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May 07, 2014 at
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May 07, 2014 at
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What are some events that people would like to see return that took place at tracks that are still open?
Mine is easy - the 1200 Pound Nationals at Knoxville.
The inaugural running (in 2001) may be the most memorable dirt track race I've ever been to.
Nearly 100 cars packed the pits and the split-field format on Friday was completely awesome.
Saturday brought one of the craziest races I've been to. Droud and McCarl are the odds on favorite to win the race and start side by side but get caught up in a turn one accident on the first lap that sent McCarl upside down and Droud to the pits with heavy damage.
Both restarted and the race was still incredible. Kenny Jacobs took the early lead before Kerry Madsen (in the 82) stalked him down and took a short-lived lead before his magneto (IIRC) gave up and he brought out a yellow to put Jacobs back in the lead. McCarl also had another yellow midway through the race and went to the back again.
Dennis Moore Jr. then took the point before fuel became a big problem as Calvin Landis ran out of gas on the 29th of 30 circuits. Under the caution, DMJ and third-running Skip Jackson both ran dry and Jacobs reinherited the lead, with Droud nearby after charging up through the field.
Jacobs was able to take the checkereds in front of Droud, Danny Smith and McCarl (who forged his way back through the field a second time). I distinctly remember Danny Smith killing his engine and getting down into the infield mud as quickly as possible after the checkered to pick up as much weight as he possibly could.
Jacobs ended up 7 pounds light (1,193) and Droud was given the a controversial victory. There was very involved post-race discussion of Droud's car, which had bolt-on weights that helped it stay legal (referred to as Weight Gate).
Smith held on for second and McCarl was awarded third.
Was just an awesome event held a few weeks before the Nationals, bringing cars from all over the country that would stay throughout the upcoming weeks for the Big Show.
Sidenote, I've been looking for a video of this race for some time. I'd love for someone to post it on YouTube if possible. Knoxville's YouTube would be perfect!
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May 07, 2014 at
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Posted By: SprintFan16 on May 07 2014 at 01:18:34 PM
What are some events that people would like to see return that took place at tracks that are still open?
Mine is easy - the 1200 Pound Nationals at Knoxville.
The inaugural running (in 2001) may be the most memorable dirt track race I've ever been to.
Nearly 100 cars packed the pits and the split-field format on Friday was completely awesome.
Saturday brought one of the craziest races I've been to. Droud and McCarl are the odds on favorite to win the race and start side by side but get caught up in a turn one accident on the first lap that sent McCarl upside down and Droud to the pits with heavy damage.
Both restarted and the race was still incredible. Kenny Jacobs took the early lead before Kerry Madsen (in the 82) stalked him down and took a short-lived lead before his magneto (IIRC) gave up and he brought out a yellow to put Jacobs back in the lead. McCarl also had another yellow midway through the race and went to the back again.
Dennis Moore Jr. then took the point before fuel became a big problem as Calvin Landis ran out of gas on the 29th of 30 circuits. Under the caution, DMJ and third-running Skip Jackson both ran dry and Jacobs reinherited the lead, with Droud nearby after charging up through the field.
Jacobs was able to take the checkereds in front of Droud, Danny Smith and McCarl (who forged his way back through the field a second time). I distinctly remember Danny Smith killing his engine and getting down into the infield mud as quickly as possible after the checkered to pick up as much weight as he possibly could.
Jacobs ended up 7 pounds light (1,193) and Droud was given the a controversial victory. There was very involved post-race discussion of Droud's car, which had bolt-on weights that helped it stay legal (referred to as Weight Gate).
Smith held on for second and McCarl was awarded third.
Was just an awesome event held a few weeks before the Nationals, bringing cars from all over the country that would stay throughout the upcoming weeks for the Big Show.
Sidenote, I've been looking for a video of this race for some time. I'd love for someone to post it on YouTube if possible. Knoxville's YouTube would be perfect!
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The Gold Cup.
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May 07, 2014 at
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The Fram Dash - $65,000 -- only held 2 maybe 3 seasons in the late 1980's/early 1990's (once in TX and once in Memphis that I personally attended). At the time was the highest or second highest paying race all season. (and would still be 2nd today)
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May 07, 2014 at
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1200 lbs Nationals would be nice. Maybe a Silver Crown show at Knoxville
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May 07, 2014 at
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The (hopefully) only lost for one year Ultimate Challenge. It's the only chance to see the non wing cars in central Iowa & I miss it already & hope somehow that Terry can find a way to bring them back.
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May 07, 2014 at
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Posted By: ricci49 on May 07 2014 at 01:25:05 PM
The Gold Cup.
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I suspect that you see the recent versions as more of a "bronze" cup. You are not alone.....
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May 07, 2014 at
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Posted By: Dave21x on May 07 2014 at 02:48:34 PM
The (hopefully) only lost for one year Ultimate Challenge. It's the only chance to see the non wing cars in central Iowa & I miss it already & hope somehow that Terry can find a way to bring them back.
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T-N-T....the ones that brought all the good guys down from indiana..
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May 07, 2014 at
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Posted By: threadkillllllller on May 07 2014 at 03:10:51 PM
I suspect that you see the recent versions as more of a "bronze" cup. You are not alone.....
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exactly 
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May 07, 2014 at
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1. HBO at Eldora. Another $100,000 to win race needs to happen. Easier said than done though.
2. Not sure what exactly it was called (Turkey Night Grand Prix that is currently a USAC midget event in Perris???) but the winged 360 Thanksgiving race in Cali. I know it was at a couple of different places.
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May 07, 2014 at
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The MOPAR Million. That was epic!
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May 07, 2014 at
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The Historical Big One
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May 07, 2014 at
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Cheaters Day at the fairgrounds in Sioux Falls.
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May 07, 2014 at
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The Western World at Manzanitta.
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May 07, 2014 at
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May 07, 2014 at
10:17:21 PM by ricci49
Any race at Baylands that included a wet t-shirt contest.
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May 07, 2014 at
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Sharon Nationals
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May 07, 2014 at
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Copper World /Manzy doubleheader. That was the coolest weekend with USAC Silver Crown, midgets, supermodifieds and Southwest Tour late models at PIR during the day and SCRA sprints (with WoO for a couple of years) at Manzy in the evening. Two days in a row. Saw some fantastic racing............
SUPPORT WILDLIFE, go to a sprint car race!
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Posted By: donimus on May 07 2014 at 06:27:31 PM
Cheaters Day at the fairgrounds in Sioux Falls.
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May 08, 2014 at
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Anything at all on a track in or near Oklahoma City.
"I'd pay $15 to watch a sprint car sit still."
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May 08, 2014 at
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pacific coast at ascot western world at manzy
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