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Next Friday, May 2nd is the Rumble in the Bullring at Eagle Raceway.

The mud-slinging, fire-breathing 410's of USAC will be hauling the mail on the high banks of America's Home Track.  The Nebraska 360 winged sprints will be the support class.

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I am lucky enough to work at one of the best tracks 
anywhere.

TTT!

I am lucky enough to work at one of the best tracks 
anywhere.

How many USAC cars are they expecting?   

Any advice for a first timer at the track?     Hopefully doing Speedy Bill's museum first, then booking it over to Eagle. 

Weather looks good!

I would think that USAC would get at least the top 10 in pts to travel (Clauson, Bacon, Stockon, Grant, Darland, Hines, Stanbrough, Schuerenberg, Windom, and Leary) ... plus Jarett Andretti (rookie), Shane Cockrum (rookie), Kevin Thomas Jr (new team as of a week or so ago), Logan Jarrett (rookie), Carson Short (rookie), Aaron Farney (rookie), and Dalten Gabbard (rookie in Baldwin 5). 

Wild cards I would think are Robert Ballou (junked a car at Gas City last Fri, but still ran Sat at Haubstadt - is 11th in pts) and Daron Clayton (won last Sat at Haubstadt, but not sure if they're following pts).  I also question whether Jerry Coons Jr. and Shane Cottle will stray from the KISS show at Bloomington.  I could also see Ballou and Clayton running Bloomington too.  I assume that mid-week weather might dictate.  The fact that there is a USAC show Sat at McCool Junction can't be ignored.  It's also a plus that it's early in the season, and one can hope that most lower-funded teams haven't run through all their equipment yet. 

I know that Rock Rapids runs the HRA non-wing sprints weekly, which could pull a few cars (Bret Mellenberndt, Alex Schriever among the best).  I also see that Rock Rapids' season opener is this Friday, so I'm not sure if those guys will be tied to that -- or if Rock Rapids could do Eagle a solid and make the following week the points opener for the sprints. 

With all that said, I'm thinking 20 nonwing cars is probably a realistic goal, with another 20 Nebraska 360 cars.  An all-sprint car card at Eagle is certainly intriguing.  I'm highly considering making the trek over! 

I'm tempted to drive over to Eagle too as I love to watch USAC sprint cars. However, that is a 205 mile drive for me versus a 110 mile drive to Grain Valley for POWRi Midgets. I think I'll be making a trip to Indiana for Indiana Sprint Week in July so I'll probably just hold off til then.

Ask Frank

That's a tough call!  I've seen POWRi at Grain Valley (albeit 5+ years ago), and it was good.  I've been to a couple WoO shows and a Nebraska Cup at Eagle, but have never seen midgets or nonwing sprints there (and always wanted to).  Grain Valley is ~ 200 miles for me, and Eagle ~170.  Comparable, yet I'm leaning towards Eagle 'cause it would be something new. 

As far as the museum, they only have 1 tour on Fridays this time of year, and that is at 2 P.M. So, you'll have plenty of time to see the sights there then head out to the track.

If you are planning on coming into the pits, they will open at 4 P.M., so you could stroll through there and catch some pictures, etc. Pit passes are $30 whereas front gate admission for adults is just $20.

It should be a really good night of racing. Hope you have a great time!!!

I am lucky enough to work at one of the best tracks 
anywhere.

511 miles each way from my house.     It is a no brainer though, other than McCool Jct, that is about the closest to Denver CO that anything decent runs.  

I guess I have one decision to make....McCool Jct on Saturday and 450 miles home Sunday or Knoxville and almost 800 miles. 

I didnt think Chilly W ventured away from the Knoxville porch anymore.

Showing 230 for me to Eagle. Taking my Grandson for his 16th birthday to both nights. Setting up camp in the parking lot. Good call on the museum, might have to try and make that.

Dave Boy

If you've never been there, or even if you have seen it 100 times, the museum is a can't miss for any racing enthusiast. I've only been there twice, and can't wait to get another chance to visit again!!!

They change the displays fairly regulary, so there's always something new; or something you missed the time before.

I am lucky enough to work at one of the best tracks 
anywhere.

The midgets at Grain Valley always put on a pretty good show. I hoping Tanner Thorson and Chris Bell (according to the Rico's schedule he's heading home to California this weekend) will be there because they are always a joy to watch in midgets. I've been to Eagle a few times for the Nebraska Cup and would love to see some nonwing cars there. Ultimately though I think the miles will win out for me, so to Grain Valley it will probably be.

Ask Frank

With 2 little ones, doesn't happen too often!  Can the Indiana rambling man confirm or deny any Friday plans for Ballou, Clayton, Cottle, and Coons? 

I hear you Speedbump.  Denver's a lonely spot for a sprint car fan these days.  Going to be long trip back on Sunday, but I had to go with Knoxville for Saturday.  Too many sprints to pass up!

I feel lucky. I live in Lincoln, so it`s 15 miles to Eagle from my house. 55 to Junction, and 210 to knoxville.

Given a choice I'd stay in Lincoln and go to Eagle's Saturday night show and save JMS for another time.  Twice the cars, twice the action, what's not to like there...

I cant tell you for sure,but I dont think any of them will be there.

It would be cool to see Clayton hammer the high banks, but certainly understand the loyalty that owners and drivers have to KISS. 

Dave Boy

The weather man says a high of 72 for tomorrow!!! Come on out and watch the battles on the high-banked 1/3 mile!!!!!

I am lucky enough to work at one of the best tracks 
anywhere.