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USAC Sprints at Volusia in Feb (57) (11,418)
Posted By chrismattlin
Re: USAC Sprints at Volusia in Feb
12/6/22, 1:38 PM
You guys let this thread go off the rails like a bunch of high schoolers. Nice work. :26:
Bloomington (IN) Speedway - 2023 Schedule posted (3) (1,762)
Posted By chrismattlin
Re: Bloomington (IN) Speedway - 2023 Schedule posted
12/5/22, 10:17 PM
Probably USAC Sprints on April 14th as well.
2023 Paragon Speedway Schedule (11) (4,216)
Posted By chrismattlin
Re: 2023 Paragon Speedway Schedule
12/5/22, 1:47 PM
Joe Spiker got a USAC sprint car date because he played nice and didn't schedule a big sprint car race when there was already going to be one 40 minutes away at Bloomington. It looks like Paragon's...
USAC Return to Knoxville (5) (2,105)
Posted By chrismattlin
Re: USAC Return to Knoxville
12/5/22, 1:26 PM
That'd be my guess as well.

It should be noted that they tried that date before and then moved it (August, I believe). For me personally, it's tough to travel the weekend following the momentous...
2023 Hoosier 100 Payout (36) (7,347)
Posted By chrismattlin
Re: 2023 Hoosier 100 Payout
12/3/22, 1:23 PM
I know that you don't prefer pavement racing, but....
We should never let the decisions of governments ruin our fun. Long live the Hoosier Hundred!
2023 Hoosier 100 Payout (36) (7,347)
Posted By chrismattlin
Re: 2023 Hoosier 100 Payout
12/3/22, 12:58 PM
Now that's the type of purse that Championship Cars deserve!

Love the work you're doing, Kasey Coler. :8:
2023 Paragon Speedway Schedule (11) (4,216)
Posted By chrismattlin
Re: 2023 Paragon Speedway Schedule
12/3/22, 1:13 AM
I was thinking that the BOSS/FAST doubleheader going up against the end of Indiana Sprint Week and The Amati Classic going up against the traditional USAC midwest closer at Lawrenceburg is more of an...
New Xtreme Midget Race Director (33) (7,886)
Posted By chrismattlin
Re: New Xtreme Midget Race Director
11/28/22, 3:54 PM
They were, indeed, both very good races. What I'm saying is that, obviously, the business model did not work, hence, neither will return in 2023. World Racing Group (WoO) has decided that Xtreme...
Will Kyle decide (last minute) to run Tulsa now??? (12) (3,525)
Posted By chrismattlin
Re: Will Kyle decide (last minute) to run Tulsa now???
11/28/22, 2:51 PM
There are actually way more than enough of these "rear engine racing series out there":

Indy Lights (now known as Indy NXT),
USF Pro 2000,
USF 2000,
USF Juniors (sanctioned by USAC),
FIA FR...
New Xtreme Midget Race Director (33) (7,886)
Posted By chrismattlin
Re: New Xtreme Midget Race Director
11/28/22, 2:03 PM
I hope that this coming season for the Xtreme Midgets will be more than simple POWRi co-sanctions that money grab livestreams away from "MAVtv on Flo" and on to $Dirtvision$. It seems that model...
Usac: 100 laps to hangtown glory; 3 nights of usac midgets a (4) (765)
Posted By chrismattlin
Re: Usac: 100 laps to hangtown glory; 3 nights of usac midge
11/17/22, 5:26 PM
Yeah, but it's like the TA DA accompanies a bunny rabbit stuffed animal instead of the real thing. It's cute, but not nearly as impressive.

But, heck, you knew that... :D
Usac: 100 laps to hangtown glory; 3 nights of usac midgets a (4) (765)
Posted By chrismattlin
Re: Usac: 100 laps to hangtown glory; 3 nights of usac midge
11/17/22, 5:21 PM
Currently #1 on my bucket list. I pray to make it next year.

I hope this west coast swing can be/stay successful in to the future. It's a highlight of the season, for sure.
High Limit Series. Interview with Brad Sweet. 45 Minutes. (31) (7,433)
Posted By chrismattlin
Re: High Limit Series. Interview with Brad Sweet. 45 Minutes
11/17/22, 2:47 PM
I included that.
"And your team will receive all of $2500 "tow money" for that entire trip."

It's a day trip.

i.e. You sleep in the toter home for a couple hours, at most.

