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pgray · 7/29/09, 6:07 PM

The meeting referenced herein was scheduled for this past Wednesday , a week ago -
Wondering if anyone has any insight into what may have come down ?

From Curt Cavin , IndyStar - July 17th - http://www.indystar.com/article/2009...otential+races

"Also, next week is USAC's engine manufacturer meeting that will focus on a new platform for the midget division".
"There are currently five manufacturers, and engine life and a green initiative are at issue".

"Engines that produce upwards of 380 horsepower have been exploding at an alarming rate".
"They're like bombs ready to go off," USAC President Kevin Miller said.

"Honda officials are expected to join those from Ford, General Motors, Toyota and Mopar at the Wednesday meeting at USAC's office on 16th Street."

7/29/09, 6:07 PM	#1 USAC Engine Manufacturers Meeting of Last Week
pgray Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 353	The meeting referenced herein was scheduled for this past Wednesday , a week ago - Wondering if anyone has any insight into what may have come down ? From Curt Cavin , IndyStar - July 17th - http://www.indystar.com/article/2009...otential+races "Also, next week is USAC's engine manufacturer meeting that will focus on a new platform for the midget division". "There are currently five manufacturers, and engine life and a green initiative are at issue". "Engines that produce upwards of 380 horsepower have been exploding at an alarming rate". "They're like bombs ready to go off," USAC President Kevin Miller said. "Honda officials are expected to join those from Ford, General Motors, Toyota and Mopar at the Wednesday meeting at USAC's office on 16th Street."