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Just read on USACs twitter page: aug 23-25 2012 USAC national sprint cars at Kokomo speedway for the first annual sprint car smack down. Paying 10,000 to win and 1,000 to start the feature on aug 25th..I'm very excited for this one already
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Hope they spread some $$$$ into the B main otherwise all the IN regulars will head to the other local tracks instead of running this big show. IMO

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This is a 3 night show, 5,000 to win aug 23rd and 24th, 10,000 to win aug 25th, they announced it at the Klash last night.

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More Kokomo info: tickets go on sale for "SprintCar Smackdown 1" in December. Seating is reserved with price breaks & perks for advanced tix

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Originally Posted by staggerman:
Hope they spread some $$$$ into the B main otherwise all the IN regulars will head to the other local tracks instead of running this big show. IMO

I don't think so. This is going to be a big time, three day event. It pays $1000 to start for the finale, so the money is "spread around" enough. If a driver chooses to skip this event and go some place else, because the consy doesn't pay enough, then where ever he chooses to go, then that's where he should have went, anyway. This event will be a big draw, IMO.

Jerry

Originally Posted by staggerman:
Hope they spread some $$$$ into the B main otherwise all the IN regulars will head to the other local tracks instead of running this big show. IMO

Seems to me a lot of locals could at least make the show. They are running a good paying race all the way through and u still want more money. Nuts!!!
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I am just going of history the last few years. Look at the big money shows at L-burg and Haubstabt and they struggle to get 30 cars. Kokomo historically has not gotten large car counts for sprintweek. Now if all the IN tracks took the weekend off I think the car count would be good.

I guess I think back to the Mopar Million which drew over 100 cars and the primary reason was everyone left with some money in their pockets not just those who started the A. JMO
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Originally Posted by staggerman:
I am just going of history the last few years. Look at the big money shows at L-burg and Haubstabt and they struggle to get 30 cars. Kokomo historically has not gotten large car counts for sprintweek. Now if all the IN tracks took the weekend off I think the car count would be good.

I guess I think back to the Mopar Million which drew over 100 cars and the primary reason was everyone left with some money in their pockets not just those who started the A. JMO
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Personally I think its totally ignorant to compare a million dollar purse to a 20 thousand dollar purse.

YMMV.................. and not saying anything bad about you. Just the statement

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Originally Posted by staggerman:
I am just going of history the last few years. Look at the big money shows at L-burg and Haubstabt and they struggle to get 30 cars. Kokomo historically has not gotten large car counts for sprintweek. Now if all the IN tracks took the weekend off I think the car count would be good.

I guess I think back to the Mopar Million which drew over 100 cars and the primary reason was everyone left with some money in their pockets not just those who started the A. JMO
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Are you nuts? For starters the "So called big money races" @ lawrenceburg & haubstadt USAC/MSCS were nothing of that! Yes it did pay 10k to win! great for the winner. but there could only be one right? But to start haubstadt it only paid $225 which was MSCS doing.

At least usac pays $500 to start. Ok now your getting a $1000 to just take the green flag in the A. Last time i checked 4th place in a usac sprint race gets that on normal shows. And you wonder why the mopar million had so many cars...? it paid like $20,000 to start.

It's like beating a dead horse. pay more to start and you will get more cars. plain and simple. JMHO... But who am i.. :)

It paid 10 grand to start.
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$1000 to start. There will be plenty of cars.
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This is really big news. Think about it, this instantly gives Kokomo Speedway the third biggest non-wing sprint event in the country. Right behind Indiana Sprint Week and the Oval Nationals. I'm curious to see if it causes any of the other Indiana tracks to step up their game.

Jerry

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Yes this will work and I'm afraid this is where sprint car racing is heading,don't know if that is good or bad. If a fair amount is paid in the back and b then the car count will be huge if not will still be big, fuel and expenses cost the same if you win or run last!

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There were rumors of Burg a couple years ago doing a All Star three our four night deal. Then they had the back to back MSCS/USAC shows and since its been one night.

I know its a ton of work but I'd love to see a multi Individual days show here and it can handle the crowd and the Frolic :)

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Looks like I'll be going to Kokomo for my birthday next year

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Originally Posted by Charles Nungester:
There were rumors of Burg a couple years ago doing a All Star three our four night deal. Then they had the back to back MSCS/USAC shows and since its been one night.

I know its a ton of work but I'd love to see a multi Individual days show here and it can handle the crowd and the Frolic :)

Chuck Not bad mouthing ya but this is a Kokomo post bout big race there not about the burg. Mean I love the burg too but not in this post

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not trying to hurt anybody's feelings but it's about time usac took a piece from the book the way the late model world does things. starting money,multiple day shows bring big crowds and good car counts most of the time.

I think we have a winner!

Originally Posted by smith19:
not trying to hurt anybody's feelings but it's about time usac took a piece from the book the way the late model world does things. starting money,multiple day shows bring big crowds and good car counts most of the time.

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I have been away from IOW for a while so i want to make sure this is a for sure thing at Kokomo so i can put in for vacation. This is a for sure deal isn't it?

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Originally Posted by Tim Watson:
I have been away from IOW for a while so i want to make sure this is a for sure thing at Kokomo so i can put in for vacation. This is a for sure deal isn't it?

Yes. They announced it last night at "The Kokomo Speedway"

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Originally Posted by Andrew S. Quinn:
Yes. They announced it last night at "The Kokomo Speedway"

Thanks for the info Mr. Quinn (the Eskimo). Looks like i will be putting vacation in for this one come Monday morning. This is going to be a crazy 3 day event! :32:

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Originally Posted by SDHill89:
Looks like I'll be going to Kokomo for my birthday next year

You too?:6:

Tim: Come on down!

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Originally Posted by Andrew S. Quinn:
Yes. They announced it last night at "The Kokomo Speedway"

I won't believe it's true until I hear it's been posted on Facebook.....:3:

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Originally Posted by mortboyz:
I won't believe it's true until I hear it's been posted on Facebook.....:3:

You should be hearing later today!

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I wasn't making this a Burg Post but to the tracks that can handle such a thing, Pick a weekend and put on a multi individual days show.

Seriously, Some tracks I only get two once or twice a year. You could get more admissions/food/drink from one customer in one weekend than you could season from anyone other than locals.

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I been waiting for something like this for a couple years. With high gas prices and a below par economy a multi day event at one track sure makes it easier for us out of staters to travel. It will be great to stay put for 3 days without having to get up in the morning and hit the road right away. When we make these trips we also like to enjoy a few beverages so staying at one track is a bonus. This is going to be a IOW 3 day Woodstock! I'll bring the cheese! :32:

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This is gonna be a great weekend. 3 days of great racing and the Frolic...if they can rehab after sprint week. lol

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Originally Posted by staggerman:
Hope they spread some $$$$ into the B main otherwise all the IN regulars will head to the other local tracks instead of running this big show. IMO

First post, let the ******** begin.:11;

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Must find job in Indiana, must move to Indiana! :6:

This is going to be a must see race for next year! :8:

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As per the 2012 Lucas Oil schedule Lawrenceburg has a late model show on this weekend. So that's one of the local tracks that won't compete against this event.

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Originally Posted by Sandy Lowe:
As per the 2012 Lucas Oil schedule Lawrenceburg has a late model show on this weekend. So that's one of the local tracks that won't compete against this event.

I think that is also the week of the Monroe County fair. I know in the past Bloomington has been dark that night. Gas City is always good about cooperating.

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Oh Crap - Can I afford a 3rd trip to the USA for us in 2012..........

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