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Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

10/6/24, 7:13 PM

Replies: 101

Bacon going wing racing next year

Views: 38,281

Posted By Blacki-Suede

Rob Hoffman put some money into Bacon’s deal...

Rob Hoffman put some money into Bacon’s deal after Richard Hoffman (Rob’s Father) passed away. The idea was to continue the decades long Hoffman Racing legacy

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

10/5/24, 11:42 PM

Replies: 101

Bacon going wing racing next year

Views: 38,281

Posted By Blacki-Suede

Hoffman put money into Brady’s team to be listed...

Hoffman put money into Brady’s team to be listed as the owner, thus continuing the Hoffman Auto Racing’s Legacy

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

10/5/24, 11:36 PM

Replies: 101

Bacon going wing racing next year

Views: 38,281

Posted By Blacki-Suede

FLO is a minority owner of the High Limit Series....

FLO is a minority owner of the High Limit Series. 50% of Streaming income goes into the High Limit purse.

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

8/23/24, 10:51 AM

Replies: 56

Smackdown thoughts

Views: 16,417

Posted By Blacki-Suede

Any thoughts on Moles’ problem on the opening lap...

Any thoughts on Moles’ problem on the opening lap of the feature ? Both torsion bars were sticking out of the torsion tubes. My thoughts are they changed bars and someone forgot to tighten the...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

7/27/24, 8:09 PM

Replies: 8

Get Well Steve Sussex

Views: 2,741

Posted By Blacki-Suede

I heard the FLO announcers mention how Suffix...

I heard the FLO announcers mention how Suffix will have medical bills to pay as he recovers, and a donation bucket was at the USAC merchandise trailer. Surely USAC has medical insurance. As a former...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

7/21/24, 6:36 PM

Replies: 22

Kevin Miller USAC Article

Views: 5,338

Posted By Blacki-Suede

https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organiz...

https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/350970338

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

7/21/24, 6:33 PM

Replies: 22

Kevin Miller USAC Article

Views: 5,338

Posted By Blacki-Suede

Miller’s salary of the “ non profit” USAC is...

Miller’s salary of the “ non profit” USAC is nearly $300,000.

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

7/8/24, 2:12 PM

Replies: 3

USAC The Club

Views: 1,605

Posted By Blacki-Suede

I understand that USAC and the NHRA are tax...

I understand that USAC and the NHRA are tax exempt clubs. Sweet deal.

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

7/7/24, 10:36 AM

Replies: 3

USAC The Club

Views: 1,605

Posted By Blacki-Suede

USAC The Club

Interesting public information.

https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/350970338

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

6/29/24, 7:02 PM

Replies: 20

USAC Announcer

Views: 5,518

Posted By Blacki-Suede

As a former track promotor I can attest to the...

As a former track promotor I can attest to the fact that, according to fans, the track announcer was never good enough. What fans must remember, the announcer’s job is to entertain. If you are a die...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

6/7/24, 2:09 PM

Replies: 37

Burg Crowd

Views: 10,641

Posted By Blacki-Suede

I have no idea what FLO pays the promotor, but I...

I have no idea what FLO pays the promotor, but I understand it is not a significant number. In my opinion FLO has grown over the years with more significant advertising on their platform. Maybe it’s...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

6/6/24, 10:45 AM

Replies: 37

Burg Crowd

Views: 10,641

Posted By Blacki-Suede

The ‘burg has almost always been a Saturday night...

The ‘burg has almost always been a Saturday night track. Tried some Wednesday night late model races back in the day. Did not work. Ran a Friday night WoO race in ‘78 or ‘79 and broke even. The fact...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

6/6/24, 10:39 AM

Replies: 37

Burg Crowd

Views: 10,641

Posted By Blacki-Suede

Sorry, “Wednesday night”

Sorry, “Wednesday night”

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

6/6/24, 10:36 AM

Replies: 37

Burg Crowd

Views: 10,641

Posted By Blacki-Suede

The promotor did what “ real” promotors do. He...

The promotor did what “ real” promotors do. He ran the show ( quickly I might add) knowing in advance rain was in the forecast. He did not cancel the day before or days before as has become the norm...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

2/26/24, 10:17 PM

Replies: 22

Lessons on Promotion

Views: 7,002

Posted By Blacki-Suede

Riverboat gambling and its affects on racing is...

Riverboat gambling and its affects on racing is an interesting subject, since the current Lawrenceburg Speedway was built with River Boat gambling revenue. A two sided sword for the ‘burg

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

12/23/23, 1:51 PM

Replies: 13

Going on the Offense by Pat Sullivan

Views: 5,512

Posted By Blacki-Suede

When my family members and I promoted...

When my family members and I promoted Lawrenceburg Speedway some 45 years ago we did all we could to support and be part of the Lawrenceburg community, even though we did not live there. We banked...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

10/8/23, 2:53 PM

Replies: 13

10/7/2023 - Lawrenceburg Speedway Results

Views: 4,599

Posted By Blacki-Suede

Charles, East Bay Speedway has signed an intent...

Charles, East Bay Speedway has signed an intent to purchase agreement with The Mosaic Company,a mining processing facility that currently almost surrounds the track. I believe it was a five year...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

10/8/23, 10:48 AM

Replies: 13

10/7/2023 - Lawrenceburg Speedway Results

Views: 4,599

Posted By Blacki-Suede

Charles, there are only so many nights in a...

Charles, there are only so many nights in a weekend. Lawrenceburg has always been a Saturday night Sprint Car track. Trust me, when Ed Bennet reopened the track back in the day he unsuccessfully...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

8/25/23, 10:47 PM

Replies: 31

Keyboard Jockies idea's for future Lawrenceburg Speedway.

Views: 10,055

Posted By Blacki-Suede

I find it very interesting to read everyone’s...

I find it very interesting to read everyone’s suggestions on how to “ fix” the ‘burg. Many great ideas, some great insight, and thoughtful concerns. In my opinion, operating as a “ special event...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

8/21/23, 3:16 PM

Replies: 40

8/19/2023 - Lawrenceburg Spdwy. - Gaines Memorial $3K to Win

Views: 14,737

Posted By Blacki-Suede

Back in the day I played race track promoter at...

Back in the day I played race track promoter at the ‘burg and we were fairly successful. Today I wouldn’t go down that road, to many things have changed - demographics, age of fans, cost of race...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

8/12/23, 12:44 PM

Replies: 30

Lawrenceburg

Views: 15,631

Posted By Blacki-Suede

Wow, your post sure brings back memories for me....

Wow, your post sure brings back memories for me. You even remember Arfons’ jet powered tractor, our first event as promoters.
But, since those days so much has changed in the racing and...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

7/24/23, 3:16 PM

Replies: 23

Alex Bright

Views: 7,861

Posted By Blacki-Suede

I have to wonder if the slick track caused by the...

I have to wonder if the slick track caused by the rain had any bearing on the starts.

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

7/24/23, 3:11 PM

Replies: 25

Four heat races, really!!

Views: 7,417

Posted By Blacki-Suede

Having been promoter back in the day let me say...

Having been promoter back in the day let me say this. No matter how you form the heat races, how many you invert, how the consi goes - 99% of the time the top cars and drivers are in the feature. The...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

5/13/23, 9:20 PM

Replies: 7

Schedule time stupidity?

Views: 2,199

Posted By Blacki-Suede

Re: Schedule time stupidity?

TV dictates start times. Has everything to do with scheduling.

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

7/27/22, 1:11 PM

Replies: 1

Passing of Ray Chaike

Views: 1,636

Posted By Blacki-Suede

Passing of Ray Chaike

Racer, long time USAC official and Story Teller extraordinaire, Ray Chaike passed away last Saturday evening after a short battle with a heart condition. Ray started his racing career in modifieds in...

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