Originally Posted by yeleyfan76:
Fantastic post! You are spot on. Lindy Vicari would be happy to know so many people to this day still appreciate what he did at Reading. Just like you said, one division, quick and efficient , and most of all fantastic track prep. The purse he payed was excellent also.
While we haven’t been able to make the move to Indiana yet, Kokomo and all of your description of it is why it’s my favorite place to go. It is the baddest bullring and a lot has to do with the fantastic track prep.
I’ll miss the view from the old grandstands when they go as I think the new ones will have you further away from the track. Let’s be honest tho, a bad day at Kokomo (which is rare) is better than most days anywhere.
I still have a soft spot for Ventura Raceway but times have changed there and I’ll just enjoy the great memories of what was. Great topic to discuss during downtime.
Here is a shocker. I totally agree with you about the view from the front stretch at Kokomo. I like any track where you are close to the action. Here are a few I really like.
Midgets on tracks smaller than a quarter. I like Macon, Port City, Wayne County. I think USAC sprints in July at Macon should be interesting.
Tracks that are 1/4 to 3/8, I like Haubstadt, Kokomo, Granite City, and Gas City. A lot of people don't like the bleachers at Gas City, but they provide a great view. They aren't comfortable for sure, but I will be tired of my recliner by spring.
Bigger tracks, I like Terre Haute, the infield and down low in the covered grandstand offers a great view. I also like Eldora, though I spend my nights in the infield these days. I have been going there since 1982 and I thought the 3 nights I was there last year was the best surface I have ever seen there.
My 2 favorite paved tracks are Anderson, and Winchester. I am happy to see IRP putting on good shows again.
Yeleyfan76, what is your favorite PA track? I like Grandview, that view in the stand closest to the back stretch is pretty cool. I also like Lincoln, but as MD Posse said the fun part is hanging out.
I can show you a pretty good view at Kokomo, if you think we could sit without driving each other nuts. I don't have any tracks that I don't like, but up close are the ones I make sure I am at.
I left off the 2 Illinois miles, I always try to support them. They are both real good.