Dirtfan (Offline)
#13
11/14/07 8:19 AM
Originally Posted by SHORTBUS:
SHORTBUS IS A TRUE RACE FAN.==LIKES EM ALL ==SPRINTS ARE BY FAR HIS FAVORITE == ANYTHING GOES AFTER SPRINT SEASON.
BEATS STAYING ON THE PORCH :Steer :shout
:thumb::thumb:
Dan Hetser
"Today is a Gift, Tomorrow is not Promised"
Chris Nunn (Offline)
#14
11/14/07 8:26 AM
Phil promoted the track back in the 90's
He is the brainchild behind one of the more popular Modified races around, the "David Richardson" Memorial.
Dirtfan (Offline)
#16
11/14/07 1:21 PM
Originally Posted by ossuks:
Sure won't make the trip to see mods.
The THAT idea sounds good to me!
Me neither.
Dan Hetser
"Today is a Gift, Tomorrow is not Promised"
Chris Nunn (Offline)
#17
11/14/07 2:30 PM
If you knew anything about the track, UMP Modifieds have been the main class at Vermilion County since 1989
Sprints have just been ran as a special event.
Besides, has anyone even seen the new guys plan yet? Not once has there been a mention of NOT running sprint cars. Lets wait and see.
Pushtruck (Offline)
#18
11/14/07 3:38 PM
Bill & Jean Nelson will be sadly missed. Their honesty, integrety and genuine concern for the racers, fans and staff are a rare commodity.
Many people were amazed with the consistantly high sprint car counts they were able to get with such a modest payout. The sprint car counts were in the 40's and 50's for the majority of the Bell Helmet Shootout Series.
One must ask, why did so many sprinters decide to support the Vermilion Co. Speedway? That question was ask of me many times as I worked over 40 shows at many tracks through-out the Midwest this year.
My answer: I honestly believe it is the way Bill & Jean treated the racers. Bill personally going from trailer to trailer to thank the racers for coming. Jean sending a thank you card to the racers following the race. Their efforts to find sponsors for givaways during the drivers meeting. And probably most of all, their willingness to listen to the drivers concerns and suggestions.
I also have to give a lot of credit to Steve Thomas, Racing Director for Bell Helmets for his support of sprint car racing, not only at Vermilion Co Speedway, but in all of the ways he contributes to our sport.
I have to agree with some of the previous posts. I would love to see Bill & Jean Nelson team up with the Bob Sargeant / Kenny Schrader team to take over as promoters of the Terre Haute Action Track.
Best wishes to Bill & Jean in whatever endeavors they pursue. Thank you for your efforts, hard work and friendship. :checkered:
Joe Chambers
Official Push Trucks
Dirtfan (Offline)
#19
11/14/07 4:46 PM
Originally Posted by Chris Nunn:
If you knew anything about the track, UMP Modifieds have been the main class at Vermilion County since 1989
Sprints have just been ran as a special event.
Besides, has anyone even seen the new guys plan yet? Not once has there been a mention of NOT running sprint cars. Lets wait and see.
Good point, we have nothing but time.To early to know if you will be there also? How about sprints at Brownstown Chris, thought I saw where USAC had scheduled a date?
Dan Hetser
"Today is a Gift, Tomorrow is not Promised"
Chris Nunn (Offline)
#20
11/14/07 5:14 PM
USAC is on the 2008 schedule at Brownstown, and last I heard we were working on an MSCS date as well
