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VCS 1 11/13/07 4:23 PM
Vermilion County Speedway Has A New Promoter For 2008
 
We could not come to a agreement for the 2008 racing season with the fair board and we will not be back to promote the track in 2008. We would like to thank all the racers and fans that have supported us the past two years. We were blessed with some of the best racing talent in the midwest at our track week in and week out. We have made so many friends with drivers and fans and we will miss seeing you every week. We were also blessed with a outstanding staff who did a professional job at every race, we thank you all. We would like to wish Phil Richardson the new promoter good luck in 2008. We would like to thank all the sprint car drivers and fans that came out and supported us this year you guys and gals were awesome and we were really looking forward to the Bell Helmet Shootout Series in 2008, I think it would have been some of the best sprint car racing in the midwest. A very special thank you to Joe Chambers and Crew for there help. Joe you have become a good friend and great supporter of the track and I will miss giving you a hard time. Good luck to all of you in 2008.

Bill & Jean Nelson

Crankin 11/13/07 4:45 PM
Re: Vermilion County Speedway Has A New Promoter For 2008
 
Unbelievable. :headbang:

turn4 11/13/07 5:36 PM
Re: Vermilion County Speedway Has A New Promoter For 2008
 
New promoter.:thumbsdown:

RACEADDICT 11/13/07 5:36 PM
Re: Vermilion County Speedway Has A New Promoter For 2008
 
:headbang::censor::censor:


W T F???????????????

Bill, sorry to see you go. Hope that does not say farewell to the non wing sprints as well. Let me guess, we got a nother "fender only" promoter. So sad....

Al Soran 11/13/07 5:56 PM
Re: Vermilion County Speedway Has A New Promoter For 2008
 
Bill, do you happen to have contact information for Phil Richardson so that I may contact him regarding his plans for 2008?

Dwight Clock 11/13/07 6:30 PM
Re: Vermilion County Speedway Has A New Promoter For 2008
 
Bill & Jean; Thank you for promoting sprint car racing at VCS. The Bell Helmet Shootout was an unqualified success. I am sorry that you were not given the opportunity to continue in 2008. May the new promoter learn from what you have started there and continue with the sprint car shows. Best of luck in whatever you do. Thanks again!:applaud::thumb:

agar 11/13/07 7:30 PM
Re: Vermilion County Speedway Has A New Promoter For 2008
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by VCS 1 (Post 17750)
We could not come to a agreement for the 2008 racing season with the fair board and we will not be back to promote the track in 2008. We would like to thank all the racers and fans that have supported us the past two years. We were blessed with some of the best racing talent in the midwest at our track week in and week out. We have made so many friends with drivers and fans and we will miss seeing you every week. We were also blessed with a outstanding staff who did a professional job at every race, we thank you all. We would like to wish Phil Richardson the new promoter good luck in 2008. We would like to thank all the sprint car drivers and fans that came out and supported us this year you guys and gals were awesome and we were really looking forward to the Bell Helmet Shootout Series in 2008, I think it would have been some of the best sprint car racing in the midwest. A very special thank you to Joe Chambers and Crew for there help. Joe you have become a good friend and great supporter of the track and I will miss giving you a hard time. Good luck to all you in 2008.

Bill & Jean Nelson
Bill Call the Vigo County Fair Board they are looking for someone to turn the Action Track into a winner Get MSCS Events treat the Support class right and God For Bid I say this on the board but bring back some Late Model shows maybe get a open day for sprintweek I think you would get a lot of help from people on this board if you just ask

Dirtfan 11/13/07 11:43 PM
Re: Vermilion County Speedway Has A New Promoter For 2008
 
Phil Richardson?

