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davidm · 9/30/20, 3:44 PM

ARCA - Illinois Truck & Equipment Allen Crowe 100
Springfield Mile at the Illinois State Fairgrounds October 4

Hustlin-Hoosier · 9/30/20, 5:58 PM

Haven’t saw it in print, but was told no Brickyard 400 next year

PIT CART · 9/30/20, 6:10 PM

Only the road coarse at Indy.

nathans1012 · 9/30/20, 6:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Hustlin-Hoosier

Haven’t saw it in print, but was told no Brickyard 400 next year

JarrettFarms73 · 9/30/20, 8:50 PM

I certainly won’t go to the nascar event but would like to see USAC and any other sprint series run it while it’s covered. Assuming tix prices are reasonable of course.

ISF · 9/30/20, 8:57 PM

The ARCA guys have put on some great races at the mile dirt tracks at Springfield & Du Quoin over the years. The ARCA cars were very similar to Cup cars before ARCA went to the composite body's and their current engine package. If the ARCA guys can be entertaining on dirt it's reasonable to believe the NASCAR Cup division can be, as well. You can bet Bell and Larson will be tough on a dirt track in Cup cars, that is if Larson gets reinstated back into NASCAR and gets a ride in the 48 car. I believe he will.

nathans1012 · 9/30/20, 9:00 PM

Looks like they might run more then just a NASCAR event on the dirt.

Read about 1/2 way down. Paragraph starts with "This is returning to are roots in racing"

Cup teams will compete on a dirt track for the first time in more than 50 years when the series races March 28 at Bristol Motor Speedway, the track announced.

The full Cup schedule is set to be released at 3:30 p.m. ET today.

“Bristol Motor Speedway has hosted many historic events over the years and we will be adding to that resume,” Jerry Caldwell, general manager of Bristol Motor Speedway, said on Wednesday. “We can’t wait to see how the stars of NASCAR take to the dirt.”

MORE: 2021 Cup schedule features new tracks, bold changes
Said Austin Dillon of the race on dirt: “I’m super pumped. … I’m hoping it becomes a staple.”

Caldwell said the track will work with NASCAR on the race format for the dirt event.

“This is returning to our roots in racing,” Caldwell said. He noted that this concept has been talked about for “awhile.” He also said the track will “explore other options” on any other series that could race on dirt beyond NASCAR.

Caldwell said the change comes from feedback from fans. Marcus Smith, Speedway Motorsports President and CEO, said Wednesday that he pitched the idea of a dirt race at Bristol for the 2020 schedule.

Bristol hosted dirt races in 2000-01 with the World of Outlaws (see video below of 2001 race) and dirt late models. The track used 14,000 truckloads of dirt for the project.

The last Cup race on dirt was Sept. 30, 1970 at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. Richard Petty won a 200-lap race on the half-mile track. He earned $1,000. Petty was among one of five Hall of Famers in the 23-car field that day. Bobby Isaac finished third, Bobby Allison placed sixth, Benny Parsons was 14th, Wendell Scott placed 20th.

The NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Series raced on dirt at Eldora Speedway from 2013-19. It was not held this year because of COVID-19 restrictions.

Bristol also will host a second race. That event again will be in the playoffs. The Sept. 18 race again will be an elimination race in the first round. The playoff race will be on the concrete track surface.

HDbill · 9/30/20, 9:00 PM

NASCAR, NFL, etc. I was done with them before they went "politically correct". I can get a politician to lie to me without buying a ticket. Same thing with Parades. I am sticking with the subject of this website and thank God for it. I gave up on ABC, CBS AND NBC too.. God bless our military and first responders. God bless America. Come on Chili Bowl!!

Charles Nungester · 10/1/20, 9:59 AM

I could care less about Nascar anymore, even though I wish Briscoe, Bell and the other dirt drivers well.

I do think them putting dirt on it leads to some Sprint Car and LM action on the track again USAC should get in touch.

