Terre Haute, It's a new beast with lots of history

captrat · 4/26/22, 3:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DaleDuBois

Back in the day this one promoter only took from the track and everything he spent was charged to the fair board till they got rid of him. Sargent was the first decent promoter but only done what he could without spending lots of money. It was time for a change. I remember going to Terre Haute and seeing the sprints race, only USAC ran a Terre Haute back then and the pits was across the track in front of the grandstand. I never seen more than 15 or 20 race cars racing back then, no support classes ever, this was before the sprints has roll cages. Later on, a local guy Paul Sizemore made a deal with the fair board and got a date for running stock cars in exchange for putting on a demo derby for the fair board. When that race was ran the whole infield was used for the pits. Lots of late models and hobby stocks showed up. I graded and watered the track for Sizemore.

Do you mean Don Smith? I remember full fields, no support class in that era.

terrehautian · 4/26/22, 4:53 PM

36 silver crowns this weekend, most since 1997.

Charles Nungester · 4/26/22, 5:27 PM

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Originally Posted by terrehautian

36 silver crowns this weekend, most since 1997.

If they all make it. Couple are searching for tires or other parts. Starter stuff. etc. But yeah, COOL!

BrentTFunk · 4/26/22, 5:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Charles Nungester

If they all make it. Couple are searching for tires or other parts. Starter stuff. etc. But yeah, COOL!

Are you sure about that. I tell you what, I will pay you $20 for every car under 34, you pay me $20 for every car over 34. We will see if you believe what you said.

1121 · 4/26/22, 6:54 PM

While we are not on the published entry list, we are trying hard to make this race. It will be my first time driving a Silver Crown car.

But I do have a question. Who wins your bet if the "R" word reins supreme? Get it? "R" word reins supreme.

Ok, I will admit I haven't had a lot of sleep the last few days.

Tom Paterson
Sprint and Silver Crown car #11

Charles Nungester · 4/26/22, 7:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BrentTFunk

Are you sure about that. I tell you what, I will pay you $20 for every car under 34, you pay me $20 for every car over 34. We will see if you believe what you said.

I couldn't reply for some reason earlier, But the answer is the same, The actual show ups usually is a bit lower than the registered cars. I've seen a couple that were struggling to get last minute things together.

So no $$. Im just glad the interest is high!

cowboyhar69 · 4/26/22, 9:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Wahoo

Love the improvements, hope they address the PA system. Excited to get there Sunday!!

Info I received from Facebook

BrentTFunk · 4/26/22, 9:13 PM

That is fine, but I hate to see you post a negative when everything is looking up. I am sure that people wouldn't have said they will be there if they weren't sure. Hope all the effort put into the track is rewarded with a good crowd. Mr. Paterson, I hope you make it, and good luck to you.

Charles Nungester · 4/26/22, 9:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BrentTFunk

That is fine, but I hate to see you post a negative when everything is looking up. I am sure that people wouldn't have said they will be there if they weren't sure. Hope all the effort put into the track is rewarded with a good crowd. Mr. Paterson, I hope you make it, and good luck to you.

I didn't say anything negative. All that show up will be there.

cowboyhar69 · 4/26/22, 9:20 PM

Tried to post a photo of the tunnel improvements but for some reason it wouldn’t post. Photo is from Terre Haute Action Track Facebook page. Anyone that’s knows how to post the photo please do!! It was just posted 35 minutes ago