[yeleyfan76]

The best week in sprint car racing is upon us and I can't wait to get back out there. I know the question about rain dates has come up before but that was about Lburg. Friday looks troublesome in respect to getting too much rain. The O Conners made up a Kokomo ISW a few years ago on alone of the off days so I was wondering if it's possible. Sure would be nice for USAC to get in all the events. Might be wishful thinking but knowing how driven the promoters are maybe USAC will be as driven. So many people come to the area for this week that having a short crowd is not eve a possibility. Like I said maybe it's wishful thinking.

[KingRandomUser]

They try to, but depends on the track and timing as well. The first 3 days are a bit easier to make up and they tend to try to on Monday/Tuesday if they can work it out. Kokomo has the biggest advantage being on a Sunday of course. Same goes for Tri-State on the following Saturday which I believe can/will use Sunday as a make up, but not always will. Still the track staff and USAC have to discuss it either way to make sure all the logistics and what not can work out. I've seen years where they won't make up a date(s) and years that they have.

[Charles Nungester]

Originally Posted by KingRandomUser They try to, but depends on the track and timing as well. The first 3 days are a bit easier to make up and they tend to try to on Monday/Tuesday if they can work it out. Kokomo has the biggest advantage being on a Sunday of course. Same goes for Tri-State on the following Saturday which I believe can/will use Sunday as a make up, but not always will. Still the track staff and USAC have to discuss it either way to make sure all the logistics and what not can work out. I've seen years where they won't make up a date(s) and years that they have.

Kokomo runs Saturday, Burg Sunday.
There is some logistical issues for a weeknight not already planned, some tracks may be able to get enough staff back. Some may not.

[BrentTFunk]

The best way to insure the shows get in is to show up no matter the weather. If it is worth the raindate tracks will find a way

[KingRandomUser]

Oh right, was thinking of in years past when it was on Sunday. Was still waking up, so guess I got stuck in the past and forgot they swapped it a couple years ago. It's been a few years since I've been able to follow and attend most of the ISW schedule sadly.

[Scooter]

Last year they rescheduled the conclusion of the Kokomo events after rain hit on Saturday..the semi and a main??.but then it rained out on Monday..
I can't wait for ISW2016

[Charles Nungester]

Originally Posted by BrentTFunk The best way to insure the shows get in is to show up no matter the weather. If it is worth the raindate tracks will find a way

I agree up to a point. Theres a difference if you actually open the gates and even if you get some racing in. Than being rained out and ready to go the next day. You'll have two prep sessions, Two lighting bills, Two payrolls, Two insurance payments. A support class that will be considerably less the second night on a work night. A makeup night brings in only concession money as attendance is bound to be less. Many who can't make it monday or tuesday who say work second shift will be demanding refunds etc.

Its not easy, But if planned as a option ahead could be easier. What happens if all three tracks get rained out? Who gets the two nights?

There's also a charity softball game setup for one of those nights. I seen one year where they rescheduled the charity games

Some tracks can get by with a staff of 15-25. others take 35

Everyone wants them all ran and for the most part in the last few years, Most of them GET RAN! I've seen it where only four of seven got in, or three of six in the past. So they're trying and THAT'S GOOD!

[yeleyfan76]

The best way to get them run is to show up no matter what? Not sure what your point is. I plan to come the 10 hours out there. I simply started this thread to get the idea out there that maybe Monday was a possibility. I would like it all to go off without a hitch and as you say just show up no matter what will do that. I guess you are a man of magic. Thanks for the tip.

[Nate]

Originally Posted by yeleyfan76 The best way to get them run is to show up no matter what? Not sure what your point is. I plan to come the 10 hours out there. I simply started this thread to get the idea out there that maybe Monday was a possibility. I would like it all to go off without a hitch and as you say just show up no matter what will do that. I guess you are a man of magic. Thanks for the tip.

One major problem tracks face, one I can think of in particular, is that when the dreaded r-word is mentioned that people don't even bother coming out.

So for instance, if there's nobody in the RV lot or hardly anybody in the stands on Friday and it were to pour, why reschedule for weeknight? Not worth it.

So I think what Brent is trying to say is to show up at any round you planned on and show the track personnel, owners, promoters & USAC that you want to see racing.

If there's a lot of visible support people are much more willing to make something happen versus no support. If any of that makes sense.

[wildman92]

In the words of a friend of mine, let's not borrow trouble. The weather will be what it will be and the tracks will do what they will do no matter what anyone on this board has to say about it. What the forecast says now for Friday will change 5 times by then. So, let's just erase the R word from our vocabularies and focus on the chance to spend the week with great friends and the best racing in the world. Oh - and ice cream.