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Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 2/2/24, 4:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,140
Posted By Kirk Spridgeon
Everything is affected by something else. The...

Everything is affected by something else. The last time the calendar fell this way, Kokomo Klash was Oct. 18-19. But now, Eldora runs a major event on that weekend, and it’s a bigger effect on Kokomo...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 7/8/23, 12:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,200
Posted By Kirk Spridgeon
It was a normal point show this year, but the...

It was a normal point show this year, but the two-day shows of 2019-20 were appearance points only. Those races had an open tire rule, different format & no provisionals. In short, Knoxville wanted...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 7/7/23, 12:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,200
Posted By Kirk Spridgeon
When these decisions are made, they are all...

When these decisions are made, they are all sitting on zero. That’s the only way to do it. Of course those behind in points would love an opportunity for the ones ahead of them to have bad luck,...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 7/7/23, 12:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,200
Posted By Kirk Spridgeon
I’ve never really understood the outrage over...

I’ve never really understood the outrage over having a race as show-up points only. It takes nothing away from the race you get to see, and the vast majority of competitors affected agree that it is...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 1/20/22, 7:51 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,713
Posted By Kirk Spridgeon
Bill Vanselow (who sometimes posts on this board)...

Bill Vanselow (who sometimes posts on this board) has definitely provided some very interesting information that is pretty accurate. That data does show some robust numbers, particularly in the WoO,...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 9/16/21, 12:17 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,382
Posted By Kirk Spridgeon
We can use Friday’s example. 57 total cars....

We can use Friday’s example. 57 total cars. Started engine heat at 5:20 and went checkered at 9:54. It seems you may be the one with a narrative - I’m only using the exact numbers, and Saturday fit...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 9/14/21, 9:26 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,382
Posted By Kirk Spridgeon
Huset’s did an incredible job, especially with...

Huset’s did an incredible job, especially with their push trucks. They were as efficient as any crew we use all year, and that’s saying something. Justin Clark was the flagman all 3 days & was...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 2/15/21, 11:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,422
Posted By Kirk Spridgeon
Pits were an absolute quagmire, even at the...

Pits were an absolute quagmire, even at the front/top.
We went through the same on midget weekend. We would not have been able to run midgets on Sunday because it was simply too wet. By the time we...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 8/3/20, 11:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,930
Posted By Kirk Spridgeon
In 2020, streaming services and FLO in particular...

In 2020, streaming services and FLO in particular have made it possible to even have races. Without their involvement, a lot of events this year simply would not have happened.

On the USAC side,...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 2/16/20, 8:34 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 30,331
Posted By Kirk Spridgeon
One last thing: Wayne, I appreciate your...

One last thing:
Wayne,
I appreciate your support of the race, but anybody who races with us regularly knows better than to complain in hopes of a second set of hot laps.
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 2/16/20, 3:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,675
Posted By Kirk Spridgeon
It now takes 31 cars in attendance at the draw to...

It now takes 31 cars in attendance at the draw to equal four heats. Scratches aren’t taken into account anymore. That is still less than WoO and ASCoC.

The average starting position of the...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 2/16/20, 3:34 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 30,331
Posted By Kirk Spridgeon
Just for clarification on some things: Support...

Just for clarification on some things:
Support divisions are decided by the track & are usually officiated by the track, as well. Unfortunately, those operations are out of USAC’s control for the...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 7/15/19, 9:14 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 15,915
Posted By Kirk Spridgeon
Indiana Sprint Week races haven’t had more than...

Indiana Sprint Week races haven’t had more than one support class in quite a few years. It is part of the deal.
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 7/7/19, 5:59 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 21,444
Posted By Kirk Spridgeon
I don’t blame anyone for being mad about that...

I don’t blame anyone for being mad about that situation, or voicing their displeasure about it. Using an absolute like “all” is just asking for trouble. The event is an expensive one and Knoxville...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 7/7/19, 2:46 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 21,444
Posted By Kirk Spridgeon
Can’t help but be a little disappointed that,...

Can’t help but be a little disappointed that, after a weekend where everyone in attendance was happy with great car count and crowd numbers and quality of racing, I come to a place where the most...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 7/4/19, 11:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,868
Posted By Kirk Spridgeon
“Engine warm-ups” are at 6:15. That is engine...

“Engine warm-ups” are at 6:15. That is engine heat. Hot Laps start at 6:45.
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 11/8/18, 1:59 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,821
Posted By Kirk Spridgeon
Less than ten years ago, the USAC Sprint Car...

Less than ten years ago, the USAC Sprint Car point fund totaled $50,000.

Then, they did the National Drivers Championship, which cut the individual series point funds some while paying $40,000 to...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 9/29/18, 12:33 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 20,461
Posted By Kirk Spridgeon
Dan, Just hear to clear up some incorrect...

Dan,
Just hear to clear up some incorrect information from this & other recent posts. I am only concerned with facts.

2018 is one of the largest schedules in USAC Sprint Car Series history.
It...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 7/28/18, 2:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,869
Posted By Kirk Spridgeon
Provisionals get the difference, plus...

Provisionals get the difference, plus non-transfer pay.
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 7/28/18, 12:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,869
Posted By Kirk Spridgeon
USAC National Sprint Car shows are minimum $150...

USAC National Sprint Car shows are minimum $150 for non-transfer cars.
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 6/17/18, 1:04 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,634
Posted By Kirk Spridgeon
I’ve only missed a couple USAC races in the last...

I’ve only missed a couple USAC races in the last 10-12 years, and I don’t think I remember anyone actually watching the USAC heat races and saying they weren’t racing hard enough.

The level it...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 3/10/16, 7:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,539
Posted By Kirk Spridgeon
I have told people I thought it was kinda like...

I have told people I thought it was kinda like the North Vernon of Pennsylvania. Now, imagine millions being pumped into that place. New stands, lights, fencing, and some focused track work. It's...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 6/30/15, 10:41 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,227
Posted By Kirk Spridgeon
I don't even remember what year Bill started the...

I don't even remember what year Bill started the online racing league, probably 1999 or 2000, and started the original message board for us to use. I was 13 or 14. We were the two using the keyboard...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 5/27/15, 12:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,099
Posted By Kirk Spridgeon
Mark Smith is probably not running, either....

Mark Smith is probably not running, either. Here's the list I have as of now. Include Arndt. Kyle Moody will probably run at least a couple. Still some more maybes and guys planning to run just one...
Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum 5/26/15, 8:11 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 34,208
Posted By Kirk Spridgeon
The 3 oiled down the race track on the restart,...

The 3 oiled down the race track on the restart, which is why he slid backwards into the turn-one wall and everyone else piled in. It was bad luck for all of them, but nothing that could have been...
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