Indiana Open Wheel - View Single Post - Something different. Sprint races at tracks most never seen

JJMooney (Offline)
#16 1/31/23 3:40 PM

Originally Posted by Blackduce:
This was the worst of the worst of my racing. A real cluster. The pavement shown under the 4 inch of dirt. Track was 1/3 pavment after heats.
More RR and pit stops I can remember for a USAC sprint race.

LEBANON I-44 SPEEDWAY, Sleeper MO (9/15/2004) – USAC Sprint Cars: Best known for being a paved track, I-44 was covered with sticky, red clay for a very short time. I believe it was the only sprint race held here when it was dirt. There were a few USAC shows here when I-44 was pavement. However, in 2004, this was a Duke Cook promoted USAC dirt show.

Lynn

Now that I think about it, I do remember the pavement showing. I know there were alot of flat tires. Cluster is the word. It seems like it was wet and heavy at the start of the night with a huge curb though. I think the clay just peeled right up and stacked up in the corners.

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