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Hmm...what could Doug Boles and Levi Jones be discussing in this picture, taken at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway?

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The Dirt Track at IMS.... interesting.

Potentially great news for usac and Indiana sprint/midgets.

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So what would be the stands. The turn three stands? They'd be 200 yards from the track.

IDK, My Glass half empty meter is twitching and I'd like to see it switch to half full, But it would have to be in a manner that helps Indiana Sprints and Midgets and not takes away or further over saturates the number of tracks.

Maybe a replica of 16th street speedway. Yeah the ballpark won't be the setting but its a tie to recent history. At least the shape of the track would be a challenge for a year or two, The top teams have our local tracks dialed in.

LBurg's tried once or twice to put a higher to win on sprint week, But its a hit anyway so why spend extra? Id love to see a couple tracks put a bit more for the racers to end the week. Just like Eldora does for Ohio Sprint Speedweek.

Oh well, Time will tell. The way the story reads is its temporary or flat so they can still use it for IMS events.

I would imagine they would bring in temp stands.

Can we now bring the Hut 100 back to Indiana where it belongs?

The "hut hundred" belongs at one place really, thus the "hut", and that's Terre Haute. Just a matter of getting the cars which seems unlikely due to the unstable climate of midget racing and the fact some folks on here think midgets shouldn't be run on anything bigger than a hockey rink.

Originally Posted by flagboy55:
The "hut hundred" belongs at one place really, thus the "hut", and that's Terre Haute. Just a matter of getting the cars which seems unlikely due to the unstable climate of midget racing and the fact some folks on here think midgets shouldn't be run on anything bigger than a hockey rink.

I too feel it belongs at TH....but since that doesn't seem as if that is going to happen anytime soon...this would be a nice alternative.

Since it's been held at LPS,the Haub, old 'burg Granite City Il and a version at the Indy Mile....I don't think having it at the Speedway would be rocking the boat too much.

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Think I'll try to sneak over with the Zonker and run a few laps; I can practically push it there from my house...:31:

Depending on where they build it, the spectator mounds could provide quite a bit of lawn seating. They could easily put up temporary stands on the opposite side. I don't know how interested IMS would be in hosting many dirt track events. It's an already saturated market and profit would probably be difficult to make. This sounds like a one time thing.

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Originally Posted by hoosier race fan:
Depending on where they build it, the spectator mounds could provide quite a bit of lawn seating. They could easily put up temporary stands on the opposite side. I don't know how interested IMS would be in hosting many dirt track events. It's an already saturated market and profit would probably be difficult to make. This sounds like a one time thing.

I don't think the $$ is the problem here and certainly the whole speedway grounds would not be open, Probably just the north tunnel. One concession or some trailered concessions. one restroom (Bigger than most any dirt track restroom anyway) IM not so sure this isn't outside the track behind the turn three grandstand IDK. If inside and could utilize one of the video boards, that would be huge plus.

Smoke has said his intention is to race at least a little while after Leaving Nascar It wouldn't surprise me for a WoO or All Star race to be held there. But as the article says. Initially Midgets.

I also don't think it fits the IMS model but kept confined. layed out right. All the would be needed is jersey barrier wall and they probably got old fence or extra fence stuff at the track. Keeping it confined in a local area controls the cost of staff etc. And doing it to honor a former USAC triple crown winner, IRL Champ and Nascar and Brickyard Champ is just plain :6::6: Rushville Rocket Raceway!

It could have four or five events, Hey, Bring back Thursday Night Thunder with some TV, One or two events per class, WoO, USAC Sprint and Midget. :) There goes my Glass half full meter.

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I'd be seriously willing to bet that the night before the 500 will make a return to dirt...

I don't see how this is bad at all. They've already said it won't be weekly, only a special show racetrack.

Originally Posted by thebus71h:
I'd be seriously willing to bet that the night before the 500 will make a return to dirt...

I don't see how this is bad at all. They've already said it won't be weekly, only a special show racetrack.

Not when they are drawing 35000 plus at the concerts.

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Hmm...what could Doug Boles and Levi Jones be discussing in this picture, taken at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway?

Probably taking a sprint week date away from a more deserving existent Indiana track

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I don't see how this is built, and a race is NEVER run on it. I get it being a gift. But to me, that's a lot of effort for ONE appearance. I'm sure Tony would like to see a race run on it.

I don't think running 2 or 3 specials a year would oversaturate the market any more than it already is. Doug Boles/IMS hosted many dirt track promoters in the winter/spring so he obviously gets it. Grass roots racing is important to all racing. I'm sure something could be worked out to run and not step on other track's dates. A qualifying day, dirt track night race, would be cool. It wouldn't take much temporary lighting to light the dirt track. They generally don't have anything going after a qualifying day. I think some pretty cool things could be done a couple times a year. If they are serious about putting a real track down, right dirt, and right length (after they build the initial 3/16th), I think it could be a really cool deal. I think it could really enhance dirt racing, not take away from it if put together and used in the right way.

