INDIANA SPRINT WEEK

BY DAVID CAMPBELL

USAC INDIANA SPRINT WEEK, one word, NUTS!

I had no idea what the hell I was getting myself in to although I thought I did. I went as a sponsor for Dalton Stevens, a photographer, a fan and what a roller coaster of emotions that took place.

Considered one of the most grueling weeks in sprint car racing, it lived up to its billing with the only drawback being Terre Haute and the A-main at Lawrenceburg were rained out. Every night was intense and some of that intensity spilled into the pits. With some of the best sprint car drivers duking it out on every lap of every race, with so much on the line, I completely and fully understand why this is a must go to week of racing.

Top 5 best things I took from Sprint Week:

• Crowds - Every track was packed and with some of the most hardcore fans in racing.

• Tracks - Each had their own personality, challenges and scenery.

• Food - I put this in because at every track seemed to have a specialty and this is where I have to thank my buddy Danny for telling me about the cheesecake-on-a-stick at Lawrenceburg – life changing!

• Racing Format - You have to qualify well to set up your night. Bad qualifying time will make your night a massive challenge.

• Racing – It just felt like a bunch of warriors in a colosseum battling for every inch which kept you locked in for every moment.

This was a bucket list event I can mark off, but I’m getting ready to head back next year. So, I leave you with sweet corn in hand and some shots of the week that was ISW 2022.