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We will have fuel for sale at the races this weekend.

Steve

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Jay tells me there might be some push back about the cost of entry for Du Quoin. To this I replied to Jay, For some unknown reason race tracks with roofs over them seem to cost more to rent than those that do not have such amenities. It is nice to know that you won't drive 200 miles and get rained out. Maybe a Blizzard but not snow or rain out.:)

Last year I think we postponed twice>>> well ahead of the race dates for blizzards.:) This weekend looks great. Maybe we could move it next door to the "Magic Mile track":5:

Honest Dad himself:6::6:

For those teams wanting to arrive on Friday that are pitting indoors you may unload your car and Set up your pit from 4pm to 8pm.

1/4 midget is QMA and .25 midget is USAC

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7x

So I would guess that QMA had some infighting and back biting going on and they left their back door open and USAC stepped right in. That brings about something called competition and should make things better.

These Jr. Sprints look like something very interesting to me, but I ran out of driver material and really can't afford any more.:)

Honest Dad himself:6::6:

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Lookin for a midget driver?275lb,63 years old,all you have to do is feed me:44:

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mc

Which leg did you plan on letting to drive?:):D:3::5:;)

Honest Dad himself:6::6:

I never said I was smart! Maybe I should apply with the Seahawks as an offensive coordinator : )

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I assume methanol ?
Can you clarify?
Thanks

Yes methanol.

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So I'm making the assumption that general admission is $15, an dthen a pit pass is an extra $20 on top of the general admission price, or am I reading that wrong?

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I think you're reading it wrong...

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Usually a pit pass is like a back stage pass. It lets you go anywhere>>>>>>Except up to my "Sky Box Suite".:3:;)

Honest Dad himself:6::6:

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I'm just thinking that $20 for a pit pass is awfully cheap compared to normal. I was just figuring that it might have been like what Brownstown does and charges you as you enter, and then the pit pass is an additional fee.

Pit pass is a great deal just 20 dollars that is Just 5 more dollars than the general admission.ticket. Like Dad said its like getting a back stage VIP pass for just 5 extra dollars.

You Can seldom get a pit pass for 20.dollars.

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No Jay, that you can not. I just wanted to make sure what the price was so I was sure to have enough cash for the 2 of us.

The other nice Nice part of.buying a pit pass is pit gates open at 9am. You Can arrive early and get to meet the drivers and see the cars.

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Jay

You got any updates on cars and drivers entered?

Honest Dad himself:6::6:

Just read on Chase Briscoe Facebook page That Chris Bell will be his team mate. Of course this is nothing official.

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Jay

Any break down on types of cars?

Honest Dad himself:6::6:

No official breakdown. Last I heard the pits was pretty full. Think We can Pit around 100 cars. Of course this Includes all the classes. Really going To.be a great race.

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Looking forward to a fun time in lovely Du Quoin Illinois this weekend. Sounds like we will have an excellent field of cars and some great race drivers racing what some folks consider sub par race cars. A true racer will have fun watching or racing almost any type of race. All that is required is that the competitors must be competitive. Watching racers strive to get that last bit of performance out of their vehicle or I guess now even their software program is the fun in racing. When you allow your perspective of racing to be very narrow you are going to miss out on some very good racing.

Did I mention that the "Magic Mini Mile" and PowrI used 1200cc powered midget Race cars to test the water to see if the race track would be compatible for full Midget racing. In other words the 1200cc Midgets were the first Midget sized cars to have ever raced indoors at Du Quoin.

Honest Dad himself:6::6:

Briscoe, Bell, and Ambrose will represent the Hoosier Speed Company this Saturday at the Center.

The Bell-Briscoe duo is slated to drive temporarily for the Bradley brothers for this event, however Ambrose will be a mainstay in the Hoosier Speed stables for 2015.

"I feel like it's an opportunity for us to get some real feed back on our cars"

Says Hoosier Speeds founder
Andy Bradley.

"We are extremely excited to have these drivers represent us and we will do what we can to give them what they need to win"

Still getting lots of questions about pit passes And ticket prices. Pit passes are $20 which is a pretty good deal. General admission tickets are $15


Just a five dollar difference gets you into the pits. So if you.want to come down early and see the cars and drivers this is a great deal.

