TQs set to race at Greensburg Indy 33
 

This Saturday, April 28th, UMRA will begin their season of TQ midget racing. The City of Greensburg, Indiana hosts the innaugural Greensburg Indy 33, sanctioned by Kings of the TQ's. This is an open race for all TQ drivers and car owners, from any series, and is also serving as the year's first points race for UMRA drivers. A full week of racing festivities culminates on Saturday with a parade downtown at 11am, with races Saturday evening with the 33 lap feature event a Greensburg fairgrounds. Rain date will be Sunday, April 29th.

For a full list of events and times, please visit www.umra.com or www.gogreensburg.org

Hope to see you there!

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What's the real chances of this race happening? Pics I saw looked like track was a long way from being ready and there are no stands. Any updates?:11:

This race will happen guareented. Yes there are no bleachers they have been taking them out do to insurance reasons. There is a huge hill side for seating so bring lawn chairs and blankets to sit on. The mayor has spent thousands of dollars on this event and the go greensburg comittee has been working very hard to make this event a true success for the city. The mayor will have the racing surface in great shape for this event.
Admission is $5 for adults or $10 for a whole family pit pass $25. This race will happen no matter what. It is a shame that the city has put a ton of work and money for this event to make this a premeire event for the tqs and then people r getting on here saying it ain't going to happen. These people are just tring to ruin a great event the city of greensburg has put together

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I dont recall seeing anybody saying this race wasnt going to happen or downing the efforts of the city. I posted pics of what I saw and expressed doubt, But also the first thing I said in that post was that I really hope this race happens. So not really sure why you are saying people are trying to ruin a great event.

I can't wait for next weekend!!!! I'll be attending the parade,car display, and race.... Thanks to all involved who are making this race possible!!!!

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The GOGreensburg event will take place Saturday, April 28. Rain date Sunday April 29. The track will receive the utmost attention regarding its preperation. We want a smooth race track. Rumor is someone already has been on the track yesterday evening. The grand stands have been removed, but there is much green grass on the hillside and lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. The Go Greensburg committee and I have put a lot of work and effort into these events. Check it out on www.gogreensburg.org. There will be concessions in grandstand area, and in the pits. There will be a parade, we would encourage all that can to participate,line up starts at 9am until 10:30. Please call if interested so we can get you entered. Call 812-663-6970 ASAP. All race cars are welcome to display their cars on the square right after the parade for 60 to 90 minutes before going to the track. Please come bring family and friends and have a good day racing. Mayor Gary Herbert

Thanks for your reply sir.also is there a fee to enter parade??? Thanks

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In no way did I mean to hurt the Greensburg race with my question.

I simply had a question as to the status because of the photos I saw on IOW last week. We just wanted to know for sure so other plans could be made in case something would happen. Race drivers want to race and a backup plan is needed.

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wish greensburg the best :6: hope that you and the tree city have a great turn out for this event. its nice to see the mayor to have something to do with racing. hope to see some great racing in the tree city.

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Pretty impressive that the mayor would take the time to sign up for IOW and help promote this event.:8: I wish more of them would have this much excitement about racing.:6: Welcome to IOW Mr. Mayor.

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I'm pretty sure that the mayor is no stranger to getting behind the wheel of a race car, especially on dirt. As a matter of fact, he was a pretty good wheelman in a modified and late model, if memory serves me correctly. His brother Daryl may still be racing a modified and has had a lot of success. I remember watching them quite a few times. My parents were big fans of both of them. I think that it was mainly because my mother worked with Gary (@ Gecom) and I think my father dealt with one of them (I think Daryl) through his work.

Anyhow, I'll agree! It's really great to see him and the city putting so much effort into racing! I hope this event is a success!

Sorry for being long-winded.

Shawn

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Thanks for asking that question, There is no fee, we just need to know your name and what you will be entering so we can get you signed up. Hope you can join us.

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I've known Gary since I was a young boy. My Dad worked on his race cars and his brother Daryl drove our car. With Gary supporting this and Terry Eaglin's group running the event, it should be a great success. My son and I will be there with our car for the parade and all the events leading up to and including the race. Can't wait to see you again Gary!

Ray & Caleb Faulkner

We are planning to be apart of the parade and festivities on the square before we head to "The Burg." Hoping for a beautiful day!

