Originally Posted by Mud Packer:
I remember a number of years ago when the first East vs West race was held at Indianapolis Raceway Park. I don't remember exactly how many cars were present but they had quite a few. This was before the MSA was formed so it was just ISMA from the East and the WSRL(?) from the West. A very exciting race and that was my first time ever seeing them up close.
I do remember that the weight differential right side vs left side was different. I believe that the cars from the East were 65-35 percent while the ones from the West were 70-30. They also had a number of other things to work out inorder to run this show. A very competitive race and they put on quite a show. Unfortunately it was a one and done as they never returned again.
Mike, the year of that race at IRP was , May 13th, 1989. Just came across my ticket stub. I'm sure if I go through my racing programs I could tell ya who all was there. Lloyd
Originally Posted by johnnythunderhead:
hope they figure it out, I've been a supermodified fan for around 55 years and it seems they get scarcer each year/ they're not really made for 1/4 miles by any stretch anyways, but I sure enjoyed seeing em at winchester the past couple of years though!
I went to the Star Classic for many years and thats a 1/4 mile track,and they always had good features there.
Originally Posted by racing2bwithu2:
Mike, the year of that race at IRP was , May 13th, 1989. Just came across my ticket stub. I'm sure if I go through my racing programs I could tell ya who all was there. Lloyd
Wow Lloyd, you are the man. I didn't think it had been that long ago (time flies when you're having fun I guess) so now it has been made official, 24 years ago. If memory serves me correctly, they had a good car count and the racing was top notch. Thanks for the shout back Lloyd.
Well, I guess I should have read the whole thread first. Vukie that year sounds a little closer to what I was remembering. Of course, I can't remember yesterday much less that far back.
Mike
Be nice to people on the way up. You might need them on the way down. Jimmy Durante
One thing Bobby G wrote about back in June has now come true, after four years of driving a super at Oswego Shaun Gosselin joined the ranks of a supermodified feaure winner last Saturday. Shaun started his racing career in 1/4 midgets and moved up to Ford Focus Midgets before joining the super ranks. It was great seeing Shaun grab his 1st ever feature win Saturday. I look for Shaun to have a strong finish in this years Classic at Oswego.
Here is a scan of the Program from that night, and the entry list (not that all of these drivers competed). I have photos from that night as well. One thing I remember is that the air was heavy, and the supers with wings were creating a 10 - 12 foot long swirling contrail behind them.
Keith Wendel
It's a Non Wing thing,.......you wouldn't understand!
Thanks for the info Keith. It was my first time seeing them in person. I do remember the air being heavy and the top wings were fascinating watching them operate. Pre entry list had 40 cars on it and I do remember it being a quality show. Sorry to say, it was just a one and done. Glad I was able to attend though.
Mike
Be nice to people on the way up. You might need them on the way down. Jimmy Durante
If memory serves me correctly, they had a good car count and the racing was top notch. Thanks for the shout back Lloyd.