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badger boy
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March 23, 2015 at 07:51:10 AM
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As indicated in the "tweet section" on Hoseheads main page--this morning Monday, March 23rd Earl Baltes passed away.  Earl was a very unique dirt race track developer, owner, and most importantly PROMOTER. In 1994 Earl was a proud member of the fifth class of inductees into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame.  In my mind he will probably be remembered most for being one of the first promoters to offer big time purses for sprint car and dirt late model racing.  His big time races: "Kings Royal",  "Four Crown", "The Dream" and the "World 100" live on annualy.  Plus who can forget his: "Historical Big One", "Mopar Million" and his Million to Win race for dirt late models.  Rest in Peace Earl and keep the hat brim turned up.




BigRightRear
March 23, 2015 at 07:51:41 AM
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RIP Earl...sad news indeed


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
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cubicdollars
March 23, 2015 at 08:20:35 AM
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God speed


 

 

 

They don't even know how to spell sprint car much less chromoly...http://www.ycmco.com



clodOclay
March 23, 2015 at 10:44:26 AM
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My God bless Mr. Baltes

He always had time & a good word for everyone as he made his rounds through the stands.

Eldora is a very special place, & with Smoke running things now I expect it will continue to be .

Thank you Mr. Baltes, my Eldora memories will never fade.



threadkillllllller
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March 23, 2015 at 10:55:58 AM
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Truly one of a kind. Rest in peace sir!



thefirstturn
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March 23, 2015 at 11:05:47 AM
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Find that "brim-up" hat he wore, while grading and working on the track.  Send it to The Sprint Car Hall of Fame in Knoxville, IA. to be permanently diplayed.  Iconic!  R.I.P.  E-Mods.




1 sammy 1
March 23, 2015 at 11:54:19 AM
Joined: 08/04/2011
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R.I.P Earl !! 



Dave21x
March 23, 2015 at 02:25:57 PM
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RIP Earl, you were one of the greats in our sport & did so much for dirt racing in general. I also agree that your upturned brim hat should be enshrined in The Hall of Fame.



Paintboss
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March 23, 2015 at 06:03:12 PM
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You made a Big Difference in Sprint Car Racing, An Ambassador to our Sport.

Rest in Peace Earl Baltes. My Condolences to Mrs. Baltes and the entire Family.




fiXXXer
March 23, 2015 at 06:40:39 PM
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If I can sell one more hotdog, I might break even.......RIP Earl.



sprintman11
March 23, 2015 at 06:46:11 PM
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Can you just imagine what those eyes of his witnessed over the years running Eldora Speedway?? I've never been to Eldora,  but it was always the place to be for big races and great racing!! Earl thanks for all you did for dirt track racing! RIP!!!



Lefty Wilbury
March 23, 2015 at 06:57:49 PM
Joined: 08/09/2009
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One of the best Knoxville banquets was with Earl as the guest speaker. Great Guy.




jdfast
March 23, 2015 at 07:50:15 PM
Joined: 12/16/2004
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RIP  

U did some great things for the shot track/dirt/sprint car world.  I can still remember the excitment for the Mopar Million.  

ur gonna be missed dearly 



Bruce Goodwin
March 24, 2015 at 01:33:59 AM
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Hey Earl!!....'MORE WATER' Earl!!...thanks for the good times!!.."RIP"

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dirtybeer
March 24, 2015 at 09:58:08 AM
Joined: 11/25/2005
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Got to speak with him 10 or 12 yrs ago at Knoxville,we were waiting to cross the street together in front of the track.He talked to my boys which were kids at the time,wanted us to come see his track.Heck of a nice guy-Rest in Peace Earl.





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