I remember when D.H. drove Roy's #67 Late Model back in the day!

I have known Gary and Terry both, for years and promoted the SCORA Sprint Car Series race at Osgood with Terry in 2009. He was great to work with and I am sure this event will be a success!

J.T. Stapp

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Mayor Gary Herbert and his tourism director have put a lot of hard work and effort into this week-long event, and we certainly applaud and congratulate them for staging this motorsports-themed family event for the citizens of Greensburg and surrounding communities. Our drivers and car owners within UMRA, as well as those within the other organizations, appreciate all that the city of Greensburg has done in the past and is continuing to do to promote TQ midget racing.

Perhaps we'll even see the mayor in a TQ this weekend!

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Scooter, any idea on pit pass costs, and if fuel will be available? Thanks!

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Its been posted that pit passes are $25.

I haven't heard anything on fuel.

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there will be fuel for sale see CRAIG or COREY EAGLIN

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Hoping this does not become an issue, but the weather isn't looking as good as it did a few days ago.

If Saturday is cancelled and moved to the rain date which is Sunday, will the car show and parade be Sunday as well or just the race?

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hope the forecast changes for the turnout. high of 44, ouch.

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Greensburg is a town with very deep racing roots. Carl Fisher, one of the four gentlemen responsible for building the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, was born there. Former Indy 500 winner Wilbur Shaw lived there, and once flipped a bicycle in the city streets.
There has been racing at the county fairgrounds for many decades. With TQ racing, it goes back almost to the beginning.

Mayor Gary Herbert, his brother Daryl, and father are long-time racers. They are good people. Daryl once loaned me an old driving uniform so I could drive a TQ.

The one race I promoted in my life was at Greensburg, the Tree City Fall Festival Classic, in 1992. This is the kind of community that filled the grandstands that night, and when my track watering equipment broke down, the mayor at the time sent over the fire department with their trucks to help get the track in shape.

There is not a bad location from which to watch a race. I have always thought this place had tremendous potential, with a little investment and tender loving care. It sounds like some of that is happening. Eliminating the old grandstands is most likely a blessing.

My only regret is that I CANNOT BE THERE.

Jim Morrison
Editor
Hawkeye Racing News

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The mayor gary herbert called today to let us know the they have pushed the feature winner pay to $1000 to win plus the $20 a lap. They have raised 2nd place money to $600 and third place to $450. They are also paying $100 to the hard charger of the race. This is a great event put together by the mayor and the go greensburg comittee. Their hard work is greatly appreciated for all of us at the king of the tq midget series.

Thanks
terry eaglin

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Just read on Umra. they will be using transponders Sat night, nothing like keeping everyone in the loop! Bob!:7:

No transponders just raceivers

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If run Sunday,what time?

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temps look much better now for saturday, 60 degrees, hope alot of people showup to support Terrys races, he always runs a good program.

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any word from greensburg. not looking very good. when it rains out what times are we looking at for on sunday?

Not looking good for sure!

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I JUST spoke to Terry Eaglin.

The race has NOT been cancelled - yet.

The mayor is the one making the call. He told Terry he will wait until 1:00 and then make a decision.

Ok.

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is hotlaps still at 3? we will have to leave by 1 to get there in time is why i ask..

Nick its been pouring and storming here since before 10am and is still raining, so if they do run, there is no way I see the track being ready by 3, IMO.

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thanks for the info., would help people coming from couple hours away if they moved start time back a hour or so if making the call at 1, see what happens.

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just talked to Terry, its cancelled for today. Racing tomorrow. Same start times.

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it was a great time and to see all the cars turn out Sunday!The utmost attention?the track was horrible!!!

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yes transponders!

A horrible track is better then no track

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Actually, I thought it was just a little bit better, than normal, I've raced there since the late 50's, and it hasn't changed a whole lot, I found a rock, as big as a fist, in my floor pan when I washed the car this morning, and that wasn't unusual, dirt tracks are that way, especially those that see only occasional use, so I won't vote either way! Bob!:3:

Can someone please post the complete results with qualifying if possible. I would have loved to have been there, but could not get away.
Thanks.

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I went to the website 10 times today, still don't have complete results like they normally do, unless they are somewhere I'm not looking.

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Were there some bumps? yes, but we've raced on far worse. I didn't find the track that bad at all.