LOLMDS I-80 Nationals - Saturday

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*B-MAIN LINEUPS*
Top 4 transfer

B-Main 1

Row 1. O'Neal Heckenast
Row 2. Simpson1C Scott
Row 3. Pospisil Bruening
Row 4. Hilsabeck Rauen
Row 5. Schaller Diercks
Row 6. Collins Grady
Row 7. Nothdurft Schmer


B-Main 2

Row 1. English Erb
Row 2. Landers Moyer Jr
Row 3. Spieker J Zeitner
Row 4. Pearson Kosiski
Row 5. C Zeitner Millard
Row 6. Clawson Neal
Row 7. Coover Smith

[kazual]

Shiny, you Sir are a trooper.

[BloomerWon]

In a world of bs and so called high tech camera work, Shiny is a breath of fresh air! Thank you for what you do bud...

[smoothoperator32]

In a world of bs and so called high tech camera work, Shiny is a breath of fresh air! Thank you for what you do bud...

Shiny nuthugger

[BloomerWon]

Shiny nuthugger

Oh be nice!! Lol, keep trying tho, that was cute... 😊

[ZERO25]

Shiny nuthugger

Angie, you been drinking again?......:)

[rdcllk]

Shiny does great update. Please don't turn this thread into a pissing match. Take it elsewhere

[BloomerWon]

Shiny does great update. Please don't turn this thread into a pissing match. Take it elsewhere

It'll all be fine. The bobby bunch have to try to get their punches in where they can, even tho it smacks them back in the face every time. Lol.

Sorry Shiny, carry on sir...

[smoothoperator32]

Angie, you been drinking again?......:)

At some point yes

[BloomerWon]

At some point yes

At what piont do you not represent yourselves as a circus act? Lmao

[FatPharmer]

Shiney does a great job, reminds me of the old Montana Magic days

[smoothoperator32]

At what piont do you not represent yourselves as a circus act? Lmao

What's your point?

[BloomerWon]

What's your point?

You are a clown act in a racing environment. You want to meet me at the truck stop too now I'm guessing? Hahahahaha

[50Dixon50]

Ya'll are so right when you say shiny is a breath of fresh air especially in this ole world the way things are getting these days
Now Shiny don't go gettin the big head now LOL

[Highside Hustler25]

Shiney does a great job, reminds me of the old Montana Magic days

Yes indeed.

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Does anyone want SLMR updates?
There's 19 here.

[klemmabyna]

I would but you are not obligated for me. Wyman, O'Brien hometown racers. Schroeder a friend and 4m poster. thank you Shiny.

[JimBo]

Does anyone want SLMR updates?
There's 19 here.


Heck yeah we do, ignore the trolls...........

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*SLMR QUALIFYING ORDER*

Robby Jorgensen
Cory Dumpert
Brian Kosiski
Darrell DeFrance
Josh Krug
Troy Daly
Zack Zeitner
Kale Kosiski
Kyle Berck
Bill Leighton
Bill Sukup
Jay Burdic
John Anderson
Curt Sobbing
Jesse Schroeder
Rob Kosiski
Rece Vaught
Jim Johnson
Charlie McKenna

[klemmabyna]

Jay Burdic is a huge supporter of racing. jesse sobbing, kyle berck former Adams County Speedway racers. berck multi time champ.

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SLMR hotlaps underway.

[Mister Ricochet]

Jay Burdic is a huge supporter of racing. jesse sobbing, kyle berck former Adams County Speedway racers. berck multi time champ.

They mentioned one of these cars is owned by Rick Honeycutt. Any chance he's the same guy who pitched in the big leagues for 20 yrs back in the 80's and 90's?

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SLMR hotlaps complete.
There was no live timing.

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LOLMDS B-Main hotlaps underway.

[klemmabyna]

They mentioned one of these cars is owned by Rick Honeycutt. Any chance he's the same guy who pitched in the big leagues for 20 yrs back in the 80's and 90's?

that would be a question for huskerdirt to answer. it is sobbing in the Honeycutt car.

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B-Main hotlaps complete.

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SLMR qualifying underway.

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SLMR qualifying complete:
Fast time: Cory Dumpert 18.171

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B-Main 1 on track.
Top 4 transfer.

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B-Main 1 green.

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Halfway

71
1c
99
2s
16

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B-Main 1 transfers:

O'Neal
Simpson1C
Scott
Heckenast

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B-Main 2 on track.

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B-Main 2 green.

