1) Fix track.

Goes without saying. Got an extra 1/4 mil kicking around to chip in? (OK I know I made that figure up, but I don't think I'm far off.)

2) Give all drivers points in heat races as of now only top 5 get points in heats.

Not a bad idea. Doable if they wanted to.

Possible solution go back to 3 heats per division(shorter fields ) this way every car would have a realistic chance at points.

Gawd please no. Heats are actually intersting now. Wanna go back to 6 car heat races? No thanks.  Paying points further back would help alleviate the points blow that came from switching to 2 heats.

3)Enduro races as you know the counts are down find a way to increase them or maybe go to a new group mini cars ( 4 Cylinders )

4 cyl is the future. Get all those jabronies with the hot camaros out on Friday night where they belong. Is there a claim rule in Enduro? If not, there should be.

4) Push for another special series (NCTS,Hooters Cup,Etc).

I'd call this a want, rather than a need. It'd be nice to see an NCTS race. Hell, I'd settle for OSCAAR. (Tell me there shouldn't be a Biederman Memorial race at Delaware.)

5) This maybe a tough one find a way of making your car counts bigger

lol...yeah...they probably haven't thought of that.  ::)

6) Take a look at possibly making your season longer instead of finishing your Champioship races make it the end of September. I know you will say weather but they used to do this a few years ago

They could go a couple more weeks....like every other track on the planet. Traditionally, crowds have been light after Labor Day. On the other hand previous management never took the extra effort to promote races after labor day, hence the light crowds. I think they're just resigned to not (weekly) racing after Labor Day. Personally, I loved it when, after the big weekend, they'd to 2 or three weeks of Sunday afternoon racing to make up the rain dates and wrap up the weekly season. I dunno if they have that option anymore.  (BTW, I don't buy that every Delaware fan is also a Knights fan. No, you won't get huge crowds, but folks'd be there.)

But...what the hell...there's always Flamboro or Oshweken if you need your post Labor Day fix.

Here's one I'd like to add. Bring back the Australian Pursuit race at the beginning of the show. Start the show with your big guns, whoever they are that night. Make it worth points.

About those Jersey Barriers....are they not reversible and straight on the other side.....sounds like a very inexpensive way to straighten out the wall problems and allow a few more dollars towards the track repair.
And as far as repaving, couldn't this become a three year project,,,,1st year do the corners, 2nd year, the front straight...etc. I realize the owners want to show a profit line, but just a little more towards the track itself would probably make it all happen.

Now that the year is almost done at Delaware(ISMA Sept.28 & Enduro Nationals Sept.29 )Here are a few things that should be done for next year to make this a track for specators to come to.
1) Fix track. Pave it and take those jersey barriers out.A lot of drivers hate these as it make the cars go airborne if the drivers make contact with them. I know this will cost big money but it has to be done.

I think that almost goes without saying. I don't think there's any way the walls can be saved if they're repaving the track (which definitely needs to happen sooner rather than later)...

2) Give all drivers points in heat races as of now only top 5 get points in heats.As a couple of drivers have told me why race hard if you know your car or truck is not good enough to finish in top5. They have said they can dog it and get a good starting position in the feature.Possible solution go back to 3 heats per division(shorter fields ) this way every car would have a realistic chance at points.

I like that idea and I don't like it at the same time. More racing in a night is a good thing for me, however it has the potential to drag the show out to 11:30-12:00 like they used to do. When finishing within a 3-hour time frame is one of the selling points for casual fans, I'm not sure this would help. Mind you, you could shift the intermission around to fit, but even when they ran 3-4 heats and there wasn't an intermission the show would run long. Maybe different point intervals for the heats would help, but I wouldn't want to see guys tearing their stuff up over heat points...

3)Enduro races as you know the counts are down find a way to increase them or maybe go to a new group mini cars ( 4 Cylinders )

Enduro's taken a shift over the past few years. A lot of guys have moved up to other classes (Delaware or Buxton) and as the cars have gotten faster (probably about 2-4 seconds faster since 2001) guys haven't been able to compete. The dominance of the Camaro (and three certain drivers) and the subsequent diminished supply of Camaro spares and the like around here isn't helping to build car counts as well. I think you might see more guys give it a shot if the newer Camaros/T-birds/g-body cars can have a go of it and be competitive. I also think you'd see more cars if the grey area was taken out of the enduro rules (ie. enforcing what is in the rulebook down to the letter) and if you could restore the purse money to what it was a couple of years ago (especially at the back of the payout) it would help. I think eventually the enduro division is going to have to move to 4-cylinders in a few years, but there's still a lot the track can do with the full-size cars as well...

