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Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 2/17/21, 9:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,837
Posted By KMS2683
The only state/track open is Arizona Speedway....

The only state/track open is Arizona Speedway. Nevada and New Mexico are still shutdown like Cali. Vado has yet to be approved for races in 2021. Would not make sense for the series to travel west...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 7/11/19, 9:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,554
Posted By KMS2683
Funny, since on tuesday night people were...

Funny, since on tuesday night people were ******** about no catch fences.
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 7/11/19, 9:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,554
Posted By KMS2683
So the race got switched from Beloit to Concordia...

So the race got switched from Beloit to Concordia a couple months ago. Hours before race time, safety concerns cancel the show. Completely and entirely the fault of the sanction body for not doing...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 12/18/17, 12:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,717
Posted By KMS2683
I know a couple years ago it was $10,000 for CB.

I know a couple years ago it was $10,000 for CB.
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 10/18/17, 2:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,578
Posted By KMS2683
I always find the torsion front vs. coil front an...

I always find the torsion front vs. coil front an interesting one. Neither is better, it really comes down to preference. I have always preferred coil over, mainly because that is most familiar to...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 12/8/16, 10:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,681
Posted By KMS2683
I dont care if your kid is the next best thing, I...

I dont care if your kid is the next best thing, I do not think you should be in a sprint car or any full size car till at least 16. I see it at all levels though. At our micro tracks there are 11...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 12/8/16, 10:51 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 24,308
Posted By KMS2683
Isnt this same thing racecievers can do? I know...

Isnt this same thing racecievers can do? I know that race racecievers were primarily for lineups, but at our local tracks they have a scoring person act as spotter and communicate on the radio...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 9/20/16, 12:01 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,358
Posted By KMS2683
I dont like qualifying. I like the two heat...

I dont like qualifying. I like the two heat format with or without passing points. I think too much weight is put into qualifying. To be honest, when I go to a race I want to see racing. One car...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 4/28/16, 1:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,562
Posted By KMS2683
My point is not eliminating or not allowing...

My point is not eliminating or not allowing current engines, but to have less rules in hopez that inspires innovation and growth in midget racing. My underlying point is midget racing is essentially...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 4/26/16, 11:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,562
Posted By KMS2683
Thats the only positive. The rule itself is...

Thats the only positive. The rule itself is stupid and will do nothing to better the sport. But atleast 3 sanctions now have the stupid rule.

Apparantly limiting rules to essentially only allowing...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 4/23/16, 12:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,681
Posted By KMS2683
This is not trying to be just a negative post...

This is not trying to be just a negative post about NASCAR, but I truly do not understand how/why people still follow NASCAR. But week in and week out IOW,Facebook, local track forums light up about...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 4/6/16, 12:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,368
Posted By KMS2683
Idea is good as fans and racers need more...

Idea is good as fans and racers need more interaction at the track, but best if before races. We had a local asphalt track that would have an autograph session each race with all classes of the cars....
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 4/6/16, 12:19 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,389
Posted By KMS2683
You hit the nail on the head. Thats why our...

You hit the nail on the head. Thats why our sprint is currently parked because neither my son or I have time for a second job
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 3/21/16, 12:13 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 24,908
Posted By KMS2683
In California almost all series have had this...

In California almost all series have had this rule. It is even at the micro level. It sucks and some have tried to get the series and tracks to move away from this rule, but the revenue always wins....
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 1/13/16, 12:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,981
Posted By KMS2683
Wow, great news, this will solve all the wrongs...

Wow, great news, this will solve all the wrongs of racing. This should not only lead to huge car counts on dirt but bring back pavement racing to its prime. So good to see concentration within the...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 11/26/15, 10:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,034
Posted By KMS2683
I didnt know there were midget races outside the...

I didnt know there were midget races outside the Chili Bowl.
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 11/15/15, 2:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,832
Posted By KMS2683
I am sure I will get jumped on for this, but IMO...

I am sure I will get jumped on for this, but IMO the level of competition Schatz went up against was less then what Ballou, Clauson or Short had to race against. Schatz is a great driver with great...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 7/13/15, 11:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,080
Posted By KMS2683
But diesel is only 2.87 out west

But diesel is only 2.87 out west
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 7/9/15, 9:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 15,182
Posted By KMS2683
Countless posts by "midget experts" have stated...

Countless posts by "midget experts" have stated one solution is to race midgets on 1/4 mile and smaller tracks. I read Kevin Millers comments to be a change in that direction. Yet, the thread turns...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 4/8/15, 10:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,875
Posted By KMS2683
There is a very easy way to start to take care of...

There is a very easy way to start to take care of the engine issue.....RULES. The current rules create limited options which creates more expense. When you are an organization trying to survive/grow...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 4/7/15, 7:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,875
Posted By KMS2683
Continually spreading misinformation about engine...

Continually spreading misinformation about engine midget costs does not help midget racing. I am so tired of hearing every conversation state the problem is $50,000 midget engines. Outside the couple...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 3/24/15, 1:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,185
Posted By KMS2683
Yup, its all about the motor, nothing...

Yup, its all about the motor, nothing else.....lets just keep changing the engine platform until we save midget racing. This idea has worked flawlessly in the sprint cars, 410, 360, 305 etc.
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Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 3/9/15, 8:57 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 32,635
Posted By KMS2683
I cannot criticize USAC on this move. This is...

I cannot criticize USAC on this move. This is great news. There is hope after all. Now there is finally going to be someone running the racing side that actually knows something about racing.
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 2/20/15, 5:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,686
Posted By KMS2683
Our series mandates Hoosiers on all four corners...

Our series mandates Hoosiers on all four corners with the RR being a spec compound. I would love if even the LR was open.
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 2/10/15, 12:18 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,861
Posted By KMS2683
The minimum age to race should be 16 for any...

The minimum age to race should be 16 for any class, open wheel or fendered. I do not oppose 18 for sprint cars.

I dont care how much talent you think your kid has, until 16 they should not be in...
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