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Halfway

777
1
21jr
62
81

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B-Main 2 transfers:

Landers
Erb
Moyer Jr
Pearson

B-Mains complete.

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A-Main hotlaps underway.

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A-Main hotlaps complete.

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*SLMR HEAT LINEUPS*

Heat 1

Row 1. DeFrance B Kosiski
Row 2. Daly Sobbing
Row 3. Berck Dumpert
Row 4. Vaught Schroeder
Row 5. K Kosiski Jorgensen


Heat 2

Row 1. R Kosiski Burdic
Row 2. Anderson Johnson
Row 3. Leighton Krug
Row 4. McKenna Sukup
Row 5. Z Zeitner


Heat 1 green.

[IGNATZ]

They mentioned one of these cars is owned by Rick Honeycutt. Any chance he's the same guy who pitched in the big leagues for 20 yrs back in the 80's and 90's?

He does wear a baseball cap.. it has a seed company logo on it. So no, he's not that Rick Huneycutt, but he's famous in Giltner Nebraska.

[TerryM]

Did I hear those beer prices right?

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SLMR heat 1 finish:

Sobbing
Dumpert
DeFrance
B Kosiski
Vaught
Schroeder
Daly
Jorgensen
K Kosiski

[klemmabyna]

He does wear a baseball cap.. it has a seed company logo on it. So no, he's not that Rick Huneycutt, but he's famous in Giltner Nebraska.

is he as famous as Al Humphrey?

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SLMR heat 2 green.

[IGNATZ]

is he as famous as Al Humphrey?

In Giltner...Yes.

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SLMR heat 2 finish:

Anderson
Leighton
Johnson
Burdic
Krug
Z Zeitner
McKenna
R Kosiski
Sukup

SLMR heats complete.

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*NON-QUALIFIERS RACE LINEUP*

Row 1. Pospisil J Zeitner
Row 2. Rauen Kosiski
Row 3. Schaller Neal
Row 4. Grady Millard
Row 5. Hilsabeck Clawson
Row 6. Collins C Zeitner
Row 7. Nothdurft Coover
Row 8. Diercks Spieker
Row 9. Schmer Smith

[klemmabyna]

In Giltner...Yes.

thanks IGNATZ. have heard a few Humphrey stories...

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20 lap NON-QUALIFIER race is green.
Winner will have option to transfer.

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Caution with 16 to go as Jeremy Grady smacks the wall.

62
04
14n
53
98

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Back to green with 16 to go.

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14n 04
98 53
14m 98s

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Caution immediately as Nothdurft, Millard, and Zeitner tangle. Millard nearly goes over.

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Back to green with 16 to go.

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04 14n
53 98
98s 22

[dirtSLMracing]

I'm watching on Lucas Oil TV... does saying the name Jared Landers give the announcer a boner? He can never just say his name.. has to add some stupid accent to it. What is the deal with that?

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10 to go

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5 to go

14n
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Checker

Jake Neal wins the non-qualifier feature.

[TerryM]

I'm watching on Lucas Oil TV... does saying the name Jared Landers give the announcer a boner? He can never just say his name.. has to add some stupid accent to it. What is the deal with that?
I think it’s just you.

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Neal elects to transfer to the feature.

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SLMR A-Main green.
20 laps.

Row 1. Dumpert Leighton
Row 2. Sobbing Anderson
Row 3. Krug Berck
Row 4. Johnson Burdic
Row 5. DeFrance Daly
Row 6. Vaught Zeitner
Row 7. McKenna R Kosiski
Row 8. Schroeder Sukup
Row 9. Jorgensen K Kosiski
Row 10. B Kosiski

[TerryM]

Enjoyed that interview with Jake.

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15 to go

Dumpert
Anderson
Krug
Leighton
Sobbing

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Red flag with 14 to go as Jorgensen flips in turn 2.

[TerryM]

Hard wreck.

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14 to go, under red.

Dumpert
Anderson
Krug
Leighton
Sobbing

Jorgensen made contact with Rece Vaught and did one complete flip.

[JimBo]

Wow he got some air on that rollover.

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Back to green with 14 to go.

77
4 21
1 24

[TerryM]

I know these Malvern series cars are called “supers“, but are they the similar to the Lucas cars, or are they more like the IMCA series cars?

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Caution with 10 to go as Charlie McKenna gets on top of the wall.

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Back to green with 10 to go

77
4 21
24 1

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Caution immediately as Troy Daly spins.

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Back to green.

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Caution with 7 to go as Schroeder spins.

77
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24
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99

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Back to green with 7 to go

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Caution with 5 to go as Daly spins.

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Back to green with 5 to go

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99 4
76 1

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3 to go

77
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99
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Checker

Dumpert
Leighton
Anderson
Berck
DeFrance

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6-19

Sobbing
Zeitner
Johnson
Krug
Sukup
K Kosiski
Burdic
Schroeder -1
Daly DNF
McKenna DNF
Vaught DNF
Jorgensen DNF
B Kosiski DNF
R Kosiski DNF

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*80 LAP A-MAIN LINEUP*

Row 1. Richards Overton
Row 2. Owens McCreadie
Row 3. Clanton Strickler
Row 4. Moran Lanigan
Row 5. Madden Gustin
Row 6. Thornton Sheppard
Row 7. Pierce Simpson32
Row 8. Davenport Junghans
Row 9. Moyer Bronson
Row 10. O'Neal Landers
Row 11. Simpson1C Erb
Row 12. Scott Moyer Jr
Row 13. Heckenast Pearson
Row 14. English Bruening
Row 15. Neal Pospisil
Row 16. Schaller

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80 lap A-MAIN is staging.

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A-Main is rolling.

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Pierce will start at the back.
I don't know why... I cannot hear the PA.

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4-wide.....

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Green flag!

[TerryM]

Pierce will start at the back.
I don't know why... I cannot hear the PA.
Deck height violation.

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Richards leads lap 1.

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77 to go

Richards by 4 over Overton.
14
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74 to go

14 76 side by side!

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72 to go

Overton led one lap.
Richards back to the point.

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8

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Caution with 70 to go as Moyer Jr slows.

14
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Back to green with 70 to go.

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25 1s
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19r 29

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68 to go

Richards top, Overton bottom.
McCreadie is there too.

[TerryM]

Pierce from 31st to 18th in10 laps.

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66 to go

14
76
39
20
1s

All spread out.

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64 to go

McCreadie has caught Overton.
They battle for 2nd.

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62 to go

Richards by 8.

76 39 side by side for 2nd.

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60 to go

Traffic soon.
Richards by 10.
Overton repels McCreadie.

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58 to go

14
76
39
20
1s

Spread out again.

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56 to go

Richards in traffic.
Getting through clean so far.

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54 to go

Overton reeling the 14 in!

Richards top, Overton bottom.

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52 to go

Richards gets away this time.
HERE COMES THE O SHOW!!!
Up to 2nd just like that!

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49 to go

Richards by a half straightaway over Owens.

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46 to go

Owens is catching Richards.
Down to 8 lengths!

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44 to go

Richards middle/bottom, Owens topside.

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42 to go

Owens is there!!!
Side by side!!!

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40 to go

Owens to the point!
Richards trying not to let him run away!

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38 to go

Owens is scooting away from Richards.

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36 to go

Owens by nearly a half straightaway over Richards.

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34 to go

Pierce is out.

Owens has a stable lead.

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32 to go

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All spread out.

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30 to go

McCreadie is catching Richards for 2nd.

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Caution with 30 to go as Chris Simpson slows to draw the caution.

McCreadie had just passed Richards, but the lap won't count.

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Back to green with 30 to go

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19r 20rt
9 76
777 1t

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28 to go

Owens by 5 over Richards.

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26 to go

Owens checking out.
14 39 8 dogfight for 2nd.

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24 to go

McCreadie to 2nd on the very bottom.
Does he have anything for owens?

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22 to go

McCreadie is closing fast!!!

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20 to go

Owens by 6 over McCreadie.

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18 to go

McCreadie staying in touch.
Gap stays the same.

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17 to go

Owens moves up a lane.
McCreadie in the middle.

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Caution with 16 to go as Tyler Erb slows.

Owens went to the top and was pulling away again.

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Back to green with 16 to go.

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777 8
40b 19r
1c 1p

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14 to go

Owens by 5 over McCreadie.
RTJ to 3rd.

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12 to go

Owens by 6 over McCreadie.

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10 to go

Owens checking out.

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Caution with 10 to go as Jared Landers smokes the backstretch wall.

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Landers needs the hook.

[AllenK]

Thornton got anything??

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Back to green with 10 to go.

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Single file

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8 to go

Owens by 3 over McCreadie.

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6 to go

Owens by 4.
Owens top, McCreadie middle.

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4 to go

McCreadie is still within 4 lengths.
Running out of laps.

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3 to go



McCreadie slides Owens!!!
39 to the point!!!

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Checker

T-Mac steals it from Owens with just 2 to go!!!
Wow!!!

[AllenK]

WOW!!!! That place is awesome

[HIGH ROLLER]

Congrats to tmac and team 39!
Thanks for updates shiny!

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I-80 Nationals
Unofficial results


McCreadie
Owens
Thornton
Richards
Strickler
Sheppard
O'Neal
Bronson
Gustin
Erb
Moran
Simpson32
Simpson1C
Pearson
Davenport
English
Clanton
Bruening -1
Pospisil -1
Landers DNF
Overton DNF
Lanigan DNF
Junghans DNF
Pierce DNF
Madden DNF
Scott DNF
Moyer DNF
Schaller DNF
Neal DNF
Heckenast DNF
Moyer Jr DNF

[intel8]

Wow, Thanks Shiny!

[NeedforLMspeed]

I think someone said they run a restrictor plate

[NeedforLMspeed]

Shiny nuthugger

Looks like Bobby should've went and cherry picked.

[chopter33]

it will be fun to see rtjr in a fulltime ride next year.

[BloomerWon]

Looks like Bobby should've went and cherry picked.

Or just stayed legal... Always something with these clowns.

Great job to a real smooth operator, T Mac!!

[Mister Ricochet]

WOW!!!! That place is awesome

I-80 is becoming my favorite track to watch a race on. Pretty consistent, seems fair to the tires, at one time or another during a race every inch of the track is a line/groove, slicin and dicin from top to bottom on what seems to be the widest dirt track there is on seemingly every lap (had a hard time keeping up with the positions of the cars), one helluva promoter who seems to dream up ways to pay these guys more, interesting dimensions at 4/10ths that should be easier on motors than a 1/2 mile but races like a big track.

Would love to hear from Shiny how the track is from outside the race surface as far as concessions, parking, layout, ease of moving around, bathrooms and things like that but from tv this might be my favorite track to watch a race on. Helluva race, again.

Folks ask what is a crown jewel. For me, and it may not be in some eyes and is subjective, is any race that WoO and Lucas guys are at the race, track prep is excellent with multiple grooves, the win purse is enough that racers might come out of their line racing 3rd for a chance at winning and risk dropping to 6th.............. To this fan this race raced like a crown jewel.

[Mister Ricochet]

Thornton got anything??

This kid is fun to watch. Last time I saw Thorton here he was bangin the wall, hells bells, caution to the wind, wild man racing. This time he starts 3rd or 4th row, rides the bottom, rides the bottom, rides the bottom hanging around 5th, 6th or 7th and I'm thinking the same thing you are is he gonna let loose and does he have something for the beasts up front, did he manage the race well enough and let er rip at some point and make a run?

Sure enough with about 15-18 to go after a restart from 5th or 6th he comes up off the bottom and is racing up and down the track and dueling with Richards, especially, and Strickler swapping spots and finishes 3rd. Kid can wheel for sure, is showing intelligence too and is a quick learner. .......... Went from banging the wall a good portion of the race to managing the race and making a run late.

Plus you gotta love that kid's goofy smile that never comes off his face.

[mod95]

I-80 is becoming my favorite track to watch a race on. Pretty consistent, seems fair to the tires, at one time or another during a race every inch of the track is a line/groove, slicin and dicin from top to bottom on what seems to be the widest dirt track there is on seemingly every lap (had a hard time keeping up with the positions of the cars), one helluva promoter who seems to dream up ways to pay these guys more, interesting dimensions at 4/10ths that should be easier on motors than a 1/2 mile but races like a big track.Would love to hear from Shiny how the track is from outside the race surface as far as concessions, parking, layout, ease of moving around, bathrooms and things like that but from tv this might be my favorite track to watch a race on. Helluva race, again. Folks ask what is a crown jewel. For me, and it may not be in some eyes and is subjective, is any race that WoO and Lucas guys are at the race, track prep is excellent with multiple grooves, the win purse is enough that racers might come out of their line racing 3rd for a chance at winning and risk dropping to 6th.............. To this fan this race raced like a crown jewel.I think they usually have two lines for concessions going on big race days and not a bad selection. They also have a snack concession stand with ice cream, root beer floats, hot chocolate, etc. They have a small souvenir stand as well. Not bad to get in and out of the stands, if you're in the big stands the stairs can be a pain sometimes but there are shorter stands on either side. The seats do have backs, and although they're old I don't think they cause many problems. One thing that I would like to see I-80 do is upgrade their facilities a bit though, mainly their bathrooms. They can fit quite a few people in there with all the trough urinals, but I think everything in the bathrooms except the hand dryers are probably the originals from when the track was built in the 90s. But since they're pretty big they're quick to get in and out of and they get the job done. I-80 used to have a small ferris wheel and another carnival ride for kids, not sure what they have up there now. They also fit probably 7-8 souvenir trailers up right inside the gate for big races, so this weekend they had Pierce, Owens, Lucas Oil/Arizona, Rocket, Bronson, Terbo, Hudson, Davenport, and a diecast guy, and a stand with I-80 Nationals apparel.

[0_VodooChild_0]

This kid is fun to watch. Last time I saw Thorton here he was bangin the wall, hells bells, caution to the wind, wild man racing. This time he starts 3rd or 4th row, rides the bottom, rides the bottom, rides the bottom hanging around 5th, 6th or 7th and I'm thinking the same thing you are is he gonna let loose and does he have something for the beasts up front, did he manage the race well enough and let er rip at some point and make a run?Sure enough with about 15-18 to go after a restart from 5th or 6th he comes up off the bottom and is racing up and down the track and dueling with Richards, especially, and Strickler swapping spots and finishes 3rd. Kid can wheel for sure, is showing intelligence too and is a quick learner. .......... Went from banging the wall a good portion of the race to managing the race and making a run late.Plus you gotta love that kid's goofy smile that never comes off his face.He started 11th. Rode around in 6th - 9th for 50 laps. Then he hit the GO button. Kid has got the talent, now he has the equipment. BTW, the last time he was at I-80 was his 1st time ever & he finished 2nd to BSHEPP in July

[Mister Ricochet]

He started 11th. Rode around in 6th - 9th for 50 laps. Then he hit the GO button. Kid has got the talent, now he has the equipment. BTW, the last time he was at I-80 was his 1st time ever & he finished 2nd to BSHEPP in July

Thanks for the corrections. Thorton came a long way thru some fine drivers. We all saw Pierce race up from 31st to 8th or 9th before he started steaming but seemed his progress stopped when he got up to the very best drivers. Great field period but from 10th up it was fantastic and the kid passed some good ones to finish 3rd.

First time I ever saw I-80 was the race Thorton finished 2nd, that's when he got on my radar. Do I remember it correctly he was banging the wall for most of the race or was that some place else like Florence? .......... Easy kid to root for, checks all my boxes. Very encouraged to see him manage his equipment and the race understanding how to be relatively close with 20 to go in a long race vs the best drivers.

I really really hope he runs Lucas or WoO next yr. Kid seems to have what it takes but so does Rice and he's still regional. ............ Kid said he'll be at the 1/4 mile bullring in Brownstown next weekend for the 2 day show so we get to see more of him.

[Mister Ricochet]

I think they usually have two lines for concessions going on big race days and not a bad selection. They also have a snack concession stand with ice cream, root beer floats, hot chocolate, etc. They have a small souvenir stand as well. Not bad to get in and out of the stands, if you're in the big stands the stairs can be a pain sometimes but there are shorter stands on either side. The seats do have backs, and although they're old I don't think they cause many problems. One thing that I would like to see I-80 do is upgrade their facilities a bit though, mainly their bathrooms. They can fit quite a few people in there with all the trough urinals, but I think everything in the bathrooms except the hand dryers are probably the originals from when the track was built in the 90s. But since they're pretty big they're quick to get in and out of and they get the job done. I-80 used to have a small ferris wheel and another carnival ride for kids, not sure what they have up there now. They also fit probably 7-8 souvenir trailers up right inside the gate for big races, so this weekend they had Pierce, Owens, Lucas Oil/Arizona, Rocket, Bronson, Terbo, Hudson, Davenport, and a diecast guy, and a stand with I-80 Nationals apparel.

Thanks for taking the time to share, 95. Love the idea of a mini carnival for the kids. Wear the little buggers out so they ain't darting around come race time.

I-80 is on my bucket list but when they said the temps are in the mid 90's for the SDN I cringed. Love the fall races but no matter would love to see another big race at I-80 besides the SDN. Drivers and fans love the place, the promoter is first rate as is the surface and the fans come out. Checks all the boxes. Love to see another big race at I-80.

[TeNfOMaFiA69]

Thanks for taking the time to share, 95. Love the idea of a mini carnival for the kids. Wear the little buggers out so they ain't darting around come race time.

