Million on the line, where are all the nonwinged drivers?

flagboy55 · 7/13/23, 3:06 PM

Throwback, you make the best point. While 83 is good, you would think it would be north of a hundred for what could be a once in a lifetime event. Good to see someone stirring up the ol wing/wingless pot.

hoosier race fan · 7/13/23, 3:39 PM

It’s hard to compare car counts from 2003 to 2023. A lot has changed in 20 years. If the million this year was a non-wing race again, I would be surprised if the car count was near the 138 who showed up for the 2003 edition. If the race was in Indiana, it would draw fewer cars for a million to win than for a $1200 to win race an hour away.

Vookie · 7/13/23, 5:50 PM

There is no such thing as a "non-wing sprint car". There are called sprint cars and we have winged sprint cars.

Charles Nungester · 7/13/23, 8:01 PM

This isn't a race, It's a junkyard

hoosier race fan · 7/13/23, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Vookie

There is no such thing as a "non-wing sprint car". There are called sprint cars and we have winged sprint cars.

Thanks for your opinion, that’s what message boards are for. You’ll find different terminology in different places, none of which are wrong. Is it sprint cars, traditional sprints, or non-wing sprints? Most in Indiana (and USAC followers) will say sprint cars, in Michigan they tend to be called traditional sprints (formerly MTS and now GLTS), and just about everywhere else people refer to them as non-wing sprints. Wisconsin also has the Wisconsin Wingless Sprints.

Another example would be whether you call a race a B-Main/B Feature, a semi-feature, or last chance race. Many local tracks will call it a b-main or b-feature, USAC calls it the semi-feature, and the Outlaws call it the last chance showdown. None are wrong and all refer to the same level of event. Call them sprints if you wish and I’ll stay off your lawn too.

racefanindy · 7/13/23, 11:37 PM

Does anyone know why all the Raceceivers were swapped out? And why can’t the drivers wear smart watches??

hoosier race fan · 7/14/23, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by racefanindy

Does anyone know why all the Raceceivers were swapped out? And why can’t the drivers wear smart watches??

Making sure there is no electronic communication between the teams and the driver during the race. They did the same at The Dream.

Hubie48 · 7/14/23, 11:31 AM

For as little as CJ runs wing cars I thought he did a credible job. Not surprised :-) Dude is a Pro!

Sandy Lowe · 7/14/23, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by hoosier race fan

Another example would be whether you call a race a B-Main/B Feature, a semi-feature, or last chance race. Many local tracks will call it a b-main or b-feature, USAC calls it the semi-feature, and the Outlaws call it the last chance showdown. None are wrong and all refer to the same level of event. Call them sprints if you wish and I’ll stay off your lawn too.

And some people call it a consi or consolation race.

Hubie48 · 7/14/23, 12:24 PM

Per Steve Chassey

“Put the trailer ramps down boys, you’re going home”!!!

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7/13/23, 8:01 PM	#24 Re: Million on the line, where are all the nonwinged drivers
Charles Nungester Senior Member Race Count This Year: 6 Race Count Last Year: 14 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 22,029	This isn't a race, It's a junkyard __________________ Charles Nungester

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racefanindy Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 232	Does anyone know why all the Raceceivers were swapped out? And why can’t the drivers wear smart watches?? _________________________________________________ Last edited by racefanindy; 7/14/23 at 12:04 AM.

7/13/23, 3:06 PM	#21
flagboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 9,030	Throwback, you make the best point. While 83 is good, you would think it would be north of a hundred for what could be a once in a lifetime event. Good to see someone stirring up the ol wing/wingless pot.