Okay, gonna give this blog one last shot as we head into 2011 as racing continues to get closer here in the Upper Midwest. Obviously, its been awhile since I have written something, but as is the norm at the end of the year, I was burned out from racing after getting home from the 9 straight nights of action in Central Iowa.
So here goes nothing, hopefully the blog will generate a few hits as the racing season heats up and people see the link in my signature on the 'ol Hoseheads Board (which by the way continues to be full of degenerates who know absolutely nothing and post way too much, but thats another topic for down the road).
Really hoping to get to Paducah and Pevely for the WoO shows there in the middle of April with my tall buddy Reid and his hopeful connection. Otherwise, we may have to sit out the 10+ hour drive due to gas prices being outrageous right now in the $3.49 range. Plus, weather in the middle of April is always sketchy at best, but here's hoping to taking in two new short tracks to open my 2011 season!
Otherwise, my racing opener will be coming at the Jackson Speedway for more than likely my annual one visit for their 360 special that pays 5 grand to win. That race should draw some big names since it is on a Friday night, and hopefully there aren't over 50mph gusts of wind, and decent weather for this one. Not to mention a decent track (for once) for a sprint car race on that half mile.
Knoxville opens up the night after that and it'll be interesting to see who shows up for the opener and is going to run for 410 points. Go ahead and vote for who you think will win the points above this post. Looks like T-Mac, Lasoski, and Brown (if he decides to run the whole year) will be taking aim at winning another 410 championship at the Mecca of Dirt. Along with guys like Wayne Johnson and Kerry Madsen popping in from time to time and young guys like Dusty Zomer, Davey Heskin, and Josh Schneiderman continuing to strengthen as they see more laps on the Iowa mud.
Huset's isn't opening to the traditional Mother's Day on May 8th. Things could be very scary with car counts with the implement of stricter tire choices for both the 360s and 410s. There is a lot of upheaval on the local message board to this, but it does seem like the Rubins are trying to make it cheaper for racers by making them run harder compounds. The real problem I see from this coming is a guy losing a race to a tire sealing over under caution or red with such a hard compound, but all guys will be on the same compounds. I just wish they would look in the mirror and get their crap together because it is a great track that provides better racing action when there is enough cars for lapped traffic. Keep your fingers crossed that car counts are decent, but it sounds like most of the regular guys won't be running every week like in the past.
Enjoy the warmer weather as spring gets here and this hopefully leads to more blogs. I'll even guarantee a blog with photos and/or video if we get to Pevely and Paducah.
