World Figure 8 Championship

Andrew S. Quinn · 9/6/12, 10:20 AM

Yeah its Saturday night for the 3 hour race.

Friday night is the qualifying heat races.

Tonight is practice and a couple classes of oval stuff racing.

jenthro · 9/6/12, 1:20 PM

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So is this on Saturday? That video was wicked! I definitely want to check this out. Thanks!

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Take a look at my channel on Youtube, I put up a couple videos from last year along with this one. The first one is of the pace lap. They can barely make the crossover.

Andrew S. Quinn · 9/7/12, 10:27 AM

Interesting to read in Curt Gavin's column in the Indianapolis Star today that this race is on Tony Stewart's "Bucket List".

767 · 9/10/12, 3:05 PM

[QUOTE=ossuks;301097] This event pays $20,000 to win. Before you take shots at this form of racing keep in mind the competitors can actually come out in the black. /QUOTE]

hate to burst your bubble, but 1st - 4th are the only ones breaking even or a little bit ahead. That is if you do not take into account the cost of car and all of those little things. I am pretty close to this, a competitive car that has a chance to win will cost you atleast $8000. Now throw in motor, tranny set up. I know a couple of guys were leasing motors for $1500 per race. Tires were $500 per set. Basically $40 per day for a pit pass. 3 day event. Its a great race, but like all other racing the cost has gotten way out of hand. Still 49 cars took part in this weekends events. Every few years this race spikes to over 60 cars. Great action all the way through the race this year. Now that the track is under new managment, look for this race to grow again.

Jrp4554 · 9/10/12, 7:38 PM

Who won? Couldn't find results on their website.

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Andrew S. Quinn · 9/10/12, 7:39 PM

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Who won? Couldn't find results on their website.

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Ben Tunny over Doug Greig and RJ Norton Jr

9/6/12, 10:20 AM	#11 Re: World Figure 8 Championship
Andrew S. Quinn Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,255	Yeah its Saturday night for the 3 hour race. Friday night is the qualifying heat races. Tonight is practice and a couple classes of oval stuff racing.

9/7/12, 10:27 AM	#13 Re: World Figure 8 Championship
Andrew S. Quinn Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,255	Interesting to read in Curt Gavin's column in the Indianapolis Star today that this race is on Tony Stewart's "Bucket List".

9/10/12, 3:05 PM	#14 Re: World Figure 8 Championship
767 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,131	[QUOTE=ossuks;301097] This event pays $20,000 to win. Before you take shots at this form of racing keep in mind the competitors can actually come out in the black. /QUOTE] hate to burst your bubble, but 1st - 4th are the only ones breaking even or a little bit ahead. That is if you do not take into account the cost of car and all of those little things. I am pretty close to this, a competitive car that has a chance to win will cost you atleast $8000. Now throw in motor, tranny set up. I know a couple of guys were leasing motors for $1500 per race. Tires were $500 per set. Basically $40 per day for a pit pass. 3 day event. Its a great race, but like all other racing the cost has gotten way out of hand. Still 49 cars took part in this weekends events. Every few years this race spikes to over 60 cars. Great action all the way through the race this year. Now that the track is under new managment, look for this race to grow again.

9/10/12, 7:38 PM	#15
Jrp4554 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 883	Who won? Couldn't find results on their website. Posted via Mobile Device