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Moderators:  /  David Smith Jr

This is not meant to be offensive to modified fans, drivers, etc., but if there is going to be a good sprint show, why not run a wide-tire support class, like the champs? I saw the Outlaws at Dodge City this year and the support class was non-winged 305's -- smooth track both nights.

"I'd pay $15 to watch a sprint car sit still."

No offense taken, but I don't think the mods were to blame for the poor track condition.... it all comes down to poor track prep.

I think running a non-sprint class with the Bandits was a good call. Gives the non-sprint fans a reason to come. I can honestly say that me and my family probably would not have attended if they would have run Champ Sprints with them. We would have missed out on a great non wing show because there would not have been enough initial appeal for us, less than hardcore sprint fans, to get us through the gates... especially with a $20 ticket price.

Heck... I'm debating if I want to spend $15 on Friday to see the ASCS Sooner Region, Champs, and Pro Stocks. If you're not a sprint fan, Friday night's show offers little for you... unless you're a huge Pro Stock fan. Ha ha. As of right now I don't think I'm gonna shell out the dough for that show.

I like dirt!

I talked to someone with ASCS last night in the pits after the races. He asked me how the race was and I said pretty good although the track looked a little rough. He said he talked to Darland about the track and Darland said that is was not to bad. The reason Darland bicycled the car in the A was b/c he had tighten the car up too much. This is from an ASCS official so take it for what you want.

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands 
in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he 
stands at times of challenge and controversy." 
Martin Luther King, Jr. 

Erich Petersen 

If you notice Darland got a lot faster after the first caution when he got to crank on all of his adjustments.

I do like the mods so thanks for not taking any offense.

"I'd pay $15 to watch a sprint car sit still."

Darland was also around the top into one, which is generally a smoother line than the middle of the track night in and night out. He was fast though. Great show!

"They're steering them sum bi***es with their right 
foot!"

non sprint fans? i didnt know there was such a thing...................

How much would could a wouldchuck chuck if a 
wouldchuck could chuck would

ya'll ever seen the tracks they have in indiana?

not smooth - in fact - worse than last night half the time. its usually dry and smooth. but whenever they have moisture - its rough. look at clips from Gas City, Bloomington, lawrenceburg ----- they get pretty damn rough. they just arent as big as SFS - mostly bullrings like tonight at creek. as good as that creek show was tonight and last year - if they do that on a weekly basis all over indiana ------ bye bye.

How much would could a wouldchuck chuck if a 
wouldchuck could chuck would

I know that's true, but look how much better Creek was than OKC. Surely that had something to do with the other cars that were running. They do race on a lot of rough tracks, but I think all of us would still prefer smooth.

"I'd pay $15 to watch a sprint car sit still."