VUMTQRL Saturday July 18 @ Johnson County Fairgrounds Franklin IN
 

Saturday July 18th Johnson County Fairgrounds Franklin IN

Times:
Pit Gates: 3:00 pm
Hot Laps: 5:00 pm
Qualifying: 6:00 pm
Racing : 7:00 pm

Prices:
Pit Passes: $20
Grandstands: $8 (12 and Over) $4 (6-11) Under 6 Free

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This is a first time stop for tq's. SHould get a NEW track record.:14:

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TQ Midgets are coming to Johnson County Fairgrounds. Just stopped by the track, Brian and his crew have been working hard. Race is on for Saturday night.

New track for TQs. Be a part of history. Come out and see who sets the track record.

Drive safely. Hope all who had car trouble are able to get them fixed and back racing.

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Had a great time at Madison, and can't wait to see the track at Johnson County !!

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How big is this track?? Just wondering never been by the fairgrounds.

Brad Wilson 65

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Originally Posted by tqracer65:
How big is this track?? Just wondering never been by the fairgrounds.

Brad Wilson 65

About the size of Rushville.

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at the track now. track is looking good. :6: will be a drivers track for sure

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I really hope everything goes well tonight. Good Luck to all.


J.L. Brewer:6:

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Originally Posted by speidel21:
at the track now. track is looking good. :6: will be a drivers track for sure

Nick,
Hell'va run last night for you. I didn't think any body had any thing for you.... Did the car give up on you or what?

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Thanks drivers for doing what you do best. You guys can drive no matter what track is put in front of you. I had my doubts about the size of the track but once again you had the fans on the edge of their seats with the slide passing and side by side action.

Congratulations to Tim Lynch on his first ever TQ feature win. Johnson County Fairground track record goes to Tate Martz. Way to go, Tate.

Jason Willis was the Jackson Oil Duel for Fuel winner. While #98 Patrick Bruns of Illinois IRMA TQ Series, #88 Jamie Ross of Indiana, #7 Kevin Rice of Edinburgh, IN, #23 Tim Lynch of Columbus, IN, and #24 Joe Miller of Shelbyville were the other heat race winners.

More results to be posted later today on MTQRL.com. Thanks #5G and #40 teams for hanging out and talking racing until 5 a.m. See you all at Rushville.

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Congrats Tim on your first ever win! From Williams Racing and J&J Vinyl Signs & Graphix...

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Originally Posted by jontheturboguy:
Nick,
Hell'va run last night for you. I didn't think any body had any thing for you.... Did the car give up on you or what?

Thanks. Just was stumbling and got worse as the race went on. thanks to Jay Parks and Stacy and Steve Brown so I could be racing. :22:

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Congrads to Tim. I heard he won before though?

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Originally Posted by Tq14:
Congrads to Tim. I heard he won before though?

When I talked to him after the feature, he said it was the first time in a TQ and that he had won in karts before. It was so close between he and I think the 29m Kyle Lux, I wasn't sure who won.

Did you see the video on YouTube? There was a separate post with about 5 videos. I wonder if it shows the 360 Joe Miller did and kept going. That was cool to watch from where I was standing.

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Originally Posted by STP:
Thanks drivers for doing what you do best. You guys can drive no matter what track is put in front of you. I had my doubts about the size of the track but once again you had the fans on the edge of their seats with the slide passing and side by side action.

Congratulations to Tim Lynch on his first ever TQ feature win. Johnson County Fairground track record goes to Tate Martz. Way to go, Tate.

Jason Willis was the Jackson Oil Duel for Fuel winner. While #98 Patrick Bruns of Illinois IRMA TQ Series, #88 Jamie Ross of Indiana, #7 Kevin Rice of Edinburgh, IN, #23 Tim Lynch of Columbus, IN, and #24 Joe Miller of Shelbyville were the other heat race winners.

More results to be posted later today on MTQRL.com. Thanks #5G and #40 teams for hanging out and talking racing until 5 a.m. See you all at Rushville.

your website shows Martz won the Dual..??

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Originally Posted by STP:
When I talked to him after the feature, he said it was the first time in a TQ and that he had won in karts before. It was so close between he and I think the 29m Kyle Lux, I wasn't sure who won.

Did you see the video on YouTube? There was a separate post with about 5 videos. I wonder if it shows the 360 Joe Miller did and kept going. That was cool to watch from where I was standing.

Top 3 was between Tim, Tate, and Nick.

