TQs set to race at Greensburg Indy 33

Danny Burton · 4/26/12, 3:44 PM

Greensburg is a town with very deep racing roots. Carl Fisher, one of the four gentlemen responsible for building the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, was born there. Former Indy 500 winner Wilbur Shaw lived there, and once flipped a bicycle in the city streets.
There has been racing at the county fairgrounds for many decades. With TQ racing, it goes back almost to the beginning.

Mayor Gary Herbert, his brother Daryl, and father are long-time racers. They are good people. Daryl once loaned me an old driving uniform so I could drive a TQ.

The one race I promoted in my life was at Greensburg, the Tree City Fall Festival Classic, in 1992. This is the kind of community that filled the grandstands that night, and when my track watering equipment broke down, the mayor at the time sent over the fire department with their trucks to help get the track in shape.

There is not a bad location from which to watch a race. I have always thought this place had tremendous potential, with a little investment and tender loving care. It sounds like some of that is happening. Eliminating the old grandstands is most likely a blessing.

My only regret is that I CANNOT BE THERE.

Jim Morrison
Editor
Hawkeye Racing News

goodoleboy24 · 4/26/12, 4:54 PM

The mayor gary herbert called today to let us know the they have pushed the feature winner pay to $1000 to win plus the $20 a lap. They have raised 2nd place money to $600 and third place to $450. They are also paying $100 to the hard charger of the race. This is a great event put together by the mayor and the go greensburg comittee. Their hard work is greatly appreciated for all of us at the king of the tq midget series.

Thanks
terry eaglin

TQ29m · 4/26/12, 8:08 PM

Just read on Umra. they will be using transponders Sat night, nothing like keeping everyone in the loop! Bob!

goodoleboy24 · 4/26/12, 9:03 PM

No transponders just raceivers

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PAW · 4/27/12, 8:37 AM

If run Sunday,what time?

speidel21 · 4/27/12, 8:43 AM

temps look much better now for saturday, 60 degrees, hope alot of people showup to support Terrys races, he always runs a good program.

LovetoRace · 4/28/12, 11:18 AM

any word from greensburg. not looking very good. when it rains out what times are we looking at for on sunday?

treecitytornado · 4/28/12, 11:39 AM

Not looking good for sure!

SP Motorsports · 4/28/12, 11:46 AM

I JUST spoke to Terry Eaglin.

The race has NOT been cancelled - yet.

The mayor is the one making the call. He told Terry he will wait until 1:00 and then make a decision.

treecitytornado · 4/28/12, 11:47 AM

Ok.

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4/26/12, 8:08 PM	#23 Re: TQs set to race at Greensburg Indy 33
TQ29m Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,264	Just read on Umra. they will be using transponders Sat night, nothing like keeping everyone in the loop! Bob! __________________ "Being old, isn't half as much fun, as getting there"! Ole Robert I!

4/27/12, 8:37 AM	#25 Re: TQs set to race at Greensburg Indy 33
PAW Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,511	If run Sunday,what time? __________________ :99:: Wings Don't Move Air THEY SUCK

4/28/12, 11:39 AM	#28
treecitytornado Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,016	Not looking good for sure! _________________________________________________ Last edited by treecitytornado; 4/28/12 at 11:49 AM.

4/27/12, 8:43 AM	#26 Re: TQs set to race at Greensburg Indy 33
speidel21 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 389	temps look much better now for saturday, 60 degrees, hope alot of people showup to support Terrys races, he always runs a good program.

4/28/12, 11:18 AM	#27 Re: TQs set to race at Greensburg Indy 33
LovetoRace Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 26	any word from greensburg. not looking very good. when it rains out what times are we looking at for on sunday?

4/28/12, 11:46 AM	#29 Re: TQs set to race at Greensburg Indy 33
SP Motorsports Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 145	I JUST spoke to Terry Eaglin. The race has NOT been cancelled - yet. The mayor is the one making the call. He told Terry he will wait until 1:00 and then make a decision.

4/28/12, 11:47 AM	#30
treecitytornado Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,016	Ok. Posted via Mobile Device