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Greenville(IN) Speedway pics and stories??? (54) (15,967)
Posted By Supermod
Re: Greenville(IN) Speedway pics and stories???
3/11/09, 7:34 PM
I tried to find the track in question a few years ago when I was at Eldora for the 4-Crown. That year it was quite rainy in the area. I found what I thought was the entrance to the track, but from...
Getting To Know IOW Members (65) (24,514)
Posted By Supermod
Re: Getting To Know IOW Members
3/5/09, 11:15 PM
I concur, this is a great thread. My name is Bob Mays, I live on the edge of the frontier, Lincoln NE. I'm 56 years old, attended my first race in 1956 at Capitol Beach Speedway in Lincoln, Gordie...
Who's your favorite........ (41) (10,084)
Posted By Supermod
Re: Who's your favorite........
3/1/09, 1:06 PM
Boston
Four Horsemen
ACDC
Johnny Cash
Metallica
Journey

later,

Bob Mays
best track 2008?? (27) (7,446)
Posted By Supermod
Re: best track 2008??
2/9/09, 12:09 AM
This is based on the best races I saw in 2008:

1. DuQuoin - Silver Crown battle between Brian Tyler and Dave Darland as good as it gets.
2. Kokomo - Indiana Sprintweek race, Darland wins,...
Poll: How many races attended in 2008 (46) (16,375)
Posted By Supermod
Re: How many races attended in 2008
1/7/09, 10:07 PM
I had a pretty average year numbers wise:

55 races
34 race tracks

later,

Bob Mays
Vukovich Drake car (24) (11,141)
Posted By Supermod
Re: Vukovich Drake car
1/4/09, 9:48 PM
Duke,

According to the website, the Vukovich Drake is for sale, is it Bill that is selling it or has he already sold it?

later,

Bob Mays
Can/Will "Twas the night Before" happen again next year? (13) (7,943)
Posted By Supermod
Re: Can/Will "Twas the night Before" happen again next year?
12/23/08, 6:52 PM
TBird, your point about nothing else going on in that building is well taken, in fact, I heard the city is considering tearing Kemper down, and that could have an adverse effect on the racing there!...
Can/Will "Twas the night Before" happen again next year? (13) (7,943)
Posted By Supermod
Re: Can/Will "Twas the night Before" happen again next year?
12/23/08, 11:53 AM
TBird, you bring up some very good points, let me see if I can shed some light a few things:

1. Multiple classes: As a fellow purist, I agree that we could do without all the undercards. But as...
Wow...Thankful I Didn't Drive To KC (9) (3,988)
Posted By Supermod
Re: Wow...Thankful I Didn't Drive To KC
12/21/08, 1:38 PM
The Saturday night show was much better than Friday. The crowd was better too. Over at 10:45, cudos to Bryan Clausen for persevering. If they have it again next year, I'll go back. It ended up...
Kansas City roll call (34) (9,896)
Posted By Supermod
Re: Kansas City roll call
12/18/08, 11:45 AM
I'll be ther weather permitting.

later,

Bob Mays
Happy Birthday Al Consoli (17) (3,992)
Posted By Supermod
Re: Happy Birthday Al Consoli
11/20/08, 11:01 PM
Hey Al,

Just remember your not getting older, ..ah...well..OK, your are getting older, but what the hey, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

later (and right behind ya),

Bob Mays
Cameron Dodson Bad Crash (51) (34,775)
Posted By Supermod
Re: Cameron Dodson
11/20/08, 1:03 PM
I was in attendence at Iowa Speedway this year when Cameron won there. What a great victory lane, as it was obvious Cameron was very happy to win that race. Here's hoping he makes a quick and full...
Tony jones announces his retirement! (6) (3,174)
Posted By Supermod
Re: Tony jones announces his retirement!
11/19/08, 10:44 PM
Although we will all miss Tony's talent on the speedway, it is great to see a guy going out on his own terms. Good Luck in the future Tony, and thanks for all the thrills!

later,

Bob Mays
Jerry Coons Jr. (11) (5,276)
Posted By Supermod
Re: Jerry Coons Jr.
11/3/08, 1:43 PM
Good point about the "one car team" taking on the big dogs. Short track racing may the last place where the little guy can still compete on even terms. It's more about the kind of swing you take,...
Open Wheel Magazine (15) (13,999)
Posted By Supermod
Re: Open Wheel Magazine
11/3/08, 1:32 PM
Hi Jim,

I would defintely stick with the Tommy Hinnershitz memorabilia, a much better long term investment.

later,

Bob Mays
Open Wheel Magazine (15) (13,999)
Posted By Supermod
Re: Open Wheel Magazine
10/31/08, 9:11 AM
Jim,

I hope you paid the all the sales tax, when you bought Helio's wing.

later,

Bob Mays
the biggest balls? (68) (18,278)
Posted By Supermod
Re: the biggest balls?
10/27/08, 10:36 PM
Traditional:
1. Daron Clayton
2. Robert Ballou
3. Brad Sweet

Winged:
1. how do you tell?

later,
Who will win the ovals out west (48) (15,753)
Posted By Supermod
Re: Who will win the ovals out west
10/24/08, 10:49 PM
Thursday Perris-Mike Spencer
Friday Perris-Dave Darland
Saturday Perris-Tony Jones
Friday Manzy-Jerry Coons Jr.
Saturday Manzy-Brad Sweet

later,

Bob Mays
One Driver, New Team, Who you got? (87) (23,452)
Posted By Supermod
Re: One Driver, New Team, Who you got?
10/23/08, 3:16 PM
Daron Clayton. Then I'd hire ol' Bub to run the show.

The only marketing I'm interested in is victory lane photos.

later,

Bob Mays
Kokomo update (34) (13,481)
Posted By Supermod
Re: Kokomo update
10/18/08, 6:19 PM
CONGRATS JON!!!
This one must have really felt sweet!

later,

Bob Mays
Thank you everyone (32) (9,890)
Posted By Supermod
Re: Thank you everyone
10/18/08, 6:06 PM
Kenny,

Great to hear you are doing better!

later,

Bob Mays
Oct 8-11 Gold Crown Midget Nats. IOW Roll Call (16) (4,151)
Posted By Supermod
Re: Oct 8-11 Gold Crown Midget Nats. IOW Roll Call
10/7/08, 10:34 AM
Short on vacation so I'll only be there Friday and Saturday. Just a quick 450 mile jaunt for me.

later,

Bob Mays
New USAC "Gold Crown" car designs. Opinions? (64) (34,811)
Posted By Supermod
Re: New USAC "Gold Crown" car designs. Opinions?
9/23/08, 12:24 PM
It is interesting that for two years everyone on this board attacked the new style silver crown car, but when you vote "none of the above," that is exactly what you are voting FOR!

This is not...
Knoxville 09 schedule (10) (4,701)
Posted By Supermod
Re: Knoxville 09 schedule
9/13/08, 10:16 AM
Maybe USAC can convince McCarl to flip-flop his Front-row Challenge and Ultimate Challenge? That way there will be two straight nights of non-wings!

later,

Bob Mays
RIP Dwight Clock (116) (34,642)
Posted By Supermod
Re: RIP Dwight Clock
9/6/08, 12:07 PM
Whenever Dwight would chime in on a controversial subject on this board it seems everyone would sit up and take notice. He was always the voice of reason on here and I don't think anyone would argue...