You have to have significant financial support to host it for starters. Illinois has little to none so Du Quoin
is not an option. A mile track seems to be a must for most. The Red Mile seems to be the logical alternative.
Plenty of $$$ flowing thru Ky. Attendance wouldn't be great but M[1] not drawing near what they used to either.
Bottom line: Does it really matter? Just another race on the calendar. Lost its luster when it went away from
two heating.