Longtime sprinter · 10/2/20, 8:45 AM

Hate to see that no race scheduled for Ky at all. Hope the track can survive, but what would make anyone believe they will come back in 2022? They building an airport, all kinds of improvements, then nascar pulls the rug out. Sad!

9/30/20, 8:57 PM	#16 Re: Off topic. News
ISF Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 3,044	The ARCA guys have put on some great races at the mile dirt tracks at Springfield & Du Quoin over the years. The ARCA cars were very similar to Cup cars before ARCA went to the composite body's and their current engine package. If the ARCA guys can be entertaining on dirt it's reasonable to believe the NASCAR Cup division can be, as well. You can bet Bell and Larson will be tough on a dirt track in Cup cars, that is if Larson gets reinstated back into NASCAR and gets a ride in the 48 car. I believe he will. __________________ Silver Crown Championship Dirt Cars properly driven on a one mile dirt track are classic poetry in motion. Using that analogy, Jack Hewitt is one of the greatest poets of all time. _________________________________________________ Last edited by ISF; 9/30/20 at 8:58 PM.

9/30/20, 9:00 PM	#17 Re: Off topic. News
nathans1012 Senior Member Race Count This Year: 7 Race Count Last Year: 34 Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 7,430	Looks like they might run more then just a NASCAR event on the dirt. Read about 1/2 way down. Paragraph starts with "This is returning to are roots in racing" Cup teams will compete on a dirt track for the first time in more than 50 years when the series races March 28 at Bristol Motor Speedway, the track announced. The full Cup schedule is set to be released at 3:30 p.m. ET today. “Bristol Motor Speedway has hosted many historic events over the years and we will be adding to that resume,” Jerry Caldwell, general manager of Bristol Motor Speedway, said on Wednesday. “We can’t wait to see how the stars of NASCAR take to the dirt.” MORE: 2021 Cup schedule features new tracks, bold changes Said Austin Dillon of the race on dirt: “I’m super pumped. … I’m hoping it becomes a staple.” Caldwell said the track will work with NASCAR on the race format for the dirt event. “This is returning to our roots in racing,” Caldwell said. He noted that this concept has been talked about for “awhile.” He also said the track will “explore other options” on any other series that could race on dirt beyond NASCAR. Caldwell said the change comes from feedback from fans. Marcus Smith, Speedway Motorsports President and CEO, said Wednesday that he pitched the idea of a dirt race at Bristol for the 2020 schedule. Bristol hosted dirt races in 2000-01 with the World of Outlaws (see video below of 2001 race) and dirt late models. The track used 14,000 truckloads of dirt for the project. The last Cup race on dirt was Sept. 30, 1970 at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. Richard Petty won a 200-lap race on the half-mile track. He earned $1,000. Petty was among one of five Hall of Famers in the 23-car field that day. Bobby Isaac finished third, Bobby Allison placed sixth, Benny Parsons was 14th, Wendell Scott placed 20th. The NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Series raced on dirt at Eldora Speedway from 2013-19. It was not held this year because of COVID-19 restrictions. Bristol also will host a second race. That event again will be in the playoffs. The Sept. 18 race again will be an elimination race in the first round. The playoff race will be on the concrete track surface. __________________ 2024 Season: Race 1 - April 20th Brownstown (Crate LM). Unlike many I don't discriminate on what racing I choose to watch.

9/30/20, 3:44 PM	#11 Re: Off topic. News
davidm Senior Member Race Count This Year: 21 Race Count Last Year: 23 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 12,509	ARCA - Illinois Truck & Equipment Allen Crowe 100 Springfield Mile at the Illinois State Fairgrounds October 4

9/30/20, 5:58 PM	#12
Hustlin-Hoosier Senior Member Race Count Last Year: 22 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,623	Haven’t saw it in print, but was told no Brickyard 400 next year

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PIT CART Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 8,088	Only the road coarse at Indy.