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I think your spellcheck took over there at the end, Jay; either that or I'm not up on the new Announcer lingo...

Jim thanks for catching that. My phone was smarter than me this morning.

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Please Do Not Mess With Me Before My Second Cup Of Coffee!!!;)

Honest Dad himself:6::6:

I'm glad I made the trip already. Woke up to 12 degrees and after the trip here, it's 40!!! Break out the sunscreen!!!! 😁

It is Finally Race day cars are rolling In.

Looking great so far. Gonna be a fun time

Have fun

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So, after all the bellyaching on here from the "purist" about the 2nd rate race at DuQuoin. I think it went rather well. The folks we had in the stands thought they got their $15.00 dollars worth

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The best part is.... the top 2 runners, Briscoe and Bell..... SIM RACERS... haha : )

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Maybe a better way of saying that is, RACERS who also happen to SIM...

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Jim

We have enough ethnocentrism around IOW to float a boat. That is a good thing because it causes us to take pride in our particular form of the hobby we all love.

Whenever someone make an ethnocentric remark it is made to reinforce their beliefs that what ever form of the hobby that they are pursuing is relevant.

Their are probably at least two particular types of SIM racers.

1. The racer that just can't find enough time in the day to race as much as they want to race and resort to Rental Go Karts, SIM, or anything else around that moves and they can compete competitively with one another.

2. The Racer that for some reason or another can not or does not have the opportunity to race in a real race car and on a real race track. And to reinforces their love for racing they rely on SIM for their gratification.

The number 1 drivers are what make the sport great, these are the guys that truly love racing, they make no distinction on the race track. They don't care if you are a NASCAR Champion or the guy next door their only objective is to outrace you. They in the process make the sport much more relevant to the fans because of these associations with their fans.

The number 2 drivers are also very important because they offer the sounding board and competition that makes this particular form of racing work. After talking with a few people I will concede that SIM is in fact a form of racing, just like Midget, Sprint Car, Mini Sprint, or Hornet. They are raced by racers that LOVE RACING.

To many of you number 2 races out their>>>go to some actual races>>>sign in the pits>>>introduce your selves to the racers whither they be SIM racers or not. They share your love of racing as much as you do. We personalty can not find help at the race track and would love someone with the passion on our team and I bet many other racers are in the same boat as we are.

Honest Dad himself:6::6:

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Wow. I had to look that up; at first I thought you had butchered "Ecotec" worse than usual...:D
Not meant to be a slam, I just think Chase & Chris's experience behind an actual wheel probably makes them better SIM racers than the other way around.
And kudos to those who can run on a "virtual" racetrack; I've never been able to successfully negotiate a decent lap, without all of the other sensory information that you get bombarded with in a real-world situation, feeling (and hearing) the track surface, waiting for the right rear to nudge up against the cushion, straining against the g-forces trying to throw you out of your seat, trying to look around that big glob of mud that just hit your face shield right after you pulled your last tear-off.
Don't know how you do it when you don't have all that feedback...

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:DJim

Brian Wiliams and I minored in Sociology together. ;) The two of us set the curve so high that poor Governor Walker had to drop the class.:5:

Guess you aught to get yourself an inexpensive racing wheel set up and give it a Go.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>SEAT TIME>> SEAT TIME >>SEAT TIME:39:

"The Devil made me do it" quote Flip Wilson

Honest Dad himself:6::6:

;)

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Jay

We turned some pretty good times last week, you can always get out your cellphone, find a race on u-tube pick a hot dog out and clock him for 5 or 6 laps until you get him the same place again and divide that time by the laps you clocked.:6:

As far as the other race they don't need cars or attention the fewer cars the better (less Competition) so I will reserve my remarks to this old wore out post.:)

National powrI pay out http://www.powri.com/ClientFiles/Ima...t%20Payout.pdf

powrI western payout http://www.powri.com/ClientFiles/Ima...t%20Payout.pdf

Honest Dad himself:6::6:.