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All of the above mentioned are great tracks.......some because of tradition, some because of the speed, some because of the facilities and some because of the hard-core racing. Each track has it's own quality to it.
In regards to what I believe the intent of the original question to be my answer is this. But let me explain what I percieved the question to really be. I think they are asking this....."What track can you plan on attending and at the same time KNOW you will see great racing, slide-jobs, racing for the lead, hard-chargers from the rear and not knowing who will win until the last 1 or 2 laps each and EVERY time you go to this certain track? With this in mind, I give you, in no particular order:
1) River Cities Speedway, Grand Forks, ND. I have been to this joint 3 times, and every time I left totally impressed. The heat-races were as entertaining as the feature, with numerous wicked slide-jobs and the feature winner was NEVER deterimined until the last 1 or 2 laps. Add the sold-out crowds and "party" style atmosphere, this place never siezes to amaze.
2) Deer Creek Speedway, Rochester, MN area. I have only been to this track once in my life, and that was only about 3 weeks ago, but on my 5 hour drive home that night, alls I could think of was the amazing racing in the feature. Watching Donny Schatz, Jason Meyers, Paul McMahan, Kerry Madsen and Steve Kinser all slug it out for the lead from lap 1 through lap 32 or so was simply un-describable. At the same time, watching guys such as Dollansky, Wolf and the Dude coming from literally dead-last to the top 5, then back to mid-pack and so on....you simply couldn't watch all the action at once and take it all in. Add to the fact that the year before this, (I was NOT there, but heard and read about the finish) I believe the closest finish of the year, (literally thousandths of seconds) took place at Deer Creek. The heats werent quite as entertaining as Pevely and River Cities are, but I'd give this place an A minus from what I have witnessed so far, only due to the fact that the last 7 or so laps of the feature it laid rubber.
3) I-55 speedway, Pevely, MO. Like I stated in the River Cities post, this place is famous for mujlti-groove racing from riding the concrete up top to low-riding or better yet......SLIDE JOBS FROM HELL! The heat race action at this place is absolutly second to none, and now that they have figured out that farming the track before the A-main is the way to go, you'd be hard-pressed to find a show any better that this on a consistant basis. Also, look at this year's finish of the Ironman race, and once again you didn't know who would win until the final checkered fell.
The list I have compiled above are only tracks that I have attended myself personally. There are 2 other tracks that I havn't been to that deserve honorable mention in my mind are these:
1) Chico, CA. As the Gold-cup race almost always seems to hit a home-run, with the race never being decided until late in the race. Add the lapped traffic and anything can happen. From what I hear, it isnt just the Gold-cup race, but the majority of the races held there. I'd like my chances of seeing a good race there, if I can ever get there.
2) Tri-State Speedway, Haubstadt, IN. Take all the positive attributes of all of the above mentioned and from what I have been told, you have Tri-State. I was actually there once in 1994, but I honestly don't remember much from back then......probably because I was working on a car that day (pennzoil 22 of Haud) and was too busy to really take in the great racing action.
If you want to pick out one attribute that everyone off these tracks has in common, it is pretty simple. They are bull-ring tracks with high banking and a great racing surface. To me, this is what provides the most ample opportunity for a great race breaking out on a consistant basis. Yea, Eldora, Williams Grove and Eldora all have alot of history behind them, and are all wicked fast. I have been to all 3 and can say that I have indeed witnessed some very good racing at these venues also. Can I count on a great racer EVERY time I walk in one of these place? Or should I say, Do I plan on a great race every time I go to one of these 3, The honest answer is "Nope." This is because sometimes the leaders simply check-out and the race is over before you know it. With the little tracks, anything can happen at any time, and that is what I want to see in a good race. I realize many people have different standards for how the define a "great" race, and I am sure many of you have different opinions. These are simply my thoughts and what I feel about the "racing" being good. You don't all have to agree, and I expect all of you won't. I just thought I would explain how I came to my conclusions and how I define a "good or great" race. Thanks for reading.
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Posted By: Lanman on October 16 2010 at 07:22:58 PM
All of the above mentioned are great tracks.......some because of tradition, some because of the speed, some because of the facilities and some because of the hard-core racing. Each track has it's own quality to it.
