Hope Mills got this one on tape. Sounds like it was a great race!

Mills was there, I was too. I recorded the last few laps because the sun going down made my still camera worthless. But I did take 300 some photos!

It was a great race. The last 5 laps were just about as good as it gets. Ballou and Hockett had the crowd on their feet yelling at the top of their lungs. I know I left there hoarse. And his charge through the field, from 12th was just about as great. Robert pretty much owns the 1/2 mile dirt ovals of the Midwest, now.

Welcome back, Terre Haute Action Track!

Jerry

Great races at THAT. Outstanding promotion and the fans seemed to appreciate the pits and activity on the infield pits. The feature was exciting along with the preliminary races. Chase Stockon won the B Main from 13th starting spot rim riding. He also started 20th in the A Main and finished 9th. Good job of driving. Dusty Wright destroyed his car in the five car pileup in the feature with all cars getting upside down. Track was in good shape and the dust was not a problem, but the sun was. THAT is back!

All I can say is that you guys in Indiana don't know how good you have got it. On a Sunday night in May there are two top notch shows going on for you to chose from. If not for gas prices I would have been at THAT tonight. Kokomo would have been just as good of a choice, although. It is interesting how the drivers are split between the shows. I hope both races were well attended and I am going to try to make it to THAT on the 22nd. I got to watch the Cards beat the Cubs on TV tonight, so there is some consolation.

Millsvideo and I were there doing the video for the show. It was hard to see the first 10 laps or so, but the last laps after dark were well worth eating dust for.

Also want to thank Mike King for letting me take care of his sponsors for him. Definately worth the trip to Terre Haute.

Mike said it best during his interview "The ACTION TRACK IS BACK!"

For me going back to Terre Haute today was like going back in time. I was just a liitle kid the last time the cars pitted in the infield and seeing it today brought back so MANY wonderful memories. I was pitside today and seeing all the little fans see the drivers and cars was like looking in a mirror in a way.

yes, the Action Track is back and as racey as ever. if the promoters got a black eye from anything it was the dust problem, which never would have happened if mother nature would have let us race friday night, as was scheduled. but as everyone else has stated, the last 5 laps were worth the price of admission, with "the Rocket" doing slide jobs on Ballou every lap in turn 2 and Ballou powering back past him down the back stretch. 2 things to note for the evening, Ballou's very flat left rear in victory lane and the "spectacular" trophy given to Robert Ballou in victory lane, inside a glass display box was a very life-like figure of Don Smith holding up a huge check. kudos to DHK Promotions for saving THAT and for honoring a huge fan of racing, Don Smith. dust washes off...memories last forever! bob:checkered:

From the TH Tribune-Star:

http://www.tribstar.com/sports/local...secondarystory

Jerry

Bob, said it all that was a awsome looking trophy someone needs to post a pic of it!

I got there late missed the first 2 heat races paid my $30 pit pass and couldnt get a real good view from the pits and still have to say it was worth every penny what a great race!!!:checkered:

Danny

www.dannypollock.com