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9/17/24, 9:47 PM

Replies: 13

Terre Haute Action Track Sunday 9/15 Maverick & Modifieds

Views: 2,093

Posted By 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...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

9/17/24, 5:18 PM

Replies: 13

Terre Haute Action Track Sunday 9/15 Maverick & Modifieds

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Posted By 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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8/24/24, 7:25 PM

Replies: 56

Smackdown thoughts

Views: 8,700

Posted By B99

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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8/24/24, 7:17 PM

Replies: 2

Kokomo Annoucer?

Views: 752

Posted By 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.

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

8/22/24, 1:54 PM

Replies: 172

Robert Ballou's Comments after Macon

Views: 42,050

Posted By 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.

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

8/1/24, 10:55 AM

Replies: 11

Crown @ Duquoin

Views: 1,686

Posted By 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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7/30/24, 10:36 AM

Replies: 29

Sunday, Sunday, SUNDAY Lawrenceburg USAC SPRINT WEEK

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Posted By 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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7/29/24, 7:38 PM

Replies: 172

Robert Ballou's Comments after Macon

Views: 42,050

Posted By 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.

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

6/20/24, 1:36 PM

Replies: 8

Belle Clair

Views: 1,934

Posted By 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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6/20/24, 1:34 PM

Replies: 6

Total Money

Views: 1,870

Posted By 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.

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

6/8/24, 10:50 AM

Replies: 37

Burg Crowd

Views: 6,964

Posted By 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...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

6/8/24, 12:54 AM

Replies: 9

Billy Shipman has passed away

Views: 2,510

Posted By B99

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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6/7/24, 3:38 PM

Replies: 37

Burg Crowd

Views: 6,964

Posted By 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...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

6/4/24, 12:51 PM

Replies: 26

Robin Miller's Final Column

Views: 5,664

Posted By 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...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

5/31/24, 6:01 PM

Replies: 19

Fan interaction with drivers & teams….. Thoughts on this?

Views: 2,869

Posted By B99

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...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

5/30/24, 10:27 AM

Replies: 19

Fan interaction with drivers & teams….. Thoughts on this?

Views: 2,869

Posted By 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...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

5/29/24, 5:34 PM

Replies: 26

Robin Miller's Final Column

Views: 5,664

Posted By 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

Replies: 15

RIP Former Eldora & Gas City Promoter Jerry Gappens

Views: 3,362

Posted By 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

Replies: 26

Robin Miller's Final Column

Views: 5,664

Posted By 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...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

5/17/24, 2:46 PM

Replies: 13

"They are f-ing flying!" Kyle Larson Indy 500 Interview

Views: 2,907

Posted By 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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5/17/24, 1:54 PM

Replies: 13

"They are f-ing flying!" Kyle Larson Indy 500 Interview

Views: 2,907

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.

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

2/14/24, 6:28 PM

Replies: 12

East Bay - High Limit Sprint Cars. 56 cars in attendance.

Views: 3,578

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...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

2/14/24, 6:25 PM

Replies: 9

Announcers so far

Views: 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

Replies: 50

Taking Over The Helm Of GC...

Views: 20,499

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

Replies: 5

Kudos to WoO & DIRT/UMP

Views: 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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