People just love to see the sprinting events. No one wants to watch a kid run around the track 12 times.

When the field events do well, the track (runners) come right behind them.

I tried to push for a 3,200-meter relay real hard, but we were out voted by the coaches in the north, who wanted the (800 relay).

There are a lot of Mexicans down here, and we enjoy the long-distance running.

We love to have a variety of classes, programs and events to draw people in. We want everyone in the community to know that we're here, and we have something that they will really enjoy.

There are some purists out there, who really go to sporting events for the love of the sport. Most people are going for the entertainment. They want to hear good music. They want to have fun. They want to leave with a smile on their face, whether the team won or lost.