couple'a things  

I respect those that were able to win features and championships, but I also respect those that did what they could to be part of the show.  Often, the guys I rooted for didn't always qualify for the feature, but when they did, it was a good night...  And if they finished in the top 10, it was a great night.

Sometimes the spotlight is brighter when it is a bigger stage, but as Gene said, it was the guys that supported my favorite local tracks like Flemington and East Windsor that made racing special.