In regards to what I believe the intent of the original question to be my answer is this. But let me explain what I percieved the question to really be. I think they are asking this....."What track can you plan on attending and at the same time KNOW you will see great racing, slide-jobs, racing for the lead, hard-chargers from the rear and not knowing who will win until the last 1 or 2 laps each and EVERY time you go to this certain track? With this in mind, I give you, in no particular order:
1) River Cities Speedway, Grand Forks, ND. I have been to this joint 3 times, and every time I left totally impressed. The heat-races were as entertaining as the feature, with numerous wicked slide-jobs and the feature winner was NEVER deterimined until the last 1 or 2 laps. Add the sold-out crowds and "party" style atmosphere, this place never siezes to amaze.
2) Deer Creek Speedway, Rochester, MN area. I have only been to this track once in my life, and that was only about 3 weeks ago, but on my 5 hour drive home that night, alls I could think of was the amazing racing in the feature. Watching Donny Schatz, Jason Meyers, Paul McMahan, Kerry Madsen and Steve Kinser all slug it out for the lead from lap 1 through lap 32 or so was simply un-describable. At the same time, watching guys such as Dollansky, Wolf and the Dude coming from literally dead-last to the top 5, then back to mid-pack and so on....you simply couldn't watch all the action at once and take it all in. Add to the fact that the year before this, (I was NOT there, but heard and read about the finish) I believe the closest finish of the year, (literally thousandths of seconds) took place at Deer Creek. The heats werent quite as entertaining as Pevely and River Cities are, but I'd give this place an A minus from what I have witnessed so far, only due to the fact that the last 7 or so laps of the feature it laid rubber.
3) I-55 speedway, Pevely, MO. Like I stated in the River Cities post, this place is famous for mujlti-groove racing from riding the concrete up top to low-riding or better yet......SLIDE JOBS FROM HELL! The heat race action at this place is absolutly second to none, and now that they have figured out that farming the track before the A-main is the way to go, you'd be hard-pressed to find a show any better that this on a consistant basis. Also, look at this year's finish of the Ironman race, and once again you didn't know who would win until the final checkered fell.
The list I have compiled above are only tracks that I have attended myself personally. There are 2 other tracks that I havn't been to that deserve honorable mention in my mind are these:
1) Chico, CA. As the Gold-cup race almost always seems to hit a home-run, with the race never being decided until late in the race. Add the lapped traffic and anything can happen. From what I hear, it isnt just the Gold-cup race, but the majority of the races held there. I'd like my chances of seeing a good race there, if I can ever get there.
2) Tri-State Speedway, Haubstadt, IN. Take all the positive attributes of all of the above mentioned and from what I have been told, you have Tri-State. I was actually there once in 1994, but I honestly don't remember much from back then......probably because I was working on a car that day (pennzoil 22 of Haud) and was too busy to really take in the great racing action.
If you want to pick out one attribute that everyone off these tracks has in common, it is pretty simple. They are bull-ring tracks with high banking and a great racing surface. To me, this is what provides the most ample opportunity for a great race breaking out on a consistant basis. Yea, Eldora, Williams Grove and Eldora all have alot of history behind them, and are all wicked fast. I have been to all 3 and can say that I have indeed witnessed some very good racing at these venues also. Can I count on a great racer EVERY time I walk in one of these place? Or should I say, Do I plan on a great race every time I go to one of these 3, The honest answer is "Nope." This is because sometimes the leaders simply check-out and the race is over before you know it. With the little tracks, anything can happen at any time, and that is what I want to see in a good race. I realize many people have different standards for how the define a "great" race, and I am sure many of you have different opinions. These are simply my thoughts and what I feel about the "racing" being good. You don't all have to agree, and I expect all of you won't. I just thought I would explain how I came to my conclusions and how I define a "good or great" race. Thanks for reading.
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Wow, seriously Dude. Short and sweet. You lost me, I don't want to read an article, just a track name. This wasn't an essay test. 