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I'd just like to thank the folks at Franklin, for having us, and I hope we can work together, to make your facility, once again, the place to race. I'd also like to thank the folks that spent the evening, high up on the bleachers, it had to be cold up there, I know it was cold in the pits, some cool weather for mid July. Also, to the fans, that came to the pits after the races were over, to look at the cars, and for all the favorable comments you heaped on us, it was reward enough for the time you took, to let us know we were welcome, and you would like to see us back. For what looked like it could turn into an unfavorable event, I think after the drivers had a bit of time to adapt, it turned out pretty decent, maybe a couple of gallons less water would have been nice, but it was a learning experience all around. Thanks again, all around! Bob McClure & Kyle Lux #29m Just wonder how long it will take, to wipe that smile off Tim Lynch's face?

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Originally Posted by TQ29m:
I'd just like to thank the folks at Franklin, for having us, and I hope we can work together, to make your facility, once again, the place to race. I'd also like to thank the folks that spent the evening, high up on the bleachers, it had to be cold up there, I know it was cold in the pits, some cool weather for mid July. Also, to the fans, that came to the pits after the races were over, to look at the cars, and for all the favorable comments you heaped on us, it was reward enough for the time you took, to let us know we were welcome, and you would like to see us back. For what looked like it could turn into an unfavorable event, I think after the drivers had a bit of time to adapt, it turned out pretty decent, maybe a couple of gallons less water would have been nice, but it was a learning experience all around. Thanks again, all around! Bob McClure & Kyle Lux #29m Just wonder how long it will take, to wipe that smile off Tim Lynch's face?

Agreed Bob. I got there late to watch the second set of heats, but over all, what a little race track.

I had my doubts too. I saw a truck pull there in May, and the place was a solid gravel pit. What ever the track prep people did - do it again! That track was no where near the gravel pit I had witnessed during the truck pulls.

Hats off to the drivers too. Seeing some 3 wide action down the back stretch was great. The little Franklin track reminded me of a mini-chili bowl.

Sorry for my low quality video, but its all I had.

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Originally Posted by quickchange:
your website shows Martz won the Dual..??

Blame this one on sleep deprivation. Tate did win it Saturday night. Jason Willis won it Friday night. Thanks for the catch.

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Originally Posted by jontheturboguy:
Top 3 was between Tim, Tate, and Nick.

The view was much better from where you were. I was too close and the cars looked like a blur. Thanks for the videos. Carpe Diem Productions was there taping from the lift in turns 3 & 4. Some time we'll put the info on our website so those who want to order can. I'm going to get a few copies myself.

The track was covered with gravel Friday morning. I'm not sure how Jay, Brian and the guys did it but they pulled it off. We slightly miscalculated on the water. You would think it would drain faster with all the gravel. It is definitely a learning process. I admire the track prep people who have it figured out because it's not an exact science.

I've never been to the Chili Bowl. It is always on my list but never get the break in our schedule. Hopefully next year we can go, if I'm not in the Caribbean. :)

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Originally Posted by STP:
I've never been to the Chili Bowl. Would you like to go? It is always on my list but never get the break in our schedule. Hopefully next year we can go, if Mark and I are not in the Caribbean taking you and your lady on a cruise.

Gee. Thanks for the offer(s). Id love to go. :5::5::5::5::5::5::5:

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[QUOTE=TQ29m;120522it was cold in the pits, some cool weather for mid July. Also, to the fans, that came to the pits after the races were over, to look at the cars, and for all the favorable comments you heaped on us, it was reward enough for the time you took, to let us know we were welcome, and you would like to see us back. For what looked like it could turn into an unfavorable event, I think after the drivers had a bit of time to adapt, it turned out pretty decent, maybe a couple of gallons less water would have been nice, but it was a learning experience all around. Thanks again, all around! Bob McClure & Kyle Lux #29m Just wonder how long it will take, to wipe that smile off Tim Lynch's face?[/QUOTE]

I bet Tim is still smiling today. LOL That night was way too cold. We had to turn the heat on in the motorhome.

The officials heard lots of compliments on the drivers. We are so proud of all of you.

Franklin is a great facility. I learned a lot of the track history through Gary Sat. night. It is a hidden gem of a track. I bet the karts were fun to watch on it. Because the track is small, maybe we can have a race there with more laps.

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Originally Posted by jontheturboguy:
Gee. Thanks for the offer(s). Id love to go. :5::5::5::5::5::5::5:

LOL You didn't even say, "Hi" to me at Franklin. When IOWers go to races, they should wear an IOW tshirt with their user name on the back.

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Originally Posted by jontheturboguy:
Gee. Thanks for the offer(s). Id love to go. :5::5::5::5::5::5::5:

ROFL I just read your edit of my post.

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Originally Posted by STP:
LOL You didn't even say, "Hi" to me at Franklin. When IOWers go to races, they should wear an IOW tshirt with their user name on the back.