4) Push for another special series (NCTS,Hooters Cup,Etc).This I think will be sucessful if point 1 is taken care of.

I'll agree with you on that, although I'd rather see a Pro Cup or ARCA race solely for the exposure to the US market. Mind you' I wouldn't mind seeing OSCAAR and OSS at the speedway, to work up to a big-name event in '09. Hell, if it won't break the bank, do it next season, but don't do things like that if it'll hamper the weekly classes.

5) This maybe a tough one find a way of making your car counts bigger

1) Higher purses (especially through the back-half of the payout.) to where guys would be dumb to stay away;
2) Lower gate fees (ie. pre-2007 levels) to gain an advantage against the track's competitors;
3) "Slower" rules packages (keep as many guys legal and keep running as affordable as possible);
4) Strong promotion/advertising (to bring fans in and to achieve a return for car/track sponsors); and
5) Competitor courting (keeping the guys you have and attempting to woo competitors from other series).
Some of these things the track already does, but if they get all 4 I think it can put them over the top. Of course, the new surface is going to have a HUGE impact on who runs here...

6) Take a look at possibly making your season longer instead of finishing your Championship races make it the end of September. I know you will say weather but they used to do this a few years ago

That was back when the Knights sucked, too. I'd like to see them start earlier (mid-April) and especially go later (a couple of dates in September) if only to account for rain-outs and the like, but considering how well the Knights draw I'm not sure it would work. However, I think a mid-September "Western/Fanshawe Night" could work well (especially with an open beer tent...) I'd agree with not all Delaware fans being Knights fans, but at the same time a lot of your casual DS fans are probably Knights fans as well...

Personally, if the funding can be found (nudge nudge wink wink race sponsors) I'd like to see one extended feature per class per month (ie. a 50-lap SS race one week, a 75-lap LM race the next, a 50-lap modified race the week after, and so on) as well as a shuffling of the feature/heat order, in order to put everyone into the premier slots every once in a while (like the dirt tracks do)...

here is some INFO on FWD 4 cyl Enduro's , would work at Delaware, I really liked racing there in Canada when i was younger ,,,,

2007 ENDURO PAYOUT FOR FOUR CYLINDER
Kalamazoo Speedway is committed to keeping  Enduro Racing alive and well in 2007.  Log on to the Rules section for a complete list of the 2007 rules for the Four Cylinder Enduro cars.  Keep your eyes posted on www.kalamazoospeedway.com for up to date information on the enduros, including start times, as well as dates for the Rollover Contests, Spectator Drags, Truck Wars, and any other enduro related info.  You may call the speedway office @ 1-269-692-2423 if you have any questions.

Payoffs for 2007

April 7th  "Thaw Out 200" Enduro at Kalamazoo Speedway          $1500-1000-800-600-500-450-400-350-325-300-250-225-200-190-180-170-160-150-140-130-120-115-110-105-100- $75 for 26th-35th finishers.

May 6th  "Fan Appreciation Night" for all the Kalamazoo Speedway Enduro Hounds!         $2000-1200-800-600-500-450-400-350-325-300-250-225-200-190-180-170-160-150-140-130-120-115-110-105-100- $75 for 26th-35th - $50 for 36th-50th place finishers.

May 27th  "Veterans 199" Enduro at Kalamazoo Speedway          $2000-1200-800-600-500-450-400-350-325-300-250-225-200-190-180-170-160-150-140-130-120-115-110-105-100- $75 for 26th-35th - $50 for 36th-50th place finishers.

July 4th  "Stars and Stripes 200"  Enduro at Kalamazoo Speedway      $3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-450-400-350-325-300-250-225-200-190-180-170-160-150-140-130-120-110-105-100- $75 for 26th-35th - $50 for 36th-50th place finishers.

August 11th  "Summer Sizzler 200" Enduro at Kalamazoo Speedway          $2000-1200-800-600-500-450-400-350-325-300-250-225-200-190-180-170-160-150-140-130-120-115-110-105-100- $75 for 26th-35th- $50 for 36th-50th place finishers.

Sept. 2nd  "Kalamazoo Klassic 200"  Enduro at Kalamazoo Speedway      $5000-2500-1500-1000-800-700-600-500-475-450-425-400-375-350-325-300-275-250-225-200-190-180-170-160-150-140-130-120-110-100- $75 for 31st-40th - $50 for 41st-50th place finishers.

