Originally Posted by Charles Nungester:
The story was, They weren't even breaking even and felt there was no point going forward.
This is undoubtedly true, but somebody made some questionable decisions on changing dates like moving the Hulman Classic for example. Then there was the weather. It was very uncooperative and little could be done about that. The dates USAC has left open seem to mirror the old schedule and hopefully if this all works out, Mother Nature will be on our side.
Originally Posted by oppweld:
Dysfunctional Fairboards = Iowa State Fair, Indiana State Fair.
Focused Fairboards = Knoxville,
Port Royal!
I would add Attica to the focused list. Things are sounding promising, but announcing something before all the i's are dotted and the T's are crossed can cause real problems. The promoter may want to make a big announcement to generate publicity. I plan on being there on April 16. If it doesn't happen, I won't be there.
Originally Posted by Rapid Rick:
This is undoubtedly true, but somebody made some questionable decisions on changing dates like moving the Hulman Classic for example. Then there was the weather. It was very uncooperative and little could be done about that. The dates USAC has left open seem to mirror the old schedule and hopefully if this all works out, Mother Nature will be on our side.
The Hulman Classic was Bob Sargent's date and he moved it to Circle City. Forced THAT to move to the day before.
John Hoover
“To whom little is not enough, nothing is enough.” Epicurus
I sure hope that whoever the promoter/team may be they are able to hit the ground running and they have realistic expectations for the first couple of races. We are FIVE weeks and 5 days from April 16. That is a very limited amount of time for preparation and promotion, acquiring concessions and concession workers, and race day ticket people.
Originally Posted by Charles Nungester:
Im guessing USAC's renting it and both work on finding the people to prep it.
Met Don Smith in 2010. He said him AJ and Hulman were good friends and would spend time at his compound hunting, fishing and more likely drinking. Also said the racers made him, not the other way around, It was his job to not screw it up.
Got to see his collection, Building two was almost all pace cars he had for the track. Some Indy garage doors from before the fire and some one offs and eclectic stuff.
Originally Posted by oppweld:
Dysfunctional Fairboards = Iowa State Fair, Indiana State Fair.
Please educate me... Without including their decision on changing the track. (Which I do not agree with. But, understand why.) What makes the Indiana State Fair Board Dysfunctional? Am at the fairgrounds about 30 to 40 times a year.
Originally Posted by BrentTFunk:
Even if it is proven wrong, it is still your guess.
No, He said it's wrong without offering the facts. So until then, It's as true as anything else out there. He may not be able to say what the facts are now, and I respect that.
I did see something of FB that The ink's not dry yet. but looking positive.
