Robert bell race

sprintcarjim · 8/7/17, 11:20 AM

Does anyone know how many drivers have pre registered for this race? Would love to see a list of drivers attending.

Eric Smith · 8/7/17, 11:22 AM

I'm not sure where they got the list, but the guys doing the radio for Knoxville last night read off quite a list of drivers that had committed. Sounded like pretty much everyone. Wish I could be there.

sprintcarjim · 8/8/17, 6:01 PM

Is there any one at the track that could give the names of the driver's or a car count for the midgets. Car count would be appreciated. Thank you.

axman775 · 8/8/17, 6:23 PM

Twitterverse is saying only 5 midgets have checked in.

sprintcarjim · 8/8/17, 6:31 PM

Ok thanks. Early yet, hope more show up.

sprintcarjim · 8/8/17, 7:01 PM

Tried calling the track, the number they have listed is for a law firm. Heard anything more about the car count?

Jerry Spencer · 8/8/17, 9:13 PM

Not good.

Jerry

jcjohnston · 8/8/17, 10:04 PM

Got a message from friends at the track. Just 4 midgets, 18 winged micros. 1/5 or 1/6 paperclip track. Very nice facility with aluminum bleachers down the front stretch. With the lights on, looks like a very nice place. Boespflug and Kade Higday in the 57's, Josh Most in #92 and Hunter Lane in Robert Bell's #71. Robert Bell's 71 went off on the hook in hot laps. Late start waiting for ambulance. Stout field of micros when Frank Galusha is 8th fastest. Car turnout is disappointing but it's 1st time for the event. They should see a good micro show.

axman775 · 8/8/17, 10:39 PM

As others have said, I don't think we can put up with midget teams complaining about good paying shows. I feel bad for Robert. Thanks for taking a chance!

Jonr · 8/8/17, 10:48 PM

I also feel bad for Robert Bell. It seemed that he had did a good job of getting sponsors for the race so I hope it is not a financial loss. The USAC teams have been on the road straight 6-7 days. It might have been over optimistic to think that they would stay another 3-4 days for this race.

8/7/17, 11:20 AM	#1 Robert bell race
sprintcarjim Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 63	Does anyone know how many drivers have pre registered for this race? Would love to see a list of drivers attending.

8/8/17, 6:01 PM	#3
sprintcarjim Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 63	Is there any one at the track that could give the names of the driver's or a car count for the midgets. Car count would be appreciated. Thank you.

8/8/17, 6:23 PM	#4
axman775 Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 79	Twitterverse is saying only 5 midgets have checked in.

8/8/17, 6:31 PM	#5
sprintcarjim Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 63	Ok thanks. Early yet, hope more show up.

8/8/17, 7:01 PM	#6
sprintcarjim Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 63	Tried calling the track, the number they have listed is for a law firm. Heard anything more about the car count?

8/8/17, 9:13 PM	#7 Re: Robert bell race
Jerry Spencer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,869	Not good. Jerry

8/8/17, 10:04 PM	#8 Re: Robert bell race
jcjohnston Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 11	Got a message from friends at the track. Just 4 midgets, 18 winged micros. 1/5 or 1/6 paperclip track. Very nice facility with aluminum bleachers down the front stretch. With the lights on, looks like a very nice place. Boespflug and Kade Higday in the 57's, Josh Most in #92 and Hunter Lane in Robert Bell's #71. Robert Bell's 71 went off on the hook in hot laps. Late start waiting for ambulance. Stout field of micros when Frank Galusha is 8th fastest. Car turnout is disappointing but it's 1st time for the event. They should see a good micro show.