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INDIANPOLIS, IN (May 17, 2013)-A large number of rookies, including two females, are looking to become the first rookie winner of the Hoosier Hundred USAC Silver Crown race in thirty nine years on May 23 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Oklahoma’s own Jackie Howerton was the last rookie winner of the prestigious 100-mile dirt track race when he scored a stunning upset win over Mario Andretti and Al Unser in 1974, driving a unique turbocharged Offenhauser dirt car for legendary mechanic George Bignotti. Howerton was just the second rookie winner (Eddie Sachs in 1958 the first) in the now 60 year history of the Hoosier Hundred.

Second generation driver Miranda Throckmorton of nearby Avon and Taylor Ferns of Michigan are two young ladies currently working their way up the racing ladder and seek to become the first females to make the Hoosier Hundred starting lineup at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Throckmorton, daughter of former driver Billy Throckmorton, has been running sprint cars in central Indiana. Ferns is a midget driver in both the USAC Mopar Midget Series and the Lucas Oil Powri Midget Series. Sarah Fisher attempted the Hoosier Hundred in 1998 but never took a qualifying lap as the clutch gave out on her machine. Cheryl Glass is the only female to make a starting lineup for a Silver Crown race at the fairgrounds, running the 1982 Hulman 100.

Second generation driver Casey Shuman will attempt to follow in father Ron’s footsteps next Thursday. Ron won the 1992 Hoosier Hundred in a thriller that saw he, Steve Butler and Jeff Swindell battle and bang wheels on the last lap of the race. Other second generation drivers looking for their first Hoosier Hundred start include Kentucky’s Kenny Gentry and Rich Camfield of Illinois.

Californian Robert Ballou is one of the most exciting drivers on the USAC Sprint Car tour and he too makes his first attempt at the Hoosier Hundred driving for the legendary Bob Hampshire and car owner Ralph DePalma.

Fans can see the Hoosier Hundred on a new night, Thursday May 23 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Its expected that many of the particpants and dignitaries at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will make their way for an evening of competition at the fairgrounds.

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May 14

Hoosier 100 Thursday May 23rd Indiana State Fairgrounds

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Here it comes Race Fans! The Famous Hoosier 100!

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May 14

Rotondo Weirich Motorsports Team Seeking History in May 23rd Hoosier 100

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Indianapolis, IN (May 13, 2013)-Rotondo Weirich Motorsports has been an entrant in the USAC Silver Crown Series since 1999, starting with Rich Tobias, Jr. and the team can write their name in the USAC history book on May 23 if one of their two drivers can win the 60th Hoosier 100 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. If two-time Hoosier Hundred winner Jerry Coons , Jr. or rookie Kevin Thomas can enter victory lane next Thursday night, RW Motorsports would join the late Al Dean and Vel’s_Parnelli Jones as the only entrants to win four consecutive Hoosier Hundred races.

Dean Van Lines entered the 1953 national championship season somewhat in disarray with equipment that needed to be rebuilt and in search of a driver who could stand on the gas, as well as a top wrench to look after the equipment. After the 1953 Indianapolis 500, Al Dean hired a west coast mechanic named Clint Brawner to look after the team’s Eddie Kuzma built Offenhauser powered dirt car and find a pilot who could wring the most out of the machine. After Brawner assessed the equipment, he told Dean that the Offy engine was in need of a rebuild. Instead of resistance, Brawner found an owner willing to accommodate his request and Dean had the new parts shipped to Indianapolis. After rebuilding the Dean machine Brawner settled on an eager young driver named Bob Sweikert.

Sweikert won the pole at Syracuse in September and led a good chunk of that race before falling out due to an accident. He and Brawner were ready for Jo Quinn and Roger Wolcott’s first Hoosier Hundred on September 19, 1953 but the track wasn’t as rain postponed the rich dirt track event until the 26th. Sweikert qualified the Dean car in third, grabbed the lead on lap 6 and ran to the checkers under a blanket with three other machines in the closest Hoosier Hundred finish in history. The Dean Van Lines car returned in 1954 with Jimmy Bryan at the helm, and would pocket the lion’s share of the purse in 1955 and 1956 as well.

