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I want to say Thanks to DHK Promotions for bringing the Action Track back to life and pitting the cars in the inside of the track, I was working for a local team on Sunday and seen first hand what it was like to see the young faces looking through the fence watching the teams work and how the drivers were more than happy to stand at the fence and sign autographs for the fans, most of us 40 + age group remembers what it was like looking through that same fence watching A.J The Unser brothers Poncho Carter ETC. working on there cars and taking time out for the fans because the fans are the ones supporting the tracks the most. So lets not cry about having to pit in the infield at THAT lets all be happy it is back and will only get better.

John Leslie
Terre Haute IN

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Amen John...Short and to the Point...well said....Brucer'

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Amen to all of that! Like John Hoover said in an earlier post, we were able to see a dispute between two teams and the drama of Bill Rose's team scrambling to get their car back out on the track. These are examples of things that, in the long run, will help fans to appreciate the effort and passion it takes, from all the people behind the wall, to keep these drivers out on the track racing. And seeing more of the total picture makes those race fans tickets a greater value and adds to their race experience. So, even though it will take some extra effort on the part of the teams, this was a move that will benefit both them and the fans, in the long haul.

Jerry

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the dust bowl is back... WOW!!!

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[QUOTE=Mark Sr;39319]the dust bowl is back... WOW!!![/QUOTEWOW --- BET YOU WAS NOT EVEN THERE :D

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[QUOTE=SHORTBUS;39321]Boy I saw that coming !!!

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Hey Joe,
Great Pictures.what Kind Of Camera You Got

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You are guaranteed dust at ANY race track. I defy you to show me any dirt track that doesnt have a bit of dust. And if you say Haubstadt, ill beg to differ on that one too.

Its just a given at a dirt track, especially one that is putting on a DAYTIME RACE IN NOTHING BUT SUNLIGHT!!!!!

If youre digging that deep for something to complain about, you were just looking to cause trouble in the first place

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[QUOTE=SHORTBUS;39321]Hey. That's the little guy that I saw telling Dan Hetser that his grandpa was gonna beat him up.:rolling

Jerry

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[QUOTE=SHORTBUS;39330]Hey Joe,
Great Pictures.what Kind Of Camera You Got[/QUOTES

Sony A 200 If it works out I am going to get a A 350 or A 700
First time for a Digital SLR

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[QUOTE=Jerry Shaw;39361]Right you are Jerry,truth is the only "beating up" was if I had tried to be first through the food table @ the Hospitality Tent!

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if you get a digital slr, be prepared for major money spending on lenses and all that for low light shooting at night. I have a digital slr and a external flash. My camera was virtually useless during the feature at the Don Smith classic. Blurred pics was the norm at that point. What I need is a 700 dollar lense and a 1000 dollar flash to be close to getting good pics once the lights come on and the sun goes down.

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How was the infield crowd for the race? Bigger than usual due to the cars being pitted inside?

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JOHN SINCE YOU PUT IT THAT WAY, NOW; I JUST CHANGED MY MIND I LOOK FORWARD TO PARKING IN THERE

jeff

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Staggerman, I don;t know the offical numbers but it was a pretty decent crowd overall. In honesty, because of having the cars pitted inside, it looked to be a good crowd... I do think it was a hit with the crowd, especially the kids...

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yeah I already Have $800 in my Camera and extra lense its just a hobby for now I take shots in the pits,Hot Laps,Quals and or the first couple heats then when the lights come on I just watch the racing I may get a flash later it my wife can hit a Big Jackpot again at French Lick :thumb

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I am waiting on the powerball or hoosier lottery second chance jackpot for me.

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I realy had my doubts about the piting inside but it brought back the good old days, so i guess the hassles of unloading and loading wasn't that bad after i talked to a few guys,they said it was worth it, just wished we could have raced. as far as the crowd i realy think the sunday day race had a lot to do with it. It was apretty good crowd, and alot of people that have never been there to see races before,so new fans maybe.

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+1 for a new fan (me).

One day I want to see the race from other than turn 1 and 2. Might have to go up high to see a heat race.

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:usac:Cool!!! Back to parking in the infield. Fun in the sun, a day in the dust. Racing at The Action Track. Having your family at the fence ,not up in the grandstands and kids in their playpens or on a blanket . The good ol' days are back! Bobby B.

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Sorry shortbus.... I was born and raised there... been to many race's there.. have seen some very good one's. but for the most part they start to early and it alway's get's dustie.. living there we always called it the dust bowl.. and yes have been to other track's that got that way.. they just need to work it better like they do in P.A. Life's good.......:thumb