November 3rd  "Turkey Trot 200"  Four Cylinder Enduro        $1500-1000-800-600-500-450-400-350-325-300-250-225-200-190-180-170-160-150-140-130-120-115-110-105-100- $75 for 26th-35th place finishers.

Point Fund for the Four Cylinder top Five Champions of 2007        $1000-500-250-200-100

"Ironman Endurance Award"    We will be awarding a cash bonus of $100 to each and every driver that enters and competes in all 7 enduro events, in 2007.  This bonus money will be paid at the last event, at the completion of the November 3rd enduro!!

2007 FOUR CYLINDER ENDURO RULES

The Belle Tire Four Cylinder Enduro Series that we going on is probably one of the most successful series of it’s kind, in the nation.  I have had over 15 track operators call me since September, for a copy of our rules, procedures, etc.  This has turned into a fantastic entertainment spectacle, for both the enthusiastic spectators, as well as the nearly 400 drivers that participated with us last season.  The one element that we are going to push for this upcoming season will be Safety!

We want all drivers and teams to look at the quality and construction of your roll cages, as well as the mounting procedures of your seat and racing belts.  I have the names and numbers of several people that I know, who will put a safe cage and seat mount in your car for a very reasonable cost.  If you are knowledgeable enough to do your own cage, take your time, use adequate materials including a full size drivers door plate, and ask someone if you have any questions.  As cars get harder to find and you put more time and effort into your roll cage, we will be allowing some simple bars going to the rear of the car (see enduro rules).  These are not for speed or performance, they are for safety and to help keep your cars from bending up so easy in the rear.  Take a look at purchasing a full fire suit, complete with gloves and shoes, or even at picking up a new or used racing seat.  Remember that most safety equipment is a one time purchase, and can be used year after year, in several different cars.

Think Safety…Think Fun…Think Cheap!!

Our 2007 Belle Tire Four Cylinder Enduro Series will be featuring 7 Enduro events, all being held at Kalamazoo Speedway.  We will again be crowning an overall Enduro Champion, as well as having trophies and cash prizes for the top 5 point finishers.  An added bonus for any of our “Enduro Ironman Awards” will be as follows:  Each & every driver that enters and competes in all 7 enduro events, will receive a $100 cash bonus, which will be paid after the last enduro.  Last season, we had over 60 drivers compete in all 6 events; we are shooting for 100 drivers in 2007!

The dates for the 7 events at Kalamazoo are as follows:

Saturday,  April 7th    Sunday, May 6th    Sunday, May 27th    Wednesday, July 4th    Saturday, August 11th    Sunday, September 2nd    Saturday, November 3rd

Keep an eye on both speedway websites during the off-season for times, special events, etc., remember to build your cars safe, a see you all on April 7th!

Note these rule enforcements: 

Rule # 1 is Safety - Build em'''' Safe, Stock, Cheap, & Fun!  This is enduro racing, but we are keeping an eye on some rough, intentional dirty driving.  Take notice of this warning, you will be parked if we feel that you are in violation of this.  Mufflers are manditory, some cars are getting way too loud.  No extra bars or plating in the front or rear of the bumper area, if you have to replace a bumper. you must use a small cars stock bumper, not a piece of square tubing or a truck bumper.  We highly recommend the chaining or strapping of all bumpers, as you will be black flagged if your metal bumper is draging bad.

