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As an old guy, who just turned 60, I am really looking forward to this season. As long as the money holds out, I have several excursions I am really looking forward to. I am hoping to take a road trip with my old buddy Coach to PA in June. He moved to FL several years ago, but we have traveled to races together since 1982. Followed by a trip with my wife to WI the next weekend. If all goes well, I will hit 5 new tracks in 10 days. Haven't done that in a while.
In July, I plan on going to Macon for USAC Sprints. Saw a really good POWRi midget race there last year, and have always wondered what Sprints would be like there. $10,000 to win the second night, should be good. My first time at Macon was the famous Jack Hewitt night.
In August, the Jason Leffler race at Wayne County, Tony Bettenhausen 100 at Springfield the next day, followed by USAC Midgets that night at Macon. then the next week is the Smackdown for $30,000 to win. If I haven't broke the bank, or wore myself out, a Silver Crown, IndyCar double header is at St Louis the next evening. I really like Silver Crown cars there.
Still plan on the week of Indy, Little 500, most of midget and sprint weeks, BC 39, James Dean Classic, followed by the 4 crown. Hoping this is a good year for everyone. Anyone have anything they are looking forward to?

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I'll probably only get to a few local races at Burg, Florence or Moler and be happy if I can make em.

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60 isn't old, Brent. It's all a state of mind.

I hope you can make all of your plans come true this year. I have the Dirt Late Model Dream weekend circled on my calendar. I do not want to go NEAR Eldora this year for the Kings Royal Week with the Eldora Million on the docket. Too many people CAN ruin a good thing.

Everything else is going to be improv.

Not sure of first race I will attend but several trips to Haubstadt all events held THAT are pretty much a guarantee. Highlights will be a return to Knoxville most of the eastern storm races. WAR events @ Moberly Mo Lake of the Ozarks, Double XX and I - 70 speedway. Bucketlist trek to Belleville KS.

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Just glad you are finally up to traveling Brent. The list is secondary we are just glad your health is better.

Just flew home from Florida today. Really liked USAC Volusia shows but never have cared for Bubba's. I went Thursday took Friday off and headed to East Bay since it may be last time I see it. Hadn't been there since 1985 when I was working with Schrader on a sprint car. Didn't look like they've changed a thing in 37 years.

Planning on the Texas swing, Knoxville, Macon, and Indiana Sprint Week minus Haubstadt (not sure which track I despise most, Bubba's or Haubstadt) USAC sprint wise. Midgets will do during fair with Silver Crown then Bakersfield and Ventura plus what other USAC or Extreme I decide on. Both Silver Crown dirt miles and Gateway. Most likely 4-Crown.

Will try to support Larson and High Limit anytime I can. For sure Lakeside and Granite City. All-Stars at Benton, Lake Ozark, and I-70. Personally for me and most hear don't want to hear it but the All-Stars have the most entertaining series going right now.

I'm sure work will change some of these plans for me.

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I’m getting out and traveling more this year as well. Bucket list tracks on my calendar that I’m really looking forward to: River Cities ND for IRA in July, Chico and Placerville in Northern CA in August, and Tulare CA for Trophy Cup in October.

Other new tracks (for me) I have circled include: Tri-City PA for BOSS, Ohio Valley WV for OVSCA, Brushcreek OH for OVSCA, and Dodge Co WI for ASCoC.

Not new, but hitting Eldora more this year especially the USAC/WoO Double in May and the 4 Crown in Sept. I’d love to see USAC at Macon but not sure I can that weekend.

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Already have my room for Knoxville. Plan is to hit Bloomington and Haubstadt in April. Hoping Terre Haute Silver Crown can happen that Sunday, but I am not optimistic. Kokomo USAC midgets, and Hoosier Hundred at IRP on Sunday. If all goes as planned, Paragon on March 11 will be the first race.
I really wanted to do Belleville, but one daughter graduates from college then, and the other has to be in Finland. That means i will probably help with my Grandson. He would love to go, but will still be in school.