Vel’s-Parnelli Jones Racing was in its second year of existence in 1970 when they entered the 18th running of the fall classic at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Second year driver Al Unser was in his third season working with chief mechanic George Bignotti, the two having come from John Mecom’s stable after the 1968 season. VPJ debuted on of the first Ford DOHC powered dirt cars in 1969, a Grant King creation that Al won with at DuQuoin in late 1969. Now in navy blue with lightning bolts, the Johnny Lightning Special simply looked fast. Al slowly reeled in early race leader A.J. Foyt in September of 1970 and led most of the second half before an ABC Wide World of Sports audience on the way to his first Hoosier Hundred. He captured three more, one in Johnny Lightning livery, and two in the red and white Viceroy colors. In a twist of irony, historians think that the Dean Van Lines Kuzma and the VPJ King-Ford are the only two cars to win four consecutive Hoosier Hundred events.

RW Motorsports entered Beast chassis in 2010 for Coons and Shane Hmiel with Hmiel gaining an emotional 100-mile win two nights before the 2010 Indianapolis 500. Coons won in 2011, and last year dominated over the last 80 miles to put the RW Toyota powered Beast into victory lane. Both he and rookie Kevin Thomas, Jr. will have similar machines at their disposal on May 23.

The 2013 Hoosier Hundred gets a new look as promoter Bob Sargent of Track Enterprises has moved the race to the former “Carb Day” for the Indianapolis 500, the new date is the Thursday night before the Indianapolis 500. “We felt that this was the right move for the event and gives fans one fantastic stretch of races in about a ten day period, with Indy 500 qualifying the weekend before, a USAC sprint race at Terre Haute on May 22, the Hoosier Hundred on Thursday and Carb Day at the Speedway on Friday”, said Sargent. “A lot of the participants over at the Speedway wanted to come out for the Hoosier Hundred but with the Carb Day festivities and their commitments, couldn’t fit Friday night in at the Fairgrounds.” “I expect that to change with the race now on Thursday and there is no telling who you might see out at the Fairgrounds May 23.”

Tickets for the Hoosier Hundred are now on sale at Ticketmaster or through Track Enterprises at 217-764-3200.

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May 10

Raceday Itinerary

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Indiana State Fairgrounds

Auto Racing Itinerary

Thursday May 23, 2013

Indianapolis, IN

Thursday, May 23, 2013 – Hoosier Hundred USAC Silver Crown Cars & UMP Modified

12:00 p.m. Registration and pit gates open

3:00 p.m. Grandstands and ticket office open

5:00 p.m. Practice

6:00 p.m. Qualifying

6:30 p.m. Modified Heats

7:00 p.m. Race Begins

Advance Admission

Adults: $25.00 Child: $10.00

DAY OF ADULT ADMISSION: $30.00

DAY OF CHILD ADMISSION: $10.00

For Tickets please call Ticket Master at 1-800-745-3000 or call Track Enterprises at (217) 764-3200.

Pit passes sold race day only – $35.00

Infield tickets sold race day only – $15.00 Adult & $5.00 Child

Spectator parking $5.00 per vehicle

Camping available-$25.00 per night/per unit

For information call Track Enterprises (217) 764-3200

For USAC information call (317) 247-5151

Indiana State Fairgrounds (317) 927-7601

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May 07

Hoosier Hundred UMP Modified Entry Form Available

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Mod ENTRY FORM Hoosier 2013

Download and print out the Hoosier Hundred UMP Modifieds Entry form for the May 23, 2013 race at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, IN.