Still waiting for my official VUMTQRL shirt with jontheturboguy on the back.....

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Originally Posted by STP:
ROFL I just read your edit of my post.

I know nothing of this "edit" that you speak of. I simply quoted you. :3::3::3::3:

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STP, if you can get him to LISTEN, long enough, tell Gary Lee, Kevin Rice wasn't the only go-karter there in 1974, I and a few other were there, but sorry to say, it rained us out, but we ran anyway! Bob

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I am really happy everything worked out well in Franklin. From the video it looked like the racing was good as was the crowd. I hope things there will continue to grow.

J.L. Brewer

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Originally Posted by TQ29m:
STP, if you can get him to LISTEN, long enough, tell Gary Lee, Kevin Rice wasn't the only go-karter there in 1974, I and a few other were there, but sorry to say, it rained us out, but we ran anyway! Bob

I was wondering if you had raced there when they were talking about karts. God definitely gave Gary Lee the gift of gab. If you aren't able to get a chance to talk to him at a race, just email him. I'm sure he can add more data to his unlimited wealth of racing knowledge. I'll PM you his email if you don't have it.

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The video that was shot at Johnson County Fairgrounds is now posted on YouTube- It looks to be just a highlight reel, but the in car camera looks great!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGRZo...e=channel_page

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Wow! What an awesome video!!

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Awesome video. Can't wait until Saturday.:8:

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Hell'va lot better than my cheap videos!!!! A+ guys!

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Im glad everything worked out this past weekend. Congrats to Jason Willis on his win last Friday, and congrats to Tim Lynch on his first feature win in a TQ. Ive watched Tim for 3-4 years now, and have watched him get better and better, and I believe that this feature win is just the first of many to come.

Ok seriously... I am really impressed with the video clip! Is that something that Mark and Jen had put together or did someone just do that for the fun of it?

About the only thing that would have made it better would be hearing a clip or two of Gary lee announcing... Ok, that was a shameless plug... :6:

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Wow, what an interesting track! It sounds like to like a lot of hard work went into making this track ready for racing to take place. Kudos for that hard work and getting the job done!

The video is very cool! Thanks for posting it, for sure! Hopefully we'll be seeing more of them in the future.

Thanks,
Shawn (Not JPM) :2:

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Originally Posted by Chad Cunningham:
Im glad everything worked out this past weekend. Congrats to Jason Willis on his win last Friday, and congrats to Tim Lynch on his first feature win in a TQ. Ive watched Tim for 3-4 years now, and have watched him get better and better, and I believe that this feature win is just the first of many to come.

Ok seriously... I am really impressed with the video clip! Is that something that Mark and Jen had put together or did someone just do that for the fun of it?

About the only thing that would have made it better would be hearing a clip or two of Gary lee announcing... Ok, that was a shameless plug... :6:

I'm not sure exactly how the video came about. It's just something we lucked into. I really liked the part where they were mudpacking and the bits of mud were flying off to the beat of the music.

The clip is just a sample of the video. Hopefully, the final version will have audio of Gary announcing along with the conversations with Pat Sullivan and Jerry Frickman. I don't always get to hear the announcing in the pits. This race they were loud and clear. When I listened to the interviews, chills ran down my spine. We are very fortunate to have Gary.

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Originally Posted by Shawn:
Wow, what an interesting track! It sounds like to like a lot of hard work went into making this track ready for racing to take place. Kudos for that hard work and getting the job done!

The video is very cool! Thanks for posting it, for sure! Hopefully we'll be seeing more of them in the future.

Thanks,
Shawn (Not JPM) :2:

We hope to see you at Rushville, Saturday. The logo you did looks awesome on everything.

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STP, can we get that logo on some front bumper plates, for our trucks? Julie, at "A sign above" is ready to start doing them, we'll all buy one. Bob

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Originally Posted by TQ29m:
STP, can we get that logo on some front bumper plates, for our trucks? Julie, at "A sign above" is ready to start doing them, we'll all buy one. Bob

Sorry, Bob. I had this on my "to do" list on my other laptop that died and I forgot. Got the call into them today for a quote. You get the first one.

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Mark & I just got back from Franklin and picked up extra copies of the video to have available at Rushville this weekend.

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Good deal, I was hoping there would be videos available. I'll take one for sure, as well as a plate. Thanks a bunch! Bob

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Originally Posted by TQ29m:
Good deal, I was hoping there would be videos available. I'll take one for sure, as well as a plate. Thanks a bunch! Bob

You're welcome. I have one held for you. The video is really good. There's a photo of 29m as the background on the menu.

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I'm all for a decal for my truck, or a t-shirt! :2: