Haubstadt or Putnamville

Clydesdale · 7/30/12, 12:46 PM

They're both nice tracks, either one would be good. But, I would be very concerned of the car count at Haubstadt with USAC out of town. Considering their top five drivers, as of July 1st, posted on MSCS's website is all USAC drivers (Stanbrough, Ballou, Stockton, Schuerenburg, Gardner). And as you look down the list, even more are within the top ten. Can anybody remember the last time they went to any series' race where the top five in points weren't there? Stanbrough has said multiple times this year that he's chasing the USAC championship, and I can't remember the last time Robert Ballou missed a USAC race, same with Gardner. Chase Stockton has been running well with the USAC boys, so I can't see him missing the USAC race, especially when he's running tenth in points, but who knows. All top five drivers in MSCS are within the top ten in USAC points. If I was MSCS and Haubstadt, I'd try to find another date later in the year to run it. At most you're looking at 20-25 cars, on the high end. For a $5,000 to win show, the fans should be able to see the bigger names and a larger car count, because you're paying a premium price to get in. I know a lot of people on this message board always knock down the importance of a high car count, but when you're going to see a special show like this, car count and quality should both matter.

Quick Change · 7/30/12, 1:07 PM

I don't really care if there are big names or not. Just want to see good, competitive racing with a full field of cars. At least enough for a full feature and prefer to have B-main. Sometimes that is just as interesting to watch the battle for the transfer. If anyone knows of specific cars and drivers that will be at each place please post. Thanks everyone for the comments.

ronmil · 7/30/12, 4:05 PM

I'll be at Haubstadt because it is a twenty-five minute drive and Putnamville is two and a half hours. I like Putnamville and have attended seven races and one rainout this year, but it is a no-brainer as to which track to attend when Haubstadt is running.

bmemmer · 7/30/12, 9:27 PM

I won't lie. I go to haubstadt everytime there is a race there and I am very concered about the car count on saturday. Everybody that wants to complain why haubstadt scheduled it this weekend becuz the hoosier nationals has been on the same weekend since I can remember. Still with the car counts that everybody wants to talk about your going to see a great show for sure at tri state. You can't go wrong either place. But to a different subject. Sure wish people would quit worring about if any usac drivers are going to be there. I'm glad none of them will. The door will be wide open for a LOW budget team to win a nice payout instead of TSR coming in and grabbin some money that they don't need. Everybody have a great weekend and hope u all see a great race where ever u may go!

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Quick Change · 7/30/12, 9:49 PM

I like the fact that some of the lower budget teams have a chance at a good payday. There should be more good paying shows when USAC is away. I just hope there is enough of them to put on a good, full show of sprint car racing.

hoosierhillbilly · 7/30/12, 10:15 PM

Maybe some of those low buck paragon teams will make the trip to haubstadt since they are off.

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racephoto1 · 7/30/12, 10:17 PM

I'll drive the 150 miles to Tommy's place. As for a big money race, too many chicken sh*ts are afraid of them. Racing is for winners, not whiners . The guys who run Haubstadt for $5000 Saturday are the winners.The ones who don't show up and complain about purses, the whiners. Quit whining and do some racing.

7/30/12, 12:46 PM	#21 Re: Haubstadt or Putnamville
Clydesdale Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 450	They're both nice tracks, either one would be good. But, I would be very concerned of the car count at Haubstadt with USAC out of town. Considering their top five drivers, as of July 1st, posted on MSCS's website is all USAC drivers (Stanbrough, Ballou, Stockton, Schuerenburg, Gardner). And as you look down the list, even more are within the top ten. Can anybody remember the last time they went to any series' race where the top five in points weren't there? Stanbrough has said multiple times this year that he's chasing the USAC championship, and I can't remember the last time Robert Ballou missed a USAC race, same with Gardner. Chase Stockton has been running well with the USAC boys, so I can't see him missing the USAC race, especially when he's running tenth in points, but who knows. All top five drivers in MSCS are within the top ten in USAC points. If I was MSCS and Haubstadt, I'd try to find another date later in the year to run it. At most you're looking at 20-25 cars, on the high end. For a $5,000 to win show, the fans should be able to see the bigger names and a larger car count, because you're paying a premium price to get in. I know a lot of people on this message board always knock down the importance of a high car count, but when you're going to see a special show like this, car count and quality should both matter.

7/30/12, 1:07 PM	#22 Re: Haubstadt or Putnamville
Quick Change Member Race Count This Year: 23 Race Count Last Year: 29 Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 110	I don't really care if there are big names or not. Just want to see good, competitive racing with a full field of cars. At least enough for a full feature and prefer to have B-main. Sometimes that is just as interesting to watch the battle for the transfer. If anyone knows of specific cars and drivers that will be at each place please post. Thanks everyone for the comments.

7/30/12, 9:49 PM	#25 Re: Haubstadt or Putnamville
Quick Change Member Race Count This Year: 23 Race Count Last Year: 29 Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 110	I like the fact that some of the lower budget teams have a chance at a good payday. There should be more good paying shows when USAC is away. I just hope there is enough of them to put on a good, full show of sprint car racing.

7/30/12, 10:15 PM	#26
hoosierhillbilly Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 603	Maybe some of those low buck paragon teams will make the trip to haubstadt since they are off. Posted via Mobile Device

7/30/12, 10:17 PM	#27 Re: Haubstadt or Putnamville
racephoto1 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 4,253	I'll drive the 150 miles to Tommy's place. As for a big money race, too many chicken sh*ts are afraid of them. Racing is for winners, not whiners . The guys who run Haubstadt for $5000 Saturday are the winners.The ones who don't show up and complain about purses, the whiners. Quit whining and do some racing.