I-80 is on my bucket list but when they said the temps are in the mid 90's for the SDN I cringed. Love the fall races but no matter would love to see another big race at I-80 besides the SDN. Drivers and fans love the place, the promoter is first rate as is the surface and the fans come out. Checks all the boxes. Love to see another big race at I-80.

We were all joking this weekend that this is the first time I along with others had been to I-80 and it was 100 degrees in the shade...I love the SDN bit they are incredibly hot

[Shiny Side Up 18]

I think they usually have two lines for concessions going on big race days and not a bad selection. They also have a snack concession stand with ice cream, root beer floats, hot chocolate, etc. They have a small souvenir stand as well. Not bad to get in and out of the stands, if you're in the big stands the stairs can be a pain sometimes but there are shorter stands on either side. The seats do have backs, and although they're old I don't think they cause many problems. One thing that I would like to see I-80 do is upgrade their facilities a bit though, mainly their bathrooms. They can fit quite a few people in there with all the trough urinals, but I think everything in the bathrooms except the hand dryers are probably the originals from when the track was built in the 90s. But since they're pretty big they're quick to get in and out of and they get the job done. I-80 used to have a small ferris wheel and another carnival ride for kids, not sure what they have up there now. They also fit probably 7-8 souvenir trailers up right inside the gate for big races, so this weekend they had Pierce, Owens, Lucas Oil/Arizona, Rocket, Bronson, Terbo, Hudson, Davenport, and a diecast guy, and a stand with I-80 Nationals apparel.

This pretty much covers everything. I just wish they had a better PA system.

I finally got home last night. I think I'll have to check out a SDN.

50/50 on me going to Brownstown. If I go, I may not be able to provide updates because last time I was there (2016), I had absolutely no cell service. I'll have to decide by tomorrow. I suppose I could go to Tri-City on Saturday instead.

[kazual]

Shiny, Mod Mania at Tri City is usually a pretty good show. Can’t go wrong either way.

[#FALSuperman]

Anybody wanna talk about how Landers looked way more confortable in the Nutrien Ag car than JD?
This guy hasn't ran in almost a year.
Can't imagine JD and Jared being full-time teammates.
Offseason should once again be interesting.

[HIGH ROLLER]

Is landers ride just temp or does it go full time next yr?

[Shiny Side Up 18]

I'm personally wondering if we see the 777 return full-time, with JD moving on.

[HIGH ROLLER]

Good question but I dont see jd moving on right yet.
I would say they will be team mates first and see how that goes.

[huskerdirt]

Thanks for taking the time to share, 95. Love the idea of a mini carnival for the kids. Wear the little buggers out so they ain't darting around come race time.

I-80 is on my bucket list but when they said the temps are in the mid 90's for the SDN I cringed. Love the fall races but no matter would love to see another big race at I-80 besides the SDN. Drivers and fans love the place, the promoter is first rate as is the surface and the fans come out. Checks all the boxes. Love to see another big race at I-80.

The carnival thing hasn’t been there in years. I believe the original owners had an idea of making the track more of an entertainment venue when it first open. The kosiskis did upgrade the playground equipment by the entrance in the last few years. Not sure if it was open at all this year due to CoVid restrictions.

I know most of you guys think I’m an I-80 homer. IMO, they completely knocked it out of the park while clearing the upper deck. I loved everything about this weekend. Support classes were short and sweet. The shows were done by 10pm all 3 nights. The car count was on par with the SDN. The weather was (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word) near perfect. Campground was completely full. The only thing missing was the all the fireworks and slightly more of a purse.

I wish they could squeeze this race weekend in on the schedule for 2021. I honestly believe the support is there.

[mod95]

I'd love to see another big late model show on the schedule next year. If Joe and Steve try to add something I wonder if they'll look at May like where the Go 50 originally was or if they'll try to find a weekend in the fall. I unfortunately wasn't there Saturday so I didn't see how big the crowd was but like you said the car count was comparable to the SDN. Although I hope they can break 50 cars at the SDN next year, hopefully they won't be competing against the Summer Nationals.

[Barbecueboy]

After watching the show all weekend from my recliner , I can see why you are such an avid supporter of the place.

Place is about as good as it gets from where I sat.

[thexfactor0210]

Looked like they had a really good crowd when I was watching

[kazual]

husker, an i80 homer? Say it ain’t so 🙂. It’s well deserved, one of the best venues in the country. Not many tracks this big (looks bigger than 4/10 but whatever) can pull off close, competitive racing but they do.