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Who will be at Danville today?

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we are here.

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The Morgans are headed that way soon! I hope the weather cooperates!

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A question about VCS. What is the policy on coolers?

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Originally Posted by Mud Packer:
A question about VCS. What is the policy on coolers?

My husband went earlier this year and said you can't carry in coolers. You can take drinks in, just not a cooler.

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Originally Posted by wildman92:
My husband went earlier this year and said you can't carry in coolers. You can take drinks in, just not a cooler.

Thanks Jen.

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We are close
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Originally Posted by mowerman:
we are here.

Mowerman keep the rain away. I am leaving at NOON for VCS.

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I will be bringing my 8 yr old daughter, as she roots for her favorite drivers, Kyle Cummins and Hud Cone. I am looking forward to see J. Vennard in the Truckers car.

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Wife and I will be there rooting on Jon.

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I am headed that way shortly.:6: Hitting the Speedrome on the way home tomorrow.

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I'll be there for the first time. I have read so many good things about it on here I couldn't stay away any longer.

Frank Daigh

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Headed that way soon. This place is becoming the place to be, on Saturday nights.

Jerry

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Originally Posted by Jerry Shaw:
This place is becoming the place to be, on Saturday nights.

Jerry

Why? What are the major reasons that a driver/owner/fan would go to VCS instead of The Burg?

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Originally Posted by TheLip2:
Why? What are the major reasons that a driver/owner/fan would go to VCS instead of The Burg?

In your world maybe anybody that says something good about another track that races on Saturday nights, is bashing the one in your back yard. But not in mine. I make the 350 mile round trip to the Burg many times each year for special events and big races. I just think that VCS has managed to consistently put together one of the best weekly shows around. Good car counts, with their fair share of heavy hitters and a well run program. Step off the porch and give it a try sometime.

Jerry

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Originally Posted by Jerry Shaw:
In your world maybe anybody that says something good about another track that races on Saturday nights, is bashing the one in your back yard. But not in mine. I make the 350 mile round trip to the Burg many times each year for special events and big races. I just think that VCS has managed to consistently put together one of the best weekly shows around. Good car counts, with their fair share of heavy hitters and a well run program. Step off the porch and give it a try sometime.

Jerry

I don't think that anyone is trashing the track in my back yard. I am simply trying to put a finger on WHY the "heavy hitters" and "good car counts" are going to VCS in lieu of The Burg? I am very curious as to why.

I think the city of Lawrenceburg has spent an unbelievable amount of money here with the goal of creating the best dirt track in the midwest if not the country. A lofty goal if I say so myself. In a time and era when dirt tracks are closing left and right I would think that racers and fans might appreciate this effort. In my opinion the sprint car counts have left something to be desired this year. Obviously, part of the reason is VCS. The Burg is paying more than VCS now. I talked to an owner last week during the KISS race at the Burg and asked why they were there that night and not at VCS as usual. They stated that they had finished XXX the week before and ONLY got XXX dollars. What they got was the exact amount that they get at VCS for that finish. They came to The Burg that night because KISS was paying a little more. There are three $10,000 to win races at the Burg this year, drivers will come for that and then go elsewhere for a regular show. Shouldn't owners and drivers TRY a little harder to TRY AND SUPPORT THE PROMOTORS THAT ARE TRYING TO SUPPORT THEM with a higher payout or do you shun that promotor during the majority of his weekly shows cause another track is 10 miles closer or whatever the reasons are?

That was the point of my first post . . . What are the reasons? Knowing the reasons can only promote change, which can only serve to improve the environment for racers and fans. The city and promotor at Lawrenceburg have made a HUGE commitment to the track here. I only wished to start some dialogue as to why so many are making the choice to go to VCS. It just seems that some owners and drivers are avoiding The Burg . . . as an example the KISS race in Bloomington had 49 cars last night and I think the KISS race last week at The Burg had 29 cars.

Please indulge me.

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Originally Posted by Jerry Shaw:
Step off the porch and give it a try sometime.

Jerry

Oh, and by the way . . . in the last year I have stepped off the porch a few times. Gas City, Twin Cities, Florence, Eldora and Manzy. I am stepping off the porch in June as well to go to Richmond for the USAC race.

My post wasn't about defending anyone or tearing anyone down, just wondered what peoples reasons are.