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Posted By: watkinsgrady on October 16 2010 at 10:22:13 AM
No doubt about it Perris Auto Speedway is the best imo, and this is about opinions, however consider this, lighting the best, seating the best, sound the best, facility the best, annoucer the best, fans the best, track size small enough for alot of passing and yet long straights for speed, food always good and good selection yet pricey, a promoter that will do anything to put on a good show, management that is always working hard, once again my opinion
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I agree with you completely Grady! The PAS is a great experience and I truly enjoy myself each and every time the traditional sprint cars run there.
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Sioux Falls own track or should I say Brandon,SD's track, Husets Speedway. Gotta see it to believe it. Very very fast. Black dirt, cement walls all around the track and above the walls, the track is circled by billboards. Looks like a track should look. Plus the seating is all above the track or over the top of the track as the track was built into a hill and the seating is on this hill. Some of the seats are old wooden planks, byt maybe they've been replaced.. News article a couple years ago said seats 10,000, but I'd estimate 7000, and room on the empty hill for those to lay on ground and watch.
PS 2nd favorite: Eagle Raceway a close 2nd to Husets.
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Posted By: nowingsallballs on October 17 2010 at 01:07:18 AM
Wow, seriously Dude. Short and sweet. You lost me, I don't want to read an article, just a track name. This wasn't an essay test.
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Yes........seriously dude!!!!!!!! If I lost you, then apparently your attention span is just as you said....short and sweet. If you didn't want an "article", then simply skip reading my response. I figured it couldn't hurt to explain why certain tracks are entertaining, and I stand by my response. It is amazing how on message boards these days that people have no hesitation in hammering someone for most anything anymore. I am still honestly trying to figure out what was wrong with my response....seriously dude.
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Kokomo Speedway. Every week its 3-4 sometimes 5 wide,and if it isnt,its an off week which is still better than most places.
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Posted By: Hawker on October 15 2010 at 12:29:30 AM
So you are knocking the "aforementioned" races, even though you didn't see them? Go to the USAC site and watch the highlight clips. The Knoxville Nationals "A" main was indeed a great race, but there was 10 times the passing during the "aforementioned" races...And no pit stop...
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I believe the question was the best track not race.
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Posted By: Lanman on October 16 2010 at 07:22:58 PM
All of the above mentioned are great tracks.......some because of tradition, some because of the speed, some because of the facilities and some because of the hard-core racing. Each track has it's own quality to it.
In regards to what I believe the intent of the original question to be my answer is this. But let me explain what I percieved the question to really be. I think they are asking this....."What track can you plan on attending and at the same time KNOW you will see great racing, slide-jobs, racing for the lead, hard-chargers from the rear and not knowing who will win until the last 1 or 2 laps each and EVERY time you go to this certain track? With this in mind, I give you, in no particular order:
1) River Cities Speedway, Grand Forks, ND. I have been to this joint 3 times, and every time I left totally impressed. The heat-races were as entertaining as the feature, with numerous wicked slide-jobs and the feature winner was NEVER deterimined until the last 1 or 2 laps. Add the sold-out crowds and "party" style atmosphere, this place never siezes to amaze.
2) Deer Creek Speedway, Rochester, MN area. I have only been to this track once in my life, and that was only about 3 weeks ago, but on my 5 hour drive home that night, alls I could think of was the amazing racing in the feature. Watching Donny Schatz, Jason Meyers, Paul McMahan, Kerry Madsen and Steve Kinser all slug it out for the lead from lap 1 through lap 32 or so was simply un-describable. At the same time, watching guys such as Dollansky, Wolf and the Dude coming from literally dead-last to the top 5, then back to mid-pack and so on....you simply couldn't watch all the action at once and take it all in. Add to the fact that the year before this, (I was NOT there, but heard and read about the finish) I believe the closest finish of the year, (literally thousandths of seconds) took place at Deer Creek. The heats werent quite as entertaining as Pevely and River Cities are, but I'd give this place an A minus from what I have witnessed so far, only due to the fact that the last 7 or so laps of the feature it laid rubber.
3) I-55 speedway, Pevely, MO. Like I stated in the River Cities post, this place is famous for mujlti-groove racing from riding the concrete up top to low-riding or better yet......SLIDE JOBS FROM HELL! The heat race action at this place is absolutly second to none, and now that they have figured out that farming the track before the A-main is the way to go, you'd be hard-pressed to find a show any better that this on a consistant basis. Also, look at this year's finish of the Ironman race, and once again you didn't know who would win until the final checkered fell.
