Little 500 vs. IRP Midgets

RichH · 5/7/08, 6:16 PM

I guess I'm the exception here, but I prefer the Midgets. IMHO, Anderson is not a good sprinter track- too small and tight. Plus the stands are cram packed, uncomfortable and , again IMO, perhaps unsafe. To me, a sprint race is a SPRINT race, not a conserve fuel, watch the tires, attrition event.
OK boys, fire away!!!
:greenflag:

LocalYokel · 5/7/08, 11:27 PM

As a general rule I hate pavement racing, but the little 5 is my favorite race. I know lots of you know exactly what I'm sayin'...

sprntr · 5/8/08, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichH

I guess I'm the exception here, but I prefer the Midgets. IMHO, Anderson is not a good sprinter track- too small and tight. Plus the stands are cram packed, uncomfortable and , again IMO, perhaps unsafe. To me, a sprint race is a SPRINT race, not a conserve fuel, watch the tires, attrition event.
OK boys, fire away!!!
:greenflag:

You have a point about Anderson & Sprints.
And I say IRP is too big for Midgets.
These two tracks should exchange events!

interpreter66 · 5/8/08, 7:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichH

I guess I'm the exception here, but I prefer the Midgets. IMHO, Anderson is not a good sprinter track- too small and tight. Plus the stands are cram packed, uncomfortable and , again IMO, perhaps unsafe. To me, a sprint race is a SPRINT race, not a conserve fuel, watch the tires, attrition event.
OK boys, fire away!!!
:greenflag:

conserve fuel=you will be many lap's down

watch tire's= see above

attrition= that is part of the deal you better make sure you do your best work at the shop before you get there:checkered:

Amzie · 5/8/08, 8:54 AM

IRP is a great track but running against the Little 500 I would go to the Little 500 every time. Even though it's on pavement it may be my favorite race. :checkered:

RcrSkyChk · 5/8/08, 9:35 AM

I like the sprints, i think its a good show and like the vibe from the people it's usually pretty packed in. Plus even though i've grown up around midgets i have a real passion for sprints.

Checker'd Past · 5/8/08, 11:10 AM

I know where I'll be along with the "Rube Crew". I'll be watching the most exciiting start in sprint car racing for my 60th Little 500.

5/8/08, 11:23 AM

RichH,

That's why I haven't attended the Little 500. Sort of defeats the idea of a SPRINT car race. However, I've never been there, so I won't knock it. Someday I probably will make the trip to Anderson just to check it out.

For now, I think I'll stick to IRP. I'm just too big of a midget *****, and besides, I'm from Nebraska, what do I know about racing anyway?
:kookoo

I will admit the support shows are a bit of a drag to have to sit through. I get enough fender action at home, I don't need any when I go to Indianapolis.

Honest-Sam · 5/8/08, 8:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Checker'd Past

I know where I'll be along with the "Rube Crew". I'll be watching the most exciiting start in sprint car racing for my 60th Little 500.

I still say that this is a massively impressive stat. Never missed one.
:respect:

Eric C · 5/8/08, 8:51 PM

I am still trying to make up my mind, have been going to IRP for many years and absolutely love it, but since my kid has been racing at Anderson in the Kenyon Midgets and it looks like most everyone on this board prefers the little 5, we may just see you all there.

Eric C

5/7/08, 6:16 PM	#21 Re: Little 500 vs. IRP Midgets
RichH Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 348	I guess I'm the exception here, but I prefer the Midgets. IMHO, Anderson is not a good sprinter track- too small and tight. Plus the stands are cram packed, uncomfortable and , again IMO, perhaps unsafe. To me, a sprint race is a SPRINT race, not a conserve fuel, watch the tires, attrition event. OK boys, fire away!!! :greenflag: __________________ "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and bearing a cross"

5/7/08, 11:27 PM	#22 Re: Little 500 vs. IRP Midgets
LocalYokel Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 412	As a general rule I hate pavement racing, but the little 5 is my favorite race. I know lots of you know exactly what I'm sayin'... __________________ You better take care of me, Lord. If you don't you're gonna have me on your hands.

5/8/08, 8:54 AM	#25 Re: Little 500 vs. IRP Midgets
Amzie Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 183	IRP is a great track but running against the Little 500 I would go to the Little 500 every time. Even though it's on pavement it may be my favorite race. :checkered:

5/8/08, 9:35 AM	#26 Re: Little 500 vs. IRP Midgets
RcrSkyChk Member Race Count This Year: 6 Race Count Last Year: n/a Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 120	I like the sprints, i think its a good show and like the vibe from the people it's usually pretty packed in. Plus even though i've grown up around midgets i have a real passion for sprints.

5/8/08, 11:10 AM	#27 Re: Little 500 vs. IRP Midgets
Checker'd Past Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 153	I know where I'll be along with the "Rube Crew". I'll be watching the most exciiting start in sprint car racing for my 60th Little 500.

5/8/08, 11:23 AM	#28 Re: Little 500 vs. IRP Midgets
Moses Posts: n/a	RichH, That's why I haven't attended the Little 500. Sort of defeats the idea of a SPRINT car race. However, I've never been there, so I won't knock it. Someday I probably will make the trip to Anderson just to check it out. For now, I think I'll stick to IRP. I'm just too big of a midget *****, and besides, I'm from Nebraska, what do I know about racing anyway? :kookoo I will admit the support shows are a bit of a drag to have to sit through. I get enough fender action at home, I don't need any when I go to Indianapolis.

5/8/08, 8:51 PM	#30 Re: Little 500 vs. IRP Midgets
Eric C Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 156	I am still trying to make up my mind, have been going to IRP for many years and absolutely love it, but since my kid has been racing at Anderson in the Kenyon Midgets and it looks like most everyone on this board prefers the little 5, we may just see you all there. Eric C