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This Saturday August 17th is the Dick Gaines Memorial! Paying $3000 to win only at Lawrenceburg Speedway.
More info at www.lawrenceburgspeedway.com

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Who wouldn't want to win this race!!!

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There was nothing better than seeing Dick Gaines in the #70 coming flat out down the front straight way going into turn one with a rooster tail of dirt flying on The Kentucky International Raceway in the mid 60's. Memories of Dick Gaines I will never forget, always worth the money just to see him race on that track.

REH

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Just curious .... Has Dickie Gaines won the dick gaines memorial before ?? I might have even watched the race and forgot just couldn't remember..

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No, He hasn't but he looked good last week.

Thanks for sharing this video! Very cool

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Was very fortunate to see some of the second half of his career, Mostly remember him in the Kinser #11 or #22 along with Wilkerson, Krebs, Deputy, Millburn, Gillstrap. Salaminto, Sheldon and Bob Kinser and many more.

Looking back, The racing was very different. Drivers weren't skinny but burley, Tires weren't super wide, Motors didn't hit seven thousand rpm and may have had 4-500 horses (Junkyard motor, Cam and Pistons) There were no Monster Sliders (Ever) The fast qualifiers were started on the tail (Penalized for turning a lap under your qualifying time which was questionable at best) and often by lap 15 two or three of them were either in the lead or vying for it. Tracks were almost never meticulously groomed and smooth. Often two or three holes would be in the tracks and sometimes that was just the fast way around. Drive through it and gas it! They were also often pretty sloppy at the beginning of the night and run in as the event proceeded. Qualifying, Fast Car Dashes and Victory lane photos were part of every race.

I never heard the term *GAINES CRUISE* until after he'd passed but looking back at the races I witnessed. Thats exactly what they were if he got the lead. He may have had to battle to get the lead and sometimes race side by side several laps to get the lead. But once he had it. HE WAS CRUISING! Quite honestly, I didn't even know he won the Knoxville Nationals and several other big races till I got older. As a kid All I knew was The Burg, and he was several time Champion.

I always consider this race very special. Memories of actual races and incidents that took place fade but I can still picture that #11 on the cushion and in Victory Lane and a Beast of a man climbing out. Sideburns and all. Also that his shoulders and arms were outside the cage wheeling that car most of the time on a big 'ol steering wheel and the only power steering were them Biceps.

See you there!

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Dave, Could you please post the rest of the payoff? Thanks. See you Saturday.

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Why? All you need to know is it pays $3000 to win. Or non transfers get $100

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Do not the know exact year but it was on the small track,Dickie Gaines was fighting for the lead late in the race and he and Brandon Petty tangled and both flipped in second turn.A.J. Anderson in the Hazen 57 won.Dickie looked good last time we raced

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Charles next time you see bob kinser ask him about dick's slide jobs...lol

This Saturday August 17th is the Annual Dick Gaines Memorial.
Paying $3000 to win and $300 to start!!! and $100 for anyone not making the feature. No entry fees!!
complete payout
Winner $3000
2nd $1500
3rd $700
4th $600
5th $500
6th $450
7th $400
8th $375
9th $350
10th $325
11th back $300
Non Transfers $100, pit pass $30 general admission $18
Also racing, Budweiser UMP Modifieds, Impact Sports Pure Stocks, and Zimmer Tractor Hornets
More info at www.lawrenceburgspeedway.com

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Thanks for posting the payout Bozo, maybe the ones so concerned about the payout will show up to race?:15:
Two nice payouts @ Bloomington & The Burg this coming weekend.

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Bet most of those were settled over a twelve pack or two at the Kinser Racing Apparel Van.

Btw, State Route 1 is opened back up!

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I doubt that, as I don't think they were to friendly to each others from what I remember.

REH

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Been told also from more than Just Johnnythunderhead that the 275/74 WEST construction has caused up to a hour and a half delays.

I personally have had no problem but I get there early.

To Avoid this coming from Dayton, Take 275 south to the Colerain Exit Rt. 27 GO NORTH 8 Miles to Rt 128 Ross Hamilton Cleves Exit. Take 128 south 14 miles to Rt. 50 West 8 miles to track.