The list I have compiled above are only tracks that I have attended myself personally. There are 2 other tracks that I havn't been to that deserve honorable mention in my mind are these:
1) Chico, CA. As the Gold-cup race almost always seems to hit a home-run, with the race never being decided until late in the race. Add the lapped traffic and anything can happen. From what I hear, it isnt just the Gold-cup race, but the majority of the races held there. I'd like my chances of seeing a good race there, if I can ever get there.
2) Tri-State Speedway, Haubstadt, IN. Take all the positive attributes of all of the above mentioned and from what I have been told, you have Tri-State. I was actually there once in 1994, but I honestly don't remember much from back then......probably because I was working on a car that day (pennzoil 22 of Haud) and was too busy to really take in the great racing action.
If you want to pick out one attribute that everyone off these tracks has in common, it is pretty simple. They are bull-ring tracks with high banking and a great racing surface. To me, this is what provides the most ample opportunity for a great race breaking out on a consistant basis. Yea, Eldora, Williams Grove and Eldora all have alot of history behind them, and are all wicked fast. I have been to all 3 and can say that I have indeed witnessed some very good racing at these venues also. Can I count on a great racer EVERY time I walk in one of these place? Or should I say, Do I plan on a great race every time I go to one of these 3, The honest answer is "Nope." This is because sometimes the leaders simply check-out and the race is over before you know it. With the little tracks, anything can happen at any time, and that is what I want to see in a good race. I realize many people have different standards for how the define a "great" race, and I am sure many of you have different opinions. These are simply my thoughts and what I feel about the "racing" being good. You don't all have to agree, and I expect all of you won't. I just thought I would explain how I came to my conclusions and how I define a "good or great" race. Thanks for reading.
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That track does not exist..Period!! I have seen some of the best races i have ever seen at I-55. I've also seen it rubber down and as boring as can be.Again,i'm not knocking I-55.It just happens to be on your list ..The Iron Man was AWESOME!!!!!!!!
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Someone said Lincoln? How could you not love this place?
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Or this link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wUVXgxeLZc
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Posted By: NO RIGHT TURNS on October 17 2010 at 07:30:21 PM
I believe the question was the best track not race.
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Then PLEASE, let me rephrase... Based on the RACE that I saw at Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon Beach, IL, it was BY FAR the best TRACK that I have seen a race at in a long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long time. Feel better now?
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Posted By: Lanman on October 16 2010 at 07:22:58 PM
All of the above mentioned are great tracks.......some because of tradition, some because of the speed, some because of the facilities and some because of the hard-core racing. Each track has it's own quality to it.
In regards to what I believe the intent of the original question to be my answer is this. But let me explain what I percieved the question to really be. I think they are asking this....."What track can you plan on attending and at the same time KNOW you will see great racing, slide-jobs, racing for the lead, hard-chargers from the rear and not knowing who will win until the last 1 or 2 laps each and EVERY time you go to this certain track? With this in mind, I give you, in no particular order:
1) River Cities Speedway, Grand Forks, ND. I have been to this joint 3 times, and every time I left totally impressed. The heat-races were as entertaining as the feature, with numerous wicked slide-jobs and the feature winner was NEVER deterimined until the last 1 or 2 laps. Add the sold-out crowds and "party" style atmosphere, this place never siezes to amaze.
2) Deer Creek Speedway, Rochester, MN area. I have only been to this track once in my life, and that was only about 3 weeks ago, but on my 5 hour drive home that night, alls I could think of was the amazing racing in the feature. Watching Donny Schatz, Jason Meyers, Paul McMahan, Kerry Madsen and Steve Kinser all slug it out for the lead from lap 1 through lap 32 or so was simply un-describable. At the same time, watching guys such as Dollansky, Wolf and the Dude coming from literally dead-last to the top 5, then back to mid-pack and so on....you simply couldn't watch all the action at once and take it all in. Add to the fact that the year before this, (I was NOT there, but heard and read about the finish) I believe the closest finish of the year, (literally thousandths of seconds) took place at Deer Creek. The heats werent quite as entertaining as Pevely and River Cities are, but I'd give this place an A minus from what I have witnessed so far, only due to the fact that the last 7 or so laps of the feature it laid rubber.
