|
|
|
|
|
Topic: I-80 Dirt Classic at I-80 Speedway
|
Email this topic to a friend |
Subscribe to this Topic
| Report this Topic to Moderator
|
|
Page 1 of 2 of 25 replies
|
|
|
|
|
April 26, 2016 at
11:53:32 AM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
03/23/2016
|
|
Posts:
|
23
|
|
|
|
The date for the I-80 Dirt Classic is drawing near. The National Sprint League returns to I-80 Speedway on Friday, May 6 and they are bringing something different, a fan voted format.
That format includes the normal time trials with the top qualifier getting 100 points with a decrease of 2 points per position. There will be two sets of heat races. The first set of heat races will be lined up straight up based on time trials with heat race winners receiving 100 points followed by a decrease of 5 points per position.
The second round of heat races will be lined up with a full inversion based off time trials. The heat race winners will receive 200 points with a decrease of 5 points per position. The top 16 cars in combined points will transfer to the A feature and be lined up by total points accumulated. The remaining cars will run a B feature and race for the final A feature starting spots.
The feature event pays $10,000 to win.
Ticket for the event can be purchased online at http://dirtclassic.com/dirt-classic-i-80/. Advanced Adult tickets are $22 and $25 day of race. Kids (6-12) are $5 with 5 and under free as always.
For more information, visit www.I-80speedway.com.
|
|
|
|
|
April 26, 2016 at
01:22:50 PM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
01/20/2005
|
|
Posts:
|
2079
|
|
|
|
Looks like a great event. Dale Blaney mentioned on Winged Nation today that he plans on being there as well, so another quality car on top of an already stout field of NSL and midwest regulars.
|
|
|
|
April 26, 2016 at
03:55:46 PM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
06/04/2012
|
|
Posts:
|
1734
|
|
|
Reply to:
Posted By: vande77 on April 26 2016 at 01:22:50 PM
Looks like a great event. Dale Blaney mentioned on Winged Nation today that he plans on being there as well, so another quality car on top of an already stout field of NSL and midwest regulars.
|
Darn it. I was hoping he would be at Eldora that weekend for the Outlaws. I remember a few years ago back in 2013 i think some cold weather came through the Knoxville area and caused them to cancel earlier in the week. A lot of the Knoxville guys like Brown, Madsen, and McCarl to name a few came over for that event and had almost 45 great quality cars. It was an awesome weekend. I remember Brown and Sweet exchanging the lead several times for 3-4laps and Pittman got around both Brown and Schatz on a late restart to win.
Sorry to sound selfish, but I was hoping nothing else was going on that weekend so some more Midwest Regulars would come over to the House that Earl Built so I could see them race. I love seeing them whenever I get the chance but it looks like they will be staying in that area and I can't blame them. Hoping in the next couple of years I can make it to the Nationals or Just an Outlaw or NSL weekend in the Midwest.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
April 27, 2016 at
08:29:36 AM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
03/23/2016
|
|
Posts:
|
23
|
|
|
|
Danny Lasoski will be the man to beat, he has been winning at I-80 Speedway since May 1994 when they opened the track.
|
|
|
|
|
April 27, 2016 at
08:41:04 AM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
12/01/2004
|
|
Posts:
|
107
|
|
|
|
I bet that pains Blaney to nearly drive right past Eldora and pass up two $10,000 to win shows (that he would be one of the favorites to win at), only to have to drive an extra 12 hours for a one-day show.
Considering it's an NSL show and he has Big Game all over his car, I guess no one should be surprised by that move though.
|
|
|
|
April 27, 2016 at
04:56:40 PM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
12/07/2004
|
|
Posts:
|
330
|
|
|
|
Already a stellar lineup. Brown, Lasoski, Ian Madsen, Dale Blaney, TK, Balog, Swindell. It`s going to be an outstanding show!!!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
April 27, 2016 at
07:45:22 PM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
04/14/2007
|
|
Posts:
|
402
|
|
|
|
Dumb the Team would by pass Eldora for this show!
|
|
|
|
|
April 27, 2016 at
07:58:34 PM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
12/07/2004
|
|
Posts:
|
330
|
|
|
Reply to:
Posted By: racerman454 on April 27 2016 at 07:45:22 PM
Dumb the Team would by pass Eldora for this show!
|
Not really. The Dirt Classic series is a big payday at the end.
|
|
|
|
|
April 28, 2016 at
07:12:39 AM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
05/08/2013
|
|
Posts:
|
128
|
|
|
Reply to:
Posted By: Nick14 on April 26 2016 at 03:55:46 PM
Darn it. I was hoping he would be at Eldora that weekend for the Outlaws. I remember a few years ago back in 2013 i think some cold weather came through the Knoxville area and caused them to cancel earlier in the week. A lot of the Knoxville guys like Brown, Madsen, and McCarl to name a few came over for that event and had almost 45 great quality cars. It was an awesome weekend. I remember Brown and Sweet exchanging the lead several times for 3-4laps and Pittman got around both Brown and Schatz on a late restart to win.
Sorry to sound selfish, but I was hoping nothing else was going on that weekend so some more Midwest Regulars would come over to the House that Earl Built so I could see them race. I love seeing them whenever I get the chance but it looks like they will be staying in that area and I can't blame them. Hoping in the next couple of years I can make it to the Nationals or Just an Outlaw or NSL weekend in the Midwest.
|
dale will probably make it back to eldora for the Saturday show if they hustle.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
April 28, 2016 at
08:43:34 AM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
03/23/2016
|
|
Posts:
|
23
|
|
|
|
Omaha to Eldora in a day, no problem!
|
|
|
|
|
April 28, 2016 at
08:50:39 AM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
08/05/2015
|
|
Posts:
|
1133
|
|
|
Reply to:
Posted By: racerman454 on April 27 2016 at 07:45:22 PM
Dumb the Team would by pass Eldora for this show!
|
Yeah, ummm not dumb...at all. On the surface it may seem like it, but as someone above notes Tod Quiring owns NSL. I-80 Dirt Classic is co-sanctioned with NSL. TQ is the singular major (very very major) sponsor of Blaney's ride. Sometimes you gotta make the sponsor happy and this is one of those cases. He could technically make it back for Saturday. The 700 mile drive from Omaha to Eldora is a pain, but it's possible they could get in around Noon Saturday, catch a cat nap, work on the car and hit the track. Not ideal (at all) but possible.
|
|
|
|
|
April 28, 2016 at
12:39:54 PM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
03/23/2016
|
|
Posts:
|
23
|
|
|
|
Probably Danny Lasoski, Brian Brown, Ian Madsen, Tim Kaeding, Sammy Swindell and many more.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
April 28, 2016 at
12:59:46 PM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
01/20/2005
|
|
Posts:
|
2079
|
|
|
|
Blaney also said they planned on racing Knoxville that Saturday.
To me, it serves two purposes (1) sponsor obligation, and (2) gives them a chance to hit Knoxville for a race before August (take a look at the All-Star Schedule, there is this weekend (May 7) and the Cappi Classic weekend out there to allow them track time).
|
|
|
|
|
April 29, 2016 at
10:28:37 AM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
03/23/2016
|
|
Posts:
|
23
|
|
|
|
The McCarls (Austin and terry) will be at the I-80 Dirt Classic.
|
|
|
|
|
April 29, 2016 at
04:17:12 PM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
04/29/2016
|
|
Posts:
|
86
|
|
|
|
Blaney going there is most definitely a sponsor obligation. Whatever though, Eldora/WOO's loss is our gain!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
April 29, 2016 at
05:02:25 PM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
12/07/2004
|
|
Posts:
|
330
|
|
|
|
Weather says sunny and 80 degrees. It will be a loaded field. Be there!!!
|
|
|
|
|
May 02, 2016 at
06:49:02 AM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
08/05/2005
|
|
Posts:
|
260
|
|
|
|
Sounds like great weather and a great car count what more could you ask for?
|
|
|
|
|
May 02, 2016 at
02:36:00 PM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
03/23/2016
|
|
Posts:
|
23
|
|
|
|
The weather sounds great indeed. It shold be a great night of racing. The Pit gates open at 2:30pm. See ya then.
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 02, 2016 at
06:06:58 PM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
11/26/2004
|
|
Posts:
|
1001
|
|
|
|
Sammy's not going to make it...CJB just Tweeted that he will be at Eldora with the WoO.
www.ibracn.com
#PaulsToTheWall
GO SAMMY!
|
|
|
|
|
May 05, 2016 at
08:47:51 AM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
03/23/2016
|
|
Posts:
|
23
|
|
|
|
Absolutely beautiful weather in Eastern Nebraska today with a forecast high in the low 80s tomorrow.
|
|
|