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Mar 15

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! NEW THURSDAY DATE SET FOR 2013 HOOSIER HUNDRED MAY 23, 2013

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TICKETS ON SALE NOW! NEW THURSDAY DATE SET FOR 2013 HOOSIER HUNDRED MAY 23, 2013

Crowds are expected to climb in 2013 for one of America’s most prestigious dirt-track motorsports events – the “Hoosier Hundred.” The event, annually held at the Indiana State Fairground’s one-mile dirt oval, brings with it a tremendous amount of excitement and wheel-to-wheel USAC racing on Thursday, May 23, 2013.

Race organizer Bob Sargent, who also organizes Traxxas USAC Silver Crown races at Terre Haute, Ind. plus Springfield and DuQuoin, Ill., is making the major change for the 60th running of the 100-mile race at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. The change from the previous Friday schedule should allow more race fans to attend the race, minimizing conflicts with May-time activities surrounding the Indianapolis 500, which include numerous Midwestern Sprint car events.

One conflict which will be avoided is the traditional Friday “carburetion day” activity at IMS, which also involves the Freedom 100 for the Indy Lights. Also, this will allow Track Enterprises to work closely with the local race tracks in the area by not running on the same night.

“We’ve thought about this for several years,” says Sargent. “The schedule now dictates that a Thursday night Hoosier Hundred will best serve the participants and race fans and we look forward to augmenting the tradition of this spectacular event.”

The Hoosier Hundred dates back to 1953 and began in September. It moved to May and has been a Friday fixture for many years. This year it’s part of the 11-race Traxxas Silver Crown Championship Series which starts in May and ends in September.

“The 2013 Traxxas Silver Crown Series will include a number of new innovations and events,” adds series director James Spink. “The move to the Thursday slot for the Hoosier Hundred makes perfect sense and we welcome it as we continue the great tradition this series has built. The Hoosier Hundred has a rich history and its place in the week prior to the Indianapolis 500 gives it the chance to attract an international audience.”

Jerry Coons Jr. of Tucson, Ariz. is the defending winner of the Hoosier Hundred and hopes to be the third driver to win three in a row. Coons won in 2011 and 2012, while Al Unser won four straight from 1970-1973 and Jimmy Brywn won from 1954-1956.

To purchase tickets call 217.764.3200. For more information go to www.trackenterprises.com or www.hoosier100.com.

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Jan 31

2013 Hoosier 100

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The date for the Hoosier 100 is Thursday, May 23rd .

Keeping checking back here for the latest news….

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Jan 30

Coons Wins Second Hoosier Hundred

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May 25, 2012 Indianapolis, IN- Jerry Coons Jr. of Tucson, Arizona joined elite company as he won his second Hoosier Hundred Traxxas USAC Silver Crown race Friday night at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Coons took home over $10,000 from the $46,000 purse leading at will over the last 80 miles. Three time USAC champion Bud Kaeding was second and two-time USAC champ Levi Jones came from fourteenth to third at the end.

Indy 500 rookie Bryan Clauson from nearby Noblesville was clearly the crowd favorite and he had the partisans cheering as he set fast time in qualifications. Byvirtue of a new draw procedure he started the 100-mile grind in fifth and at one time moved to third before handling issues dropped him back slightly in the running order.

Issues took out numerous contenders, including three-time Hoosier Hundred winner Dave Darland and Brian Tyler. The race featured several caution flags but only one for minor wall contact involving rookie Steve Adams.

Coons became the first back to back winner of the Hoosier Hundred since Tony Elliot turned the trick in 2000 and in 2001. Coons joins legends such as Jimmy Bryan, A.J. Foyt, Al Unser, Rodger Ward, Chuck Gurney and Jack Hewitt as drivers who have more than one coveted Hoosier Hundred win.

Joey Kramer of Hanover, Indiana bested NASCAR star Ken Schrader in the companion UMP Modified Indyana Classic by leading all of the laps.

More information and complete results will be at www.usacracing.com or www.trackenterprises.com.

