Tony Hulman Classic TONITE @ T
 

Who's gonna be there?

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Im hoping you guys pack the place and the racers support it as well, I'd darn well be there if I could. Mom is weak today and more than a hour even if she's doing ok is beyond reasonable.. Not upset for myself, Im doing the right thing and know it.

If you haven't been, THAT is breathtaking. Keep a eye on the top three and drop back to scan if someone is making strides. It's not uncommon for rear starters to crack well up in the top ten. It's also a long race even if it goes green, Thirty there is like a fifty lapper at your quarter mile tracks..

It's all about driving in deeper and coming off sooner and the elimination of the chassis killer or launcher block walls is great. (Of all things to thank the last promotion group for. Thank them for that)

Have a safe, fun and supportive night.

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I can't wait!

If you're coming in from the east, keep an eye out as you're approaching the first Terre Haute exit (Exit 11). If you see what looks like traffic slowed up ahead, between there and the US 41 exit (Exit 7), don't hesitate jumping off 70 and either turning left at the first light north of the interstate (Margaret Ave, which runs parallel to I-70) or taking the 641 bypass and approaching the fairgrounds from the south. There is some construction going on west of Exit 7 (US41), between there and the river. Lately, it hasn't been a constant backup there, but when it is, it can take a bit to get from the first Terre Haute exit to the second one.

Jerry

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I hope the place is packed as well! I have visited Terre Haute three times living in Az. Love that place. I would be there except I have a stupid job in Az and only get so much time off! I'll be tuned into Flo listening to the great Pat Sullivan. #imissmanzy

As of 30 minutes ago it was backed up to exit 11

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Leaving Evansville shortly!

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Heading that way soon.

Are we sure they are racing at THAT, there's like zero chance of rain :8::6::23:

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Ordinarily, we’d be on the way with a plan for going to all three USAC sprint car races this week, but…we have something going on this weekend that we HAVE to get prepared for. Hoping and praying for safe races and huge crowds at all three, but esp. at Terre Haute. Hope y’all enjoy yourselves!

I’d like to cast my vote for quote of the day on this one. A 30 lap race at a 1/2 mile track is like a 50 lap race at a 1/4 mile track? Are you using that new math they are teaching these days Chuck?

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No, Im talking time wise. It last longer. Not your eight minute feature.

For those hoping for a large crowd, being here 10 minutes prior to engine heat…I’m not optimistic. There will have to be a hell of an increased influx of people for this one to make money. 75 in the bleachers, 45 (being generous) in the infield. Mr. Rose will need a huge crowd during sprint week to make this close to profitabie.

My apologies, engine heat at 6:30. There is more of a trickle moving into seats.

24 cars.

The one track where everyone loves single car qualifying, they do away with it. And there’s only 24 cars so it wouldn’t even take long. Weird decision to immediately piss off fans again by a new promoter.

Happy to say the crowd has picked up, he might, might break even

As long as the race here, I’m relatively happy, my complaint is modified feature first. But, again, I’ll happily be later than I need to be at work if it keeps THAT open

The point is, bad decisions lead to less people in the stands.

Absolutely, but this is Rose’s 1st rodeo as a promoter, as far as I know. He needs more rope than one event.

It's sunny and we got sprints at the action track, what more do you want?

B main to eliminate one car?


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Only USAC.

We got 22 cars getting ready to battle on a beautiful night on a track on the brink of extinction and we have complaints.

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Never mind that one poster. He's been an Action Track troll on this board for years. Beautiful night. Big crowd, here for a USAC show. Virtuoso performance by Brady Bacon. It was a successful debut for Bill Rose and his team. I'm glad, because he took the financial risk to take this on and I for one, am thankful. He deserves to be successful.

Jerry

Well said, Jerry. Tuesday night is a work day so wouldn’t expect a big crowd by 6 pm. Kudos to Bill and his crew, track was racey and great night at Terre Haute. Good seeing you Jerry. Just rolled into my ranch and my 3 hour, 205 mile drive home. Left the track at 10:17 pm. No complaints from me at all….. complainers should be happy they are still racing at Terre Haute!

Didn’t piss me off at all!

How does anyone know if it was Bill Rose’s decision to run the modified feature first?

Here’s your answer to the complainers about running the Mod feature 1st. Click on the link and as you can see there was NO B main for the Mods. The plan was to run the Mod feature first to give the sprint car B main guys time to get ready for the feature. There was NO down time all night and if the sprint car feature would have been 1st then there would have been down time. Yeah they ran a B main to eliminate 1 car……. But the Indianapolis Motor Speedway kept qualifying to eliminate 1 car last Sunday!

Congratulations to Bill Rose and Brady Bacon. Track was prepped perfectly, �� had it dialed in. I wish Justin hadn’t broke an injection cause I think he may of had something for the Macho Man.

You don’t make show, you had better run harder next time or you’ll be sitting on the sidelines again.

Cummins just continues to improve there with a good Swanson battle.

Very nice crowd to start off Speedweek Indy style. That ole girl woke up again last eve!!

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Great to have racing back at THAT. I wasn't there and am glad to have been able to witness what the camera showed. Breathtaking racing.

Some observations (Not complaints, B*ches, or whinning)

Cling made a hell of a save. That car was two thirds of the way toward barrel roll, sad he couldn't get repairs made.

I feel Ballou should have been evacuated from his car when they finally got him stopped, Things get a whole lot more panicked and complicated if fire breaks out. Glad everything worked out.

The answer to this one of course is be there in person, But the speed shot does nothing for viewers yet there are cars on the track. Id like to see who's out there. One of the things about Thursday night thunders and why everyone wanted to run or have their car out there was the exposure for car owners and sponsors. (Both are getting rarer)

Anyway, Congrats to THAT, Bill Rose and of course THE BEAST of Bacon on the Hulman, Was really worried it wouldn't even happen.

And thanks to the Stapp's for the qualification bonus in honor of Bopper.

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It was Bills call and USAC sprints will race last in the future. He wants fans to be able to go to the pits and visit with the drivers and teams after the race. If the support class races last some of the sprint teams will be loaded when the pits are opened.

I believe they have run the modifieds first the last several events.

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Good for Bill. Some of the teams need to understand they have an obligation to promote the sport, and it isn't always done by loading everything into an enclosed hauler and running down the road.

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Agree with your observations, but don't you think 24 cars shows a lack of support for the Action Track by the racers for traditional sprint racing?

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It's a tuesday night, Lots of kids last couple days of school, some graduations going on and a work day. Now the top ten who have a crew chief who can drive the rig can show up and the driver later. But all those guys who don't can't make getting home at five and to the track. Seen a couple say it was because of the day (Work day) and another couple say it was due to tire cost to run there.

24s about average. Sprint week will have more.

The race ran successfully on Sunday afternoon for many years. Car count was always good. Track conditions were similar to what we saw Tuesday night.

FYI!

Day races do NOT work. Jeez.