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1/8/24, 12:26 AM

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Tim Steele 1968-2024

Views: 1,125

Posted By sprintracer82

Re: Tim Steele 1968-2024

I remember his Mini Champ and jet ski racing days. My mom and dad helped Mace Thomas build his first Mini Champ. Years later, I helped Mace rebuild the same Mini Champ to put in his museum. He...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

1/2/24, 11:18 AM

Replies: 14

Fort Wayne Stories (racing tonight & tomorrow)

Views: 2,274

Posted By sprintracer82

It's being said by the two guys working on the...

It's being said by the two guys working on the cat idea, the price point is near the $50 range. Between Dan Binks and Mike Fedorcak, they will make it right.
Nick Landon

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

12/25/23, 1:10 AM

Replies: 25

Is Non Wing Racing Dying?

Views: 5,079

Posted By sprintracer82

I know this is a conversation about nonwing dirt...

I know this is a conversation about nonwing dirt racing, but what has really surprised me is how for years everyone cried about the usac pavement side of things. Begged for its return. The 500...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

12/19/23, 2:54 PM

Replies: 83

IndyCar's Future

Views: 14,677

Posted By sprintracer82

I wouldn't hang your hat on the idea that...

I wouldn't hang your hat on the idea that electric cars and trucks is the future. Working alongside the automotive industry for the last 26 years, they are reeling back production. At my day job, we...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

8/15/23, 2:48 PM

Replies: 6

Rechek crash at Angell Park Speedway

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Posted By sprintracer82

There is video on Facebook that is slowed down....

There is video on Facebook that is slowed down. With all the rain Sunday there was a tall curb along the wall that he climbed.
Nick Landon

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

6/20/23, 8:55 PM

Replies: 31

Emergency meeting tomorrow

Views: 6,464

Posted By sprintracer82

When I raced with MTS we had a muffler rule for...

When I raced with MTS we had a muffler rule for all nights. Going back to pavement racing, I havent seen one night were they tell us to run mufflers. I remember in the early 2000s Berlin raceway...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

2/4/23, 2:05 PM

Replies: 136

Something different. Sprint races at tracks most never seen

Views: 64,190

Posted By sprintracer82

Believe it or not. When Martin began a multi...

Believe it or not. When Martin began a multi million dollar renovation on the drag strip, they had planned into the budget to rebuild the oval. Unfortunately that part of the property was all peat...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

1/31/23, 7:23 PM

Replies: 136

Something different. Sprint races at tracks most never seen

Views: 64,190

Posted By sprintracer82

You are correct. There wasn't any straightaway...

You are correct. There wasn't any straightaway and you just exited the track where ever you wanted. I ran there once. You just kinda kept the throttle at a certain point and just kept the car...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

12/27/22, 11:14 AM

Replies: 41

Track(s) no longer around you wish you could visit 1st time?

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Posted By sprintracer82

Hastings motor speedway and the Grand Rapids...

Hastings motor speedway and the Grand Rapids Speedrome.
Nick Landon

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

12/24/22, 10:18 PM

Replies: 86

That

Views: 25,136

Posted By sprintracer82

https://www.wlns.com/news/dice-auto-sales-accused-...

https://www.wlns.com/news/dice-auto-sales-accused-of-selling-bad-cars-again/

From local teams I've spoken to, it's been an ongoing problem.

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

12/24/22, 12:04 AM

Replies: 86

That

Views: 25,136

Posted By sprintracer82

I-96 didn't get hurt buy lack of beer sales. I...

I-96 didn't get hurt buy lack of beer sales. I believe the investigation from the attorney General had a huge effect on the track.

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

12/6/22, 10:49 AM

Replies: 11

MerCruiser-Ford race engine

Views: 2,446

Posted By sprintracer82

The car I drove at Rumble was a reverse rotation...

The car I drove at Rumble was a reverse rotation all iron mercruiser also known as a chevy II. I am currently building a chevy II with a Barnes head and injection. The mercruiser Ford is a huge...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

9/11/22, 7:27 PM

Replies: 5

PRI Show Membership Charge

Views: 1,312

Posted By sprintracer82

I hope it thins the crowd some. The last time I...

