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In light of all of the complaining, conspiracy theories, and hate for the format and DV, I would have to say this was easily the greatest 4 days of the Nationals I have ever attended. Before you call me nuts, please finish reading.
On March 3rd, I was airlifted 50 miles with a brain bleed after experiencing what I thought was a severe migraine headache. This resulted in multiple mini-strokes, a 3 day stay in the ICU and a total of 5 days in the hospital. This might be expected for someone at high risk, but I was 48 at the time, and as far as I knew, a healthy person. They were very honest with my wife when they loaded me on the chopper, and told me this was a life threatening situation. My family and kids rushed to the hospital as I went through countless tests. When I regained consiousness the second day, I remember laying in the hospital bed thinking about all of the plans I had made for summer. Fishing trips to the Northwoods of Wisconsin in May and June. A family trip with my wife and kids to Florida in July. And, of course, my annual trip to Knoxville in August. This August's trip was going to be even more special as my 18 year old son would finally be able to join me after years of football camp keeping him from the event. I was very emotional lying in bed thinking about all of these things I might not be able to do this summer-----or, ever again. 3 days into my hospital stay, after countless tests, the doctor sat down with my wife and I and said "first of all, I want to tell you that you're going to be just fine"----I remember it like it happened 2 minutes ago. I won't go into the specifics of what happened, but he assured me that I would make a 100% recovery, but it would take some time. I was unable to function at home for about 3 weeks, but slowly began to recover, and on April 18th, I returned to work!!!
I was able to attend my annual fishing trip in May and then a long weekend with couples in June. My trip to Florida in July was fantastic. And, I just returned home from the Knoxville Nationals yesterday. I remember sitting there Wednesday night watching the first cars turn laps at speed and I became very emotional----as I did on every trip I made this summer. I definitely soaked it all in on those other trips, and I did the same this year in Iowa. After Wednesday night's prelim night was over, even though the track was tough, the racing was mediocre at best, and people were complaining non-stop, it was the greatest race I've ever attended in my life. Thursday night was still not up to par with how the National prelim nights have been, but it was the greatest Thursday night show I'd ever seen. Then my son arrived in Knoxville on Friday, and I immediately abandoned the things I had been doing with my friends to spend every moment with him---whatever he wanted to do. The best Nationals ever for me and Saturday night had not even come. The last driver I wanted to see win was Donny. However, when he took the checkered and climbed out of the car, I clapped and cheared. The main event was one of the best I've ever seen----talking about the racing----regardless of who won.
I look at all of the negative posts. Conspiracy theories abound. I heard a guy in the stands say "they are going to slow this show down to make sure Larson gets here." I heard people incorrectly state that the qualifying points help the big guys when they actually give some of the smaller budget teams a chance to point into the show. But most of all, I heard way to much negativity towards the track, the racers, and the World of Outlaws. Every year, they put out a format that draws 90-110 cars, pays $1,000,000, and has a format that always culminates with the cream of the sprint car world rising to the top by the end of the main event on Saturday night. I've never sat in the stands and complained about a track or race in my life, and after the events over the last 5-6 months, I'm sure not going to start now.
So, this was, to me, the Greatest Nationals I've ever seen.
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Posted By: egras on August 15 2022 at 10:37:57 AM
In light of all of the complaining, conspiracy theories, and hate for the format and DV, I would have to say this was easily the greatest 4 days of the Nationals I have ever attended. Before you call me nuts, please finish reading.
On March 3rd, I was airlifted 50 miles with a brain bleed after experiencing what I thought was a severe migraine headache. This resulted in multiple mini-strokes, a 3 day stay in the ICU and a total of 5 days in the hospital. This might be expected for someone at high risk, but I was 48 at the time, and as far as I knew, a healthy person. They were very honest with my wife when they loaded me on the chopper, and told me this was a life threatening situation. My family and kids rushed to the hospital as I went through countless tests. When I regained consiousness the second day, I remember laying in the hospital bed thinking about all of the plans I had made for summer. Fishing trips to the Northwoods of Wisconsin in May and June. A family trip with my wife and kids to Florida in July. And, of course, my annual trip to Knoxville in August. This August's trip was going to be even more special as my 18 year old son would finally be able to join me after years of football camp keeping him from the event. I was very emotional lying in bed thinking about all of these things I might not be able to do this summer-----or, ever again. 3 days into my hospital stay, after countless tests, the doctor sat down with my wife and I and said "first of all, I want to tell you that you're going to be just fine"----I remember it like it happened 2 minutes ago. I won't go into the specifics of what happened, but he assured me that I would make a 100% recovery, but it would take some time. I was unable to function at home for about 3 weeks, but slowly began to recover, and on April 18th, I returned to work!!!
