The social security checks help too, plus a little pension. Years back they used to have bands on a Saturday night. It used to be a real night out, a place to bring a date. But now the owners want all the money. They don't want to give the people enough.
Seniors are the only ones.
John Prokopp, director of public relations at Sportsman's, said he would like to see more young people at the races, but the odds are stacked against him. To appreciate the sport you gotta be here and see it. But young people go to work or go to school. They can't get here at 1 p.m. on a weekday. Plus, two generations have grown up ignorant of racing.