USAC Sprints to open 2011 season in Florida
 

According to an article on the NSSN site, USAC will run Ocala Speedway from Feb 16-19.

http://www.nationalspeedsportnews.co...open-at-ocala/

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I find it interesting that th USA Raceway in Tuscon shows the Cooper on Dirt at the same time.http://www.usaraceway.net/schedule.php

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Originally Posted by hoosierhillbilly:
I find it interesting that th USA Raceway in Tuscon shows the Cooper on Dirt at the same time.http://www.usaraceway.net/schedule.php

I was thinking the same thing. But I don't see USAC anywere on that schedule.

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straight from the link........>>>NOTICE ANYTHING HERE<<<<<

>>>>>USA Raceway 2010 Schedule of Events<<<<<0
GA Gates Open @ 4:00pm
Racing Starts @ 6:45pm

FEB 18th – OPEN PRACTICE 6-9PM

FEB 19th – 4th Annual "Copper on Dirt"
Presented By Rosemont Copper
USAC SILVER CROWN
USAC SPRINT CARS
USAC MIDGETS
GA Gates Open @ 3:00pm
Racing Starts @ 7:00pm

FEB 20th – 4th Annual "Copper on Dirt"
Presented By Rosemont Copper
USAC SILVER CROWN
USAC SPRINT CARS
USAC MIDGETS
GA Gates Open @ 3:00pm
Racing Starts @ 7:00pm

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Originally Posted by Papa Outlaw:
straight from the link........>>>NOTICE ANYTHING HERE<<<<<

>>>>>USA Raceway 2010 Schedule of Events<<<<<0
GA Gates Open @ 4:00pm
Racing Starts @ 6:45pm

FEB 18th – OPEN PRACTICE 6-9PM

FEB 19th – 4th Annual "Copper on Dirt"
Presented By Rosemont Copper
USAC SILVER CROWN
USAC SPRINT CARS
USAC MIDGETS
GA Gates Open @ 3:00pm
Racing Starts @ 7:00pm

FEB 20th – 4th Annual "Copper on Dirt"
Presented By Rosemont Copper
USAC SILVER CROWN
USAC SPRINT CARS
USAC MIDGETS
GA Gates Open @ 3:00pm
Racing Starts @ 7:00pm

I notice that it is a schedule for "2010" (next year is 2011)

Later, JERSEY

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Originally Posted by jerseysprintnut:
I notice that it is a schedule for "2010" (next year is 2011)

Later, JERSEY

If you look at the bottom of the Schedule you will find this.

FEB 17th – OPEN PRACTICE 6-9PM



FEB 18th – 5th Annual "Copper on Dirt"



FEB 19th – 5th Annual "Copper on Dirt"

I would say 5th Annual would = 2011

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http://www.usacracing.com/sprint_index/news_s/4152.html

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While I havent been to Ocala since they went back to dirt I used to go on a weekly basis when it was dirt and then pavement back in the 90's, Sprints are always fun to watch at this track and turn 4 is very tricky to get though. Best place to sit is in turn 4 at this track.

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I'm going to Ocala tomorrow night. I'll try and find out what's going on and when.

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wait till they see that dirt :7:

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Originally Posted by interpreter66:
wait till they see that dirt :7:

its a **** hole of a track! The dirt is on top of pavement and not much of it!:7:

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I was there in Feb 2008 for the All-Star show there. They had gotten a lot of rain the night before, so for the first night, the track was very heavy and fast. The second night was a lot better. The track dried out a bit but not bad and the racing was much better. The track does have a lot of sand in it, but it wasnt that bad. Some people call it a sh*t hole but I have seen FAR MORE worse than Ocala. Just my opinion. Turns 1 and 2 are pretty normal sweeping turns but as soon as you get out of turn 2, the backstretch goes at an angle as if you were heading toward the middle of 3 and 4 on most tracks. Then turns 3 and 4 is VERY sharp. I think it is going to make for a really interesting race as both turns are so different. I guess we will see!

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i hope they have some dates at East Bay. that is a nice place. i thought it went over well last year for as cold as it was.

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There ya have it!!... as far as USAC "Copper on Dirt" returning in 2011 in same W/E slot as it was in 2010 to Tucson in Feb.!!!...but will more in likely be REPLACED with another Quality show in its place!!....thanks to Kevin/Benji Show!!!.........
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go to www.ocalaspeedway.com and you can find a picture of the track,it is different to say the least

(but it is when it was pavement )

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Originally Posted by SUPERDUKE:
its a **** hole of a track! The dirt is on top of pavement and not much of it!:7:

It may be a shiz hole of a track but at least they are willing to give this event a go, more than I can say for that money grubbin Eastbay. Oh, and Superduke, does it at least have more dirt on it than that track you promoted in Missouri a few years back?