I hope it thins the crowd some. The last time I went it was total chaos and was never able to talk to who I wanted to. I know several key people only show up on the first day do to how bad Friday and...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

6/14/22, 7:03 PM

Replies: 13

Deal Between MAVTV and FloRacing?

Views: 4,022

Posted By sprintracer82

I had a Mav TV subscription when they first...

I had a Mav TV subscription when they first offered it. KO bought me a Flo racing subscription for Christmas two years ago and I haven't looked back. This Christmas I'll have to buy my own. I tell...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

5/30/22, 7:28 PM

Replies: 7

Indiana Midget Week tire rule. same tire all night

Views: 1,731

Posted By sprintracer82

After talking with hoosier tire people, the rain...

After talking with hoosier tire people, the rain outs have been easing the shortage some. But if they allow a free for all, there wont be enough tires. Even the Little 500 had a tire restriction....

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

3/28/22, 7:21 AM

Replies: 326

Tire Dopers

Views: 1,099,626

Posted By sprintracer82

Forcing teams to buy tires at the track the day...

Forcing teams to buy tires at the track the day of the race eliminates all the small teams like mine who don't always buy new every night. I raced for 10 years on dirt and hardly had new tires. No...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

2/27/22, 11:25 AM

Replies: 3

Kevin Olson's wife

Views: 2,899

Posted By sprintracer82

We joked that KO hadn't ran that high in years....

We joked that KO hadn't ran that high in years. The ice was really bad and they struggled to get plowed what was plowed. I'm really glad my wife, Kevin's oldest, got to drive him for his last lap and...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

2/17/22, 7:12 PM

Replies: 1

Ko's service information

Views: 1,035

Posted By sprintracer82

Ko's service information

https://www.delehantyfh.com/obituary/kevin-a-olson?lud=BA7BCB7F5445D2A3B47C897D7EBE5E3E

Nick Landon

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

1/10/22, 1:19 AM

Replies: 11

Chili Bowl Power

Views: 2,520

Posted By sprintracer82

Yes they both are Barnes engines. Andy has been a...

Yes they both are Barnes engines. Andy has been a huge help with my Barnes head and injection on my Rumble car that I am building. I know one of them is the original engine that Lealand won with. ...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

1/9/22, 2:10 PM

Replies: 11

Chili Bowl Power

Views: 2,520

Posted By sprintracer82

Andy built both the buggy and his standard...

Andy built both the buggy and his standard looking car. One of these years I need to go so I can see them.

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

12/31/21, 9:05 AM

Replies: 35

Chili Bowl reimagined

Views: 4,950

Posted By sprintracer82

I think part of the draw for me to watch the...

I think part of the draw for me to watch the chili bowl is the fact that every year there are a couple breakout stars. The year Andrew Deal ran the A main on Saturday night with a barn find car was...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

12/16/21, 12:51 AM

Replies: 4

Rumble In Fort Wayne - Dec. 17 & 18 - Midget Pre-Entry List

Views: 1,795

Posted By sprintracer82

https://pitrow.tv/videos/17823

https://pitrow.tv/videos/17823

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

11/30/21, 8:52 AM

Replies: 15

New pavment series starting up

Views: 5,436

Posted By sprintracer82

It's not just for winged pavement sprintcars....

It's not just for winged pavement sprintcars. Super modifieds, roadsters, and rear engine cars are legal as well. The two guys running the deal have raced any combination imaginable.
Nick

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

11/28/21, 8:03 PM

Replies: 15

New pavment series starting up

Views: 5,436

Posted By sprintracer82

They are calling it Outlaw Super Sprints. They...

They are calling it Outlaw Super Sprints. They already have a $5,000 point fund. I'm told they are hoping to have the rules set in the next week. A schedule has been drawn up and they are awaiting a...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

11/28/21, 10:29 AM

Replies: 15

New pavment series starting up

Views: 5,436

Posted By sprintracer82

Also these two guy have raced damn near every...

Also these two guy have raced damn near every form of open wheel car. There is a deal in the rules stating that any car that is dominating the field, can and will be penalized.
Nick

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