I was able to attend my annual fishing trip in May and then a long weekend with couples in June. My trip to Florida in July was fantastic. And, I just returned home from the Knoxville Nationals yesterday. I remember sitting there Wednesday night watching the first cars turn laps at speed and I became very emotional----as I did on every trip I made this summer. I definitely soaked it all in on those other trips, and I did the same this year in Iowa. After Wednesday night's prelim night was over, even though the track was tough, the racing was mediocre at best, and people were complaining non-stop, it was the greatest race I've ever attended in my life. Thursday night was still not up to par with how the National prelim nights have been, but it was the greatest Thursday night show I'd ever seen. Then my son arrived in Knoxville on Friday, and I immediately abandoned the things I had been doing with my friends to spend every moment with him---whatever he wanted to do. The best Nationals ever for me and Saturday night had not even come. The last driver I wanted to see win was Donny. However, when he took the checkered and climbed out of the car, I clapped and cheared. The main event was one of the best I've ever seen----talking about the racing----regardless of who won.
I look at all of the negative posts. Conspiracy theories abound. I heard a guy in the stands say "they are going to slow this show down to make sure Larson gets here." I heard people incorrectly state that the qualifying points help the big guys when they actually give some of the smaller budget teams a chance to point into the show. But most of all, I heard way to much negativity towards the track, the racers, and the World of Outlaws. Every year, they put out a format that draws 90-110 cars, pays $1,000,000, and has a format that always culminates with the cream of the sprint car world rising to the top by the end of the main event on Saturday night. I've never sat in the stands and complained about a track or race in my life, and after the events over the last 5-6 months, I'm sure not going to start now.
So, this was, to me, the Greatest Nationals I've ever seen.
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As you're one of the saner people that still posts on this board, I noticed you weren't posting as much and figured you gave up, but I'm sorry to hear it was more serious than that! Great news that you're back and healthy.
Knoxville was great this year, as it is every year. I'm glad you got to experience it again and hopefully for many more years to come.
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Glad to hear all is well now Egras and that you were able to make it. I don't post much on heat but when I do I admit it's likely negative but I try to pick out some positives.
For me this week was pretty good. I thought the racing was decent all week and really Saturday's show certainly kept me on my toes. Format is great as always. Don't listen to the rookie fans or WoO homers who think straight up timing to heats to mains is the best. They are wrong in this particular event. Idk where you sat but hopefully not section U because I said to my buddy I wonder if they are slowing this down for Larson to get here.  mostly joking... I'm sorry but Knoxville all season has missed Kendra. The urgency to run a show quickly has been lost within a year. She did such a good job. Knoxville is still great and I will certainly continue to be there.
Hope you get to more races and avoid future complications. Life is often more fragile than what we give it credit for and I'm guilty of not enjoying the luxuaries of life like I should. God Bless!
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Thank you egras. In my mind, this one positive post about what really matters in life, and in racing erases any other negative posts. I appreciate your perspective and reminder to us all of the gift that is today. Best to you and your family.
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Egras,
I'll second everything others have said and say that its great to hear you've pulled through and got to enjoy another Nationals.
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Thanks for the kind words all. And no, IADIRT, I was not in "U" 
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Posted By: egras on August 15 2022 at 07:17:04 PM
Thanks for the kind words all. And no, IADIRT, I was not in "U"
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Phew haha we were kind of mocking the Larson tracker. All in good fun!
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Posted By: egras on August 15 2022 at 10:37:57 AM
In light of all of the complaining, conspiracy theories, and hate for the format and DV, I would have to say this was easily the greatest 4 days of the Nationals I have ever attended. Before you call me nuts, please finish reading.
On March 3rd, I was airlifted 50 miles with a brain bleed after experiencing what I thought was a severe migraine headache. This resulted in multiple mini-strokes, a 3 day stay in the ICU and a total of 5 days in the hospital. This might be expected for someone at high risk, but I was 48 at the time, and as far as I knew, a healthy person. They were very honest with my wife when they loaded me on the chopper, and told me this was a life threatening situation. My family and kids rushed to the hospital as I went through countless tests. When I regained consiousness the second day, I remember laying in the hospital bed thinking about all of the plans I had made for summer. Fishing trips to the Northwoods of Wisconsin in May and June. A family trip with my wife and kids to Florida in July. And, of course, my annual trip to Knoxville in August. This August's trip was going to be even more special as my 18 year old son would finally be able to join me after years of football camp keeping him from the event. I was very emotional lying in bed thinking about all of these things I might not be able to do this summer-----or, ever again. 3 days into my hospital stay, after countless tests, the doctor sat down with my wife and I and said "first of all, I want to tell you that you're going to be just fine"----I remember it like it happened 2 minutes ago. I won't go into the specifics of what happened, but he assured me that I would make a 100% recovery, but it would take some time. I was unable to function at home for about 3 weeks, but slowly began to recover, and on April 18th, I returned to work!!!