3) I-55 speedway, Pevely, MO. Like I stated in the River Cities post, this place is famous for mujlti-groove racing from riding the concrete up top to low-riding or better yet......SLIDE JOBS FROM HELL! The heat race action at this place is absolutly second to none, and now that they have figured out that farming the track before the A-main is the way to go, you'd be hard-pressed to find a show any better that this on a consistant basis. Also, look at this year's finish of the Ironman race, and once again you didn't know who would win until the final checkered fell.
The list I have compiled above are only tracks that I have attended myself personally. There are 2 other tracks that I havn't been to that deserve honorable mention in my mind are these:
1) Chico, CA. As the Gold-cup race almost always seems to hit a home-run, with the race never being decided until late in the race. Add the lapped traffic and anything can happen. From what I hear, it isnt just the Gold-cup race, but the majority of the races held there. I'd like my chances of seeing a good race there, if I can ever get there.
2) Tri-State Speedway, Haubstadt, IN. Take all the positive attributes of all of the above mentioned and from what I have been told, you have Tri-State. I was actually there once in 1994, but I honestly don't remember much from back then......probably because I was working on a car that day (pennzoil 22 of Haud) and was too busy to really take in the great racing action.
If you want to pick out one attribute that everyone off these tracks has in common, it is pretty simple. They are bull-ring tracks with high banking and a great racing surface. To me, this is what provides the most ample opportunity for a great race breaking out on a consistant basis. Yea, Eldora, Williams Grove and Eldora all have alot of history behind them, and are all wicked fast. I have been to all 3 and can say that I have indeed witnessed some very good racing at these venues also. Can I count on a great racer EVERY time I walk in one of these place? Or should I say, Do I plan on a great race every time I go to one of these 3, The honest answer is "Nope." This is because sometimes the leaders simply check-out and the race is over before you know it. With the little tracks, anything can happen at any time, and that is what I want to see in a good race. I realize many people have different standards for how the define a "great" race, and I am sure many of you have different opinions. These are simply my thoughts and what I feel about the "racing" being good. You don't all have to agree, and I expect all of you won't. I just thought I would explain how I came to my conclusions and how I define a "good or great" race. Thanks for reading.
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well put lanman, i couldn't agree more. and for these other guys, all tracks can get rubbered up. i have seen 1/2 miles 10 to 1 take on rubber more than bullrings. it's common sense, it takes more water on 1/2 mile to keep it tacky than it does a 1/4. don't get me wrong i have seen some good races on the big tracks, but 9 times out of ten your better race is going to be on a bullring.
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Lanman had the best post IMHO... I liked the detail. That's how I would have answered.
Thank you to all who put their ideas down.
I'm a little shocked to not see every other post reading "anything in PA" or "the GROVE". I figured that would happen.
So far... I'm thinking I-55 and Eldora next year. Maybe some others along the way.
I agree with a lot of the posts... and it stirred some memories thinking about how many tracks I've been to that either don't exist or are inactive.
The Ditch is on my list of favorites, for sure. I big time miss BIG H... that surface was awesome. Gotta love your coastal tracks where the water seems to keep coming up all night. Talk about tacky!
RIP Cotton Bowl in Byhalia, MS, Memphis Motorsports Park, Big H, North Texas Motor Speedway, OKC, etc. Good times at all.
It's tough not to like the 1/4 mile tracks... they've always been my favorite. Lawton used to rock on WoO nights. Really good racing when it was a 1/4.
I say that... and the 2 best WoO features I've ever seen were on fairgrounds, true 1/2 mile tracks (OKC & Knoxville).
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Kokomo is the best track that I've been to for USAC. I-55 is probably the best I've been to for the WoO. Knoxville and Skagit get honorable mention.
