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Isw 2016 (31) (10,560)
Posted By MacTexas
Re: Isw 2016
7/8/16, 5:14 PM
Really wish I could be there. First time in 11 years not to attend at least one race. I will be glued to IOW and twitter for results.:13:
Gas City and Kokomo (47) (17,972)
Posted By MacTexas
Re: Gas City and Kokomo
7/7/16, 10:20 AM
To address your original question. This will be the first year in the last 11 years I will not be able to make Sprintweek. I enjoy going to Auburn Indiana and visiting the Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg...
Indiana Sprint week info (9) (3,315)
Posted By MacTexas
Re: Indiana Sprint week info
5/15/16, 5:47 PM
Just up the road from Gas City is Auburn. I recommend a visit to the Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg museum.
Elite non wing sprints (13) (5,711)
Posted By MacTexas
Re: Elite non wing sprints
1/29/15, 9:39 PM
Closest track to me is Boyd Raceway. The schedule on facebook shows Boyd race Oct 30. When I visit Boyd web page it shows race is Oct 24. I realize it is many months from now but just wanted you to...
Steve Kinser in Breaking Away? (12) (8,040)
Posted By MacTexas
Re: Steve Kinser in Breaking Away?
1/4/15, 7:52 PM
I thought you might have been talking about last night. I would title it "Breaking Bad". His rear axle broke and the his car was totaled.
Rain Out Procedures (54) (18,586)
Posted By MacTexas
Re: Rain Out Procedures
7/15/14, 8:14 AM
Kokomo last Saturday night is a perfect example.
sprint week (34) (12,349)
Posted By MacTexas
Re: sprint week
6/29/14, 6:51 PM
Any races on Monday or Tuesday? Other than visit the Indy 500 museum any other must see places? A friend of mine who lived in Indiana said I needed to visit Knawbone, he had a big smile on his face...
Speedway Grand Prix from Denmark Streaming (2) (1,197)
Posted By MacTexas
Re: Speedway Grand Prix from Denmark Streaming
6/28/14, 9:08 PM
At the end of the race Greg Hancock has a 1 point lead over Tai Woffinden.
Sprint Week Accommodations (4) (1,847)
Posted By MacTexas
Re: Sprint Week Accommodations
6/3/14, 3:30 PM
I experienced the same problem with booking rooms. I too booked a Best Western room today. I wanted to book a room in Cloverdale the night of Putnamville but they were full. I ended up in...
Track Prep Secret? (33) (12,900)
Posted By MacTexas
Re: Track Prep Secret?
7/19/13, 5:30 PM
Where do you buy 20 mule team borax? I have looked around here and cannot find it.
KOKOMO SPEEDWAY SATURDAY JULY 13th (37) (17,814)
Posted By MacTexas
Re: KOKOMO SPEEDWAY SATURDAY JULY 13th
7/13/13, 4:59 PM
Wish I was there but the 1000 mi drive was too much this year.:13: I have never seen a bad race at Kokomo, it is my favorite track.

Maybe next year!
Kings royal (43) (12,342)
Posted By MacTexas
Re: Kings royal
7/12/13, 11:28 AM
I am 1000 miles away but if I had my choice it's Kokomo all the way. I have never seen a bad race at Kokomo and I was at the Kings Royal where every car in the starting lineup blew a tire except for...
Kokomo Smackdown (15) (7,063)
Posted By MacTexas
Re: Kokomo Smackdown
8/20/12, 12:11 PM
When in the area during Sprintweek I visited Auburn In and the Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg museum. It's worth the trip.
Kyle Larson to run kokomo smack down (13) (4,961)
Posted By MacTexas
Re: Kyle Larson to run kokomo smack down
8/17/12, 8:03 PM
Talked to the Abreu 1a guys at Knoxville and they said Larson would be in their car at Kokomo.
Video: Amazing CRA finish at Santa Maria 8-11-12 (9) (3,375)
Posted By MacTexas
Re: Video: Amazing CRA finish at Santa Maria 8-11-
8/15/12, 8:43 PM
Great race. Interesting that the crowd was wearing heavy jackets in August.
Bob Darland Memorial 7/29/12 (36) (16,768)
Posted By MacTexas
Re: Bob Darland Memorial 7/29/12
7/29/12, 9:38 PM
Let me make sure I read this correctly. BC had to tag the rear and ended up winning. WOW, I wish I could have seen that. Too bad I live 1000 miles from Kokomo or I would be there every Sunday.
Ballou.... (8) (5,040)
Posted By MacTexas
Re: Ballou....
7/29/12, 4:10 PM
Just like the old Hee Haw song,"If it weren't for bad luck he'd have no luck at all"
Poll: Social Media and Driver Information (19) (7,274)
Posted By MacTexas
Re: Social Media and Driver Information
7/21/12, 5:42 PM
Drivers websites are not updated on a timely basis.

Facebook has become a maze to try and figure out.

Twitter is GREAT, instant information. I can go to Twitter and find out the results of...
Sprint Week wishes (2) (1,991)
Posted By MacTexas
Re: Sprint Week wishes
7/13/12, 5:46 PM
Wish I could be there too. I have been to 7 of the last eight years but can't make it this year. Good luck hope the weather cooperates and and all the drivers stay safe.
Jud Larson (6) (3,604)
Posted By MacTexas
Re: Jud Larson
7/7/12, 11:55 AM
I remember being at Olympic Stadium in Kansas City in 1963 when Jud started his return to racing. The guy was really hungry and drove the wheels off the car but took too many chances and ended not...
Twin cities just canceled for saturday (14) (5,295)
Posted By MacTexas
Re: Twin cities just canceled for saturday
5/25/12, 7:12 PM
Circumstance beyond control means they haven't fixed the fence yet.
Apps (13) (4,501)
Posted By MacTexas
Re: Apps
4/20/12, 5:23 PM
How are the PA apps titled?
POWRi at Cowtown Speedway (24) (9,956)
Posted By MacTexas
Re: POWRi at Cowtown Speedway
3/16/12, 4:42 PM
Getting ready to leave for the track. I remember last time midgets were at the track, should be some great racing. I just hope they don't have 5 support classes like usual.
Favorite track (35) (8,692)
Posted By MacTexas
Re: Favorite track
8/29/11, 5:54 PM
Kokomo, Never have seen a bad race at Kokomo.
Sprint Week.The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (19) (8,179)
Posted By MacTexas
Re: Sprint Week.The Good, the Bad and the Ugl
7/20/11, 5:04 PM
My first Sprintweek was 2005 and I was hooked been back every year but this one and I really missed being there. I really like Kokomo and plan to attend next year for sure. Wish they would run some...