I was able to attend my annual fishing trip in May and then a long weekend with couples in June. My trip to Florida in July was fantastic. And, I just returned home from the Knoxville Nationals yesterday. I remember sitting there Wednesday night watching the first cars turn laps at speed and I became very emotional----as I did on every trip I made this summer. I definitely soaked it all in on those other trips, and I did the same this year in Iowa. After Wednesday night's prelim night was over, even though the track was tough, the racing was mediocre at best, and people were complaining non-stop, it was the greatest race I've ever attended in my life. Thursday night was still not up to par with how the National prelim nights have been, but it was the greatest Thursday night show I'd ever seen. Then my son arrived in Knoxville on Friday, and I immediately abandoned the things I had been doing with my friends to spend every moment with him---whatever he wanted to do. The best Nationals ever for me and Saturday night had not even come. The last driver I wanted to see win was Donny. However, when he took the checkered and climbed out of the car, I clapped and cheared. The main event was one of the best I've ever seen----talking about the racing----regardless of who won.
I look at all of the negative posts. Conspiracy theories abound. I heard a guy in the stands say "they are going to slow this show down to make sure Larson gets here." I heard people incorrectly state that the qualifying points help the big guys when they actually give some of the smaller budget teams a chance to point into the show. But most of all, I heard way to much negativity towards the track, the racers, and the World of Outlaws. Every year, they put out a format that draws 90-110 cars, pays $1,000,000, and has a format that always culminates with the cream of the sprint car world rising to the top by the end of the main event on Saturday night. I've never sat in the stands and complained about a track or race in my life, and after the events over the last 5-6 months, I'm sure not going to start now.
So, this was, to me, the Greatest Nationals I've ever seen.
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It was great seeing you again this year and glad I was able to as in March when I saw your family post what was going on I was growing concerned. Glad you were able to make a full recovery and make it and actually enjoy it. Having your son there I know was special for you as watching my little one in the kids zone and walking around town is always special for me. Had fun exchanging text messages with you as the feature was going on predicting what conspiracy theories would end up on social media by people who were not there and low and behold we were correct on almost all of them.
Donny was the last driver I wanted to see win as well but as I text you on that last caution "uh oh, this is going to get interesting." I knew he had a shot and the 2-3 laps prior to passing Gravel I started smiling and shaking my head and said to my dad that f'er is actually going to pull this off. My smile grew even bigger seeing much of the crowd start cheering for him when he took the lead as opposed to the typical middle finger in the air and the booing. I couldn't help but to stand and cheer also at what he had just accomplished.
I walked around the town of Knoxville and soaked everything in all 4 days and enjoyed everything with my little boy. Going to the hall of fame, walking around the cars in town, eating at the rib shack, going to Hy-Vee, Mckenna Hasse letting the kids work on her car, sitting in the concourse and in the kidszone and enjoying myself. I would at times go to my phone and look at all of the complaining on social media and on here and just shake my head at all of the complaining. None of the drivers that I pull for particularly had a good showing at the Nationals and someone that I typically hope doesn't win did win but somehow I still had a great time. I found it bizare with how qualifying and transfers flipped but I just continued to watch to see how it would all playout and you know what, that feature on Saturday was worth it. Seeing guys move forward then go backward, Larson/Sheldon/Logan come from the back, Sunshine and Gravel battling for the lead, and then possibly the goat at Knoxville revert back to form. The only complaint I had after the weekend is that it is still about 360days until we get to do it again.
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In light of all of the complaining, conspiracy theories, and hate for the format and DV, I would have to say this was easily the greatest 4 days of the Nationals I have ever attended. Before you call me nuts, please finish reading.