For us,hopefully starting March 11th also,racing Families are planning to be in attendance as well.
All the local shows we go to,Belleville is on the calendar plus Sweet Springs Sunday night.Wayne City & Macon,both for Midgets,Macon x 2 for Sprints.Both SC mile races.
We'll miss the first 3 nights of ISW,gonna take in Burlington,Spoon River & Red Hill for the All Stars.
T.H.A.T. penciled in,dunno about that place,I've "heard" the WVFA & the most recent promoter are headed to court.

Good deal Brent. Looking forward to seeing all the great racing family at the racing events this year 😀. Let's have a great year together and I would like to think that we are heading for some more Kodak moments and life memories made again this year. You can't make this stuff up. Lmao 👪. Have a great racing year everyone and enjoy the great things that we all love ❤️. God bless America and after the Florida racing events I need alot of go blue 💙. Thanks ❤️

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I am hoping to make my first visit to Terre Haute Action Track . Has anyone heard any updated info on what is happening there ?

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I know people are trying, but not much has been accomplished yet. Fingers crossed.

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60 "old"????.... you're just a young whippersnapper. Knowing that you're coming to Eastern Storm makes my attendance mandatory. Not the whole thing tho, can't leave my 100 yr.old Mom alone for too long.... now thats OLD! :22:

May do PA tour. Driving to st Pete for indycar race and then over to Daytona 200 next weekend. Florida, yes looking forward to warmth.

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Knoxville? WINGS????

I'm just looking forward to getting back to Indiana following the COVID years.

It's been a long lay off. Last year's Oval Nationals was a much needed racing fix, but it ain't Indiana.

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Just won $50$ on a scratch off so Im set for the summer. See you at the races :23:

Will do the usual Springfield and DuQuoin, hopefully at least one trip to Haubstadt

All-Stars at Benton Mo
and POWRI / XR midgets at Doe Run

Aha! Now I know who got all that promised Brexit money. :)

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I have already said that I am looking forward to this season but it is especially so because I have been telling my wife for years that I wanted to follow Indiana Sprint week and this year I am. I went out and bought a truck and a camper and if I have any money left at all for gas I will be towing west for the series. We are also planning on the Knoxville USAC race. Hoping to add Knoxville, Haubstadt, Circle City and Florence to my been to list this year.
I will be on at a later date looking for tips and advice for my week and a half trip into the new idea of camping at all of the tracks.

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Not sure what that means, but I didn't get any money.

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Springfield mile and Macon double header. Hopefully most of Midget week and And Sliver crown at the Action Track. Fingers crossed on the last one.

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Brent

I always thought we were about the same age. I turned sixty in August of 2022. Gave myself a new left knee! I am contemplating retirement after 27 years. Big decision. HUGE.

One of the issues I have is the ability to spend. Racing plays a huge role in this issue.

I will hit all the events in the State. I love Midget and Sprint week and the Smackdown is pretty special as well. I also love the Silver Crown Series and if I were to participate it would be in this division.

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I'd like to plan an Indy trip BUT only if Terre Haute is running Wednesday May 24th. If so then we'd also attend Thursday May 25th @ Circle City and Midwest Thunder midgets / Friday May 26th @ IRP Silver crown and midgets / Saturday May 27th Little 500 @ Anderson / Sunday May 28th @ Indy 500

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I am sure they will run wing cars with USAC that weekend.

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Knoxville is running their 360 winged sprint division with USAC on Friday and their 410 winged sprint division with USAC on Saturday. At least that is what their published schedule says.

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I always look forward to the high banks. SC at Winchester has been terrific the last two seasons. Maybe with new owner at Salem, there will be a renewal of the Joe James/Pat O'Connor some day.

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We can only hope! I really love the drive down to Salem in August. The Joe James/Pat O'Connor was really a special event for Me. I was a helper when Jacob Wilson won the darn thing driving my buddy Jack French's car. Great night.... but it didn't make up the evening in July 1990... I been to tons of races there. Really kind of hard to strap a buddy into a car knowing it could be the last time you ever talk to him....

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Yea, I didn't realize USAC was gonna be there
I should have known better, right?:14:

Great weekend to go, USAC Sprints Friday and Saturday night and Paul Hazen inducted into the Hall of Fame Saturday afternoon.

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We were and still are there. We have to move on, Hubie. I know if it were me, I would want all to move on.

Just because you can never forget doesn't mean you can't always remember. There is many a shoulder to lean on.