I stayed out of the L'burg argument about Mods and Mini's and TQ's. But, since I am ranting I will tell you that I HATE watching mini's and TQ's, nothing against those racers or crews, just don't want to see them race on a track that I don't believe suits them very well. JMHO though.

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Originally Posted by TheLip2:
I don't think that anyone is trashing the track in my back yard. I am simply trying to put a finger on WHY the "heavy hitters" and "good car counts" are going to VCS in lieu of The Burg? I am very curious as to why.

I think the city of Lawrenceburg has spent an unbelievable amount of money here with the goal of creating the best dirt track in the midwest if not the country. A lofty goal if I say so myself. In a time and era when dirt tracks are closing left and right I would think that racers and fans might appreciate this effort. In my opinion the sprint car counts have left something to be desired this year. Obviously, part of the reason is VCS. The Burg is paying more than VCS now. I talked to an owner last week during the KISS race at the Burg and asked why they were there that night and not at VCS as usual. They stated that they had finished XXX the week before and ONLY got XXX dollars. What they got was the exact amount that they get at VCS for that finish. They came to The Burg that night because KISS was paying a little more. There are three $10,000 to win races at the Burg this year, drivers will come for that and then go elsewhere for a regular show. Shouldn't owners and drivers TRY a little harder to TRY AND SUPPORT THE PROMOTORS THAT ARE TRYING TO SUPPORT THEM with a higher payout or do you shun that promotor during the majority of his weekly shows cause another track is 10 miles closer or whatever the reasons are?

That was the point of my first post . . . What are the reasons? Knowing the reasons can only promote change, which can only serve to improve the environment for racers and fans. The city and promotor at Lawrenceburg have made a HUGE commitment to the track here. I only wished to start some dialogue as to why so many are making the choice to go to VCS. It just seems that some owners and drivers are avoiding The Burg . . . as an example the KISS race in Bloomington had 49 cars last night and I think the KISS race last week at The Burg had 29 cars.

Please indulge me.

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Oh, and by the way . . . in the last year I have stepped off the porch a few times. Gas City, Twin Cities, Florence, Eldora and Manzy. I am stepping off the porch in June as well to go to Richmond for the USAC race.

My post wasn't about defending anyone or tearing anyone down, just wondered what peoples reasons are.

I stayed out of the L'burg argument about Mods and Mini's and TQ's. But, since I am ranting I will tell you that I HATE watching mini's and TQ's, nothing against those racers or crews, just don't want to see them race on a track that I don't believe suits them very well. JMHO though.

Scott, I think there are several reasons why VCS is getting good car counts and for the most part I dont think it is at the expense of the car count at the 'burg. I think just under half of the cars VCS gets are ones that you dont see at other Indiana tracks, Mike Hess is a good example, and some are coming from Putnamville as evidenced by the 14 cars that showed there last week. Secondly the new 'burg is an expensive place to run. I love the place but for a low buck guy it means more engine expense, some of those guys dont get an engine refresh all year, not if you are going to run there though. Also if you take a tumble, you are going a lot faster and have a wall to contend with that wasnt there before, its gonna cost more after you come to a stop. I guess what I am saying is that I think some of the guys that used to run there every week just havent come back this year because they cant afford to and last the whole year. I am not trying to put the track down at all and I certianly dont want to risk my membership in that rowdy Section A bunch. I love going there but it just seems to be suited more to a special events kind of deal than weekly. Dont worry though, I heard it right from Dave's mouth last night in the parking lot at Bloomington that they are committed to running a weekly show for at least 2 more years.

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I understand the concerns, Lip, and wish I could share more about it....but I'm off to VCS!!

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good car count already here stanbrough bland riggs truckers william spencer and they keep rollin in
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Is it OK if I agree with you on this Racefan20 or are you gonna "bash" me on this too?:11:

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31 sprints at VCS
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Are you doing updates Chris? It would be appreciated. Graduation party: (
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I am announcing at Brownstown so I am unable to do updates
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I will be postin wat i can shuman will be tryin to tag tail end of B main if he can make it in time after running putnamville
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Thank you for any information.

