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July 08, 2010 at
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As of today there are 47 pre-registered for the Nationals....How high will the numbers go??? I'm predicting 140 cars this year.
Knoxville Natioanls attendee since '95
Favorite Tracks...River Cities, Knoxville, Cedar Lake
Favorite Drivers...S.Kinser, T.Kaeding, K.Madsen, S.Smith
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July 08, 2010 at
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I think 140 is way high, like the optimism though, Be happy with 100
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July 08, 2010 at
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July 08, 2010 at
06:13:12 PM by gohotfoot
80-100 is a good range, you would think since its the 50th it'd be higher but i think 100 is max.
I'd love to see Bud Keading, Breant Keading, Jason Statler, Kevin Swindell, Tommy Tarlton all those guys make it out
when is the last year BK was at the nationals?
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July 08, 2010 at
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I think you will see quite a few "area cars" there just to be a part of it and have their name in the program.
For those of you going I hope you have a good time and experience some GOOD racing.
leon
Sammy or Sides will get the win! 
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July 08, 2010 at
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July 08, 2010 at
07:34:56 PM by Oakland Sprint Fan
There will some NorCal drivers coming this year like TK, J. Allard, Z. Zimmerley and maybe a few more. Hopefully someone will offer Kyle Larson a ride.
I bet there will be around 100 cars like the past severeal years.
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July 08, 2010 at
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Low 50's Wednesday night, mid to upper 40's Thursday night.
Might be a long time before we see mid to upper 60's or lower 70's again for a given qualifying night.
R.A.
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July 08, 2010 at
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I am hoping for 120. Last few years have been between 105-110. With the increased purse and the prestige of the 50th edition, I am hoping for an increase.
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July 08, 2010 at
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I think last year we were right at a 100 cars. Hopefully we will get a good 360 and Non Wing Count also. I heard last year there wer over 40 non-wingers at Knoxville to watch the thunderstorm roll in.
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July 08, 2010 at
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July 08, 2010 at
08:12:00 PM by Canucklehead
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Posted By: dsc1600 on July 08 2010 at 07:47:35 PM
I am hoping for 120. Last few years have been between 105-110. With the increased purse and the prestige of the 50th edition, I am hoping for an increase.
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I agree with you on the purse and prestige. Thats why you'll see some drivers show up for the first time in years and other making their first ever trip to the Nationals just to be a part of it all. I'm sure we can push it up 20-25 cars from last year. Can't wait!!!
Knoxville Natioanls attendee since '95
Favorite Tracks...River Cities, Knoxville, Cedar Lake
Favorite Drivers...S.Kinser, T.Kaeding, K.Madsen, S.Smith
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July 08, 2010 at
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Posted By: Canucklehead on July 08 2010 at 08:08:08 PM
I agree with you on the purse and prestige. Thats why you'll see some drivers show up for the first time in years and other making their first ever trip to the Nationals just to be a part of it all. I'm sure we can push it up 20-25 cars from last year. Can't wait!!!
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I love the we
Do you guys run this thing?
I think it is they had
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July 08, 2010 at
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sure wish there was tv for the 50th.
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July 08, 2010 at
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July 08, 2010 at
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huh, the way I see it is,
"We" represents a die hard fan,racer,owner, crew, official, board member, ect. sombody that turns with changes,accepts today and looks forward to tommarrow , agrees with most and questions little ,respects the past and understands why , a educated fan in one aspect or the other, drivers are still fans ,simply one that will be there no matter what , why ? because its Knoxville !
"They" represents (possibly) sombody with a grudge?, maybe, no ties to committed parties ? maybe a negative bias opinion ? , (sometimes understandable) maybe, no real passion for the sport of sprint cars? just maybe, they keep a full arms distance from parties within ? ..
have you ever suggested a sprint race to somebody less involved as you? , ever described a sprintcar to sombody while getting excited yourself ? if you answered yes , welcome to the "WE" party.. JMO
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July 09, 2010 at
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Posted By: dirtdevil on July 08 2010 at 11:50:34 PM
huh, the way I see it is,
"We" represents a die hard fan,racer,owner, crew, official, board member, ect. sombody that turns with changes,accepts today and looks forward to tommarrow , agrees with most and questions little ,respects the past and understands why , a educated fan in one aspect or the other, drivers are still fans ,simply one that will be there no matter what , why ? because its Knoxville !
"They" represents (possibly) sombody with a grudge?, maybe, no ties to committed parties ? maybe a negative bias opinion ? , (sometimes understandable) maybe, no real passion for the sport of sprint cars? just maybe, they keep a full arms distance from parties within ? ..
have you ever suggested a sprint race to somebody less involved as you? , ever described a sprintcar to sombody while getting excited yourself ? if you answered yes , welcome to the "WE" party.. JMO
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Great post Dirtdevil...even though I had to read it twice to understand...too many coma's..hahaha...but it is so true, if you are a Knoxville Nationals regular you start to say "we" all of the time, and you should....because that is what the Nationals is all about...it's our (sprint car fans) Indy 500 and then some...
I have to laugh when I read half of these post bitching about one thing or another about the Nationals....the Uproar over 50 laps, fuel stops, ect.....what most of the people (the "they" people) on here don't understand is the Nationals aren't just about the A Main...Its about a week of celebrating the sport that we all love...it's about the inverted heats..it's about the 360 dude that runs third in the C Main, it's about re-establishing friendships that you haven't spoken to since last year.....if you have never been "here" you will never understand...
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July 09, 2010 at
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Last year they had close to 110, I think this year will have between 110-115.
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July 09, 2010 at
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Did I Count 11 Aussies in that 47 so far
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July 09, 2010 at
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Posted By: dirtdevil on July 08 2010 at 11:50:34 PM
huh, the way I see it is,
"We" represents a die hard fan,racer,owner, crew, official, board member, ect. sombody that turns with changes,accepts today and looks forward to tommarrow , agrees with most and questions little ,respects the past and understands why , a educated fan in one aspect or the other, drivers are still fans ,simply one that will be there no matter what , why ? because its Knoxville !
"They" represents (possibly) sombody with a grudge?, maybe, no ties to committed parties ? maybe a negative bias opinion ? , (sometimes understandable) maybe, no real passion for the sport of sprint cars? just maybe, they keep a full arms distance from parties within ? ..
have you ever suggested a sprint race to somebody less involved as you? , ever described a sprintcar to sombody while getting excited yourself ? if you answered yes , welcome to the "WE" party.. JMO
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Oh Yeah, Knoxville Nationals .....Its a WE kinda thing
We go every year
We love it
We wouldn't wanna be anywhere else
We think its a great time
LOL
Knoxville Natioanls attendee since '95
Favorite Tracks...River Cities, Knoxville, Cedar Lake
Favorite Drivers...S.Kinser, T.Kaeding, K.Madsen, S.Smith
Proud Canadian
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July 09, 2010 at
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I love the we
Do you guys run this thing?
I think it is they had
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Slam "FAIL"!!!!! Good post Dirt Devil..
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July 09, 2010 at
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July 09, 2010 at
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95 cars for 2010.
I vote that everyone blames Goodyear. The tire rule killed racing, after all.
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July 09, 2010 at
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thanks, my typing can be a bit difficult to weed through ,I dont spend much time reading through my posts before repling sorry, regardless, I think most of you get my point , if you dont? go to the nationals take in the week , root for the underdog, root for the favorite? take it all in , you'll soon understand . worst thing about the nationals is when its over ...
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