Originally Posted by BrentTFunk:
I would like to see LPS get a sprint week date. I would also like to see a requirement to get one that you cannot race sprint cars during the sprintweek time frame other than your night.
I agree.
I was very disappointed when LPS was left out. My reason... Indiana Sprint week is truly one of the greatest sprint car events in the US. It is unlike any other "big show" type events.
Why is it one of the greatest. It isn't the fans. Its not the track. It isn't the promoters. And its not USAC. The competitors make this a great event. Their intensity level during this week is higher than at any time during the year. This intensity is witnessed by both fans and promoters each night of SW. It is this intense competition that makes the racing an "event" and not just a group of big shows.
I think its a good thing that tracks want to be a part of it now. It is evidence of how great ISW is and that growth is available. I'm of the opinion that no matter how great something is, it can always be better. Instead of dragging other tracks down, how bout we make it better. It will benefit everyone involved. Posted via Mobile Device
Danny I think what some people are saying is that yes LPS Shouldget a ISW sate becausef it is a nice place yes has dam good racing yes to the improvements all that not to because Spiker spent a ton of money Hell he had to fix a lot of things most of them the old promoter (DA) wouldn:t Hope that makes sence cuz I lost myself lol
For those of you saying that ISW is too tough on the teams already, you should take a look at the late model Summer Nationals schedule. They race over 25 nights in around 30 days. They also race in 8 different states durring that time. So while ISW might be difficult it could still be worse. I say the more races that ISW has the better.
Let the bashing begin. :-) Posted using Mobile Device
I understand the competition for the ISW dates, but there seems to be a lot of leeway for other classes on big nights too. As time has gone on, I think that maybe ISW could spread out a bit for the schedule. If you can perhaps add Paragon and LPS to the slate, spread out the whole schedule over a full two weeks and go Thur through Sunday, the first week and then go Wed through Sunday the second week and finish it with a Sunday afternoon show at Terre Haute for a big show! That would put a special emphasis on a historic track for the culmination of a series that is second-to-none. Even better is that a cable channel like SPEED or Versus could come in and shoot video and have the time to produce a quality show that could air a week later if need be.
Just an idea, but it would give crews a break in the middle to take a breath and work on the cars and work their regular jobs too. I'm sure I'm crazy, but man it would be awesome!
I believe Sprint Week actually started out as Indiana Tri Track in the early 80's or before. Pretty sure it was Bloomington, Putnamville and Paragon. Then, I think Kokomo was added and the name changed to Sprint Week. I agree Putnamville should get back in and if one had to go it should be Brownstown since they don't normally run sprint cars, although the races have been good there. They could increase the purses and just run more nights but it might drag out too long and become watered down. Another option would be to rotate among all the tracks from year to year. This makes it fair to everyone and keeps it fresh for the fans. I believe there shouldn't be any support classes for any sprint week date. Just once a year couldn't we see a sprint car show the way it's supposed to be. I remember going to SW at bloomington and there was 64 sprint cars and we still had to sit through stock cars. I'd rather hear driver interviews after each heat and maybe some former drivers or car owners or the trophy girl or just quiet time! Anything but stock cars.
Originally Posted by Hotshoe65s:
For those of you saying that ISW is too tough on the teams already, you should take a look at the late model Summer Nationals schedule. They race over 25 nights in around 30 days. They also race in 8 different states durring that time. So while ISW might be difficult it could still be worse. I say the more races that ISW has the better.
Let the bashing begin. :-) Posted using Mobile Device
Not bashing, How many teams actually follow the whole thing? Last time I seen it was like five??????? They are big money races drawing teams in the area going for the purse.
That being said and its kinda hijacking but not meant too. PA Storm had 40 lap six grand to win races, Took the count from 18 last year to 30 plus this year.
Seems to me we go to dozens of Indiana USAC races and can never get a 40-50 lapper. Expeically on the small bull rings.
If they ran one class put a few higher paying shows, Would that draw more Cali and other teams? A five dollar increase in gate price could do it and honestly 30 or fourty bucks on top of a full week of travel isn't going to kill the deal
I agree with Bill, the problem Sprint week has right now is theres NO REASON TO TRY TO MAKE IT BETTER