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A new track is being built and some of you are pissed?Can someone please explain to me how a new place to race is a bad thing? We have it great here racing wise. Some of you crybabies need to be thankful the racing gods smile on us Hoosiers,instead of complaining about future races.

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Per IMS this will NOT be a "permanent fixture"!!! https://twitter.com/IMS/status/748542352914944004

I would predict something possibly being put on during the Brickyard weekend...maybe that Friday or Saturday night? Although I haven't checked schedules to see what's running elsewhere during those days.

They're already putting dirt down and putting up barriers per the pics on the IMS Twitter.

Photo from today per @IMS

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They layed out the track in one day with barriers and dirt and plan a test, NOT OPEN TO THE PUBIC on Tuesday.

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http://www.indystar.com/story/sports...ture/86566872/

Doug Boles gets it. If a final product is put together correctly (track layout/surface and events), I don't see how it's not a positive. And, it won't take away any space needed in May.

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Originally Posted by Speedwrench:
Probably taking a sprint week date away from a more deserving existent Indiana track

Reminds me of my favorite movie ever. Just before shooting the sheriff in the movie Unforgiven, Clint Eastwood says just before pulling the trigger. " Deserves got nothing to do with it ".

The track

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Originally Posted by Nate:
The track

Same guy that made the Indy Invitational track must have been charge of this thing. Looks more like a roller derby track.

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Do people even read articles anymore? It's a 3/16 (much bigger than Bankers Life, though). It's a test. It's for a publicity event. If they ever do it for real (here's hoping), it will be bigger, with more banking and proper catch fencing. Think of it as a scale model, a feasibility study. Jeez.

Originally Posted by jjones752:
Do people even read articles anymore? It's a 3/16 (much bigger than Bankers Life, though). It's a test. It's for a publicity event. If they ever do it for real (here's hoping), it will be bigger, with more banking and proper catch fencing. Think of it as a scale model, a feasibility study. Jeez.

Double check before you go, but I heard USAC is running their big block big car series there tonight.

;)

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Originally Posted by monkeyboy:
A new track is being built and some of you are pissed?Can someone please explain to me how a new place to race is a bad thing? We have it great here racing wise. Some of you crybabies need to be thankful the racing gods smile on us Hoosiers,instead of complaining about future races.

Yep, You Hoosiers.
Got it made when it comes to real race cars, plenty of nonwing shows to check out.
Pretty sure theres exactly zero nonwing sprintcar races in PA this weekend and 50 other weekends. Which means there are no sprintcar races in PA what so ever, inless your guys are here racing.
Racing in PA and NY blows compared to what you guys have. I would literally consider myself living in heaven if I had a Kokomo or (name your favorite track here) nearby.

Originally Posted by Backitin:
Yep, You Hoosiers.
Got it made when it comes to real race cars, plenty of nonwing shows to check out.
Pretty sure theres exactly zero nonwing sprintcar races in PA this weekend and 50 other weekends. Which means there are no sprintcar races in PA what so ever, inless your guys are here racing.
Racing in PA and NY blows compared to what you guys have. I would literally consider myself living in heaven if I had a Kokomo or (name your favorite track here) nearby.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I've always lived in Indiana, but I enjoy dirt late models more than any other class. Unfortunately there are only a handful of late model races in my area each year.

Like Zoolander, lol. It's a scale model, but it needs to be bigger.

My quick 2 cents worth. If any of you out there think that THE Indianapolis Motor Speedway won't do this right...then you're mistaken. Whether a gimmick to Thank Smoke or a test for future plans, you need to give IMS HUGE cudos for building a dirt track inside our oval. Maybe take a deep breath and relax, try not to speculate the FUTURE OF AUTO RACING from one little dirt track attempt. Congratulations to IMS for listening to & being involved in dirt track racing in Indiana.

Originally Posted by HARFprez:
My quick 2 cents worth. If any of you out there think that THE Indianapolis Motor Speedway won't do this right...then you're mistaken. Whether a gimmick to Thank Smoke or a test for future plans, you need to give IMS HUGE cudos for building a dirt track inside our oval. Maybe take a deep breath and relax, try not to speculate the FUTURE OF AUTO RACING from one little dirt track attempt. Congratulations to IMS for listening to & being involved in dirt track racing in Indiana.

I think Doug Boles is outstanding and he's one that can make it happen and be successful. He's not Tony George.

I hope they end up with a high-banked 1/4 mile with some great clay. No sand, no rocks. I'd love to run it with or without the Wing. Hoping for the best!