Indy Circle Track Expo 12

The off-season tradition returns, and preparations are underway for: The Indy Circle Track Expo 12, Swap Meet * Trade Show * Auction, January 28, 2012 @ the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, IN!


THE SHOW

It's one of the biggest shows of it's kind in the entire country, and by far the biggest show in the entire Midwest!! Last year's Indy Circle Track Expo had just over 400 booth spaces, featuring 165 different Vendors! Those Vendors came from 13 different (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wisconsin! This Swap Meet, Trade Show and Auction, will bring together local racers, professional racers, racing business's (manufacturers & dealers), race tracks, and sanctioning bodies all under 1 (well 2 actually) massive roof(s)! The 67,000 Sq. ft. Champions Pavilion was sold-out (for the 10th year in a row!) last year by the first week of January!
Vendor registration is open, and we have already started receiving entries, both in the mail and online!

This year's first entry, was Glenn Andrews of Tri-American Motorsports!! Congrats Glenn! We'll have to buy you one of those "$17 Hot Dogs" :) at the Fairgrounds.. Or maybe something less expensive??!! :)
Other early entries include: Funk Racing, OMO Wings, PXP Racewear, Scott's Performance Engine Center, KC Components, John Mahoney Photography, U.S.S.A., QS Components, O.V.K.A, Randy Jones Photography

Attention Vendors: You can now quickly register online by visiting our website: http://www.shoestringracing.com


THE AUCTION
Presented By http://www.charter-sail.com

MCS Auctions returns to host the 4th annual Racers Auction in the second building, Hall "A" of the South Pavlion (just about 40 yards out the back door of the "Champions")! This Auction is open to anyone who wishes to consign any racing related item, part, car, whatever! For time constraint reasons, this Auction will have a limited # of lots, so don't delay!

Racing Auction specialists, MCS Auctions will once again be conducting the Auction. And we do mean specialists.. Owner/Auctioneer Maria Vannice was mentored by none other than Charlie Sentman, and proudly carries over that experience to her own Auctions!! Plus, Danny Irvin has been in the auction business for 35+ years. He is an avid race fan and knows race parts as well. Danny works side by side with Maria to coordinate and implement a well organized Auction.

The "Racers Auction" is scheduled to start @ approx. 12:00 noon. Also of note: The Auction is open to any and all who wish to consign, and for our vendors, there will be some "Last Ditch" consignment slots open for you as well!! Just in case you don't want to take something back home !!!

If you have questions about the Auction, or want to Pre-Consign items, you could call us, but we're just going to refer you to Maria :). You can call MCS Auctions at: 765-366-2263 Or visit their wesite at: http://www.mcsauctions.com


THE INDIANA OPEN WHEEL AWARDS and The 2011 IOW SPRINT CAR DRIVER CHAMPIONSHIP
Presented By Hoosier Tire Midwest-Indy

We are very excited to announce that this year during the Indy Circle Track Expo, we will once again be hosting a presentation for the Indiana Open Wheel Awards!! It’s kind of a “Viewer’s Choice” award for Racers, as it is voted by Fans, and fellow Racers! This year's categories can be voted on here: http://www.indianaopenwheel.com/forumdisplay.php?f=40

Along with the Awards we will also be hosting culmination of the first IOW Sprint Car Driver Championship! This one is $$$ folks! Drivers will be collecting their just desserts for a hard fought season! The latest updates on this, and the ever climbing $ totals, can be seen here: http://www.indianaopenwheel.com/showthread.php?t=54129
D.O. and Kimb Stewart will emcee the presentations, and this will take place at approx. 1P.M. just before....


THE FEUD

The Beast Race Cars "Circle Track Feud" Presented by Racin' W/D.O. and H.A.R.F., returns for another attempt at Game Show Infamy! The Mechanics, vs. the Legends, vs. The Current Heroes format will once again be in play! Last year's winner, Bryan Clauson walked away with his first victory of the 2011 season!! Once again this year, each Celebrity Panelist will be playing for more than just bragging rights, they'll actually be playing for $400, which will then be donated to the Shane Hmiel Road To Recovery!!

The kings of historical knowledge on all things fast, will be returning!.. Indianapolis Motor Speedway Historian Donald Davidson and Kevin Eckert will be tossing out the Questions & Points, in this battle for "mental" supremacy!! Also returning to help keep the train somewhat on the track, will be http://www.jackslash.com 's Sean Buckley!!
As in years past, we will be utilizing some Legends of the sport, as well as some of today's heroes! We have been fortunate to have some of the finest in the business, grace our stage over the the years, and this year will be no different! Keep checking back for this year's line-up announcements!

The Indy Circle Track Expo's, Beast Race Cars "Circle Track Feud" Presented by Racin' W/D.O. and H.A.R.F will start at approx. 1:30pm.
We sincerely want to thank Bob & Janice East for their continued support of our show, and their generous contributions!!


HAPPY HORSEPOWER IV

HE'S BAAACK! After taking a year off, Dave is back! We're talking a great seminar for anyone trying to get the most out of your Engine and your Wallet! Dave Conn, owner and operator of J & D Performance Inc., and engine builder to the stars :).. Actually, he really is. Will be holding a free seminar to help even the most grizzled veteran racer, get the most out of their engine!! Or, as Dave said to me, "save $1,000's through proper valve lash"!

For those on a budget, and who isn't, this seminar will help you keep your engine investment in tip top shape for as long as possible!! Tuning tricks! Weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance suggestions! Ignition and Fuel system tips! Valve Train and Cylinder Head maintenance, care, and replacement!! Plus a Question & Answer session!!! You won't want to miss this informative and most importantly, cost effective seminar, by one of the top Engine Builders in the business!!
The "Happy Horsepower" seminar w/Dave Conn, will take place in the upstairs meeting room "A" and will start at approx. 11:30am!! Don't miss out this very informative & helpful session w/Dave!!


THE PARTS CHECK

Also returning will be the very popular "Beast Parts Check Room" where you will have a secure place to drop your "goodies", so that you can continue to enjoy the day without having to haul them around or take them out to your vehicle!

It's a Tradition: Indy now has a Swap Meet/Trade Show/Auction BIG enough for "The Racing Capital of the World"!! Be sure you join us in the Champions Pavilion and Hall A for all the "wheelin', dealin', good times!!

Make your plans now to either vend or attend... You won't disappointed!

The Indy Circle Track Expo 12 January 28, 2012 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, IN. For further information go to: http://www.shoestringracing.com

Any other questions, please call us: 317-381-9931
General admission $10 (under 12 free)
Indy Fairgrounds Parking $3
Show opens to the public @ 8 A.M. Saturday January 28, 2012
Scheduled closing time is 4 P.M..
Auction Scheduled to start: 12:00 noon
IOW Awards Presentation: 1 P.M.
Circle Track Fued Scheduled to start at 1:30 P.M.
* Line-up and scheduled times, subject to change
Thanks, and we look forward to seeing everyone there! Shoestring Racing