Indy To Go or Not To Go that is the question - Page 2

Glenn Briglio · 08-06-2020, 07:19 AM

I'm with you Barry. I can't get into another national event. I'm entered into Maplegrove national event but that doesn't look promising.So probably heading to Indy.

Ralph A Powell · 08-06-2020, 07:56 AM

I was at the US Nationals in 59 at Detroit 2 weeks after Detroit Dragway opened then went to every one till 1997. Been to Indy a few times since then.

Spyphish · 08-06-2020, 08:21 AM

No Hemi Shootout, no go! Phish

Chuck Gallagher · 08-06-2020, 09:00 AM

Indy and Labor day weekend has long been a milestone in the flow of our lives for most of us reading this post.
No matter what other success you have enjoyed in your life the US Nationals is "the" race to win.
This track has been very good to me over the decades and the source of so many of our fondest memories.
By now you no doubt have guessed my answer. No, we will not be going, though I truly wish that were not the case. The reason is because of a simple belief I hold sacred and that is, that no matter how much wealth you may possess, you really have little in this world if you and yours don't have your health.

Chuck

Randall Klein · 08-06-2020, 12:34 PM

One alternative is Tri-State Raceway in Earlville, Iowa, a MWCR double Sep't 5-6 and stay over for D5 LODRS, Sep't 11-12-13. Great campgrounds for stay over. Fast downhill staging lanes and track.

I think MWCR pays $2K to win each day for $100 entry

Jack Matyas · 08-06-2020, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by B Parker

I'm on the fence about going. Just not crazy about the format for this year. What do you guys think? BP

Barry - get off the fence and get there .Show 'em how fast a '69 Camaro can go ......

Adub464Q · 08-06-2020, 03:39 PM

I think it is very telling that we are 4 weeks from sending cars down the track at Indy for THE BIG GO....and it is opened up to a Grade 2....yet, only 35 stockers entered.

1. Tells you what the class racers really think of not having class this year.

2. I think also people dont want NHRA holding onto their money if they dont have to just yet. With everything being "postponed" in recent events, cant blame anyone at all.

Stephen & Horace Johnson · 08-06-2020, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Spyphish

No Hemi Shootout, no go! Phish

I'm hearing that there may be one.....yes no?

Steve Polhill · 08-06-2020, 05:04 PM

I've been racing at Indy for almost 30 years and this would have been my Dad's 63rd year in a row. But the borders remain closed so neither one of us will be going. I'm oddly not that upset about it.

Superfan1 · 08-06-2020, 05:22 PM

For all of you that decide to attend; I will see you bright and early on Thursday Sept. 3.
Without Class Elims. it won't be Indy in the traditional sense; but it is still Indy, the biggest and best drag race in the world!

08-06-2020, 07:19 AM	#11
Glenn Briglio VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Massapequa Park,NY Posts: 1,206 Likes: 1,728 Liked 822 Times in 264 Posts	Re: Indy To Go or Not To Go that is the question I'm with you Barry. I can't get into another national event. I'm entered into Maplegrove national event but that doesn't look promising.So probably heading to Indy. __________________ 1989 Camaro Iroc-Z I/SA B&B Auto Machine Shop.

08-06-2020, 07:56 AM	#12
Ralph A Powell Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Bay City Texas Posts: 357 Likes: 1 Liked 202 Times in 123 Posts	Re: Indy To Go or Not To Go that is the question I was at the US Nationals in 59 at Detroit 2 weeks after Detroit Dragway opened then went to every one till 1997. Been to Indy a few times since then.

08-06-2020, 08:21 AM	#13
Spyphish Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 840 Likes: 16 Liked 662 Times in 174 Posts	Re: Indy To Go or Not To Go that is the question No Hemi Shootout, no go! Phish

08-06-2020, 09:00 AM	#14
Chuck Gallagher Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NC (nothing compares) Posts: 48 Likes: 33 Liked 133 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Indy To Go or Not To Go that is the question Indy and Labor day weekend has long been a milestone in the flow of our lives for most of us reading this post. No matter what other success you have enjoyed in your life the US Nationals is "the" race to win. This track has been very good to me over the decades and the source of so many of our fondest memories. By now you no doubt have guessed my answer. No, we will not be going, though I truly wish that were not the case. The reason is because of a simple belief I hold sacred and that is, that no matter how much wealth you may possess, you really have little in this world if you and yours don't have your health. Chuck Last edited by Chuck Gallagher; 08-09-2020 at 03:13 PM. Reason: To add missing preposition

08-06-2020, 12:34 PM	#15
Randall Klein Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 784 Likes: 45 Liked 317 Times in 66 Posts	Re: Indy To Go or Not To Go that is the question One alternative is Tri-State Raceway in Earlville, Iowa, a MWCR double Sep't 5-6 and stay over for D5 LODRS, Sep't 11-12-13. Great campgrounds for stay over. Fast downhill staging lanes and track. I think MWCR pays $2K to win each day for $100 entry

08-06-2020, 03:39 PM	#17
Adub464Q Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 209 Likes: 35 Liked 372 Times in 73 Posts	Re: Indy To Go or Not To Go that is the question I think it is very telling that we are 4 weeks from sending cars down the track at Indy for THE BIG GO....and it is opened up to a Grade 2....yet, only 35 stockers entered. 1. Tells you what the class racers really think of not having class this year. 2. I think also people dont want NHRA holding onto their money if they dont have to just yet. With everything being "postponed" in recent events, cant blame anyone at all. __________________ Austin Williams 3 SG 464Q STK SC

08-06-2020, 05:04 PM	#19
Steve Polhill Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: London Ontario Posts: 515 Likes: 40 Liked 262 Times in 74 Posts	Re: Indy To Go or Not To Go that is the question I've been racing at Indy for almost 30 years and this would have been my Dad's 63rd year in a row. But the borders remain closed so neither one of us will be going. I'm oddly not that upset about it. __________________ Steve Polhill 3520 STOCK, COMP

08-06-2020, 05:22 PM	#20
Superfan1 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bridgeport,CT. Posts: 1,946 Likes: 1,547 Liked 2,344 Times in 409 Posts	Re: Indy To Go or Not To Go that is the question For all of you that decide to attend; I will see you bright and early on Thursday Sept. 3. Without Class Elims. it won't be Indy in the traditional sense; but it is still Indy, the biggest and best drag race in the world! __________________ Bill Seabrooks - superfan1 Bridgeport, CT