me aswell because I was debating on going to Cameron Motorsports next year (I live in Woodstock so it's not that bad of a drive) or running an enduro car (same distance to Hamilton and to Delaware), it would be an awesome deal for Delaware and I think alot of people would be interested in this program.

Hello all,

The cancellation of the most recent event was unfortunate and was caused by a number of cascading factors, including time constraints.  The basic argument the Chaos Car participants have put forward is that they found out about the situation while they were in their cars, helmets on, belts pulled tight and engines running.  They were taken by surprise and their frustration is understandable, as I believe any competitor would be moments before taking to the track.  We have talked about it in office, and steps will be taken to avoid such problems in the future.

Further, while the cancellation was unfortunate, it was not an indicator of speedway policy towards the Chaos Car series or its participants.  The series continues to enjoy our 100% support, along with the support of its title sponsor Ultimate Sandblasting & Coatings.  I had the opportunity to speak to Ultimate on the phone today, and they are very excited about the possibilities for this series next season.

The Chaos Cars do provide a stepping stone for future speedway involvement.  Whether they can be considered “entry-level” or not appears to be a subject of great debate on the boards, but the answer is largely academic.  If the series gets people involved coming out to the speedway to enjoy themselves in a competition environment, that to me qualifies them as a way of getting involved with motorsports.

More to the point, the vehicles are affordable to build and have a strong appeal with young people as well as families.  The series is now just under two years old since it was announced.  Any series at this stage in development will have its struggles.  The challenges faced by the division have been discussed at length with the participants in the class.  In response, the competitors have indicated their willingness to push on so as to meet and overcome these challenges.  I have never felt more privileged to work for an extended period of time with such a dedicated, energetic, passionate group of individuals then the founding Chaos drivers.

The next event for the series will be on Saturday, September 26, 2009.  The drivers will no doubt be very hungry to put on a good show after the unfortunate events of the recent competition.  As with all challenges the division faces, I have no doubt they will meet this challenge with the same enthusiasm I have seen over the past two seasons.  Demar Nationals is always one of the most exciting events of the year and I would encourage anyone reading this to make the trip to see the final competitions of the season at Canada’s Finest Short Track.

I am available to answer any questions you may have.

All the best,

-John Houghton
Announcer / PR
Delaware Speedway
(519) 652-5068 Ext 201