[ISF]

Originally Posted by flagboy55 Hard to top what Rhody said. Dirt is just more entertaining to me. I grew up in the Era when both were run and I loved it all, especially Winchester, Salem, and Dayton. In my opinion, after those 3 tracks, the entertainment value of pavement racing dropped considerably. The late Illiana speedway was just minutes from my house, and while I rarely missed an open wheel race there, I can't say it was super exciting, but 15 minutes away is a nice selling point. They raced stock cars weekly and almost every Saturday I would drive past them on the way to a dirt track. I've always been told what a great race the little 500 is, and it is on my bucket list,just not very high. Although I've got a couple guys I call friends participating in the race this year in different capacities, and they're both first timers so maybe after I talk with them they'll convince me to elevate it on my list. One last comment, just for the record if the little 500 were a dirt race I would not have any more desire to see it. I know I'm wrong when I say this because I really respect the opinions of people that endorse it, but to me it seems like a novelty. OK I'll sit back and take my beating

You're not going to get any sort of beating from me. What you think and believe is your own business. However, a legitimate question to you begs asking. Don't ya' think it's just a teeny bit tough to know for sure whether the Little 500 is worthy of your interest and/or attendance without having ever seen one?

[Kart29]

I plan to be there on the back straight again this year.

I don't know how many of these races I've seen. I think my first was 20 years ago. I haven't missed many. Over time, this has become my favorite race of the year. I can't hardly stand to miss it. I have many great memories of exciting Little 500 races.

I'm not going to try to convince anyone that they should like the Little 500 as much as I do. Although I enjoyed the first time I saw the race, my passion for the race grew over time. But, I'm coming at it kind of opposite. I fell in love with sprints and midgets on pavement first and it took me time to learn to appreciate the dirt track racing.

There's a lot of big names on the entry list this year! I'm very excited about it.

[Charles Nungester]

Originally Posted by gman4085 By far the best race in America. I've attended more than 25 of them in my lifetime. Unfortunately I've missed the last couple due to commitments at other racetracks. If you've never been I can assure you it should immediately go to top of your bucket list. I work at multiple dirt tracks now (I actually announce 60-75 nights per season) and can assure you nothing beats watching Little 500. Most of my younger years my entire family took up the top couple of rows in section O while more recently I've sat toward bottom of section JJ. It doesn't matter where you are at it is a phenominal race. The rookie attendees have a tough time following along once pit stops start and people are lapped but it just adds a unique (but awesome) element. To realize someone is 2 laps down but once pit stops cycle through they might be ahead gives me goose bumps just thinking about it. The race has been more of a true "all out" sprint more recently than in the olden days of saving equipment and pacing yourself but it is still an awesome race. Anyone on here who is having the dirt vs pavement discussion needs to realize that the Little 500 is too special and unique to be categorized with any other race.

Well said, Totally different than any other Sprint Car race I've seen. I also agree it's a bit hard to follow, A decent sound system would cure a lot of that or at least bring people up to speed during a red or yellow. Going to try to find me a portable AM/FM and tune in, But If I can't. I'll do what I did last year and follow the first five or six and if the scoreboard says different then I'll look into them. Thing was, it too em a couple laps to update the scoreboard last year LOL.

This race also has a lot of people behind it for teams that absolutely fell in love with it as well. It pays really well. I think only the Oval Nationals come close and Im not sure about that.

Many of the top names in dirt sprints will be there as well as several pavement specialist.

[#1jackhewittfan]

One race a year I never miss its far from a typical pavement race for the dirt only crowd it is the greatest short track race in the world period.

[Kydehart]

Originally Posted by david mitchell It is quite amusing to hear many individuals say how they don’t really like pavement when referring to Little 500.I find it strange that so many people think that dirt is the only possible surface for any race car to run on.😸 Any of the best drivers have done both equally well.Look at your history books.I mean while I respect Donny Schatz and believe him to be the best winged sprint car driver in Country,you would hardly call him an all around talent.Really,what I want to know is why you don’t like pavement.Get into your head,if if you will.Any reasons will be appreciated.Is it a society thing.I mean the biggest race in the World is on pavement and it is next Sunday.I like dirt and pavement equally well,so to me it is a non starter.Please offer reasons.I am intrigued.

I love the Indianapolis 500 and have enjoyed my fair share of pavement open wheel short track races and even a few stock car and late model shows. Having said that, I just prefer the racing on dirt. I like it better and usually, but not always, I find it to be more exciting. The reason I've never been to Little 500 is because it's just not as easy for me to get excited about a pavement show, even though I've seen many great ones. I also agree that the best drivers are the ones that master both. Having said that, I still PREFER dirt. Don't hate pavement at all. Just not my first choice.

[flagboy55]

ISF, I've always paid attention to it as long as I can remember, and that goes back to the days when I would get home from school and ask Dad if the Speed Sport came. And I remember telling him we should go sometime, but the desire faded with pavements decline. As I said, it's definitely something I want to do some time but I just don't have the resources to go to every race I want to go to. I can only do so much so I try to prioritize. So not to get off topic too much on this thread, I'll start another about bucket list's. I hope everyone has a great time there and every where else this weekend! And remember those who paid the price so we can be free to go racing!

[racer-x]

Last year was our first little 500 and our tickets are the same this year sec G row 13 seats 1@2.

Our plan to beat the crowd out after the race got over last year got messed up when they sent us out the back way. Being lost in downtown Anderson at night is a little scarey.

I love Anderson Speedway and have great memories of all the races I have watched there over the years!

[reeserx]

Thinking about going for the first time this year, do you think there’s still decent seats still available?

[revjimk]

Originally Posted by speed bump Going for the 23 rd straight year ...my only pavement race every year ..other than that its Kokomo & Gas City ...But I do love the Little 500..the 4-5 pace laps are awesome ......

Are you from Colorado? Missed ya at Chili Bowl....
I'm going to my 1st Lil 500 this year, God willin' & the creek don't rise

[revjimk]

Originally Posted by BrentTFunk I have only missed one since I saw my first. Wish I could remember the year. Like Charles, I didn't go for years because it was pavement, but I look forward to it every year. Always big fun.

Just finished packing today, got a few things to take care of & hopefully I'll see ya there!