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December 10, 2013 at
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http://www.sydneyspeedway.com/the-king-announces-farewell-tour-at-valvoline-raceway.html
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December 11, 2013 at
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Big news. You'd think the message board masses would be all over this post. ;:
Stan Meissner
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December 11, 2013 at
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Rahmer Redux...
Lincoln 1845 ft/.35 mile T1=118MPH
Eldora 2287 ft/.43mile T3=135MPH
Port 2716 ft/.51 mile T3=TBD
Grove 2792 ft/.53 mile T3=135MPH
Selinsgrove 2847 ft/.54 mile T1=136MPH
"I didn't move to PA from El Paso in search of better
weather." Van May
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December 11, 2013 at
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I'm sure if the title was "Kinser retires from WoO" it would be different
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December 11, 2013 at
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Steve Kinser is not only a legend in the sprint car world, but a legend in all of motorsports!! No other driver can lay claim to the standards he has set and the facts are the facts!! This is an announcement that I knew was one day coming, but was hoping it would never arrive!! His popularity and achievements in a sprint car has done more for the sport we ALL love than any other person! Long Live the King!!
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December 11, 2013 at
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If this is indeed Steve's last season I hope that TSR has the opportunity to partner with past sponsors of Steve and make sure the fans from Coast to Coast can see the different iterations of the #11 over the years.
Would love to see throwback paint schemes from time to time including:
Coors Light -- maybe @ Knoxville or Eldora (he won a ton of races at both of those tracks in that car)
Valvoline -- ditto
Quaker State -- WG National Open or Chico
Bass ProShops -- WG National Open or Chico
Bad Boy Buggies -- World Finals
Plain white #11 with red #'s (how cool would that be to see at Hagerstown or Lernerville)
The possibilities on selling T-shirts/collectibles is HUGE - throwback shirts celebrating 35+ years traveling from Coast to Coast and I can foresee really long lines for autographs every night next season.
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December 11, 2013 at
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Not much respect for the greastest of all time?
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December 11, 2013 at
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Posted By: vande77 on December 11 2013 at 07:54:05 AM
If this is indeed Steve's last season I hope that TSR has the opportunity to partner with past sponsors of Steve and make sure the fans from Coast to Coast can see the different iterations of the #11 over the years.
Would love to see throwback paint schemes from time to time including:
Coors Light -- maybe @ Knoxville or Eldora (he won a ton of races at both of those tracks in that car)
Valvoline -- ditto
Quaker State -- WG National Open or Chico
Bass ProShops -- WG National Open or Chico
Bad Boy Buggies -- World Finals
Plain white #11 with red #'s (how cool would that be to see at Hagerstown or Lernerville)
The possibilities on selling T-shirts/collectibles is HUGE - throwback shirts celebrating 35+ years traveling from Coast to Coast and I can foresee really long lines for autographs every night next season.
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Great Idea. I hope for some retro t-shitrts.
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December 11, 2013 at
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Posted By: vande77 on December 11 2013 at 07:54:05 AM
If this is indeed Steve's last season I hope that TSR has the opportunity to partner with past sponsors of Steve and make sure the fans from Coast to Coast can see the different iterations of the #11 over the years.
Would love to see throwback paint schemes from time to time including:
Coors Light -- maybe @ Knoxville or Eldora (he won a ton of races at both of those tracks in that car)
Valvoline -- ditto
Quaker State -- WG National Open or Chico
Bass ProShops -- WG National Open or Chico
Bad Boy Buggies -- World Finals
Plain white #11 with red #'s (how cool would that be to see at Hagerstown or Lernerville)
The possibilities on selling T-shirts/collectibles is HUGE - throwback shirts celebrating 35+ years traveling from Coast to Coast and I can foresee really long lines for autographs every night next season.
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Awesome idea! I hope something like this is in the works. I agree--it would be a massive merchandise opportunity. I would probably spend my entire souvenir budget on the "farewell tour" shirts if they include what you have listed above.
Are you reading Tony?
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December 11, 2013 at
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Posted By: vande77 on December 11 2013 at 07:54:05 AM
If this is indeed Steve's last season I hope that TSR has the opportunity to partner with past sponsors of Steve and make sure the fans from Coast to Coast can see the different iterations of the #11 over the years.
Would love to see throwback paint schemes from time to time including:
Coors Light -- maybe @ Knoxville or Eldora (he won a ton of races at both of those tracks in that car)
Valvoline -- ditto
Quaker State -- WG National Open or Chico
Bass ProShops -- WG National Open or Chico
Bad Boy Buggies -- World Finals
Plain white #11 with red #'s (how cool would that be to see at Hagerstown or Lernerville)
The possibilities on selling T-shirts/collectibles is HUGE - throwback shirts celebrating 35+ years traveling from Coast to Coast and I can foresee really long lines for autographs every night next season.
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Would love to see the throwback paint schemes.
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December 11, 2013 at
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Do you know what the difference between you and the other people on here that arent big Steve Kinser fans ? The were intelligent enough to keep their mouths shut so that they didnt sound like classless imbeciles that have no respect for the history of our great sport.
