Lincoln Park Speedway cancelled May 7

Bill Gardner · 5/5/11, 2:40 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 5, 2011
CONTACT: Dick Jordan

EXTREMELY WET GROUNDS
FORCE SATURDAY’S PUTNAMVILLE SPRINT RACE POSTPONEMENT

Weather conditions have intervened to force postponement of this Saturday’s AMSOIL USAC National Sprint race at Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville, Ind.

“The past couple of weeks have been challenging for us and we need a weekend to regroup and address the problems associated with all the inclement weather,” says race organizer Joe Spiker. “We want to provide USAC and its participants with the best racing conditions possible and due to the rain and other factors we are unable to do that this weekend. We plan to be closed this weekend so that we can install additional drainage and make other improvements to our facility to help prepare for similar weather situations in the future.”

USAC officials are in discussion with the race organizer to re-schedule the event as part of the remaining 2011 AMSOIL National Sprint Car schedule.

The next AMSOIL USAC National Sprint race is May 20 at the Bloomington (Ind.) Speedway.

--USAC--

Wallsracing · 5/5/11, 2:47 PM

Is the show for saturday cancelled or just usac part

SHORTBUS · 5/5/11, 2:49 PM

Everyone

Bill Gardner · 5/5/11, 2:49 PM

All the racing is cancelled. Joe plans on finishing the current work to the track surface along with adding drainage tile behind front stretch guardrail and through the pits along with other things.

They are currently cutting the mud off on turns 1 & 2

Joe Whisler · 5/5/11, 2:49 PM

It says, "We plan to be closed..."

Crap!
Posted via Mobile Device

Dannypollock24 · 5/5/11, 2:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Gardner

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 5, 2011
CONTACT: Dick Jordan

EXTREMELY WET GROUNDS
FORCE SATURDAY’S PUTNAMVILLE SPRINT RACE POSTPONEMENT

Weather conditions have intervened to force postponement of this Saturday’s AMSOIL USAC National Sprint race at Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville, Ind.

“The past couple of weeks have been challenging for us and we need a weekend to regroup and address the problems associated with all the inclement weather,” says race organizer Joe Spiker. “We want to provide USAC and its participants with the best racing conditions possible and due to the rain and other factors we are unable to do that this weekend. We plan to be closed this weekend so that we can install additional drainage and make other improvements to our facility to help prepare for similar weather situations in the future.”

USAC officials are in discussion with the race organizer to re-schedule the event as part of the remaining 2011 AMSOIL National Sprint Car schedule.

The next AMSOIL USAC National Sprint race is May 20 at the Bloomington (Ind.) Speedway.

--USAC--

This News sucks but it's the best decision Glad to hear that the tracks future will be better in the long run!

Thank You Spiker and Crew!

Danny

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Wallsracing

Is the show for saturday cancelled or just usac part

LOL what a good question?

BHAS SpeedMedic · 5/5/11, 3:05 PM

Wow ... big call there from the Spiker group, but given the track conditions from the first two races, this is the right call ! the extraordinary amount of rain in the past month and a bunch of new dirt on the racing surface that really hasn't had a chance to be worked in correctly this is the right thing to do! Good Luck to the folks at LPS

ronmil · 5/5/11, 3:10 PM

Hate to hear it, but glad you made the call early enough to allow fans to make alternate plans.

dirtnonwingfan · 5/5/11, 6:10 PM

I really appreciate this early announcement. Lincoln Park is just a little under a 400 mile round trip for me, and Mother's Day is Sunday. It is nice to have a little time to make plans. The right decision announced in a very timely manner. Thanks to everyone involved.

outlaw13 · 5/5/11, 10:23 PM

Excellent decision made here. I can tell you that what is going on at the track is only being done because it is needed. With that being said, this will give all you Bomber and Super Stock guys the chance to go over your cars and get everything squared away that may need it to be within the rules.

A big thanks to everyone that had a motor placement issue that got it fixed prior to the last race. Make sure when you guys come to the track next week to have your safety belts replaced if needed. Rules say no older than 2006. This is for your safety. Also a plate under the fuel cell that extends from frame rail to frame rail. NO spoilers!! Also thanks for being patient with me, I am new at this and may be a little slow. Anyone that knows me, can tell you that I will be fair and treat you with as much respect as I am given.

I am also in the process of learning who most of you are. If we have not met, come see me and introduce yourself to me.

Thanks
Gregg Slover

5/5/11, 3:10 PM	#8 Re: Lincoln Park Speedway cancelled May 7
ronmil Senior Member Race Count Last Year: 48 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 18,798	Hate to hear it, but glad you made the call early enough to allow fans to make alternate plans. __________________ Ron Miller

5/5/11, 6:10 PM	#9 Re: Lincoln Park Speedway cancelled May 7
dirtnonwingfan Senior Member Race Count This Year: 6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 7,031	I really appreciate this early announcement. Lincoln Park is just a little under a 400 mile round trip for me, and Mother's Day is Sunday. It is nice to have a little time to make plans. The right decision announced in a very timely manner. Thanks to everyone involved. __________________ Frank Daigh

5/5/11, 2:47 PM	#2 Re: Lincoln Park Speedway cancelled May 7
Wallsracing Senior Member Race Count This Year: 54 Race Count Last Year: 37 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,925	Is the show for saturday cancelled or just usac part

5/5/11, 2:49 PM	#3 Re: Lincoln Park Speedway cancelled May 7
SHORTBUS Senior Member Race Count This Year: 35 Race Count Last Year: 61 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,560	Everyone

5/5/11, 2:49 PM	#4 Re: Lincoln Park Speedway cancelled May 7
Bill Gardner Administrator Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,077	All the racing is cancelled. Joe plans on finishing the current work to the track surface along with adding drainage tile behind front stretch guardrail and through the pits along with other things. They are currently cutting the mud off on turns 1 & 2

5/5/11, 2:49 PM	#5
Joe Whisler Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 179	It says, "We plan to be closed..." Crap! Posted via Mobile Device

5/5/11, 3:05 PM	#7 Re: Lincoln Park Speedway cancelled May 7
BHAS SpeedMedic Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 57	Wow ... big call there from the Spiker group, but given the track conditions from the first two races, this is the right call ! the extraordinary amount of rain in the past month and a bunch of new dirt on the racing surface that really hasn't had a chance to be worked in correctly this is the right thing to do! Good Luck to the folks at LPS

5/5/11, 10:23 PM	#10 Re: Lincoln Park Speedway cancelled May 7
outlaw13 Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 35	Excellent decision made here. I can tell you that what is going on at the track is only being done because it is needed. With that being said, this will give all you Bomber and Super Stock guys the chance to go over your cars and get everything squared away that may need it to be within the rules. A big thanks to everyone that had a motor placement issue that got it fixed prior to the last race. Make sure when you guys come to the track next week to have your safety belts replaced if needed. Rules say no older than 2006. This is for your safety. Also a plate under the fuel cell that extends from frame rail to frame rail. NO spoilers!! Also thanks for being patient with me, I am new at this and may be a little slow. Anyone that knows me, can tell you that I will be fair and treat you with as much respect as I am given. I am also in the process of learning who most of you are. If we have not met, come see me and introduce yourself to me. Thanks Gregg Slover