Dirtfan 11/13/07 11:45 PM
Re: Vermilion County Speedway Has A New Promoter For 2008
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by agar (Post 17772)
Bill Call the Vigo County Fair Board they are looking for someone to turn the Action Track into a winner Get MSCS Events treat the Support class right and God For Bid I say this on the board but bring back some Late Model shows maybe get a open day for sprintweek I think you would get a lot of help from people on this board if you just ask
Late Model shows,what are you talking about, are you related to SB?:rolling:

SHORTBUS 11/14/07 2:01 AM
Re: Vermilion County Speedway Has A New Promoter For 2008
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dirtfan (Post 17811)
Phil Richardson?
SHORTBUS IS A TRUE RACE FAN.==LIKES EM ALL ==SPRINTS ARE BY FAR HIS FAVORITE == ANYTHING GOES AFTER SPRINT SEASON.
BEATS STAYING ON THE PORCH :Steer :shout

FOR4 11/14/07 2:56 AM
Re: Vermilion County Speedway Has A New Promoter For 2008
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by agar (Post 17772)
Bill Call the Vigo County Fair Board they are looking for someone to turn the Action Track into a winner Get MSCS Events treat the Support class right and God For Bid I say this on the board but bring back some Late Model shows maybe get a open day for sprintweek I think you would get a lot of help from people on this board if you just ask
Now this is one of the smarter things I have ever heard.

Wallsracing 11/14/07 7:59 AM
Re: Vermilion County Speedway Has A New Promoter For 2008
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by VCS 1 (Post 17750)
We could not come to a agreement for the 2008 racing season with the fair board and we will not be back to promote the track in 2008. We would like to thank all the racers and fans that have supported us the past two years. We were blessed with some of the best racing talent in the midwest at our track week in and week out. We have made so many friends with drivers and fans and we will miss seeing you every week. We were also blessed with a outstanding staff who did a professional job at every race, we thank you all. We would like to wish Phil Richardson the new promoter good luck in 2008. We would like to thank all the sprint car drivers and fans that came out and supported us this year you guys and gals were awesome and we were really looking forward to the Bell Helmet Shootout Series in 2008, I think it would have been some of the best sprint car racing in the midwest. A very special thank you to Joe Chambers and Crew for there help. Joe you have become a good friend and great supporter of the track and I will miss giving you a hard time. Good luck to all you in 2008.

Bill & Jean Nelson
can you say no more sprints at danville

Dirtfan 11/14/07 8:19 AM
Re: Vermilion County Speedway Has A New Promoter For 2008
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SHORTBUS (Post 17824)
SHORTBUS IS A TRUE RACE FAN.==LIKES EM ALL ==SPRINTS ARE BY FAR HIS FAVORITE == ANYTHING GOES AFTER SPRINT SEASON.
BEATS STAYING ON THE PORCH :Steer :shout
:thumb::thumb:

Chris Nunn 11/14/07 8:26 AM
Re: Vermilion County Speedway Has A New Promoter For 2008
 
Phil promoted the track back in the 90's

He is the brainchild behind one of the more popular Modified races around, the "David Richardson" Memorial.

ossuks 11/14/07 12:29 PM
Re: Vermilion County Speedway Has A New Promoter For 2008
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris Nunn (Post 17833)
Phil promoted the track back in the 90's

He is the brainchild behind one of the more popular Modified races around, the "David Richardson" Memorial.
Sure won't make the trip to see mods.

The THAT idea sounds good to me!

Dirtfan 11/14/07 1:21 PM
Re: Vermilion County Speedway Has A New Promoter For 2008
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ossuks (Post 17864)
Sure won't make the trip to see mods.

The THAT idea sounds good to me!
Me neither.

Chris Nunn 11/14/07 2:30 PM
Re: Vermilion County Speedway Has A New Promoter For 2008
 
If you knew anything about the track, UMP Modifieds have been the main class at Vermilion County since 1989

Sprints have just been ran as a special event.

Besides, has anyone even seen the new guys plan yet? Not once has there been a mention of NOT running sprint cars. Lets wait and see.

Pushtruck 11/14/07 3:38 PM
Re: Vermilion County Speedway Has A New Promoter For 2008
 
Bill & Jean Nelson will be sadly missed. Their honesty, integrety and genuine concern for the racers, fans and staff are a rare commodity.

Many people were amazed with the consistantly high sprint car counts they were able to get with such a modest payout. The sprint car counts were in the 40's and 50's for the majority of the Bell Helmet Shootout Series.