Takes about 15-20 minutes longer than all highway but better than a hour and a half wait.

There is no way to tell if and when and how many lanes are open at anytime. 700WLW does half hour news cast on saturday and may and may not give traffic updates, If the reds are playing. FUGGETTABOUTIT.

From I-74 East Take the St. Leon Rt. 1 exit and go south to Greendale and Rt. 50 west.

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Has 84 been found yet ?

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yea, it was right along 83 the whole time....dag gone it...:D

4 more days! Looking forward to seeing my racing family again!

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Sean Buckley and crew will also be on hand taping for their next episode!! Who will be the star of the show?

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With only 3 points races left for a Champion to be crowned! Top 25!

1 CJ Leary 30 Greenfield IN 1405 Leader
2 Ted Hines 12 Indianapolis IN 1365 -40
3 Joss Moffatt 5J Columbus IN 1225 -180
4 Logan Hupp 9H Columbus IN 1215 -190
5 Brett Burdette 17B Sunman IN 1110 -295
6 Garrett Abrams 32 Rushville IN 890 -515
7 Justin Grant 11X,27,21X Ione CA 855 -550
8 Drew Abel 04 Columbus IN 810 -595
9 Gary Taylor 40 Gatortail LA 720 -685
10 Todd Gnat 51G Vandalia OH 715 -690
11 Michael Fischesser 4 Cincinnati OH 650 -755
12 Justin Owen 26,W3 Harrison OH 600 -805
13 Mike Miller 82 Wapakoneta OH 575 -830
- Chad Boespflug 98,57 Hanford CA 575 -830
15 Jarett Andretti 18A Charlotte NC 570 -835
16 David Applegate 11A,11 Manchester IN 540 -865
- Logan Jarrett 29 Kokomo IN 540 -865
18 Joe Liguori 6RR Tampa FL 535 -870
19 Shawn Westerfeld 89 West Harrison IN 490 -915
20 Adam Cruea 83 Troy OH 475 -930
21 Kevin Thomas, Jr. 17RW Cullman AL 440 -965
22 Christopher Bell 67,56 Norman OK 430 -975
23 Dave Darland 71P,17B Lincoln IN 405 -1000
24 Tyler Courtney 23C Indianapolis IN 395 -1010
25 Mike Weber 22W Cincinnati OH 385 -1020

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Hoping to make our first trip to L-Burg this Saturday with the 13e Snap-on Tools Maxim sprint!

Well 3 more days and the weather is looking perfect for racing! Make plans now to see some racing this weekend, the summer is almost over! Have a great day!

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Dog Daze of Summer: Pet Food & Toy Drive~For each item you bring to donate you will receive a chance to win a $100 Kroger Gift Card!!!

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Hope to see my friends in Section A this Saturday night.:8::8::8:

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Can't have too much of this.

So Route1 is open??

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Making the first trip of the season. Bringing a first timer to. Looking forward to a great show.

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Yes, And I would suggest everyone use it because that I-74 construction is bad when they are doing it. Not so bad if they are not. There's no way to tell.

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Any updates on I-84 Chuck or do I need to wait for Mr. Thunderhead?:D

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I-84 is open, Wherever it may be..............

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I can tell you I was stuck behind several cars that were stopped on I84. It turns out that's where all the construction workers park their cars. :3:

Weather is looking very good for Saturday.:6:

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Another mini sprint driver coming up. You would think the burg would have more races for the mini sprints! Never seen a hornet driver buy a 410. Lol Just saying Dave.

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Yes route 1 is open, your going to laugh at the state when you see what they have been fixing for over 30 days!

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After 2-1/2 months of building a sprint car and learning as much as we possibly could, it looks like we'll make our debut performance at the 'Burg on Saturday. Have a few things to wrap up tomorrow.....can't thank Rob Hoffman enough for his help and guidance, and of course Larry Fasse at SpeedPartz. Looking forward to getting the car out for the first time and seeing what she can do. I'm sure I'll be wetting my pants when I push him off for the first time! ;)

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Got to see this beast, I mean Maxim fire for the first time last night. YE-OW! pedal control, thats all I got to say. She's Hot!

That's great! Best of luck to you guys! See ya Saturday.

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