Race Day For 62nd Hoosier Hundred Finally Here

trackenterprises · 5/20/15, 11:14 PM

Thursday Night Race Features Large Entry List

A.J. Foyt, Parnelli Jones, Mario Andretti, Al Unser, Pancho Carter, Gary Bettenhausen, Jack Hewitt, and many more greats are former winners of the historic Hoosier Hundred at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Thursday night, May 21, another name will enter the history books. It won’t be easy, as the list is filled with 34 strong competitors looking to find victory lane.

The race, leading up to the biggest race weekend in Indiana, has a number of recent Hoosier Hundred winners entered. Some of the favorites to claim the top prize in Thursday’s event include last year’s winner Kody Swanson, 2013 event champion Levi Jones, and two-time winner Jerry Coons, Jr. Veteran Dave Darland has claimed three wins in the prestigious race but hasn’t found victory lane at the one-mile oval since 2004.

While those drivers are going to be early picks in the friendly pools, someone else is sure to step up and challenge. Afterall, the car count looks to be stellar with 34 drivers pre-entered. The resurgence of the USAC Silver Crown cars will be easy to see at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.

Not only is the Silver Crown list extensive, the UMP Modified entry list will turn some heads. Last year, just 12 drivers were pre-entered before raceday. This year, 19 have filed entries ahead of time. Included are Ken Schrader, who is always tough at the mile, Kenny Wallace who will be making his first start there, and Joey Kramer who has claimed a couple of wins in recent years at the track. With all of the recent rainouts, drivers are ready to get back on track and Thursday’s race in Indianapolis will give them a chance to knock the rust off.

Pit gates will open Thursday at 12:00, grandstands at 3:00, practice will begin at 5:00, qualifying at 6:00, and feature action will start at 7:00.

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chathamracefan · 5/20/15, 11:28 PM

Will they need a last chance race for the first time in years? I know they used to start 30 on the miles.

I'm looking forward to going to the Bettenhausen 100 for 1st time in several years.

chase1989 · 5/21/15, 12:57 AM

There will be 30 cars to start and the rest will be sent home.

nathans1012 · 5/21/15, 1:28 AM

Anyone know where I can find an entry list for the UMP Modifieds?

flagboy55 · 5/21/15, 1:42 AM

My question is can anyone stop Kody? I love the fact we are getting cars, but seems he is dominating the series. I see where Kurtz has a car again, and the great Ricky Hood is running as well. I remember Kurtz and Gurney winning a lot, Hood was a great competitor in usac for a number of years. Nothing against Swanson, he's been great, but give me a challenger out of those 30 cars!

bus man · 5/21/15, 12:05 PM

There will be many car and driver combo's to challenge Swanson. Coons, Jones, Darland, just to name a few. Don't miss out on this great race because of cool temps, bring your coats and enjoy. With more cars coming out we need more fans.

miledirt · 5/21/15, 1:08 PM

unfortunately couldn't get away from STL til tomorrow... please post updates, any and all updates!

2fast4u · 5/21/15, 2:12 PM

can you buy a pit pass when you drive into the infield? thanks

Charles Nungester · 5/21/15, 4:52 PM

For those there and those who can't be. Race Monitor will be monitoring times and position

Practice at 5
https://www.race-monitor.com/Live/Race/29080

flagboy55 · 5/21/15, 11:27 PM

See what I mean? Kody Swanson and his team are awfully good!

5/21/15, 1:28 AM	#4 Re: Race Day For 62nd Hoosier Hundred Finally Here
nathans1012 Senior Member Race Count Last Year: 34 Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 8,058	Anyone know where I can find an entry list for the UMP Modifieds? __________________ 2025 Season - TBA

5/20/15, 11:28 PM	#2
chathamracefan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 729	Will they need a last chance race for the first time in years? I know they used to start 30 on the miles. I'm looking forward to going to the Bettenhausen 100 for 1st time in several years.

5/21/15, 12:57 AM	#3
chase1989 Member Race Count This Year: 8 Race Count Last Year: 4 Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 108	There will be 30 cars to start and the rest will be sent home.

5/21/15, 1:42 AM	#5
flagboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 9,028	My question is can anyone stop Kody? I love the fact we are getting cars, but seems he is dominating the series. I see where Kurtz has a car again, and the great Ricky Hood is running as well. I remember Kurtz and Gurney winning a lot, Hood was a great competitor in usac for a number of years. Nothing against Swanson, he's been great, but give me a challenger out of those 30 cars!

5/21/15, 12:05 PM	#6 Re: Race Day For 62nd Hoosier Hundred Finally Here
bus man Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 142	There will be many car and driver combo's to challenge Swanson. Coons, Jones, Darland, just to name a few. Don't miss out on this great race because of cool temps, bring your coats and enjoy. With more cars coming out we need more fans.

5/21/15, 2:12 PM	#8 Re: Race Day For 62nd Hoosier Hundred Finally Here
2fast4u Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,043	can you buy a pit pass when you drive into the infield? thanks

5/21/15, 11:27 PM	#10
flagboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 9,028	See what I mean? Kody Swanson and his team are awfully good!