On March 3rd, I was airlifted 50 miles with a brain bleed after experiencing what I thought was a severe migraine headache. This resulted in multiple mini-strokes, a 3 day stay in the ICU and a total of 5 days in the hospital. This might be expected for someone at high risk, but I was 48 at the time, and as far as I knew, a healthy person. They were very honest with my wife when they loaded me on the chopper, and told me this was a life threatening situation. My family and kids rushed to the hospital as I went through countless tests. When I regained consiousness the second day, I remember laying in the hospital bed thinking about all of the plans I had made for summer. Fishing trips to the Northwoods of Wisconsin in May and June. A family trip with my wife and kids to Florida in July. And, of course, my annual trip to Knoxville in August. This August's trip was going to be even more special as my 18 year old son would finally be able to join me after years of football camp keeping him from the event. I was very emotional lying in bed thinking about all of these things I might not be able to do this summer-----or, ever again. 3 days into my hospital stay, after countless tests, the doctor sat down with my wife and I and said "first of all, I want to tell you that you're going to be just fine"----I remember it like it happened 2 minutes ago. I won't go into the specifics of what happened, but he assured me that I would make a 100% recovery, but it would take some time. I was unable to function at home for about 3 weeks, but slowly began to recover, and on April 18th, I returned to work!!!
I was able to attend my annual fishing trip in May and then a long weekend with couples in June. My trip to Florida in July was fantastic. And, I just returned home from the Knoxville Nationals yesterday. I remember sitting there Wednesday night watching the first cars turn laps at speed and I became very emotional----as I did on every trip I made this summer. I definitely soaked it all in on those other trips, and I did the same this year in Iowa. After Wednesday night's prelim night was over, even though the track was tough, the racing was mediocre at best, and people were complaining non-stop, it was the greatest race I've ever attended in my life. Thursday night was still not up to par with how the National prelim nights have been, but it was the greatest Thursday night show I'd ever seen. Then my son arrived in Knoxville on Friday, and I immediately abandoned the things I had been doing with my friends to spend every moment with him---whatever he wanted to do. The best Nationals ever for me and Saturday night had not even come. The last driver I wanted to see win was Donny. However, when he took the checkered and climbed out of the car, I clapped and cheared. The main event was one of the best I've ever seen----talking about the racing----regardless of who won.
I look at all of the negative posts. Conspiracy theories abound. I heard a guy in the stands say "they are going to slow this show down to make sure Larson gets here." I heard people incorrectly state that the qualifying points help the big guys when they actually give some of the smaller budget teams a chance to point into the show. But most of all, I heard way to much negativity towards the track, the racers, and the World of Outlaws. Every year, they put out a format that draws 90-110 cars, pays $1,000,000, and has a format that always culminates with the cream of the sprint car world rising to the top by the end of the main event on Saturday night. I've never sat in the stands and complained about a track or race in my life, and after the events over the last 5-6 months, I'm sure not going to start now.
So, this was, to me, the Greatest Nationals I've ever seen.
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Great post Sarge. I was concerned when I heard what was going on with you and kept in touch with family keeping tabs on your recovery. It was great to have you at Wilmot for the Outlaw show and I knew then that you were 'back'. I had a great time at the Nats this year. You always have a great group of guys along when I do go and this year was no exception. The racing was good and Saturday night was great. I wanted to meet Nick but that did not pan out for whatever reason. Maybe there is another race on the horizon this year that we will meet up at. Stay healthy my friend
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Great post Sarge. I was concerned when I heard what was going on with you and kept in touch with family keeping tabs on your recovery. It was great to have you at Wilmot for the Outlaw show and I knew then that you were 'back'. I had a great time at the Nats this year. You always have a great group of guys along when I do go and this year was no exception. The racing was good and Saturday night was great. I wanted to meet Nick but that did not pan out for whatever reason. Maybe there is another race on the horizon this year that we will meet up at. Stay healthy my friend
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I was concerned too when I saw his family make the inital post but was relieved as the updates started coming through. Was great to see that that he is in great health now after the scare in the spring
We will all plan for something next year at the Nationals. I had some plans fall through where we had expected to campout with another family but they ended up backing out due to their race schedule so I had to scramble and get a hotel in Grinnell about an hour away. We didn't get the chance to get into town as early as we wanted to and ended up spending a majority of the time at the kidszone for my son. Next year we will plan a little bit earlier that way all of us can bench race a little bit more.
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Good to hear that you are going to be alright. At the end of the day for most of us racing is a sport we enjoy watching but family and our health are the more important things.
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Yeah Egras great story thanks for sharing.
Very stoked for you and your family and may you attend many many more years of racing.