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Heat 1
12 Nick Fisher 99w Korey Weyant
11w Ricky Williams 45s Michael Severs
84 Kyle Hill 20n Mark Nieft
25n Adam Nigg 12 I Jonathon Vennard

Heat 2
10 Shane Hmiel 16 John Boyd
23 Mitch Wissmiller 83 Dale Christian
12t Jesse Kramer 21s Jeff Bland Jr.
71 Chad Branson 3c Kyle Cummins


Heat 3
79 Blake Nimee 9k Kevin Thomas
17 Nick Bilbee (19 today) 7m Geoff Dodge
66 Corey Smith 67 Bubba Altig
37 Casey Riggs 98 JC Bland


Heat 4
56 Josh Spencer 22 Bret Triplett
53h Matt Harms 34 AJ Anderson
11s Robbie Shuttleworth 7x Hud Cone
53 Jon Stanbrough 21x Terry Babb

will do what I can guys.....

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Thanks for updates

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top 4 transfer
heat 1
11w
99w
12I
45s
25n
84
20n
12
heat 2
10
21s
12t
83
3c
23
16
71
heat 3
79
66
7m
37
67
17
9
9k
heat 4
22
53
56
7x
21x
53h
11
34

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Thanks for the updates.
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thanks for all the updates they are greatly appreciated

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Lightning, thunder and rain here in patoka and a little sunshine too??? Whats this about?

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B-main
25n Adam Nigg 3c Kyle Cummmins
67 Bubba Altig 21x Terry Babb
84 Kyle Hill 23 Mitch Wissmiller
17 nick Bilbee 53h Matt Harms
20n Mark Nieft 16 John Boyd
98 JC Bland 11s Robbie Shuttleworth
12 Nick Fisher 71 Chad Branson
9k Kevin Thomas 34 AJ Anderson

b-main
yellow lap 8 for nieft
23
67
17
3c
21x
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finish
17
3c
21x
67
23
34
98
25
12
53h
84
11s
95

A-MAIN Lineup
11w Ricky WIlliams 10 Shane Hmiel
79 Blake Nimee 22 Bret Triplett
99w Korey Weyant 21s Jeff Bland Jr.
66 Corey Smith 53 Jon Stanbrough
12I Jonathon Vennard 12t Jesse Cramer
7m Geoff Dodge 56 Josh Spenser
45s Michaels Severs 83 Dale Christian
37 Casey Riggs 7x Hud Cone
17 Nick Bilbee 3c Kyle Cummins
21x Terry Babb 67 Bubba Altig

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Modified A on the track, Red for rain......Make an official decision at 9:15 Illinois time

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Rained out!!!!!! Will be double features next week!!!!!

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Originally Posted by TheLip2:
Why? What are the major reasons that a driver/owner/fan would go to VCS instead of The Burg?

With many teams around the westside of Indy there is roughly about an hour longer drive one way to Lawrenceburg compared to VCS.

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Big Joe,
Hope to check you guys out here in a couple of weeks, the spring soccer season is finally almost over.

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Great, another conflict....VCS double features and Tri-State KISS/MSCS same day, June 6th!

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Originally Posted by SPD 37:
Great, another conflict....VCS double features and Tri-State KISS/MSCS same day, June 6th!

I would think Cone and Cummins will be at Haubstadt with it being in their back yard. What will Ricky Willams do? Williams is 4th in points with the MSCS. Will he give up his pole at VCS to run for the 3k to win 300 to start MSCS/KISS race? Stanbrough is 3rd in points with the KISS so will he give up his starting position at VCS? I would think so because of how good he runs at Tri-State. It will be interesting in the next few days to see what people decide.

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Cummins will be at Haubstadt as he seeks his 3rd straight MSCS title. He's coming after you Alex!! (Shanks)

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The problem with running a double feature next week is the race Haubstadt. I heard 9 out of 20 cars will be going. After talking to a few of the driver I am to believe that Williams will be going to Haubstadt along with Bland Truckers Cone Cummins Riggs most likely Stanbrough. It is MY OPINION that they should hold off on the sprint car feature until the Illinois SprintWeek which is only 3 weeks away. Next week being Haubstadt and in 2 week make up Terre Haute

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thats what racing is about, making choices, go to danville win both features $3000.00 tri-state $3000.00 can't blame vcs for making double features next week, you either have the cars come back or the ones that don't thats money they don't have to pay out its a win , win decision by the track.

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If you win both features at Danville that's $2,800....anyway what is wrong with tracks working with each other and not causing drivers/owners to make those decisions...June 9th, Illinois Sprint Week at Danville would have been a good date for double features...that way if you are VCS you probably get all 32 cars back!!

SPD 37

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I say Truckers will come back to VCS. They run a weekly show and I say Mr. Tapy will honor them and because they are not in a point chase for KISS.