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Posted By: Lanman on October 17 2010 at 01:55:14 PM
Yes........seriously dude!!!!!!!! If I lost you, then apparently your attention span is just as you said....short and sweet. If you didn't want an "article", then simply skip reading my response. I figured it couldn't hurt to explain why certain tracks are entertaining, and I stand by my response. It is amazing how on message boards these days that people have no hesitation in hammering someone for most anything anymore. I am still honestly trying to figure out what was wrong with my response....seriously dude.
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Easy turbo, I put that little smiley face thing at the end so you would know i was teasing. There was nothing wrong with your response, other than I had to stop for fuel midway through. I was merely having a good time at your expense, sorry. BTW You gave a great answer to the question asked. I'd go to any track just based on your opinions of them. Peace.
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Knoxville is definitely the best sprint car track in the world. But, my second favorite is a very historic track in Mesquite, Texas known as the Devil's Bowl. These guys hall @$$!!!!!! Such a unique track with the elevation change from turn 1 to 2 and the dropping down from turn 3 to 4 which allows for a huge increase of speed. The track really doesn't get as much credit as it deserves.
I'd rather be in Knoxville.
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October 20, 2010 at
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To many to choose from. Eagle near the top of the list though.
Lawlessness and liberalism equals Hell. NY City,
Detroit, Seattle, Chicago, Minnepolis, etc. We saw it.
Burning hundreds of buildings, a thousand assaults and
dozens of murders. Getting worser and worser.
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October 20, 2010 at
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October 20, 2010 at
11:27:28 PM by RebelBubba
Sprint - The PAS - Anywhere
Winged - The Grove - Turn 3
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October 21, 2010 at
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I am part of that click of semi miserable race fans.
My favorite by a mile was torn down this year (SFS in okc). Even when we would go to Knoxville for the 360 Nationals every year for like 10 years - we always noted how happy we were to be back the next friday. But I imagine this is just how it goes when you attend a quality track with quality racing from the time you were born until 28.
There are many who feel like I do about SFS. And there are many who feel that way about Manzanita I am sure. Furthermore, we are all feeling like many did after Baylands was lost. Those of you who attend Williams Grove, Lincoln, Attica, Fremont, Knoxville, Kokomo, Gas City, etc., etc. - imagine losing that which is irreplaceable. The show here in OKC was at least up there with the top tier shows in the nation (maybe not Central PA tho lol) - and it's not like there was several quality tracks around. As Sooner State sprint fans have found out this year - there really are none here in Oklahoma. not for sprint cars. We have 2 great micro tracks. But the 2 sprint tracks that were always good have been tinkered with the last few years and are extremely hollow shells of the quality sprint car racing they put on just a few years ago (Lawton and Creek County).
But - just maybe - the promoters of Lawton and Creek do something different to turn it around. side note - Lawton isn't so bad. It's still a good show - you get 20 sprints and near 25 in both modified classes. Whereas Creek gets about 12 sprints and then about 12 of every variety of stock car you could think of. It sucks bad. There is actually a track being built in my hometown where I live (el reno) and who knows - maybe that will be good. I haven't been to Enid since they put new clay on it - but they are having a big sprint race this weekend - and thinkin about going.
Ok I turned this into a bitch session. sorry. I can't really say where my perfect track is. I like 2 micro tracks here in Oklahoma a whole lot (Port City Raceway and I-44 Speedway if they could get more cars). bigger tracks - right now Cowtown without a doubt. Great little high banked quarter mile. Really an elbows up track and it is promoted very, very well. I liked I-30 both times I went. I don't care for Devils Bowl - finding out more and more that I like true wheel to wheel racing - not just speed (hence why I am becoming evermore partial to micro racing and I love Port City Raceway - it is high banked 1/8th mile - extremely racy). But really - I think I would like any sprint show with a good track - good multiple grooves - and especially a nice cushion - oh yeah - extremely important - full pits!!!
I like full heats, a B or 2, and a full feature. I do not like watching 15 cars split into 3 heats - then 3-4 hours of 7 stock classes that each have about 10 cars - and then see the 15 car feature (of which 3 scratched) at 1am.
To continue praising Port City Raceway - they average nearly 120 or more cars - all open wheel micros - for a weekly show. And they take great care of the track as well (probably a lot easier when it's so damn small - 1/8th mile lol).
How much would could a wouldchuck chuck if a
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