One must ask, why did so many sprinters decide to support the Vermilion Co. Speedway? That question was ask of me many times as I worked over 40 shows at many tracks through-out the Midwest this year.

My answer: I honestly believe it is the way Bill & Jean treated the racers. Bill personally going from trailer to trailer to thank the racers for coming. Jean sending a thank you card to the racers following the race. Their efforts to find sponsors for givaways during the drivers meeting. And probably most of all, their willingness to listen to the drivers concerns and suggestions.

I also have to give a lot of credit to Steve Thomas, Racing Director for Bell Helmets for his support of sprint car racing, not only at Vermilion Co Speedway, but in all of the ways he contributes to our sport.

I have to agree with some of the previous posts. I would love to see Bill & Jean Nelson team up with the Bob Sargeant / Kenny Schrader team to take over as promoters of the Terre Haute Action Track.

Best wishes to Bill & Jean in whatever endeavors they pursue. Thank you for your efforts, hard work and friendship. :checkered:

Joe Chambers
Official Push Trucks

Dirtfan 11/14/07 4:46 PM
Re: Vermilion County Speedway Has A New Promoter For 2008
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris Nunn (Post 17885)
If you knew anything about the track, UMP Modifieds have been the main class at Vermilion County since 1989

Sprints have just been ran as a special event.

Besides, has anyone even seen the new guys plan yet? Not once has there been a mention of NOT running sprint cars. Lets wait and see.
Good point, we have nothing but time.To early to know if you will be there also? How about sprints at Brownstown Chris, thought I saw where USAC had scheduled a date?

Chris Nunn 11/14/07 5:14 PM
Re: Vermilion County Speedway Has A New Promoter For 2008
 
USAC is on the 2008 schedule at Brownstown, and last I heard we were working on an MSCS date as well

Dirtfan 11/14/07 8:46 PM
Re: Vermilion County Speedway Has A New Promoter For 2008
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris Nunn (Post 17901)
USAC is on the 2008 schedule at Brownstown, and last I heard we were working on an MSCS date as well
Interesting, as from what I "hear" the promoter @ Brownstown never would pay a sanctioning fee to anyone. What has changed his attitude?
As Arte Johnson used to say, "Very Interesting".

Chris Nunn 11/14/07 9:16 PM
Re: Vermilion County Speedway Has A New Promoter For 2008
 
Who knows. I for one will be glad to see more than one Sprint show

Indy1808 11/15/07 11:03 PM
Re: Vermilion County Speedway Has A New Promoter For 2008
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pushtruck (Post 17892)
Bill & Jean Nelson will be sadly missed. Their honesty, integrety and genuine concern for the racers, fans and staff are a rare commodity.

Many people were amazed with the consistantly high sprint car counts they were able to get with such a modest payout. The sprint car counts were in the 40's and 50's for the majority of the Bell Helmet Shootout Series.

One must ask, why did so many sprinters decide to support the Vermilion Co. Speedway? That question was ask of me many times as I worked over 40 shows at many tracks through-out the Midwest this year.

My answer: I honestly believe it is the way Bill & Jean treated the racers. Bill personally going from trailer to trailer to thank the racers for coming. Jean sending a thank you card to the racers following the race. Their efforts to find sponsors for givaways during the drivers meeting. And probably most of all, their willingness to listen to the drivers concerns and suggestions.

I also have to give a lot of credit to Steve Thomas, Racing Director for Bell Helmets for his support of sprint car racing, not only at Vermilion Co Speedway, but in all of the ways he contributes to our sport.

I have to agree with some of the previous posts. I would love to see Bill & Jean Nelson team up with the Bob Sargeant / Kenny Schrader team to take over as promoters of the Terre Haute Action Track.

Best wishes to Bill & Jean in whatever endeavors they pursue. Thank you for your efforts, hard work and friendship. :checkered:

Joe Chambers
Official Push Trucks
I must agree with this wholeheartedly. I really believe that things happen for a reason, so maybe the Action track is for you guys, Bill.
Regardless, best wishes in all your future endeavors.


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