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O/T BrentT Funk Surgery Update (51) (11,793)
Posted By Pat O'Connor Fan
Re: O/T BrentT Funk Surgery Update
5/31/21, 4:00 PM
Brent, I have away from IOW too long. I just now caught up on you health issues. Kim and I have not met you yet, but we will be sending prayers and good thoughts (Kim has a much better connection on...
Your thoughts on Bristol (16) (4,889)
Posted By Pat O'Connor Fan
Re: Your thoughts on Bristol
4/26/21, 11:06 AM
from the first post in this thread:
So if there are genuine concerns about safety, why do it? I’ve given my...
Triple Header all Open wheel event (5) (2,204)
Posted By Pat O'Connor Fan
Re: Triple Header all Open wheel event
8/8/20, 9:11 PM
New to Tennessee, very familiar with midgets and sprints (non wing).
:9: Slightly less than 100 miles to Spring City from Seymour TN, my new home. :)
Its Back (40) (10,250)
Posted By Pat O'Connor Fan
Re: Its Back
11/28/19, 8:57 AM
Jim, I managed to "meet" you only via IOW so far, but Kim and I are looking forward to changing that at a race in 2020. We are continuing our prayers for you.
Aug. 17th – Lawrenceburg Speedway – Dick Gaines Memorial (41) (14,964)
Posted By Pat O'Connor Fan
Re: Aug. 17th – Lawrenceburg Speedway – Dick Gaines Memorial
8/18/19, 10:08 AM
Big THANK YOU to Gregg for the great updates. This old fart stuck at home in Bloomington, Illinois really appreciated them. :9:
Happy birthday Marv (11) (2,031)
Posted By Pat O'Connor Fan
Re: Happy birthday Marv
6/28/19, 10:35 PM
Happy Birthday to a long-time-no-see racing buddy, Marv !!
I certainly hope you've had a truly great day. :6:
Twin Cities Non Wing June 1st! (25) (8,962)
Posted By Pat O'Connor Fan
Re: Twin Cities Non Wing June 1st!
6/1/19, 10:37 PM
Thank you to Sullivan69Racing and cmiracingvids for their updates
Paragon Speedway May 31 - Friday - MSCS Sprints (44) (16,130)
Posted By Pat O'Connor Fan
Re: Paragon Speedway May 31 - Friday - MSCS Sprints
6/1/19, 8:15 PM
Thank you, Jerry. This was another race report that I sure appreciate.
Paragon Speedway May 31 - Friday - MSCS Sprints (44) (16,130)
Posted By Pat O'Connor Fan
Re: Paragon Speedway May 31 - Friday - MSCS Sprints
5/31/19, 10:04 PM
Ron, I hope you are soon feeling up to attending races "in person" instead of hoping for updates.
Bloomington Speedway (14) (6,275)
Posted By Pat O'Connor Fan
Re: Bloomington Speedway
5/26/19, 6:10 AM
Another "pat on the back" goes to Jerry Shaw for his customary great race report !
Paragon Speedway Season Opener TONIGHT 5/10 (22) (9,292)
Posted By Pat O'Connor Fan
Re: Paragon Speedway Season Opener TONIGHT 5/10
5/11/19, 5:08 PM
I was sure I'd get a factual, informative description of last night's event as soon as I saw that this thread contained what I call, "Jerry's usual great description of a race."

Thanks, Jerry :9:...
King of Kokomo updates? (10) (5,458)
Posted By Pat O'Connor Fan
Re: King of Kokomo updates?
5/5/19, 11:06 PM
Thanks, Jerry !!
Double D"s ride in USAC? (86) (35,366)
Posted By Pat O'Connor Fan
Re: Double D"s ride in USAC?
4/20/19, 9:01 AM
If we were going to vote on this, I would nominate the comment early in this thread by Dave's sister as best comment in this entire thread.
Picture of the day November 25 2018... (3) (1,303)
Posted By Pat O'Connor Fan
Re: Picture of the day November 25 2018...
11/25/18, 2:19 PM
Another great shot, Lee
:9:
Thank you Robert Ballou (63) (20,842)
Posted By Pat O'Connor Fan
Re: Thank you Robert Ballou
9/28/18, 10:24 PM
Well said, Steve. I definitely agree with your entire post.
Usac: Ballou suspended for remainder of 2018 usac season (112) (32,649)
Posted By Pat O'Connor Fan
Re: Usac: Ballou suspended for remainder of 2018 usac season
9/28/18, 10:23 AM
I am NOT the proper gender for a "Me Too" moment, but I do want to hear “the rest of the story” along with many others following this mess on "antisocial media"
Usac: Ballou suspended for remainder of 2018 usac season (112) (32,649)
Posted By Pat O'Connor Fan
Re: Usac: Ballou suspended for remainder of 2018 usac season
9/27/18, 12:55 PM
This guy gets it! Bob has made an excellent point here.

I'm going to hope calling the people/organization "snowflakes" doesn't get me suspended again.
2019 Knoxville Schedule (18) (4,226)
Posted By Pat O'Connor Fan
Re: 2019 Knoxville Schedule
9/25/18, 8:43 PM
Some years ago I went there for a CRA event, with the regulars running also. On a rare occasion:17: I let my alligator jaws overload my tadpole fanny -- did a good job of it that night!! When the...
Tony Stewart -Indianapolis 500 (14) (4,608)
Posted By Pat O'Connor Fan
Re: Tony Stewart -Indianapolis 500
8/11/18, 9:20 PM
if/when, Tony would sure need to diet for a while before May :3:


I believe his entry would sell tickets.
(who knows, I might even go myself and I wouldn't trade one Sunday night sprint car...
Who's your favorite non winged (58) (11,784)
Posted By Pat O'Connor Fan
Re: Who's your favorite non winged
8/9/18, 6:39 AM
Pat O'Connor
Windom's move (18) (6,415)
Posted By Pat O'Connor Fan
Re: Windom's move
7/27/18, 8:19 PM
Maybe someone in the sanctioning body should be speaking privately with some drivers about this slidejob BS that seems to be getting way out of line.
PLYMOUTH. 7/28. Street Stocks $10K win & $200 start. UPDATED (6) (2,349)
Posted By Pat O'Connor Fan
Re: PLYMOUTH. 7/28. Street Stocks $10K win & $200 start. UPD
7/16/18, 9:44 PM
Open Wheel Street Stocks?
.

I find it sad that someone abuses this site by using it for posting a free advertisement of a street stock event.
LPS - Sat., July 7th - Bill Gardner Sprintacular (6) (4,051)
Posted By Pat O'Connor Fan
Re: LPS - Sat., July 7th - Bill Gardner Sprintacular
7/7/18, 11:05 PM
Grant winner
Gas City Updates (16) (6,159)
Posted By Pat O'Connor Fan
Re: Gas City Updates
7/7/18, 9:45 AM
I think Shane's actions clearly indicate he knows was "taken out"
Putnamville or Danville? (23) (5,240)
Posted By Pat O'Connor Fan
Re: Putnamville or Danville?
6/28/18, 9:49 PM
Best race I ever saw at Danville was back about 50 years ago, unsanctioned, open competition event with stalwarts such as Ralph Quarterson, Dick Sutcliffe, and Bubby Jones !!