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Originally Posted by SUPERDUKE:
its a **** hole of a track! The dirt is on top of pavement and not much of it!:7:

1st of I would like to thank Mike Peters :8: and his wife for bring the "BEST KIND OF RACING PERIOD" back to Florida. I have raced Ocala since the early 70's and have seen the different track surfaces. From clay to gumbo to pavement to to the surface now that is a gumbo,limerock, sandy mix. The one thing that has been constant is the track layout, as sprinthead pointed out it's turns 1 and two are sweeping and 3-4 are tight. T-Mac said it best a few years back after the allstar race, "this'll be a hell'va joint to have a non wing show at". The "crutched styled" Top Gun Series has had some good shows they and the AllStar show was not to bad last year. Ocala has the BEST DAMN LIGHTING system then ANY track in the state, and prehaps the best seating area as well being it is stadium seating. But best of all MIKE PETERS and OCALA SPEEDWAY are bring NON WINGED SPRINT CARS TO FLORIDA!!!!!!!!:9:!!!!!!!!!! Thanks again Mike!!:6:

Wayne Davis

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Originally Posted by duel:
i hope they have some dates at East Bay. that is a nice place. i thought it went over well last year for as cold as it was.

I was hoping so too. For a first time event held during the middle of the week on one pretty darn cold night, I thought the crowds were pretty good. Guess they just don't like our kind down there. See ya at Toledo.

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Originally Posted by BrentTFunk:
I was hoping so too. For a first time event held during the middle of the week on one pretty darn cold night, I thought the crowds were pretty good. Guess they just don't like our kind down there. See ya at Toledo.

I don't think it is that, it's about the all mighty dollar...As you can see NO 410's this year...only 360's with less money to pay out...They only pay 400 to win and 50 to start with their reg Limited sprints..Yea yea I know they are limited by motor only and the tracks ALL over the nation want to pay less because of the name even though they are 360 limiteds the chassis are the same as WoO/Allstars, cost the same for fuel and the ticket to get in...oh well I'm rambling, just so glad to see NON Wing back to Florida for the 2nd time in 25 years...Booked my motel today..Super 8 for $48.00 a night

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Originally Posted by Papa Outlaw:
I don't think it is that, it's about the all mighty dollar...As you can see NO 410's this year...only 360's with less money to pay out...They only pay 400 to win and 50 to start with their reg Limited sprints..Yea yea I know they are limited by motor only and the tracks ALL over the nation want to pay less because of the name even though they are 360 limiteds the chassis are the same as WoO/Allstars, cost the same for fuel and the ticket to get in...oh well I'm rambling, just so glad to see NON Wing back to Florida for the 2nd time in 25 years...Booked my motel today..Super 8 for $48.00 a night

Dude most of us can read normal sized type.....just sayin

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Originally Posted by racefan20:
Dude most of us can read normal sized type.....just sayin

DUDE...I can't see it to type it at 1900x1600 res.... and if I change it I lose 1/2 the screen
SORRY IF IT OFFENDS YOU John :10: Hoover!!!!!
yours must be set a 800x600:15:
that is what happen when you get old ...1st your eyes then your ...
well they got Viagra for that now...LOL

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Benji Lyons, co-promoter at USA Raceway, told me by e-mail that he knew nothing of USAC's plans to race in Florida on those dates until he read the news release. He's miffed, saying no one from USAC had called or given him a heads-up. "So to answer the question, the Copper on Dirt will not be a USAC-santioned race, but we are exploring other options," he said in the e-mail.

Hope this information helps those contemplating travel plans.

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[QUOTE=Coach;199555]It may be a shiz hole of a track but at least they are willing to give this event a go, more than I can say for that money grubbin Eastbay. Oh, and Superduke, does it at least have more dirt on it than that track you promoted in Missouri a few years back?[/ HAVE YOU BEEN TO OCALA? I DON'T KNOW I SEEN PAVEMENT THERE CUMMING THRU THE DIRT & SAND! LEBANON MO. DID NOT HAVE VERY MUCH ON IT! SO NOW WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO SAY?

