Burg still on for Saturday
 

Burg's still running Sat.
Two updates today, latest at 330pm

Normal gate and start times.

I'll be there. *In a sweatshirt, two jackets heated seat pad and probably a blanket.

Support em if you can!

Originally Posted by Charles Nungester:
Burg's still running Sat.
Two updates today, latest at 330pm

Normal gate and start times.

I'll be there. *In a sweatshirt, two jackets heated seat pad and probably a blanket.

Support em if you can!

Wouldn’t it be reasonable with USAC races not happening now this weekend. To think maybe it would be a good idea to go check out the track changes here tomorrow, in preparation for next weeks USAC event there? If your a USAC car local car or even fans?
Not to mention I think it’s the only thing racing (sprints) in Indiana tomorrow now.

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I don't know who'll be there. Most of USAC don't do many regular shows. But as you said. First runs on track with new cut and clay. They say the tracks in good shape. Grounds are good.
Im more worried on next week when the river starts receeding. Hope the pumps are working good!

Let's GO!

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Just spitballin here but Ill say Leary, Ballou, Rogers.

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Originally Posted by mlamb:
Wouldn’t it be reasonable with USAC races not happening now this weekend. To think maybe it would be a good idea to go check out the track changes here tomorrow, in preparation for next weeks USAC event there? If your a USAC car local car or even fans?
Not to mention I think it’s the only thing racing (sprints) in Indiana tomorrow now.

I think LPS is still on.

I’m planning on going down

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forecast has improved temp wise. Now 57 at race time 7pm. Hot laps at 6

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YAY for Raceday!

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Originally Posted by racefan20:
I think LPS is still on.

LPS was moved back to next Sat the 13th

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Wish I knew who was gonna be there, not that it really matters.

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Originally Posted by Fat RR:
Wish I knew who was gonna be there, not that it really matters.

I havent heard a peep from the racing families and Kodak moments....

I saw on FB that JJ Hughes, Anton Hernandez, Trey Osborne are all headed that way.

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My race pass showing 17 entries so far. Ballou and Rodgers are on the list.

Any updates what is the car count? Thanks

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Originally Posted by LUCKYONE:
Any updates what is the car count? Thanks

Yeah it’s the post above yours. :5:

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1 1 12 Robert Ballou Robert Ballou Rocklin, CA -
2 4 17 Nick Bilbee Nick Bilbee Martinsville, IN 2
3 2 4J Shawn Westerfield Shawn Westerfield Guilford, IN -1
4 5 24M Hunter Maddox Hunter Maddox Bloomington, IN 1
5 3 6T Trey Osborne Trey Osborne Columbus, OH -2
6 6 32 Garrett Abrams Garrett Abrams Rushville, IN -
7 7 14C Nathan Carle Nathan Carle West Harrison, IN -
8 8 41 Owen Barr Owen Barr North Vernon, IN -
9 DNF 9 5W Kyle Willis Kyle Willis North Vernon, IN

Heat 1 results -

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Heat 2 results
1 3 5J Joss Moffatt Joss Moffatt Columbus, IN 2
2 7 5 Anton Hernandez Anton Hernandez Arlington, TX 5
3 2 98 Saban Bibent Saban Bibent Cincinnati, OH -1
4 4 76 J.J. Hughes J.J. Hughes Jasper, IN -
5 6 5K Kayla Roell Kayla Roell Dillsboro, IN 1
6 5 9 Dustin Webber Dustin Webber Goshen, OH -1
7 8 73 Zach Lamb Zach Lamb Dillsboro, IN 1
DNS 1 17GP Jadon Rogers Jadon Rogers Worthington, IN -

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How come Jadon was DNS?

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14.875 was quick time, how does that compare to the old configuration? I know every night can be different depending on lots of factors. Does it seem faster, slower, or about the same? Just curious about the new surface and banking.

As for the new surface, Robert Ballou said it all in post race interview. ALOT of praise

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You guys can argue this that or the other.

Thought the straights were too dry for heats but there were other factors involved.

They never put water on it all night. There were two groves in the corners all night and by feature time even the straights were mostly tacky with a rubber strip down the middle. But the track was getting faster as the race went on.

Early on Ballou and the pole sitter kinda came together before the start. Moffatt grabbed the lead and held it for awhile while Ballou worked up to second. Bilbee grabbed the lead. THen Ballou grabbed the lead Bilbee stayed right with him for awhile until a yellow came out then Ballou Checked out.

Feature over at 935.

Buddy asked me if I wanted something to eat. Put it this way I quit buying bugers at tracks that serve McDonalds type need three to even taste em burgers.

I said Grab me a Cheesburger. I wasn't expecting the best Burger I've ever had. Bigger than a Wendy's single, never frozen bliss.

Thanks Shane and staff for a good night.

Track was mostly run low but I think if three our four would jump up top it would clean off and be fast up top too. the moisture was there.

