[jjones752]

The guy who said "lets put a track in speedway Indiana" would've been one Carl Fisher, only there was no Speedway, Indiana at the time. Fisher and James Allison founded the city named after, well, the Speedway, to house employees at the Prestolite (Fisher's business) and Allison plants. The construction of the Speedway makes Mr. Fisher hands down the most influential man in Indiana Open Wheel history. I daresay there would be much less Indiana Open Wheel history without his early influence. The fact that the Speedway, the town and both businesses are still there (albeit Prestolite is now Praxair) is testimony to the fact that Mr. Fisher is not only the most influential man in Indiana Open Wheel history but up in the top ten in Central Indiana history overall.

[Jerry Shaw]

Forrest Lucas- This self-made billionaire Hoosier has poured millions upon millions of dollars back into his favorite sport. Racing.

Bob Newton- Hoosier Racing Tire is a Hoosier upstart company that not only battled the well established tire giants, but now produces more racing tires than any other company.

Tony Stewart- Not only is he an Indiana racing legend that has won championships in every kind of racing he's competed in, but he's also taken some of what he's earned and invested it back into race teams and race tracks back here in the Midwest.

[Midget 89]

Originally Posted by Jerry Shaw Forrest Lucas- This self-made billionaire has poured million upon millions of dollars back into his favorite sport. Racing. Bob Newton- Hoosier Racing Tires is a Hoosier upstart company that not only battled the well established tire giants, but now produces more racing tires than any other company. Tony Stewart- Not only is he an Indiana racing legend that has not only won championships in every kind of racing he's competed in, but he's also also taken some of what he's earned and invested it back into race teams and race tracks back here in the Midwest.

Couldn't agree more, Jerry.

___________
Wes Stafford

[Jerry Shaw]

Originally Posted by Midget 89 Couldn't agree more, Jerry. ___________ Wes Stafford

Wes,

Are you the former sprint and midget driver Wes Stafford, from the 70's?

Jerry

[mc/rider]

15 very deserving Hoosiers for 3 slots.I think we got the makens for a B main

[SPD 37]

Sprint car owners!!! Thanks to the owners who spend a lot of their time and money!!

[Steve Wendel]

I can't see this list being complete without Don Smith and Terre Haute First Bank!

[racephoto1]

Originally Posted by Steve Wendel I can't see this list being complete without Don Smith and Terre Haute First Bank!

That's one , who are your other two ?

[ronmil]

Originally Posted by Jerry Shaw Wes, Are you the former sprint and midget driver Wes Stafford, from the 70's? Jerry

Jerry,

I thought he was too, but he is a former writer from Michigan, but does know about the Wes Stafford from Vincennes, and has met him.

[kruser]

Darryl Guidduci
Bob Higman
Galen Fox