What is more at play is where a driver is going to hang his shingle. Meadowlands based drivers are going to have opportunities that YR based drivers simply do not have. It's the part of the business that most people don't understand---how drivers manage their business, at least those who actually do. Don't forget, there is also the "constituents" aspect of this. Years and years ago, it was a Canadian thing (drivers and trainers). Montreal/Quebec, and Ontario. Sure, you had Americans as well. But the Canadian influence was very strong. It's how the Meadowlands opened, LOL, Canadians and New Englanders (many were Canadian, like Jim Doherty). Today you have a very strong "Down Under" influence, trainers, and drivers.
That said, I look outside the Meadowlands. I think if Doug McNair ever relocated to the Meadowlands and had some people help him, he could build a very successful business and career. He drives a lot for his dad, and a few key clients up there, so that would make it hard to leave. He'd be giving up a lot. But driving for his dad and those key clients are part of the reason he doesn't look like the stereotypical catch driver. Believe me, he's better, more versatile, more well rounded, and smarter, than he sometimes appears on the track. You rarely see a top WEG driver give it up and relocate to the Meadowlands. Scott was one. It's hard relocating to a track that races 2 or 3 days a week. Regardless, Doug McNair, I like him. I'd like to see him go to the next level.