Any Four Cylinder Front Wheel Drive Cars, except the following: No Convertibles, No Trucks, No Two Seat Coupes, No Turbo or Super Charged Engines, No Multi Carburetors, No Rotary Engines, No Mid or Rear Engine Cars, and No Cosworth Engines. Factory Stock Fuel injection only.  Honda CRX is OK.
Maximum Wheelbase – 105”
Complete Stock Body – front to rear, stock frame, stock suspension, stock front & rear firewalls, Stock, Stock, Stock! All trunks & hoods will have working stock hinges. Hoods & trunks must be secured with hood pins only – remove all factory hood & trunk latches. Bumpers should be chained or strapped to frame. All holes in firewalls or floor must be covered with metal. Steering and suspension must be stock - no modifications. ½” camber allowed, measured with a carpenter square.
Dashboard, Steering & Pedals must be Stock – Cars must and have a working horn or radio, with the steering collum and dash intact. No Mirrors. All cars must start with a key, or use a push button/toggle switch hooked directly to the steering collum wiring harness.  The vinyl cover on the dash may be removed. 
All Glass except for the windshield must be removed. Lexon windshield is OK. All loose glass must be vacuumed out of the car.  All wheel weights must be removed from every tire that you are racing on, including your spares.  You must take off each tire, and check for wheel weights on the inside and outside of the wheel.  If you get up to the tech area  with any wheel weights on your wheels, you will be sent back to the pits to remove all wheels and inspect them inside and out.
All Insulation & Upholstery under the hood, on the floor, and in the interior of the car must be removed. All headlights, taillights, loose chrome, etc. must be removed from the car.
Stock Transmission for that make & model of the car.
Battery may be relocated, strapped securely, and covered.
Stock Exhaust System with muffler, exiting behind the driver’s seat. Maximum exhaust size will be 2”.
Gas Tank – If the stock gas tank is located ahead of the rear axle, it may remain in place. Any tank behind the rear end must be replaced & relocated in the trunk. Use a small fuel cell (8 gal or smaller) or a boat gas tank. Fuel cell or boat gas tank will be mounted in the farthest forward area of the trunk, securely fastened with at least 4 straps. Rear firewall must be enclosed if the gas tank is placed in the trunk.
Tires & Wheels – Stock wheels for that make & model of car. Right front wheel may be replaced with a safety wheel. All wheels will be a maximum of 15” x 6” wide. All wheels & tires will be the same size & profile on all 4 corners. Approved passenger car tires only, No low profile, trick or exotic tires. Maximum tire width is a 70 series tire (No 65 or 60 series tires) .  Maximum size for a 15" wheel is a 205 - 70.
Safety Requirements – A roll cage with a minimum of a rollover bar is required, with the rollover bar being just behind the driver’s seat. The minimum tubing size is 1½” x .095 thickness, and must be securely welded or bolted to the car. All cars must have a minimum of 3 door bars on the driver’s side, built in as part of your roll cage. The front portion of the 4-post cage must go up over or under the steering column and over to the right side of the cage. Do not attach the 4 pieces of the upright tubing of your main cage simply to the floor board tin.  We strongly suggest that you weld and/or bolt a piece of tubing that lays flat on the inside of the car, running parallel with the rocker panel, where your rocker panel and floorboard are seamed together. This piece of tubing installed on each side of the car (aprox 42"long) can be welded in several spots to the inner rocker panel/floorboard area, and will be an excellent spot to attach your 4 uprights of your main roll cage.  Call Scott on this if you have any questions on this.  These 4 upright bars are what your main cage consists of and is where your door bars will attach to, they need a good solid area to attach to.  No removing of any interior metal inner body panels, except for clearance for driver’s side doorbars. Drivers side door plates are recommended, either over the door bars, or they can be welded or bolted to the outside of the drivers side door, overlapping the front and back door seam. Both doors must be welded or chained shut. If a stock seat is used, make sure all tracks are bolted in place. The back of the seat must be secured to the back of the rollbar. A racing seat, mounted to the roll cage is highly recommended.  A drivers side window net is required and must be able to unlatch for easy driver exit.  A set of racing seat belts and shoulder harnesses are required, mounted in a safe and proper fashion. Helmet must meet minimum DOT standards, a Snell approved helmet is suggested. An approved firesuit top is required, a full firesuit, including racing gloves and shoes are highly recommended.  No lead, concrete, or any ballast may be added to the cars.
Rear Bars  We are allowing the placement of two rear bars, solely for the purpose of safety and to try to keep the rear of the car from folding up so easy.  Maximum of any tubing size will be 1 3/4", round or square, there will be no 3" or 4" channel.  The rear bars may extend rear-ward from the top of the cage behind the driver, angling down towards the rear of the trunk area.  We suggest having a piece of tubing welded flat on the trunk floor, back near the kick-up of the very rear of the trunk area.  This is the material that your two rear bars will attached to.  No bars of any kind will extend out through the rear of your trunk area, any bars out past this point will need to be cut out before racing.  Your two rear bars may run down along side of the two strut towers, to help keep them from rolling in so easy.  The bars may be up against the towers, but are not allowed to be attached in any way to the towers.  You may have 1 -  X  in between your two diagonal bars or you may have 1 horizontal bar going between your two bars, nothing more than that.  Call Scott before doing your bars if you have a question on this, it will help us save on sawsall blades!
Kalamazoo Speedway Officials will have the final word on the eligibility of any car, so call if you have a question. Remember these four words;  Safety, stock, cheap, and fun!!

Call Scott or Gary for any questions or rule clarifications 269-692-2423