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10/25/23, 6:29 PM   #12
Re: rumor mill: THAT
openwheelfan1
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IMO, Bill Rose did a nice job at THAT, but for long term success, THAT needs an experienced promoter than knows how to work the press AND social media. As far as a schedule, USAC Sprint and Silver Crown cars have a long history at THAT. USAC Sprint cars in late May, July and Sept. are traditional. PERSONALLY, I think Silver Crown cars need to be in VERY late April or early to mid May. Central IN weather is to “iffy” until then (and I lived there for 40+ years). A winged sprint car race (WoO or AllStar/High Limit) and either a WoO, Lucas Oil or even a Hell Tour event in June to mid July would perhaps provide some diversity and maybe gain some new fans for the speedway.

As much as I’d like so see USAC or even XTreme midgets, the reality is that teams will not support racing on a 1/2 mile. Eldora, which is the only 1/2 mile on any midget schedule drew what, 18 cars, and I bet they wouldn’t have drawn that if it wasn’t part of the 4 crown.
 
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