That's why I...
High Limit Series. Interview with Brad Sweet. 45 Minutes. (31) (7,433)
Posted By chrismattlin
Re: High Limit Series. Interview with Brad Sweet. 45 Minutes
11/17/22, 2:09 PM
I just had to be sure how much Marks traveled this past season, so I found the facts on the admirable @BillV99's website, http://www.sprintcarratings.com/DriverResults.aspx?DriverID=104

Looks as...
High Limit Series. Interview with Brad Sweet. 45 Minutes. (31) (7,433)
Posted By chrismattlin
Re: High Limit Series. Interview with Brad Sweet. 45 Minutes
11/17/22, 1:53 PM
Brent Marks did leave "home", but not for large stretches of time. The difference with The Outlaws are stretches like this:
Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 1-3 – Skagit Speedway
Monday, Sept. 5 – Grays...
High Limit Series. Interview with Brad Sweet. 45 Minutes. (31) (7,433)
Posted By chrismattlin
Re: High Limit Series. Interview with Brad Sweet. 45 Minutes
11/14/22, 4:38 PM
Top Winged 410 money winners 2022:
#1) Brent Marks $642,721
#3) Anthony Macri $412,998

I could go on, but I don't have all day.
Usac: Usac midget driver spotlight: Justin grant (2) (877)
Posted By chrismattlin
Re: Usac: Usac midget driver spotlight: Justin grant
11/14/22, 12:36 PM
It's really cool to see Toyota doing this.

Gas it up, JG! It's gonna be tough to beat Buddy, as you know, but I'll be pulling for you to get that Triple Crown. Hopefully, the midget championship...
Usac: Hangtown 100 entry list: A field of 50, a race of 100 (3) (1,810)
Posted By chrismattlin
Re: Usac: Hangtown 100 entry list: A field of 50, a race of
11/13/22, 5:42 PM
I was hoping to see Brad Sweet as well, being that it's his home track. I suppose there's still a chance for both as pre-entry isn't required, I believe.
High Limit Series. Interview with Brad Sweet. 45 Minutes. (31) (7,433)
Posted By chrismattlin
Re: High Limit Series. Interview with Brad Sweet. 45 Minutes
11/13/22, 5:41 PM
I saw Brad Sweet interviewed on Winged Nation the other day and he said that he wasn't too sure that he was going to follow the WoO tour next year. That shocked me a little bit, but I think a lot of...
When and Where Did You See Your 1st Sprint Car Race (77) (13,918)
Posted By chrismattlin
Re: When and Where Did You See Your 1st Sprint Car Race
11/9/22, 8:33 PM
Great idea for a thread! I'm loving these stories, guys.

Unfortunately, I don't have much to offer because I don't remember. I was born in November 1980 and started get dragged along to every...
The Atomic Renegades Nationals (19) (6,070)
Posted By chrismattlin
Re: The Atomic Renegades Nationals
11/8/22, 11:55 AM
Tracks that lease to a promoter (on a short term basis) should do this so they don't get a "black eye". Protecting your brand is huge these days, even on the niche level we dwell in here. How many...
So, we're closing threads for no reason again. (1) (1,448)
Posted By chrismattlin
So, we're closing threads for no reason again.
11/4/22, 6:49 PM
https://www.indianaopenwheel.com/showthread.php?t=121846

Literally zero reason to shut this conversation down. :15:

I'm sure it was the same man, as always. :7:
Western World qualifying (49) (9,026)
Posted By chrismattlin
Re: Western World qualifying
11/4/22, 1:40 PM
I believe Cogan was in a Penske (somehow), so there's that. But I agree with your premise there.

And, for the record, I watch all those "meaningless" laps in the evenings in lieu of all the stupid...
Usac: Tommie estes named usac competition director (11) (3,850)
Posted By chrismattlin
Re: Usac: Tommie estes named usac competition director
11/4/22, 1:27 PM
Sorry, but we need more pavement races, not less. USAC has lost enough of it's luster as a feeder series to the big time. Our guys need experience on the big tracks. We need at least one more...
Usac: Perris oval nationals night #1 results: Nov. 3, 2022 (5) (1,708)
Posted By chrismattlin
Re: Usac: Perris oval nationals night #1 results: Nov. 3, 20
11/4/22, 1:18 PM
Scott, I'd imagine that USAC wouldn't sanction the Oval Nationals if you guys couldn't commit to a 3-day show, which is obviously tough to do. Has there ever been, or is there ever any possibility...