Rivers receedng. There was water in the infield all night and Im sure a few who parked in the parking lot out front had to wade thru a couple inches of water that wasn't there when I came in.

What was the finishing order

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Originally Posted by Vickster:
What was the finishing order

01. 12 Rober Ballou
02. 17 Nick Bilbee
03. 5J Joss Moffatt
04. 5 Anton Hernandez
05. 76 J.J. Hughes
06. 98 Saban Bibent
07. 6T Trey Osborne
08. 9 Dustin Webber
09. 32 Garrett Abrams
10. 14C Nathan Carle
11. 41 Owen Barr
12. 24M Hunter Maddox - DNF
13. 73 Zach Lamb - DNF
14. 5K Kayla Roell - DNF
15. 4J Shawn Westerfield - DNS
16. 5W Kyle Willis - DNS
17. 17GP Jadon Rogers - DNS

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A few other observatons.

I didn't get around, came in the back gate and left same way.


Grandstands were cleaned, either pressure washed or scrubbed was really noticable.

Track seemed fine and JJ Hughes also said it was great for the feature. Kinda seemed like some cars were having some fishtailing off of four. Anyway before the feature Ballou Jumped on it in three and four and road a wheelie all the way around it steered by stagger and pedal. Thought that was cool.

Westerfeld looked good in the Fischesser Car. Think he got third in heat but car smoked last lap and didn't make feature.

Roelle? looked good in her heat and was holding her own in feature until pulling off.

Hernandaz looked strong.

Abrahams at the end of the feature looked like he was finally getting dialed in.

Moffatt strong.

I believe Bilbee was as fast as Ballou, Hung right with him most of the race but he's also smart, No sense destroying a car with either risk or running all out without a legit shot.

Crowd was great for a reg show. Backstretch ballers were out in force.

Announcer was pleasant and informative. Volume could be one notch higher while still allowing for conversation maybe two notches for big crowds.

Cheeseburger really was the best I've had at a racetrack. reminded me of Twin Cities but bigger :)

NEXT UP USAC. Sprint car attendance is mandatory Just kidding but I hope you'll come race for us! Love this sport.

Biggest crowd I've seen there in a while for a "regular" night of racing. Shane is off to a great start so far.

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The Burg is back! Track was best I've seen in a long time. Smooth, no turn three dip. For a first night, new promoter has it going in right direction. Few things to improve, garbage cans and picnic tables put back under stands would be nice. Could cut some down time , but thats to be expected for first night. Racing program was run well. Sprint feature completed bout 9:30, mods ran well on new surface, fewer spin-outs, love the competitive sportsman stocks, whatever they're called, and there were hornets. Oh, did I mention only $17 for grandstand.

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There's a gathering on the fairgrounds tonight for Justn Owen. This weekends USAC show will be the Justin Owen Memorial/Classic

Some details. From Lawrenceburg Speedway Safety team Who'll also do simular stuff for the Gregg Staab in October.

The plans have been finalized for the 1st annual Justin Owen Memorial at Lawrenceburg Speedway Saturday April 13th with the USAC national sprintcars. The event will pay $54JO.00 to win. Other awards include $400.00 for 2nd fastest Hot lap time, $400.00 for 2nd fasted Qualifier, and $400.00 hard charger award. Also a very special award for the highest finishing 2023 Lawrenceburg Speedway top 10 points sprintcars, this award will be based on the sales of the Justin Owen Memorial T-Shirt sales, this amount will be a minimum of $2500.00 up to $4000.00. The eligible drivers for this award are : Nick Bilbee, Joss Moffatt, Garrett Abrams, Noah Whitehouse, Ryan Barr, Nathan Carle, Sterling Cling, Saban Bibent, Dustin Webber, and Braxton Cummings. Also there will be a gathering at the Lawrenceburg Speedway front main gate Monday April 8th from 6pm- 9pm to celebrate JO. The friends and family of JO thank you and hope to see you there.

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Originally Posted by Fat RR:
The Burg is back! Track was best I've seen in a long time. Smooth, no turn three dip. For a first night, new promoter has it going in right direction. Few things to improve, garbage cans and picnic tables put back under stands would be nice. Could cut some down time , but thats to be expected for first night. Racing program was run well. Sprint feature completed bout 9:30, mods ran well on new surface, fewer spin-outs, love the competitive sportsman stocks, whatever they're called, and there were hornets. Oh, did I mention only $17 for grandstand.

I have heard from one of the drivers there on Saturday who liked the changes. I will have to say, though, as a photographer, I am going to miss that turn three dip. I understand that it was hard on the competitors, but it did make for some VERY interesting shots, like this one: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...45c47eae_o.jpgDSC_6156 by Carey Akin, on Flickr

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Turn 3 Dip always made for great photos, but tended to send cars into a bike towards the wall. So to a point i'm glad to hear that it's gone. I haven't ran Kokomo in a couple years, anyone know if the jump into 1 at the track exit is still there?