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December 11, 2013 at
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When Kinser quit the QS Nascar team, the World of Outlaws were racing at Metrolina Speedway in Charlotte, NC. I remember as a young kid sitting in the grandstands that night as the cars were practicing and racing, all I could do was stare at the highway outside turn 1 and 2 hoping his rig would pull in. It never did and I was devistated. Fortunately, he did return, but I kinda have that feeling I'll be doing that at every Outlaw race I'll ever go to again after this season. Constantly staring in the distance hoping his rig will eventually show up...
Brandon McLain
United Sprint Car Series Driver
2014 Season
National Rookie of the Year!
National Points - 8th
Southern Points - 3rd
Asphalt Points - 3rd
18 Races, 3 Top 5's, 14 Top 10's
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December 11, 2013 at
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Posted By: dirt in ur beer on December 11 2013 at 10:27:14 AM
Do you know what the difference between you and the other people on here that arent big Steve Kinser fans ? The were intelligent enough to keep their mouths shut so that they didnt sound like classless imbeciles that have no respect for the history of our great sport.
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Well said.
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December 11, 2013 at
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Regardless of whether he's the greatest to ever strap in or merely one of the greatest, there is only one King of the Outlaws. I have to admit that during his dominant years I briefly jumped on the 'anyone but Kinser' bandwagon but you've got to give the man his due. It was a privilege to see him race and it would be great to see him pick up a win or two in 2014. He deserves to take a farewell tour. I hope the fans get out and show their appreciation and I wish Steve an enjoyable, fulfilling retirement. After all those years on the road, and countless races, he's earned it many times over.
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December 11, 2013 at
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What? seriously? Hope the door does smack you in the ass!
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December 11, 2013 at
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World of Outlaws released a farewell video
www.vimeo.com/81599127
Brandon McLain
United Sprint Car Series Driver
2014 Season
National Rookie of the Year!
National Points - 8th
Southern Points - 3rd
Asphalt Points - 3rd
18 Races, 3 Top 5's, 14 Top 10's
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December 11, 2013 at
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My favorite memory was a few years back after the PRI show in Orlando, Shane Carson invited me to Volusia Speedway Park to watch Kinser test.
We pulled up to the track and that huge Quaker Stake rig was parked on the front stretch and two cars were lined up beside each other. They were testing different parts, tires, etc.
After a few sessions, Kinser came up to me and asked if I'd take my truck and run the top of 1 and 2 in for him a few laps. I said sure. After a few more sessions, he came back to me and said I did a great job and that Haud probably couldn't have done it better himself. Afterwards, they broke down all their tires which still had a lot of tread and gave them to me along with a couple t-shirts.
Shane invited me back to Orlando to play poker with him and Kinser, but I had to work the next day. All night long on the way home, Shane texted me photos of them out partying all night reminding me of the night I missed out on! I was still happy though!
Brandon McLain
United Sprint Car Series Driver
2014 Season
National Rookie of the Year!
National Points - 8th
Southern Points - 3rd
Asphalt Points - 3rd
18 Races, 3 Top 5's, 14 Top 10's
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December 11, 2013 at
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Posted By: 50thStater on December 11 2013 at 11:06:44 AM
Regardless of whether he's the greatest to ever strap in or merely one of the greatest, there is only one King of the Outlaws. I have to admit that during his dominant years I briefly jumped on the 'anyone but Kinser' bandwagon but you've got to give the man his due. It was a privilege to see him race and it would be great to see him pick up a win or two in 2014. He deserves to take a farewell tour. I hope the fans get out and show their appreciation and I wish Steve an enjoyable, fulfilling retirement. After all those years on the road, and countless races, he's earned it many times over.
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Well said man...my sentiments precisely.
Loose is when you hit the wall with the rear of the
car, tight is when you hit the wall with the front of
the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and
torque is how far you move the wall.
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December 11, 2013 at
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Posted By: vande77 on December 11 2013 at 07:54:05 AM
If this is indeed Steve's last season I hope that TSR has the opportunity to partner with past sponsors of Steve and make sure the fans from Coast to Coast can see the different iterations of the #11 over the years.
Would love to see throwback paint schemes from time to time including:
Coors Light -- maybe @ Knoxville or Eldora (he won a ton of races at both of those tracks in that car)
Valvoline -- ditto
Quaker State -- WG National Open or Chico
Bass ProShops -- WG National Open or Chico
Bad Boy Buggies -- World Finals
Plain white #11 with red #'s (how cool would that be to see at Hagerstown or Lernerville)
The possibilities on selling T-shirts/collectibles is HUGE - throwback shirts celebrating 35+ years traveling from Coast to Coast and I can foresee really long lines for autographs every night next season.
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A Really good idea! To me, Steve is most closely associated with the green Quaker State car. That's the one I saw him in the most.
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December 11, 2013 at
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I know he probably doesn't have enough in the tank to win it--but, can you imagine the roar from the crowd in Knoxville in August if he were to (even briefly) take the lead in the -A- main on Saturday night? Might be the loudest you ever hear the place--seriously. I think everyone--lovers and haters--would give him a standing ovation.
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