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With a small turnout for the Glen Neibel Classic and USAC dropping pavement sprints, will we be looking at a short field for this year's Little 500?

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19 cars entered already. Really don't think you will see a short field. Several guys have cars that only run in this race each year. Also not many of the wing guys on that list yet. Several of them will not enter until the week of the event. You only save $25 by entering early.

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Good to hear.

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The starting field is made up of 33 cars. You can be assured they'll be at least that many.

Atleat 40 cars I bet

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I don't think you need be concerned, as I do know of several cars coming from Florida that were not entered last year, and some new cars and drivers, again from Florida. A "little" gift from The Sunshine State.

Also, some of the drivers that raced the USAC Pavement Series are already over in the Must See Racing group now - the Swanson brothers, for instance. So, the demise of USAC pavement actually benefitted the Must See Racing group, as opposed to hurting it, or causing concern for the future of pavement sprint car racing.

Bottom line - "Don't worry, be happy!"

If anything, the field has gotten stronger over the last few years. And I see no reason it won't continue to get better even with USAC dropping the pavement sprints. What a great race!!

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Never been to the LIttle 500. Been to Anderson for some late model shows but never to the sprints. Not much of a sprints on asphalt fan but may just give it a shot this year.

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the little 500 always has a great crowd!! i love it!! i have been going last 3 years!!

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Originally Posted by redbullfan:
the little 500 always has a great crowd!! i love it!! i have been going last 3 years!!

I have seen all of them. You are just warming up.:3::3::3:

Hey Checker'd, you gonna save a cold beer for a thirsty crewman after the show? :)

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Originally Posted by Honest-Sam:
Hey Checker'd, you gonna save a cold beer for a thirsty crewman after the show? :)

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Yes, indeedy. I'll be there with plenty of ice cold beer. Stop by the compound any time.

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I completely agree with the field getting stronger. Usac has not really helped the little 500 for several years. The night before the 500 midget race pulls most of the drivers, so very few ran the 500. With Must See growing like they are, I bet atleast 45 cars take time this year. Can not wait, love the little 500.

Hay if you like the late model races at Anderson, you need to see this race. These drivers will show you Anderson has multiple grooves. If you can't pass on the high side, your a setting duck!

Originally Posted by Chubs Peterson:
Never been to the LIttle 500. Been to Anderson for some late model shows but never to the sprints. Not much of a sprints on asphalt fan but may just give it a shot this year.

I'm not a pavement Guy myself really, but the little 500 is my favorite race of the year. Ground pounding noise, and very good racing with added elements of drama for a few non stop hours. Go to this race, you will only be mad you haven't gone sooner!

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Originally Posted by thebus79h:
I'm not a pavement Guy myself really, but the little 500 is my favorite race of the year. Ground pounding noise, and very good racing with added elements of drama for a few non stop hours. Go to this race, you will only be mad you haven't gone sooner!

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Don't forget that the beginning of the younger, stronger generation just starting to push out the old guys is starting also - witness last year's finish. Likely this trend will be seen again this yr - only making things more interesting - happens in every series - the Foyts, Andrettis, Pettys, Pearsons, etc all have to retire eventually (or be moved out of the way) ...

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And, I agree that the field gets stronger each year. Are the days of winning by 4 or 5 laps a 'thing of the past'? I think YES!
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Yes the field is starting to get younger again. I can tell you this, if I was a young guy tring to win this race in a car that may not be front row quality, I would do everything I could to try to work with Chet Phillip. Things have not quite worked out for him the last few years, but team strategy always gets him the lead at some point. These crazy strategies keep him a contender. Right now when I think about this years little 500, my number 1 thought is what will Chet have up his sleeve this year?

Problem: Slow Push Trucks
Solution: Push start the car by hand

Problem: Slow refueling
Solution: refuel with 2 cans at the same time

2 off the top of my head. Things like this are what makes this race awsome!

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Only need 6 more cars for a full field now.

http://www.andersonspeedway.com/litt...entry_list.htm

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Originally Posted by 767:
Yes the field is starting to get younger again. I can tell you this, if I was a young guy tring to win this race in a car that may not be front row quality, I would do everything I could to try to work with Chet Phillip. Things have not quite worked out for him the last few years, but team strategy always gets him the lead at some point. These crazy strategies keep him a contender. Right now when I think about this years little 500, my number 1 thought is what will Chet have up his sleeve this year?

Problem: Slow Push Trucks
Solution: Push start the car by hand

Problem: Slow refueling
Solution: refuel with 2 cans at the same time

2 off the top of my head. Things like this are what makes this race awsome!

Not getting to picky here but if you were a young guy wanting to work with Chet Fillip, you might want to get his name right.

I had friends crew for him when he raced at Indy and also when he ran a supermodified at Oswego Speedway, guess that is where I learned the unique spelling of his name.

Patti

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Originally Posted by IndyBound:
Not getting to picking here but if you were a young guy wanting to work with Chet Fillip, you might want to get his name right.

I had friends crew for him when he raced at Indy and also when he ran a supermodified at Oswego Speedway, guess that is where I learned the unique spelling of his name.

Patti

I thought his last name started with an F, but I am the worlds worst speller. I figured I would go the safe way with the Ph. This year will be my 21st Little 500. Walked out of Indy with 5 laps to go last year, just to make sure I made it to Anderson in time.