Knoxville now 75 laps

[Racerfan X]

In the fine print of your ticket is this phrase "Event subject to change". Nuff said.

[Josh Bayko]

There has never been a more appropriate username here.

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

So you want cars running out of gas?

If they can't figure out how to make it, it's their problem. It used to be no issue. Why change the race to suit guys who changed what they brought to race?

IIRC one or 2 guys ran out one year, and boom, a fuel stop was added. Perhaps a couple racers had an issue, not the event itself.

[Hoosier_Dirt]

I say cut it to 50. Usually not a very good race.

[cjsracing]

If they can't figure out how to make it, it's their problem. It used to be no issue. Why change the race to suit guys who changed what they brought to race?

IIRC one or 2 guys ran out one year, and boom, a fuel stop was added. Perhaps a couple racers had an issue, not the event itself.

Back then we ran 32 gallon fuel cells. Now because of safety rules we run 28 or 26 gallon cells. Big difference.

[Buford.Justice]

This is Sh#t. I know what you all will say....it eliminates a fuel stop. I would rather see 100 laps.I bought tickets already. I PAID FOR 100 LAPS. I have camping reservations already made thinking I was going to get to see 100 laps. Parking is 15 bucks a night thinking I was going to get to see 100 laps. And the rest of money spent this week expecting 100 laps.I'm guessing drivers were complaining and they caved in to get a few extra cars. In my opinion, if you want to shorten the race, advertise it ahead of time. Not once you have already sold tickets for a 100 lap race. Announce it for next year. This is almost false advertising. I promise you I will not be back.

I'm with you 100%. They have been trying to shorten Knoxville 100 lappers for several years now. Finally got the nerve. Blame the drivers for the most part.

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

Back then we ran 32 gallon fuel cells. Now because of safety rules we run 28 or 26 gallon cells. Big difference.

The change is not due to safety. They make 32 gallon cells that meet all the regulations. Rocket just doesn't install those and that was the reason a few fell short of the distance. That and the track was fast as hell and everyone runs bigger engines.

[Josh Bayko]

The change is not due to safety. They make 32 gallon cells that meet all the regulations. Rocket just doesn't install those and that was the reason a few fell short of the distance. That and the track was fast as hell and everyone runs bigger engines.

Also, it usually has tack and is WFO.

[nc mudcat]

Wow. Get there early, take in some practice laps and call it 100. It might make for a better race, maybe not. But it's not the end of the world.

[WisWildManFan]

go to eldora next year instead and see 9 races on saturday instead of 3

[dirtcrazy4u]

Knoxville's size, that black gumbo they race on, there on the floor a lot at that place. All these lead up to why it was shortened to 75 laps. A few changes to the carbs would probably let guys get to 100 laps. Jets and power valve sizing. Hey if you can't figure out what your motor needs to make 100 laps O well then, it's a part of racing. Not all the cars were running out of fuel. Hummm, it may even slow down the 49.

[84wedge]

They aren't changing their cars to suit the track. Hence cancelling Brownstown earlier in the year.

[RiffRaf67]

I dont goto dirt races to watch pit stops and the 410 Nationals is the only race that I will attend that has an announced red flag fuel stop. And I b*tch about it every time and wish they would do away with it. Kudos to knoxville for dropping the fuel stop in the late models and I wish they would listen to themselves and do away with it for the sprints too.
No sprint car race needs to be more than 30-35 laps and no late model race needs to be more than 40-50 laps.
Just IMO.

[TerryM]

I agree with the OP. 100-lappers are becoming a thing of the past, because drivers are turning into sissies. And, as someone else said, this race isn’t losing crown jewel status — mostly because it never was a crown jewel to begin with. It’s just another Lucas race.

[ZERO25]

I dont understand the draw for Knoxville.......just not a fan of big hammer down 1/2 milers!

And now, just one more reason!