Whose goin to Duquoin
 

Anybody got any idea... Bud, Hmiel, Levi, BC, Coondog, Tyler, DD.. Who else? And anybody from on here gonna make the trip over?

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I don't know about what drivers will be making the trek over but RacinBabe and I will make our annual excursion to the Magic Mile.:6:

Whose go'n to Duquoin??...or Wherever??....
 

Calistoga USAC/CRA Sprints/W.S.Midgets 2 day show is a much closer drive for me(10hrs)from Yuma,so that was an easy discession ta make!!.....just get out n' support local short track Racin'...wherever it mite be!!..........
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Miledirt.... would not miss the Magic Mile under the lights!

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I went to Springfield, no way I miss DuQuoin.

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We always go. I hope they have the peanut covered nutty bars(ice cream bars) in the grandstands. Those are a tradition. I usually ruin a few teeth on one of those as they are some how frozen hard as a rock.

We also ride the tram around the fair a few times to catch up on whats happening with southern Illinois culture. I haven't seen anyone go over the ski jump in a few years. I can also tell if interest is up for the SIU Salukis basketball team by the number of people wearing basketball t-shirts.

I always like looking at the vintage sprint/dirt cars if they are on hand. The Elder car is usually there.

The race since being held at night is always great. Not that it wasnt good in the afternoon, but it is especially good at night. Always someone coming from way in the back to make it exciting.

If you haven't gone, GO.

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What is the best way leaving from Indy? This will be my first trip to Duquoin and from the sound of things it won't be my last. :6:

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id head west on 70 to effingham and hop on 57 south to benton/christopher exit... and its not my first trip to duquoin... ive missed it twice in 21 years lol... one of those years i was at Marine Corps bootcamp, the other was last year when i was deployed... Thoughts on an IOW get together?

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We're are pulling out in 5 minutes with the camper for the 5.5 hour drive to Du Quoin. Should get there in time to see the mule show over at the horse pavillion. Hopefully our favorite spot over in the non-hook-up camping area is vacant, but even if it isn't there's a lotta' room for an alternative spot. Gonna' go over to Rend Lake tomorrow and do some fishin' and boatin' and have a couple of beers, not necessarily in that order.

We look forward to this trip more every year. Our first year there was 1994 and I have no idea why we never went before that but we surely should have.

Looks like we could get some rain on Thursday into Friday but the weekend looks great. Got tickets for a couple of the grandstand shows as well so it should be a great time.

All of you who make the trip to Du Quoin be safe and have a great time!!!

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Thanks! I would be willing to get together and do some tail gating. Any other IOW people want to do the same, let me know where to meet everyone.:32:

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i will be getting down there Saturday morning to get set up.. goin to the seether show saturday night, but all day sunday up until the pits open i will be free

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This will be my forty-sixth consecutive DuQuoin Silver Crown event. Started in 1965 and haven't missed one.

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Ron,

You have seen many good ones over the years. I hope this years race is also one we will talk about for a long time. Hope to see you and the #1 Dave Darland fan on Sunday.:6:

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Looking for a good turn-out of open wheel vintage racers. We had the best of intentions at Springfield.

Tried to save the Saturday morning by stopping by Jungle Jims, could not find it! Not easy to look for an address while towing a trailer.

Look us up at DuQuoin, the white number two, champ car replica.
Used to run the St. Louis area as a center steer , winged, modified back in the early 90's.
We converted it to a champ car look -alike because we were raised on Springfield, Little Springfiled and DuQuoin. With help from Danny Frye Sr., Joe Saldana fuel tanks, and Al Prueitt fibreglass, she turned out ok.

DuQuoin on Sunday and Terre Haute on September 11.

Stop by and check in, tell a few lies, it's just racing.

David J. Kovac, St. Louis, Mo.

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We'll be in our usual seats in Section EE, Row 1. Drop by and see us.

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I'd like to meet some other IOW'ers maybe after qualifying, grab a cold drink under the turn 1 or 4 bleachers? -

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This will be my 33rd straight attending with my Dad

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I am really looking forward to Duquoin. As a kid I was crazy for Champ Cars and the Indianapolis 500.
My Dad was not a fan, but in the early sixties he did take me to a champ car race at Duquoin.
I will remember details of that great day forever.

This year I will return and be twisting wrenches for Randy Bateman. I will get to experience the race
from "the other side of the fence". Very cool! It would be very cool to meet some IOW'ers also. I will
be the guy that looks like me in the photos in my 2006 - 2008 album. :2:
https://www.indianaopenwheel.com/album.php?albumid=189

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I'll be there again, havent missed one in over 20 years and since im only 28, its a record that could become a good one in a few years. I'll be there driving a gentleman from Bunker Hill Il. 's yellow number 86 modified as well as possibly giving my 2011 Silver Crown car owners vintage entry a cruise around the magic mile. My favorite time of the year, Im really looking forward to it. see ya all there......

Shane Cockrum

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il be in the pits workin on the 500 modified for Bomber lol... maybe this year we can get it to turn in the center

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Johnny Heydenreich will be there in the Sharon Bank #90 sponsored by Superior Tank & Trailer and CoolFitWear.com.

The engine was sounding like she was ready to roll from 1-1/2 weeks ago when we were prepared for Springfield...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMjwifWXDPw

Unfortunately, the only thing that got to rock and roll at Springfield was the truck and trailer!

Sharon
http://www.CoolFitWear.com

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Heard that Larry "Buckwheat" Gates has a Champ Car For Sale if anyone is interested.

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This will be our first USAC event ever. How many cars can we expect to be there?

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First of all, welcome to the board. I would guess that you will see between 30-35 cars for this race. More would be great but with the right cars that should provide a quality show. If you haven't been to DuQuoin before, it is a great facility and the racing is always good.

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Sounds great. We've never been to Du Quoin before, but after Sunday and Monday, we can say differently :2:

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well all i can say is enjoy... you'll love it, my seconds favorite racing facility in the world... behind IMS of course