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Indiana Open Wheel Forum
9/17/24, 9:47 PM
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Terre Haute Action Track Sunday 9/15 Maverick & Modifieds
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B99
Re: Terre Haute Action Track Sunday 9/15 Maverick & Modified
Running a race team has for most, never been a profit making proposition. If you don't know that going in, you are living on Fantasy Island.
So genius, explain why the bigger money shows tend to...
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Indiana Open Wheel Forum
9/17/24, 5:18 PM
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Terre Haute Action Track Sunday 9/15 Maverick & Modifieds
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B99
Re: Terre Haute Action Track Sunday 9/15 Maverick & Modified
Terre Haute had a good promoter and the fair board kicked him out. How's that worked out since?
If it isn't the fair board alone that will destroy the Action Track, racers will drive in the final...
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Indiana Open Wheel Forum
8/24/24, 7:25 PM
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Smackdown thoughts
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Re: Smackdown thoughts
Using that mentality Outback should shut down anytime Texas Roadhouse has a big special?
LPS, Paragon, Bloomington, whomever are businesses just like many race teams are businesses. Tracks are...
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Indiana Open Wheel Forum
8/24/24, 7:17 PM
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Kokomo Annoucer?
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B99
Re: Kokomo Annoucer?
Goodman wouldn't be working anyway unless Kokomo has support classes running. Flo & USAC kick all track announcers to the curb in favor of their broadcast.
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Indiana Open Wheel Forum
8/22/24, 1:54 PM
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Robert Ballou's Comments after Macon
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42,185
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B99
Re: Robert Ballou's Comments after Macon
Tough. You are always welcome not to look/read.
Keep drinking the kool aid and have a great day yourself.
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Indiana Open Wheel Forum
8/1/24, 10:55 AM
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Crown @ Duquoin
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1,688
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B99
Re: Crown @ Duquoin
As I recall, the $10 charge for DQ is for parking only, there is no cost to walk thru the gate at the Fair unlike Springfield. $25 is for advance ticksts? $30 at the gate on race day I believe. As...
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Indiana Open Wheel Forum
7/30/24, 10:36 AM
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Sunday, Sunday, SUNDAY Lawrenceburg USAC SPRINT WEEK
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B99
Re: Sunday, Sunday, SUNDAY Lawrenceburg USAC SPRINT WEEK
I hope you get it in, for the promoter's, fans and teams sake. Cluster of storms in ILL headed toward S Indiana.
I love the Burg, and I don't want to see big tracks go away. Sprint cars were...
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Indiana Open Wheel Forum
7/29/24, 7:38 PM
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Robert Ballou's Comments after Macon
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B99
Re: Robert Ballou's Comments after Macon
SPOILER ALERT #3.
This is more stupid than satire. I doubt SNL will be knocking on the door for your talents any time soon.
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Indiana Open Wheel Forum
6/20/24, 1:36 PM
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Belle Clair
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B99
Re: Belle Clair
Gonna be a 1/4 mile as opposed to a 1/5, and relocated in the SE corner of the grounds, where the overflow pit area is now. That puts it right next to the Belleville poop plant, I'm sure the smell...
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Indiana Open Wheel Forum
6/20/24, 1:34 PM
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Total Money
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1,872
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B99
Re: Total Money
Why are you surprised? It's only been this way for the past 40 or so years, this is not something new.
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Indiana Open Wheel Forum
6/8/24, 10:50 AM
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Burg Crowd
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6,974
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B99
Re: Burg Crowd
It isn't about one particular streaming service, whether it be Dirt Vision, Flo or something else.
Some tracks individually stream, I doubt it's making them a fortune. It probably isn't costing...
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Indiana Open Wheel Forum
6/8/24, 12:54 AM
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Billy Shipman has passed away
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Billy Shipman has passed away
Apparent victim of an auto accident while headed to a MARA event. Billy was a long time flag man and official, his dad Johnny a starter in USAC and at IMS,
...
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Indiana Open Wheel Forum
6/7/24, 3:38 PM
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Burg Crowd
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6,974
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B99
Re: Burg Crowd
Get your point, but I think it goes deeper than this. Someone is going to have to show me empirical evidence of the benefit Flo provides, such as increased revenue for tracks/teams and a growth of...
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Indiana Open Wheel Forum
6/4/24, 12:51 PM
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Robin Miller's Final Column
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B99
Re: Robin Miller's Final Column
NASCAR at some point became USAC/AAA, as has the WoO with protectionism built into their rules. Fact is, NASCAR should return their waiver process to injuries only, and frankly Charlotte ought to...
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Indiana Open Wheel Forum
5/31/24, 6:01 PM
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Fan interaction with drivers & teams….. Thoughts on this?
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Re: Fan interaction with drivers & teams….. Thoughts on thi
Agree with this wholeheartedly. Unless you are a team member, official, or media you don't belong in their work space during an event. Have someone come and stand in front of your truck or tractor...
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Indiana Open Wheel Forum
5/30/24, 10:27 AM
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Fan interaction with drivers & teams….. Thoughts on this?
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B99
Re: Fan interaction with drivers & teams….. Thoughts on thi
Great point. I can go back a very long time and point you to drivers that worked hard to promote themselves and the sport. Ted Horn, Rex Mays, Tony Bettenhausen, Gary B., Tom Bigelow, Jan Opperman...
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Indiana Open Wheel Forum
5/29/24, 5:34 PM
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Robin Miller's Final Column
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B99
Re: Robin Miller's Final Column
You mean a guy like Kody Swanson, who has long deserved a chance?
Forum:
Indiana Open Wheel Forum
5/29/24, 5:28 PM
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RIP Former Eldora & Gas City Promoter Jerry Gappens
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B99
Re: RIP Former Eldora & Gas City Promoter Jerry Gappens
Promoted at Terre Haute too. Nice guy, sad news.
Forum:
Indiana Open Wheel Forum
5/27/24, 6:19 PM
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Robin Miller's Final Column
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B99
Re: Robin Miller's Final Column
Robin was right. Larson moved the interest needle for both sports. IndyCar drivers aren't moving the needle themselves. Larson was one of the msot popular on Sunday and his merchandise was selling...
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Indiana Open Wheel Forum
5/17/24, 2:46 PM
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"They are f-ing flying!" Kyle Larson Indy 500 Interview
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B99
Re: "They are f-ing flying!" Kyle Larson Indy 500 Interview
Oh man, bad pun. Felt sorry for that kid, glad he is OK.
On a side note, began to wonder how committed Arrow McClaren was to Larson, how long does it take to change an engine and reset the car?...
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Indiana Open Wheel Forum
5/17/24, 1:54 PM
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"They are f-ing flying!" Kyle Larson Indy 500 Interview
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Posted By
B99
Re: "They are f-ing flying!" Kyle Larson Indy 500 Interview
[QUOTE=Vookie;574002]So far on "Fast Friday" Larson is 6th quick with a 4-lap simulation run of
232.5 average.[/QUOTE
He is flying too.
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Indiana Open Wheel Forum
2/14/24, 6:28 PM
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East Bay - High Limit Sprint Cars. 56 cars in attendance.
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3,579
Posted By
B99
Re: East Bay - High Limit Sprint Cars. 56 cars in attendance
I would expect a good car count early in the year with this being the Florida swing. Everyone should have fresh equipment and fresh sponsorship money.
Let see who and how many are still around...
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Indiana Open Wheel Forum
2/14/24, 6:25 PM
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Announcers so far
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2,097
Posted By
B99
Re: Announcers so far
I'm amazed by the amount of @$$ kissing of certain announcers done by keyboard cowboys, while other guys, many of whom are well qualified, do their homework and aren't over the top screamers, get...
Forum:
Indiana Open Wheel Forum
2/9/24, 5:50 PM
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Taking Over The Helm Of GC...
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20,534
Posted By
B99
Re: Taking Over The Helm Of GC...
That might have required intelligence, hard work and money, not just typing skills.
Forum:
Indiana Open Wheel Forum
2/9/24, 5:28 PM
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5
Kudos to WoO & DIRT/UMP
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1,604
Posted By
B99
Re: Kudos to WoO & DIRT/UMP
I think it's outstanding. I can't understand why shows drag out when its not necessary. Other than weather, a delay for an accident, or other such circumstances there is no reason for any show to...
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