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Great post and thanks for sharing your good news. There is something about racing that once the cars hit the track and the smell of tires, fuel and oil are burning is in the air, all is right with the world. I shut off social media and the internet for the week - what's important is right in front of me, not on my phone. Add in your spouse, kids or a few buddies and it is heaven on earth. My kids have been coming with me since they were 10 years old. Now that they are out of college and have their own lives, they still make time to spend a day or two with me over the week and share the excitement. I'm pretty damn fortunate that they still are willing to hang out with the old man. To you dads who are wondering - take your kids! It will give you so many good memories and help strengthen your relationship with them. Not to mention create a new generation of fans who will keep the sport alive.
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It was great seeing you again this year and glad I was able to as in March when I saw your family post what was going on I was growing concerned. Glad you were able to make a full recovery and make it and actually enjoy it. Having your son there I know was special for you as watching my little one in the kids zone and walking around town is always special for me. Had fun exchanging text messages with you as the feature was going on predicting what conspiracy theories would end up on social media by people who were not there and low and behold we were correct on almost all of them.
Donny was the last driver I wanted to see win as well but as I text you on that last caution "uh oh, this is going to get interesting." I knew he had a shot and the 2-3 laps prior to passing Gravel I started smiling and shaking my head and said to my dad that f'er is actually going to pull this off. My smile grew even bigger seeing much of the crowd start cheering for him when he took the lead as opposed to the typical middle finger in the air and the booing. I couldn't help but to stand and cheer also at what he had just accomplished.
I walked around the town of Knoxville and soaked everything in all 4 days and enjoyed everything with my little boy. Going to the hall of fame, walking around the cars in town, eating at the rib shack, going to Hy-Vee, Mckenna Hasse letting the kids work on her car, sitting in the concourse and in the kidszone and enjoying myself. I would at times go to my phone and look at all of the complaining on social media and on here and just shake my head at all of the complaining. None of the drivers that I pull for particularly had a good showing at the Nationals and someone that I typically hope doesn't win did win but somehow I still had a great time. I found it bizare with how qualifying and transfers flipped but I just continued to watch to see how it would all playout and you know what, that feature on Saturday was worth it. Seeing guys move forward then go backward, Larson/Sheldon/Logan come from the back, Sunshine and Gravel battling for the lead, and then possibly the goat at Knoxville revert back to form. The only complaint I had after the weekend is that it is still about 360days until we get to do it again.
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Great seeing you again this year even though we didn't get much time to catch up. Will do next year! Glad you had a great time again! Look forward to your son's racing highlights for the next 12 months.
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Great post Sarge. I was concerned when I heard what was going on with you and kept in touch with family keeping tabs on your recovery. It was great to have you at Wilmot for the Outlaw show and I knew then that you were 'back'. I had a great time at the Nats this year. You always have a great group of guys along when I do go and this year was no exception. The racing was good and Saturday night was great. I wanted to meet Nick but that did not pan out for whatever reason. Maybe there is another race on the horizon this year that we will meet up at. Stay healthy my friend
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Great time again this year! Thanks for joining us!
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Your posts really puts things in perspective. I think we have gotten too comfortable complaining and IMO social media has been a catalyst for that, which then trickles down into other things.
My dad used to take me to the race as a young boy, and last year he passed away. His body didn't allow him to sit and walk up or down the stands so he stopped going about 10 years ago. Seeing what some of the people go through to even get to the track and to their seat really shows their passion and dedication. I'm not sure some of us today would put that much effort into attending a race.
In the end we were able to go races and watch some of the most badass cars on the planet at the greatest race in the world. I'm happy you were able to go and pray your health continues to improve.
Some of us, yes on hose heads, will complain something out of existence.
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Glad to hear you're back and doing well Egras. I agree that this was a great Nationals. I used to be an anybody but Schatz guy, but I've gained a ton of respect and admiration for the guy over the last several years. I didn't mind seeing him win at all. People can say what they want about the format, but would any of us have predicted that the front row would be Austin McCarl and Tyler Courtney? That's one of the things that make it great. I'll also say that while I like Larson I could care less whether or not he's even there or if he makes the show.
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Glad you made it thru your health problems & made to Knoxville!
Recovering from sickness & near death experiences makes us appreciate everything!
I wasn't thrilled with Prelim nites, especially wednesday, but Saturday feature was great!
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August 25, 2022 at
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My only complaint about the Nationals this year was that Katie didn't sing the National Anthem on Saturday night.
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August 26, 2022 at
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I agree. I love Katie's voice. They had a couple of young gals that sang during the 360s who were phenomenal!
Keep It Real
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