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6/8/24, 10:50 AM

Replies: 37

Burg Crowd

Views: 4,082

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: 1,379

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,
...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

6/7/24, 3:38 PM

Replies: 37

Burg Crowd

Views: 4,082

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: 3,216

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: 1,694

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: 1,694

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: 3,216

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: 2,197

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: 3,216

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: 1,734

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?...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

5/17/24, 1:54 PM

Replies: 13

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

Views: 1,734

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: 3,044

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: 1,708

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: 17,622

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: 1,281

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...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

1/12/24, 12:06 PM

Replies: 9

Srx

Views: 1,794

Posted By B99

Re: Srx

It was a gimmick, made for TV. If anyone expected anything else they set them selves up to be disappointed. However there were a lot of folks who were entertained by the series. Moving o ESPN was...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

1/11/24, 11:22 AM

Replies: 50

Taking Over The Helm Of GC...

Views: 17,622

Posted By B99

Re: Taking Over The Helm Of GC...

You just might be too smart to be a member of an internet forum. Too much logic and reason. :D

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

1/5/24, 10:42 PM

Replies: 57

Home Track

Views: 8,667

Posted By B99

Re: Home Track

:6::6:

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

1/5/24, 1:53 PM

Replies: 57

Home Track

Views: 8,667

Posted By B99

Re: Home Track

My home track was torn down in 1988 and I've not found one like it since. Oh there are other tracks I really like, but none like home.

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

12/24/23, 5:37 PM

Replies: 19

Photo Identification

Views: 3,104

Posted By B99

Re: Photo Identification

Billy Vukovich, about 68 or 69, in Agajanian's dirt car. Indy Mile. Hoosier Hundred.

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

12/12/23, 12:29 PM

Replies: 13

Details on the High Limit Racing charter system by 2026.

Views: 4,189

Posted By B99

Re: Details on the High Limit Racing charter system by 2026.

Not sure how you grow it if there is a corresponding drop or stagnation in actual attendance. AUto racing also has to show some type of community benefit in order to be accepted. The old rule of 1...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

12/12/23, 10:38 AM

Replies: 7

Atomic Speedway - Alma, Ohio - 2024 Schedule

Views: 1,427

Posted By B99

Re: Atomic Speedway - Alma, Ohio - 2024 Schedule

I really like Atomic. Lotsa open wheel on that schedule.

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

12/12/23, 10:36 AM

Replies: 4

Emerson Axsom going wing racing in 2024.

Views: 1,306

Posted By B99

Re: Emerson Axsom going wing racing in 2024.

It is where the money is.

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

12/5/23, 10:52 PM

Replies: 10

New Promotion Team At Terre Haute

Views: 3,160

Posted By B99

Re: New Promotion Team At Terre Haute

Great news

The fair board is eventually going to run out of promoters to piss off.

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

11/27/23, 5:33 PM

Replies: 22

What makes Larson so good?

Views: 4,113

Posted By B99

Re: What makes Larson so good?

Larson is good because:

He has good equipment
He had good people working for/with him
He is smart
He has a competitive nature and prepares himself to win
He makes few mistakes

Frankly I've...

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