[TQ29m]

Jim, this person, who continues to try to agitate, doesn't realize, that this is the reason, at least one reason, this split has happened, and yes, early on, I think several were going to run in both series, but this person, can take all the credit, for changing this line of thinking, and driving them to the new League, so keep it up, you are the one who will be sorry. Bob

[STP]

Jim, I agree that most people would be surprised at the caliber of drivers who have raced TQs. I know I was. There is such a deep and fascinating history tied to TQ racing. I am surprised that it has been kept such a secret all these years.

[John P Huss]

I wish I could there! Sure have enjoyed watching all of there careers! My prayer's are with Larry
Rice! My life has been about Midgets-Sprints-Champ Dirt Cars. I would not have it any other way!
Best Regards,
John

[tqracer65]

It is quite amazing to know some of the drivers who have raced tqs. I know at least one indy car driver today did, Ed Carpenter, he didnt long but he did. Im also pretty sure I recall Mel Kenyon telling me a story of him building a tq and running not sure how much he ran but I seem to remember this story.
I know I am going to be running both series when we get the car done, Im just personally happy to have a choice of tracks to go to now. I can choose to not drive as far if one clubs 3 hours away and the other is within an hour. That is a very nice option and more oppurtunities to race.
The new club is looking very good and appealing even from a fans standpoint. They have a lot of good things happening. Should be a fun year for sure.
Nothing beats being at the track smelling those methanol burning racecars man what a smell.
Brad Wilson

[Sandy Lowe]

Originally Posted by LovetoRace I think it is a great idea to have a hall of fame race, but what do any of these guys have to do with TQ racing? I know they all are racers but not one of them minus Tony Stewart have ever raced a TQ, and he wont even be there. Save those HALL OF FAMERS for USAC or another race club where those drivers actually have something to do with the club. And....As for Nelson Stewart coming to your race, I doubt it, considering "The One and Only" Ronnie Combs put his car together and Tony raced in the UMRA not your club. But it is a good idea

Zach,

I'm sorry you feel that honoring members of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and the National Midget Hall of Fame at a TQ race in Rushville is a bad idea. The drivers that we are honoring did not limit their careers just to the organizations that they won championships in. For example, each of the 8 drivers have competed in the Indianapolis 500 and have a combined 57 starts between them.

It is the Month of May in Indiana and racing is popular in this state, including Rushville. Hopefully Mother Nature will cooperate and this will be a good opportunity for race fans (of all divisions) to meet their heroes at the autograph session and possibly find some new drivers to cheer for later in the evening when the Midwest TQ's take the track.

Sandy

[Uncle_Charlie]

Originally Posted by bigmojo5 I think Nelson, like a few other drivers, is going to race with both clubs -- choosing which is the most convenient for him when his schedule is considered. At least, that's what he told me earlier this year. Jim Morrison

Hey Jim,

I am going to go with your way of thinking. I do believe that Nelson will be there. He understands racing and I am sure he will use the circuit that fits his needs for that night.

I have talked to several drivers just to find that many are going to run both venues. I would like to say to those people... Good for you! You now have a choice. Use it.

You will always be welcome to run with us at MTQRL.

Charlie Dwenger
MTQRL Chief Official

[Shawn]

The weather sure isn't working in our favor, but hopefully some sunshine will help dry things out a little bit today. I'll keep my fingers crossed for some racing on Saturday Night! Good times and good racing on the fairgrounds dirt!

Also, I guess that I should have searched for LoveToRace and I would have found a name to associate it with. If it's the same Zach that I'm guessing it is, I'm very surprised. I won't say anything other than that, since I'm not 100% sure. I will say that it's not a very good business move to post on here that you're starting your own business, but then bashing a whole series. I will leave it at that...

[STPHusband]

ok...ran chances are down from 70% to 30% on Sat. :2:

Track is in pretty good condition. Things are looking good.

Lets go Racing!!

[LovetoRace]

Originally Posted by Shawn I must say, excuse the MTQRL for trying to do something for the fans. However, it's not only a cool deal for the fans, but also the owners, drivers and officials! Plus, they are choosing to honor the sport of midget, sprint and silver crown racing, which I think is very cool! Why? Because I'm a race fan, along with many others. Along with this event, everything that this series has done is for the drivers, owners and (you guessed it) the fans. One last thing, you're doing nothing but making the other club look bad. As a matter of fact, you're showing a classic example of why there was ever a thought of a new series. You're not the only one, but then again, maybe you're all the same person (i.e. - violin). I was involved with the other series for a long time and I know how it works and what goes on. I don't know everything, but don't think I'm just some fan in the stands that hasn't seen what goes on. Your best bet is to focus your energy into making the other series better and move on. Thanks!

If the MTQRL is about the fans, then they never should have started a new club. All this did was hurt car counts and and hurt the competition for both clubs. All it took was for one person to get mad and ruin something great, that has been around for 50 years. So maybe you should honor the UMRA in your Hall of Fame race for creating such a great sport, and making TQ racing what it is today. Dont get me wrong I dont have anything against the people that choose to run with the MTQRL, but this situation was handled totally the wrong way.

I finished 5th at the season opener at Brownstown, now usually I would be thirlled, but now that there is a new club and they have 3 or 4 of the front runners and few people decided not to run this year, I am almost dissapointed. Even though I know the UMRA still has the best competition I would still like to say I beat Tate Martz, Kenny Byrge, and Jason Willis.

In conclusion lets go out and get car counts of 20 or 21 cars and run aganist half ass competition and all be freinds.


ZACH COUGILL

[Shawn]

Yeah, maybe there will be a 10% chance by the time racing is due to start...haha! I'm looking forward to it, for sure, but it's still Indiana weather!