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From the Action Track website......ticket prices,start time (racing at 6 p.m.) so I am assuming hot laps at 5 p.m. for the April 22nd MSCS/KISS race. Note that coolers are now allowed in the infield only.

http://www.terrehauteactiontrack.net/

Tim Wolffrum aka Cowboy

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Well I sure hope that the concession food is better than it was since we cant bring coolers in the stands. Worst track burger I have ever had. Can't wait till the 22nd!

Bob

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You cant manage to walk out to the car to get something during a break in the action?

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In 40 yrs. of attending races at the 'Hut' I've never seen a time that I couldn't bring a cooler into the grandstands. If that rule was in place I wasn't at that race. I remember sometimes no alcohol, but I could still bring a cooler in. Who came up with this rule? My pension and gas prices don't afford me the luxury of attending all the races I'd like to go to. There are times that bringing my own food and soda is the only way I can swing it. Especially if you have kids along the concession $$$ run up real quick. Part of my hip was removed and fused into my spinal column 15 yrs. ago, so standing all night in the infield is not an option.

I heard the same people that run Kokomo are running Terre Haute this year? If so this probably explains it. I've heard these are NOT cooler friendly people....Any bashers out there want to say - "scr*w you and stay home if you can't afford it" - can save your breath, I'll probably have to do just that. If you are fortunate enough to always have an extra $100 of fun money in your pocket I am happy for you. Some have to brown bag, pitch tents, and save our 'surplus' money to pay bills.

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Looks like I'll be in the infield with my cooler....should have seen no coolers coming :15: :21:

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Well, it is what it is....I only posted the cooler notice to make people aware of this new policy. I would much rather have a no cooler rule if that is what it takes to have a well prepared, well run Action Track...another couple of suggestions are...take a lawn chair to the infield or eat before you go. The alternative might have been no racing at all.

Tim Wolffrum aka Cowboy

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I usually go to my vehicle to eat in between the action. You should have plenty of time to go back and forth. Don't let a cooler rule keep you from the best track in the country!

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The cooler rule is no longer on the site.

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I just noticed that also...well this race is 2 weeks away so I am sure we will know what the policy is before then.

Tim Wolffrum aka Cowboy

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I'm more concerned about the 5:00 start time. I knew they would do this to accomdate the support class. Five o'clock is really 4 o'clock in Illinois which is practically where the track is. Good luck with track prep running in mid-after noon.

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I would say the start time has more to do with getting people home early on a Sunday night than with support classes. I am going to have petitions from some people trying to put Indiana back on the time we had for years. With daylight savings time, you can't start early enough.

I understand that the change in cooler policy has been rescinded and taken off the website. If so, good move by new promoters!

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The site says all times are Eastern Standard; I'll bet they mean Eastern Daylight, which is what Terre Haute is on.

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Wth is the difference?

---------- Post added at 6:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 6:17 PM ----------

Terre Haute is on Eastern Standard time and utilizes Daylight Savings.... but it's still Eastern Standard time zone.

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I went to the website via the link in the first post, you would think if they are going to promote the Jim Hurtubise classic they should at least spell his name right on their site!

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I saw the same exact misspelling on his Norm Nelson prepared Plymouth at the 1966 Yankee 250 at IRP.

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I like to take a cooler if I can, but not being able to will never keep me away from a track if the racing is good. That's the most important thing. As long as things are reasonably priced, then it's fine. I understand saving money, but the track has to make money too. Plus, you can go to your car if you want to. Eldora had to take bringing beer in away several years ago. The price they charge is reasonable so it's not a big deal to me.

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I agree.. I wouldn't mind buying concessions at the track if they were reasonable. $2.50 for a bottle of water or $4.00 for a frozen pink slime hamburger patty is too much. I would love to go and not hassle with dragging a cooler along. But, I understand they are trying to make a profit. All I ask is, the promoters lower their profit margin of concessions and they could probably make their profit back on larger sales volume. Just my opinion, I will be at the track either way.

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I don't know how it is at other tracks, but at THAT in previous years, the promoter had no say in the concession people. The fairboard gave out that contract.

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You guys need to suck it up... THAT is a historical piece of racing that the Sargent/O'connors are trying to bring back off life support. They've invested tens of thousands. Buy a coke and a less than stellar burger... Toss a little extra ketchup and mustard on it if that's what it takes.

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NONE of the tracks in my area or anywhere close allow coolers. Indiana people are so spoiled. Non-wing sprints 3 nights a week every week and you're gonna complain about coolers? Try living in Iowa and then complain. As for the early start time, yes I prefer later and hope someday they go back to standard time, but at least they are racing. Does one more hour of sleep really make that big of a difference in how you feel Monday? I can sacrifice a little sleep for a better track anytime.

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Throwback, I agree with you it dosen't effect me, but to casual fans it makes a big difference. You can't live off the "hardcore" fans. Check on any given race night the amount of so called hardcore fans that are on here instead of at the track.

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That extra hour of sleep does make a difference to some but the future of this sport is bringing young people in, that extra hour may make a difference on wether Dad decides to bring the kids or not or if he does then it might get to late for them to see the feature. Like Brent said we need to think of the casual fan, us hardcore fans will put up with about anything to get our fix.

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Yea, and its 2:00 in California, and who knows in Japan! With Bob and O'Conners preping track there will be no problem! If the problem is Mods, then say that! I would rather watch mods than nothing during down time! If I can get 4 cans of pop in to a movie, is no cooler really an issue when you can wear a jacket!!

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I guess I can wear a winter coat to carry all that beer in! lol Sorry if some of you think us Hoosiers are spoiled, nothing better than cold can of beer and cold chicken from the cooler at a race! It's American as apple pie and baseball. :32: Also want to say thank you for the track changing the rule and allowing coolers! I plan on attending every race this year there!

Bob

Why complain about a sprint car race at terre haute? Are you guys late model fans? That's like complaining that your old lady got drunk and brought home some playmate looking girl. I'm sure there is a cup race for you guys to watch while getting updates.

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