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Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 12/2/23, 10:50 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,013
Posted By HDbill
Re: Chet Christner

Announcers come in a lot of flavors. IMHO it is far more difficult than building the winning engine or car. Announcers have almost no time to prepare. They work to remember drivers names and how...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 7/25/23, 10:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,630
Posted By HDbill
Re: Alex Bright

Perhaps we need to take the names out of this. What happened to RESPECT, how about racing room? How about holding your line until you have passed someone clean; or even a new rule to stay in your...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 5/12/23, 10:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,252
Posted By HDbill
Re: Badger Midgets 2023

It is the inspiration for ARDC. ARDC had a super program going after someone in the club froze the engine rules years ago and THAT did drop engine costs dramatically. Badger suffered the costs of...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 4/16/23, 11:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,151
Posted By HDbill
Re: Wheelies?

Pulling the L/F was almost constant in the '60's midgets with narrow tires. It was simply a matter of having weight in the R/F and L/R. And many got carried away with it and picked up an ugly push....
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 4/9/23, 12:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,215
Posted By HDbill
Re: Chili Bowl News

in the past they had giant fans near an open door in the area of turn 4 working to get fumes out. That may have been prior to mandatory track fuel. I haven't seen those fans in recent years. But...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 4/7/23, 11:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,215
Posted By HDbill
Re: Chili Bowl News

I hope that they decide to make the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE a permanent part of all opening ceremonies. Racers are, by nature, patriotic. In these times it is seriously needed.
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 4/3/23, 4:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 784
Posted By HDbill
Loss of another Legend

I was notified earlier this afternoon; That the sport has lost another LEGEND and Midget Hall Of fame member Jim Reeder. Jim "Reeder Racers" was a fabulous guy to race with and compete with. He...
Forum: Midget Classifieds 1/15/23, 1:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,212
Posted By HDbill
Re: Tall cage midget chases for sale at Chili Bowl

Thank you SOLD!
Forum: Midget Classifieds 1/5/23, 4:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,212
Posted By HDbill
Tall cage midget chases for sale at Chili Bowl

Tall cage, seldom raced Elite chasis and skins for sale at the Chili Bowl. Great condition recent feature winner at Big Diamond with a Honda. Bill 302-753-8988. Main isle 7J. Moved the steering...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 12/19/22, 4:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,851
Posted By HDbill
Re: RIP Daryl Saucier

This one hurts. I met with both Daryl and his precious wife at the Chili Bowl a few years back. I was immediately impressed with both. These are the kind people that make living in America great. ...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 12/9/22, 9:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,235
Posted By HDbill
Re: December 6, 1980 revisited

one of the dates that is exactly what happened. And Nokie Forbore drove Jimmy Reiders VW from the back passing on the outside to finsh 2nd. He was virtually the only car passing because everyone...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 11/28/22, 1:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,001
Posted By HDbill
chili Bowl ceremonies

I suspect that some, in attendance, noticed, last year, that they included having the audience join in reciting the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. I watched a Broadcast company hold a Patriots Award Program...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 8/5/22, 10:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,007
Posted By HDbill
Re: Oil problem Gearte Midget

There is no suction at the oil filter. Remember to lube the gasket and don't over tighten at installation. Then most guys use a hose clamp to assure it can't come off or loosen. There is no sense...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 8/3/22, 11:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,007
Posted By HDbill
Re: Oil problem Gearte Midget

Check the pan. It is normal to have SOME oil in the pan. But NOT 5 quarts. This sounds like you are pulling air out of the engine instead of oil. So, it sounds like there is a fault in the pick...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 4/28/22, 3:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,679
Posted By HDbill
Re: "When racing didn't break the bank..."

The BADGER argument can't get dismissed that quickly. Because some want to throw stupid money at the Honda K24 doesn't change the fact that the BADGER rules prevent the runaway costs. Because the...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 4/13/22, 12:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 901
Posted By HDbill
Re: Picture of the day April 13 2022

No cage, open trailer with Jerry cans for fuel, no power steering, skinny tires, and that may be before the race instead of after, raced last night and no help of time to wash the car. Look at the...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 4/2/22, 12:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,222
Posted By HDbill
Re: USAC new tire rule for 2023

. Anyone else look at the DATE!!!! Thanks for keeping things light Charles.
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 1/18/22, 6:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,550
Posted By HDbill
Re: chili Bowl

With everything that is happening lately; I REALY appreciated the addition of the simple Pledge of Allegiance in the opening ceremonies. Like the announcer said; we all learned it in grade school. ...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 12/31/21, 12:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,948
Posted By HDbill
Re: Chili Bowl reimagined

No disrespect..flag Boy is very obviously a race fan. But HUGE fans of the chili Bowl have their tickets and can't wait to use them. And the biggest fans have seniority. They have been going ever...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 12/22/21, 1:05 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,832
Posted By HDbill
Re: Silly Bowl DQ

How can we start a campaign to get him back in? What would it hurt? There is a ton of stuff that would NEVER be allowed anywhere else. And there has been more than a fair share of top level drivers...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 11/25/21, 4:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,201
Posted By HDbill
Re: Happy Thanksgiving to all.

Happy Thanksgiving to ALL. I am thankful for living in the greatest nation on the planet. And all of our patriots that have given so much to make it so. And I am thankful for people like Emmit...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 10/12/21, 3:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,000
Posted By HDbill
Re: Does anyone scale their midget

Steve Smith has book MIDGET CHASIS TECHNOLOGY. The answers to all of your questions are in the book. Great way to bypass opinions of well intended people that have not run a midget successfully in...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 10/10/21, 10:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,353
Posted By HDbill
Re: Doug Auld 59, Sprint & Midget Magazine founder dies.

Way too sad. The best are missed the most. My heart goes out to his family and relatives. It will absolutely take a while. But over time they will realize how fortunate that they had him and the...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 7/30/21, 12:43 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,499
Posted By HDbill
Re: Thorsen Language

"the use of profanity is a clear indication of a poor education. That limited a persons vocabulary. And resulted in a failure to be able to communicate". Sadly this is common today. And we sit...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 7/8/21, 8:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 849
Posted By HDbill
Re: Happy Birthday Mr. Jack Hewitt

Thanks for the memories. Lost my voice cheering Jack on.
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