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Jan 30

Grand Marshall for the 59th Annual Hoosier Hundred”

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Grand Marshall for the 59th Annual Hoosier Hundred”
‘The Low T Center Named Participating Sponsor for Hoosier Hundred’

Katie Stam has been named the Grand Marshall for the 59th running of the Hoosier Hundred on May 25th, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.

Katie was crowned the first Miss America from the state of Indiana in the pageant’s 88-year history. During her year of service, Katie worked extensively with Children’s Miracle Network as the National Goodwill Ambassador, representing over 170 premiere children’s hospitals.

Katie also served as a spokesperson for her personal platform of Promoting Community Service and Involvement, embarking on a national speaking tour working with non-profit organizations. She was also the first Miss America in over 30 years to travel to Europe to visit our Armed Forces, and dedicated much of her year of service to honoring our servicemen and women in uniform.

As an accomplished journalist, Katie continues to take her passion for service around the world utilizing her broadcast education to help build awareness and raise funds for various organizations and causes; including the American Dairy Association, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Ovarian Cancer, children’s hospitals, 4-H and the performing arts. Katie sits on the Board of Directors for Ovar’coming Together, the Ovarian Cancer Awareness Organization in Indiana, and is the Vice President of Brand Awareness for Australian Gold in Indianapolis where she is developing her own product line.

She is anxiously awaiting the release of her first children’s book entitled “I Want to Be Miss America” and the release of her first album entitled “In the Spirit of Joy”.

‘The Low T Center Named Participating Sponsor for Hoosier Hundred’
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Tickets are on sale now for reserved grandstand seats, ticket prices for the Friday, May 25, 2012 Hoosier 100 are as follows: Advance Adults: $25.00 and Children 11 and under: $10.00. Tickets may be purchased by calling Track Enterprises at 217-764-3200 or by calling Ticket Master at 1-800-745-3000. Infield tickets will only be sold the day of the scheduled event, race admission to the infield is $15.00 for adults and children 12 & under are $5.00.
Information on the Indiana State Fairgrounds Hoosier 100 or other Track Enterprises, Inc. events can be found at www.trackenterprises.com or www.hoosier100.com

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Jan 30

The 59th Annual Hoosier Hundred is scheduled for May 25, 2012

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The 59th Annual Hoosier Hundred is scheduled for May 25, 2012

On Friday, May 25, 2012 the USAC Silver Crown cars will run the 59th Annual Hoosier Hundred on the famous one-mile dirt oval at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, Indiana. The day will consist of practice at 5:00 p.m., Silver Crown qualifying at 6:00 p.m. and the races will begin at 8:00 p.m. Track Enterprises will kick off the first of three mile races for the UMP Modified division. The Hoosier Hundred will be the first stop, the second will be held at the Illinois State Fair on Saturday, Aug 18th. The last leg of the Triple Crown will be a two day event on the Magic Mile at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds on September 2 & 3. Each of these three thrilling Modified races will feature $2,000 to win. NASCAR star, Kenny Schrader has filed an early entry to compete in the UMP Modifieds at the Indy Mile. This tradition rich race is brought to you by Track Enterprises, Inc.

The USAC’s Silver Crown Championship Series showcases the nation’s most competitive racing series on the Indiana State Fairgrounds’ one- mile dirt oval in a 100-mile race which has produced a list of champions including America’s greatest drivers. Indianapolis 500 Champions Rodger Ward, A.J. Foyt, Parnelli Jones, Mario Andretti and Al Unser are former winners, as are current NASCAR stars/USAC graduates J.J. Yeley and Jason Leffler. Last year’s Hoosier Hundred winner was Jerry Coons Jr. This year’s Hoosier Hundred will be special in many ways and now means more than ever to the great heritage of Indiana Racing. It is a large component on Memorial Day Weekend in Indianapolis which truly is the World’s Greatest Open Wheel Racing weekend.

Information on the Indiana State Fairgrounds Hoosier 100 or other Track Enterprises, Inc. events can be found at www.trackenterprises.com or www.hoosier100.com

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