Plymouth Speedway Sprint cars

openwheelKT · 5/7/12, 2:06 PM

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Originally Posted by racer-x

Any GOOD ideas on how to get more sprints there? Cant imagine spending that much time and money and not get much of a return on a investment?

Time. Sprint cars haven’t had a dirt track to run in that area of northern IN in about 20 years. You can’t expect 25-30 cars to show up the first time out after that long of a gap. I don’t think I’d get too concerned about car count given that long of a hiatus and ONE show. It will take time to get things up and running in that area again. I have to think there are many less “local” cars up that way since there was no place close to run them. Different story Kokomo on south because there are lots of places to run.

sfracer55 · 5/7/12, 2:59 PM

Total cars for night:
10 nonwing sprints - still paid $1500 to win!
3 UMP Mods - still paid $500 to win!
4 Hornets

Shawn Harper · 5/7/12, 3:12 PM

With only 10 cars showing it was still a good show! Cottle got the place figured out quickly. Seemed the Walker car was getting off the corners much better than the others. If it wasn't for the late caution I think Shane would of lapped all but Ligouri! Gald to see they paid out the purse as advertised. Good show Plymouth Speedway!

racerX · 5/9/12, 9:50 AM

I think the next time there will be more cars and people.I thinks alot of people were afraid that the track was too small. But it was a good show!! I am sure when Smoke comes in on June the 16th for the SOD show they will have cars and people. I was also wondering if they will get more 600's than mods? The USAC Asphalt/Dirt midget show should be a awesome event. Heard they are having a big party after the asphalt race Friday night. Good to see Powr i is off that weekend so maybe the pits will be full.. It was an awesome show. Hats off to Plymouth Speedway for bringing dirt racing back to Northern Indiana.

treecitytornado · 5/9/12, 11:30 AM

The SOD Show should be a Wild One! Tony should put on one HELL OF A SHOW TOO!!

Claybird33 · 5/10/12, 5:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sfracer55

I am at the track now. It looks great. It is D-shape so drivers will be challenged. Track prep continues as I type. Nice and sunny.

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Great!?!?! The track was rough as 40 grit sandpaper, There was a big hole just coming out of four. Could be a great lil track if they could get it smoothed out.

I still dont see how 20 sprinters could run though. I bet the midgets will put on a hell of show!

racerX · 5/11/12, 8:04 AM

They Are going to work on getting the track smoother. Jim Boggs that use to prepare Warsaw for years did the track. The clay they have is awesome. 0 tire wear at the end so the place won't rubber down. I saw Joe Gaerte there talking with them the other night. And they are going to make a couple small adjustments to the track. I asked them about how many sprints they would start and Joe said probably 16. I agree the Plymouth Palooza USAC Midget weekend should be a great weekend. Save the Date July 6&7!

5/7/12, 2:59 PM	#32 Re: Plymouth Speedway Sprint cars
sfracer55 $sfracer55 is offline$ Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 166	Total cars for night: 10 nonwing sprints - still paid $1500 to win! 3 UMP Mods - still paid $500 to win! 4 Hornets

5/9/12, 11:30 AM	#35 Re: Plymouth Speedway Sprint cars
treecitytornado Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,019	The SOD Show should be a Wild One! Tony should put on one HELL OF A SHOW TOO!!

5/11/12, 8:04 AM	#37 Re: Plymouth Speedway Sprint cars
racerX Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 143	They Are going to work on getting the track smoother. Jim Boggs that use to prepare Warsaw for years did the track. The clay they have is awesome. 0 tire wear at the end so the place won't rubber down. I saw Joe Gaerte there talking with them the other night. And they are going to make a couple small adjustments to the track. I asked them about how many sprints they would start and Joe said probably 16. I agree the Plymouth Palooza USAC Midget weekend should be a great weekend. Save the Date July 6&7!