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January 16, 2007 at
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I sat down last night to run the basic numbers to run USAC a few times next year. To join USAC $325, 2 spec mufflers $450, mandatory head and neck restraint $450, mandatory 1 way radio $250 total $1,475 plus $25 fee per race, wow! 20/20 hindsight makes me yearn for the SCRA days.
The conclusion I come to is Victorville Raceways Sprint Car races look like the answer to me. 250 tons of new clay, a widened track for more passing radically increased banking in corners mean some serious racing.
I went and viewed the rebuild of the track Sunday and realized I can have some serious racing. I went and viewed the rebuild of the track Sunday and realized I can have some real fun racing there. I spoke to the promoter Mike Gibson, a sprint car with current safety belts and head nets and mufflers (no knoxville specials or shortys) will be welcome to compete.
88 Dan Tedrick
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January 16, 2007 at
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Dan, its not $450 for the head and neck restraint, its more like $850 to $1000, at least thats the prices ive been getting. These devices are also not tested for what type of crash a sprint car has. If Brandons right eye continues to get better, Ill see you at victorville. John Springstead
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January 16, 2007 at
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I would like to see a schedule from victorville soon
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January 17, 2007 at
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I'm done racing sprintcars and putting the car up for sale as soon as I get the motor freshened up but this sounds pretty good. I may have to hit a couple of races at Victorville before it goes..
Josh Williams
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January 17, 2007 at
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Does anyone have more information
on Victorville Speedway? Type of sprints
they are going to run ( 360's or 410's? )
and a hit of what the schedule looks like?
There had been hopes that this track was going to open
afew years ago-- let's hope it stays on track and
there are races there this coming year?!
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January 17, 2007 at
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Reply to:
Posted By: Williams on January 17 2007 at 01:20:21 PM
I'm done racing sprintcars and putting the car up for sale as soon as I get the motor freshened up but this sounds pretty good. I may have to hit a couple of races at Victorville before it goes..
Josh Williams
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sorry to hear your quitting Josh but ya gotta do what ya gotta do.
ROB
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January 17, 2007 at
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This message was edited on
January 17, 2007 at
10:15:18 PM by KOP
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Posted By: moose92 on January 17 2007 at 08:41:05 PM
Does anyone have more information
on Victorville Speedway? Type of sprints
they are going to run ( 360's or 410's? )
and a hit of what the schedule looks like?
There had been hopes that this track was going to open
afew years ago-- let's hope it stays on track and
there are races there this coming year?!
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Tom / Laurie:
You may already have the web site address, but in the event you don't, here it is: http://www.rt66racetrack.com/index.html
Here is a piece of the story under their "Track News" link. Just click on it to see the full story. Hope this helps.
Not sure what your plans are for 2007, but I wish you the best of luck for the new season.
John Lemon
Owasso, Okla.
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January 17, 2007 at
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Thanks JOhn..
Didn't have the website--so thanks for the info.
WIth all the " new " info coming out of USAC, we, like alot of other
car owners are always looking for other options,
Thanks again
Laurie
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January 17, 2007 at
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Posted By: moose92 on January 17 2007 at 11:21:33 PM
Thanks JOhn..
Didn't have the website--so thanks for the info.
WIth all the " new " info coming out of USAC, we, like alot of other
car owners are always looking for other options,
Thanks again
Laurie
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First: Your Welcome 
Second: Your not the only car owner that's thinking that way. Between being on the phone with your peers and talking to others here last weekend, there is a definite change of atmosphere as of late.
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January 18, 2007 at
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Reply to:
Posted By: moose92 on January 17 2007 at 08:41:05 PM
Does anyone have more information
on Victorville Speedway? Type of sprints
they are going to run ( 360's or 410's? )
and a hit of what the schedule looks like?
There had been hopes that this track was going to open
afew years ago-- let's hope it stays on track and
there are races there this coming year?!
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tom is it true danny sheridan is going to drive the 92
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January 18, 2007 at
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Posted By: moose92 on January 17 2007 at 11:21:33 PM
Thanks JOhn..
Didn't have the website--so thanks for the info.
WIth all the " new " info coming out of USAC, we, like alot of other
car owners are always looking for other options,
Thanks again
Laurie
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they are going to run360s and 410s together and the first race will be in late april mike has been working with naylor to work out the schedule and the races in ventura and victorville will NOT conflict each other talked to the man this morning
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January 18, 2007 at
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Sheridan is still in the KIttle 18
and Cody is still in the 92.
Info on the 360/410 show at Victorville is appreciated.
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January 18, 2007 at
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Well there web site could use a face lift.
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January 19, 2007 at
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Tom & laurie. Hope to see you at victorville, If Brandons eye continues to get better we will be at all of the races there. 410s will later need to use restrictors. We Will not plan to run any U.S.A.C races, they have priced a lot of people out. see ya John Springstead #36
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January 20, 2007 at
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With Temperatures reaching the 100's and averages in the 90's, I hope with the new Track Surface, They prepare it to prevent the "One Line Dry Slick" track. And even if they Build Banking into the Facility, With out Moisture, Its going to be Tough to avoid the "One Line Dry Slicky". I wish Victoville the Best, and would enjoy the Possibility of visiting another track within driving distance. P.S. Tom and Laurie, I see you have your Internet up, Is our email working yet? Thanks for the Beer Mug!
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