INDY - the highs and lows

[Dallas Kelly]

Highs: the "Moroso Racer Appreciation Parties" (a few will remember)

Low: witnessing a careless racer run over another racing family's pet that was tied to their trailer step

[Don Kennedy]

Pets should not be at a race track. they have no protection for their ears and some racers don't pick up after their dog goes to the bathroom

[John Quinn]

I only went to Indy once, sometime in the early seventies. The only low I remember was the motel running out of hot water when I needed to shower, Brrrr,

The only high I remember was watching the B/SM class eliminations It was waaay better than anything else.

[dwydendorf]

The Highs of Indy- Working all week to finish up your new Motor with 0 passes on it,Getting lucky to win class by beating the heavily favored car, having Travis invite you to the Teardown party,Passing teardown and getting the car back together again, collecting your Class Trophy and getting your picture taken. I also seem to meet new friends every year and get to visit with old ones. That alone makes the trip worthwhile. The Lows- Working all week to finish your new motor with 0 passes on it, beating the ---------------Collecting your class trophy and getting your picture taken, then getting beat in the first round of the Eliminator. Even the lows make the trip worthwhile and every Indy is a learning experience whether your are racing or just visiting and I am thankful every time I go.

[X-TECH MAN]

The low....the pollen count seem very high for us hay fever sufferers......The High.....Just being there. The 60's and early 70's were the best times for me.

[Superfan1]

The highs - 6 straight days at the track, that is pure heaven for a hardcore fan like me.
Seeing cars that you may not see again until Indy next year.
Class eliminations in Stock and Super Stock including the Hemi Challenge.
Renewing acquaintances that you have made with racers and fans.
Just being at the oldest, biggest, and best drag race in the world.
The lows - None!
I am counting the days until Aug.30 when I will leave CT about 5:00PM in order to check in to my motel on Aug. 31 about 1:00PM. I will be at the track on Sept.1 before the gates open; hope to see you all there!

[Bob Shaw]

My biggest low.............Winning class, qualifying #1, and then getting disqualified in teardown for 2 lbs inner valve spring pressure.

[BlueOval Ralph]

1976 34 cars for 1st round of class C/SM
1977 39 cars for 1st round of class B/SM
Had to win class to run on Monday all that changed in 1978

Originally Posted by John Quinn

I only went to Indy once, sometime in the early seventies. The only low I remember was the motel running out of hot water when I needed to shower, Brrrr,

The only high I remember was watching the B/SM class eliminations It was waaay better than anything else.

[Ernie Neal]

Originally Posted by Don Kennedy

Pets should not be at a race track. they have no protection for their ears and some racers don't pick up after their dog goes to the bathroom

Don, this is posted on ORP's website.

 http://www.oreillyracewaypark.com/apcm/templates/fanguide.asp?articleid=19686&zoneid=97

http://www.oreillyracewaypark.com/ap...9686&zoneid=97

Q&A says only service animals are permitted

Ernie Neal
SS3400

[BlueOval Ralph]

"Moroso Racer Appreciation Parties the free fried chichen, bear and wet Tee Shirt contest with Joe Williamson brother Bruce? and John Bugenski trying to be judges!!!

Originally Posted by Dallas Kelly

Highs: the "Moroso Racer Appreciation Parties" (a few will remember)

Low: witnessing a careless racer run over another racing family's pet that was tied to their trailer step