The Inaugural "Ironman 55" - 55 lap feature for the WoO sprints - first time ever

sprintgal · 8/5/09, 7:04 PM

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Originally Posted by petey

I'll be there at least for Sat. Been to over 20 WoO races there since 89 and a few were some of the best races I've ever seen. One of the best tracks for winged sprinters for sure. But yeah it's time for Schrader and Ray Marler to get some wingless action going on there.

Jason, the kids, my sis and nephews will be heading over for both nights! And I agree w/ Petey, I have seen some of the best WoO shows at this track!
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DMR22 · 8/5/09, 9:09 PM

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Originally Posted by coachmeece

im making my first trip to pevley

Meece you will love the place. We went about a year ago and it was a fantastic show!

8/5/09, 9:26 PM

I am sure the track is well worth the trip, but I can't see myself paying big $$ for a WoW race anywhere.

randyrad · 8/5/09, 10:30 PM

How 'bout a USAC Labor Day event out of StL /S IL area -
Fri - Sprints & Midgets @ Granite City (both ran there on same night before).
Sat - Sprints & Midgets @ Pevely
Sun- Silver Crown @ DuQuoin
Mon - hang around for modifieds & ARCA dayrace at DuQuoin.
.

racin jason · 8/5/09, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by petey

I'll be there at least for Sat. Been to over 20 WoO races there since 89 and a few were some of the best races I've ever seen. One of the best tracks for winged sprinters for sure. But yeah it's time for Schrader and Ray Marler to get some wingless action going on there.

Very interesting last sentence Corey.

Racin Jason

ShaneMugavin57 · 8/6/09, 1:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Knoke77

55 laps... hmm that should be good for 2 or 3 red flags to refuel and put on new tires.

And 2 or 3 passes throughout the feild.

Midwest Connection · 8/6/09, 8:36 AM

Well, all I can say to everyone is this. I have been to many short tracks throughout the US, as have many of the readers on the IOW have. I-55 is not only a fast race place, but it is a fun place to watch a race. Easy to get to from I-55, and a good to track to bring the family to. Being a non wing sprint racing fan as well, I like driving up to Haubstadt and Terre Haute to watch non wing racing, they are fun race place's to watch racing and getting to. I plan on going to Haubstadt again and Lawrenceburg and Bloomington this year as well.

As far as the wing non wing issue, hey! so be it. When I get a chance to see Danny Smith, Steve Kinser, and Joe Saldana -Indiana open wheel favorites of mine, I go.

Everyone has constructive criticism about the WoO I know - I do also. So, come on out to I-55, have a good time, and support short track sprint car racing.

If it is your first time to I-55, let me know and I will show you arouind the St. Louis area. I work at the St. Louis Zoo, so if you bring your family and want to see it during the day, before the nightly races, just let me know.

Have a good day...see you at the races

Rich - Arnold, Missouri

8/6/09, 9:10 PM

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Originally Posted by randyrad

How 'bout a USAC Labor Day event out of StL /S IL area -
Fri - Sprints & Midgets @ Granite City (both ran there on same night before).
Sat - Sprints & Midgets @ Pevely
Sun- Silver Crown @ DuQuoin
Mon - hang around for modifieds & ARCA dayrace at DuQuoin.
.

I think i would have to add a usac midget race a little belleville to that

randyrad · 8/6/09, 9:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Midwest Connection

If it is your first time to I-55, let me know and I will show you arouind the St. Louis area. I work at the St. Louis Zoo, so if you bring your family and want to see it during the day, before the nightly races, just let me know.

Rich - Arnold, Missouri

take him up on it - one of the best zoos in the world. Then go to the Cafe Affton ( http://www.cafeaffton.com/ ) for their toasted ravioli & house salad (cheap & good).

Midwest Connection · 8/6/09, 10:34 PM

randyrad, I have had an extended invitation to any race fan who ventures this way. I started this open invitation a few years ago as well as the Midwest Connection. Why? Because I, like many other fans who travel to a new track for the first time, it is like being in the "Twilight Zone."

I was also informed by DannyK who is from the Oswego, New York area that he is heading to I-55 to film the race for the two days with dirtvision. Not sure if he is at Oswego tonight for the Silver Crown's. So, I will be looking for him at I-55.

And at one time, I even went to the extent to request from the construction company next door to me, permission to park a friends Silver Crown car.

So, if you come this way maybe perhaps for the Gold Crown Nationals at Tri City Speedway, Illinois in October, give me a shout.

Have a good day...see you at the races

Rich - Arnold, Missouri

8/5/09, 10:30 PM	#14 Re: The Inaugural "Ironman 55" - 55 lap feature for the WoO sprints - first time
randyrad Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 110	How 'bout a USAC Labor Day event out of StL /S IL area - Fri - Sprints & Midgets @ Granite City (both ran there on same night before). Sat - Sprints & Midgets @ Pevely Sun- Silver Crown @ DuQuoin Mon - hang around for modifieds & ARCA dayrace at DuQuoin. . _________________________________________________ Last edited by randyrad; 8/5/09 at 10:31 PM.

8/5/09, 9:26 PM	#13 Re: The Inaugural "Ironman 55" - 55 lap feature for the WoO sprints - first time
Tripcrwn Posts: n/a	I am sure the track is well worth the trip, but I can't see myself paying big $$ for a WoW race anywhere.

8/6/09, 8:36 AM	#17 Re: The Inaugural "Ironman 55" - 55 lap feature for the WoO sprints - first time
Midwest Connection Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 581	Well, all I can say to everyone is this. I have been to many short tracks throughout the US, as have many of the readers on the IOW have. I-55 is not only a fast race place, but it is a fun place to watch a race. Easy to get to from I-55, and a good to track to bring the family to. Being a non wing sprint racing fan as well, I like driving up to Haubstadt and Terre Haute to watch non wing racing, they are fun race place's to watch racing and getting to. I plan on going to Haubstadt again and Lawrenceburg and Bloomington this year as well. As far as the wing non wing issue, hey! so be it. When I get a chance to see Danny Smith, Steve Kinser, and Joe Saldana -Indiana open wheel favorites of mine, I go. Everyone has constructive criticism about the WoO I know - I do also. So, come on out to I-55, have a good time, and support short track sprint car racing. If it is your first time to I-55, let me know and I will show you arouind the St. Louis area. I work at the St. Louis Zoo, so if you bring your family and want to see it during the day, before the nightly races, just let me know. Have a good day...see you at the races Rich - Arnold, Missouri

8/6/09, 10:34 PM	#20 Re: The Inaugural "Ironman 55" - 55 lap feature for the WoO sprints - first time
Midwest Connection Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 581	randyrad, I have had an extended invitation to any race fan who ventures this way. I started this open invitation a few years ago as well as the Midwest Connection. Why? Because I, like many other fans who travel to a new track for the first time, it is like being in the "Twilight Zone." I was also informed by DannyK who is from the Oswego, New York area that he is heading to I-55 to film the race for the two days with dirtvision. Not sure if he is at Oswego tonight for the Silver Crown's. So, I will be looking for him at I-55. And at one time, I even went to the extent to request from the construction company next door to me, permission to park a friends Silver Crown car. So, if you come this way maybe perhaps for the Gold Crown Nationals at Tri City Speedway, Illinois in October, give me a shout. Have a good day...see you at the races Rich - Arnold, Missouri