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[QUOTE=SUPERDUKE;199665]

Originally Posted by Coach:
It may be a shiz hole of a track but at least they are willing to give this event a go, more than I can say for that money grubbin Eastbay. Oh, and Superduke, does it at least have more dirt on it than that track you promoted in Missouri a few years back?[/ HAVE YOU BEEN TO OCALA? I DON'T KNOW I SEEN PAVEMENT THERE CUMMING THRU THE DIRT & SAND! LEBANON MO. DID NOT HAVE VERY MUCH ON IT! SO NOW WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO SAY?

Going there tonight Duke, I'll give you a first hand report.

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[QUOTE=SUPERDUKE;199665]

Originally Posted by Coach:
It may be a shiz hole of a track but at least they are willing to give this event a go, more than I can say for that money grubbin Eastbay. Oh, and Superduke, does it at least have more dirt on it than that track you promoted in Missouri a few years back?[/ HAVE YOU BEEN TO OCALA? I DON'T KNOW I SEEN PAVEMENT THERE CUMMING THRU THE DIRT & SAND! LEBANON MO. DID NOT HAVE VERY MUCH ON IT! SO NOW WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO SAY?

Be careful Duke, you have been such a good boy lately. I'd hate to see you ruin it.

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[QUOTE=racefan20;199689]

Originally Posted by SUPERDUKE:

Be careful Duke, you have been such a good boy lately. I'd hate to see you ruin it.

AND YOU HAVE YOU BEEN A GOOD GIRL?

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[QUOTE=SUPERDUKE;199690]

Originally Posted by racefan20:

AND YOU HAVE YOU BEEN A GOOD GIRL?

Duke I'll resist continuing this conversation so you dont get thrown off the board again.

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Originally Posted by Wendy Atkin:
Benji Lyons, co-promoter at USA Raceway, told me by e-mail that he knew nothing of USAC's plans to race in Florida on those dates until he read the news release. He's miffed, saying no one from USAC had called or given him a heads-up. "So to answer the question, the Copper on Dirt will not be a USAC-santioned race, but we are exploring other options," he said in the e-mail.

Hope this information helps those contemplating travel plans.

So instead of looking for another date, he's just ditching usac? Way to support the 70 plus teams who had nothing but good things to say about you after last year Benji.

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Originally Posted by usac fan:
so instead of looking for another date, he's just ditching usac? Way to support the 70 plus teams who had nothing but good things to say about you after last year benji.

sorry to tell you but i think usac and cra are done! Hello emmitt!

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I doubt that you will see the 410s @ Perris go anywhere. For someone who is so far away from California - what do you know? Especially about ASCS - who had scheduled three shows at Perris and were forced to cancel the last one due to a lack of interest.

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Originally Posted by Tripcrwn:
I doubt that you will see the 410s @ Perris go anywhere. For someone who is so far away from California - what do you know? Especially about ASCS - who had scheduled three shows at Perris and were forced to cancel the last one due to a lack of interest.

Was not the reason the last race was canceled, Bob. That was only a tentative date on our schedule as they had the same date at another track, but there was some kind of problem with it. If things did not work out and they did not have anywhere to run that weekend, we would have brought them back.

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Originally Posted by Wendy Atkin:
Benji Lyons, co-promoter at USA Raceway, told me by e-mail that he knew nothing of USAC's plans to race in Florida on those dates until he read the news release. He's miffed, saying no one from USAC had called or given him a heads-up. "So to answer the question, the Copper on Dirt will not be a USAC-santioned race, but we are exploring other options," he said in the e-mail.

Hope this information helps those contemplating travel plans.

Thats basically what i had heard from Kevin at Canyon last Sat.!!.......
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I am sure USAC is looking to have more cars running all their races, more people running for points. A trip to Florida and then to turn around and tow all the way out to Arizona is not a good way to start the season. That is a lot of travel and not only requires a lot of time off for people who do other things than just race, but also a lot of money in travel. It would make much more sense to have a race out at Tuscon when teams are already out there for the Oval Nationals, and it may draw more cars due to the fact that you could tow all the way out there and run more than just 2 pre lims and a final at Perris and 1 race at Tulare.

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Originally Posted by dustbowl:
I am sure USAC is looking to have more cars running all their races, more people running for points. A trip to Florida and then to turn around and tow all the way out to Arizona is not a good way to start the season. That is a lot of travel and not only requires a lot of time off for people who do other things than just race, but also a lot of money in travel. It would make much more sense to have a race out at Tuscon when teams are already out there for the Oval Nationals, and it may draw more cars due to the fact that you could tow all the way out there and run more than just 2 pre lims and a final at Perris and 1 race at Tulare.

But looks like they are going to make the guys tow out to run Chico in September and then come back in November. Makes no sense to me. I say the USAC/CRA boys tow out east for Sprintweek!