What is YOUR most memorable finish?

Jake · 5/21/10, 12:02 PM

I enjoyed watching Brian Birkhofer make Jeep VanWormer his girl on the last lap at the Burg last year..

jim goerge · 5/21/10, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jake

I enjoyed watching Brian Birkhofer make Jeep VanWormer his girl on the last lap at the Burg last year..

HUH Thought this was bout open wheel racing ***

FishBurger · 5/21/10, 1:09 PM

'61 Indy 500

Looks like A.J. Foyt is gonna get his first Indy 500 win......but wait.....the Bowes Seal Fast Special # 1 had a refueling system malfunction......Foyt can't make it to the checkers.....he stops again for fuel.

That gives the win to Eddie Sachs......but wait.....the right rear on the Dean Van Lines Special is showing cords. Will he risk it and stay out. No.......Eddie comes in for new rubber.

Foyt wins his first. And the rest, as they say, is HISTORY. I was excited enough to keep coming back through 2003.

Jake · 5/21/10, 1:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jim goerge

HUH Thought this was bout open wheel racing ***

Where does it say that at?

dirtnonwingfan · 5/21/10, 2:49 PM

1. Opperman beating Pancho at THAT with Bubby 3rd in the Hulman in 1976 ( I think). The background was that many (USAC) fans were bad mouthing the "outlaws", maintaining that they weren't even in the same ball park with the USAC elite. Back then, you were basically either USAC or not, without the great crossing over we have today. Of course, USAC led to the Speedway in those days, too.
2. JJ's last lap pass to win the Silver Crown race at IRP in 2003. I was there and I have watched the DVD and still can't believe it. He went from not even being in the picture to winning. This set him up for the Hoosier 100 victory 2 days later and the extra cash which went with the sweep.

D.O. · 5/21/10, 2:53 PM

Bloomington when Darland shreaded a tire coming to the flag and Stanbrough nips him by a bumper.

#1Brad Kuhn Fan · 5/21/10, 2:55 PM

Bloomington midget week last year was pretty amazing.

Chris Nunn · 5/21/10, 3:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jim goerge

HUH Thought this was bout open wheel racing ***

Its not.

Birkhofers last corner pass on Scott Bloomquist at the 2002 World 100 is my personal favorite

SpfldMile · 5/21/10, 3:08 PM

1980 Bettenhausen. Pancho catches Olivero in the 4th turn of the 100th lap for the win, riding the cushion to track him down. Troy Rutherford also had a great win at Granite City in about 2003.

D.O. · 5/21/10, 3:29 PM

Birkhofers last corner pass on Scott Bloomquist at the 2002 World 100 is my personal favorite

Where do they tend bar at ???

5/21/10, 2:49 PM	#15 Re: What is YOUR most memorable finish?
dirtnonwingfan Senior Member Race Count This Year: 6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,988	1. Opperman beating Pancho at THAT with Bubby 3rd in the Hulman in 1976 ( I think). The background was that many (USAC) fans were bad mouthing the "outlaws", maintaining that they weren't even in the same ball park with the USAC elite. Back then, you were basically either USAC or not, without the great crossing over we have today. Of course, USAC led to the Speedway in those days, too. 2. JJ's last lap pass to win the Silver Crown race at IRP in 2003. I was there and I have watched the DVD and still can't believe it. He went from not even being in the picture to winning. This set him up for the Hoosier 100 victory 2 days later and the extra cash which went with the sweep. __________________ Frank Daigh _________________________________________________ Last edited by dirtnonwingfan; 5/21/10 at 5:19 PM. Reason: addition

5/21/10, 3:08 PM	#19 Re: What is YOUR most memorable finish?
SpfldMile Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,319	1980 Bettenhausen. Pancho catches Olivero in the 4th turn of the 100th lap for the win, riding the cushion to track him down. Troy Rutherford also had a great win at Granite City in about 2003. __________________ For those about to rock, we salute you.

5/21/10, 12:02 PM	#11 Re: What is YOUR most memorable finish?
Jake Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 74	I enjoyed watching Brian Birkhofer make Jeep VanWormer his girl on the last lap at the Burg last year..

5/21/10, 2:53 PM	#16 Re: What is YOUR most memorable finish?
D.O. Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,915	Bloomington when Darland shreaded a tire coming to the flag and Stanbrough nips him by a bumper.

5/21/10, 2:55 PM	#17 Re: What is YOUR most memorable finish?
#1Brad Kuhn Fan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,012	Bloomington midget week last year was pretty amazing.

5/21/10, 3:29 PM	#20 Re: What is YOUR most memorable finish?
D.O. Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,915	Birkhofers last corner pass on Scott Bloomquist at the 2002 World 100 is my personal favorite Where do they tend bar at ???