The #OpenWheelWarriors will return, after a 15-year hiatus, to the Salem Speedway, Fueled by the Hoosier Lottery, for the #UnitedMechanical40, which also serves as the 2nd event of the 2024 King of the High-Banks Triple Crown Series, presented by Mays Tire & Service Center on Saturday, June 8.
The #OpenWheelWarriors return, for the first time since June 6, 2009, to the famed 0.555 mile high-banked paved oval located north of the Indiana / Kentucky state line and west of Scottsburg in Salem.
The eventual series champion that season, Scotty Tomasik, scored the victory that day over former event winner at the track, Kyle Jones as Mike Carroll, 2005, #MMTpbWT champion Harold Scott and Joe Axsom were the Top 5.
The 40-lap feature, paying $3,000 to win and $700 just to start, will mark the 9th all-time appearance at the iconic facility in the Modern Era (2000-present).
Previous winners at Salem Speedway (Modern Era 2000-current) are
1. Rodney Scott 2
2. Tim Taylor 1
2. Bobby Murany 1
2. Gary Bedell 1
2. Brad Springer 1
2. Kyle Jones 1
7. Scotty Tomasik 1
More recently, the Modifieds did race at the historic speed plant in an unsanctioned event, back on April 3, 2022, as 1998 #MMTpbWT Champion Jeff Lane set the Modern Day Modifieds Track Record with an 18.733 = 106.657mph in qualifying. The now 60-year-old veteran from Knightstown then won the feature over his son, Colby Lane, and current Inline Tube Rookie of the Year Points Leader J.J. Schafer, who were the Podium Finishers
#UnitedMechanical40 Payout: 1st-$3,000, 2nd-$2,000, 3rd-$1,500, 4th-$1,250, 5th-$1,000, 6th-$975, 7th-$950, 8th-$900, 9th-$875, 10th-$850, 11th-$825, 12th-$800, 13th-$790, 14th-$780, 15th-$770, 16th-$760, 17th-$750, 18th-$740, 19th-$730, 20th-$720, 21st-$710, 22nd-24th-$700 to start.
Joining the #MMTpbWT combatants will be the CRA Street Stocks Series and the Vores Compact Touring Series. Racing will start at 7 p.m.
Can't make the trip? Watch LIVE on Racing America as the voice of the #MMTpbWT, Matt Prieur and the voice of track, Will Greenwell, have the call.
Reminder, a separate points standings are kept for the 2024 King of the High-Banks Triple Crown Series. After round one, which was back on April 6 at Bristol Motor Speedway (TN), Cody Stickler leads the way in the standings after sweeping both the Economy Auto Parts Fast Qualifier Award and then going to Victory Lane in the #OwossoSpeedway40.
A McIntyre Jewelry championship ring goes to the winner of the three-race mini-series, which concludes on Labor Day Monday, September 1, at Winchester Speedway (IN).
Additionally, the Pulver Asphalt Paving Winner’s Circle Program continues in Salem. The Winner's Circle Program will again feature points fund earnings (totaling $23,500) to be distributed throughout the 2024 campaign to the top 10 in the season long points chase after each and every event.
Here's How It Works
The Top 10 in the #MMTpbWT points standings going into each and every event will receive the "Pulver Asphalt Paving Winners Circle" points fund bonus with Incremental increases throughout the remainder of the season, after each and every race, as long as they remain in the top 10 in the season long points chase
Loyalty to the premier Open-Wheel Modified Tour in the Great Lakes / Midwestern Region of the flag throughout the 2024 campaign, results in points fund monies for the top
10 after each event, all the way up to the 19th Annual Run For The Gun 50 on Friday and Saturday, October 11-12, at Winchester Speedway (IN).
For Salem :
1. $200.00 (Matt Dimit)
2. $190.00 (Brian Nester)
3. $180.00 (Buddy Gray)
4. $170.00 (Greg Fullarton)
5. $160.00 (Andy Booten)
6. $150.00 (Thomas Mays)
7. $140.00 (Danny Jackson)
8. $130.00 (J.J. Schafer)
9. $120.00 (Cody Stickler)
10. $110.00 (Wesley Smith)
#MMTpbWT | #OpenWheelWarriors | #KingOfTheHighBanks | #UnitedMechanical40
By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer
Caitlin Clark, age 22, is causing high interest in the WNBA, good and bad.
The latest incident involved a shoulder clip, sending her to the ground, by Chennedy Carter. Clark didn’t have the ball and was waiting on an inbound pass. This happened in the third quarter in the game were the Indiana Fever won 71 -70 against Chicago Sky. First ruled a common foul, the violation was later changed to a fragrant 1 foul. A fragrant 1 foul is a malicious foul ruled unnecessary.
Clark has been taking a beating in her first year in the WNBA. Her long range three-point shots and are spectacular. Guarded heavily the course of the court has resulted in a lot of sparks.
In the first seven games Clark has gotten three technical fouls--seven is the limit.
Clark was a first-round draft pick and has increased interest in Women’s basketball. Attendance is up, and viewing has increased. This puts the ladies in a better economic plane, as they lack way behind compared to the men’s salary scale. They should embrace her. Instead, there seems to be a lot on jealousy.
Angel Reese, an adversary from collegiate games, wants to claim that she is part of the surge in the games and the heightened popularity.
The Indiana Fever is now two wins and nine losses and ranked 11th in the Eastern Conference.
It’s the WNBA time to shine and not be tarnished.
By Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Packing your tackle box this summer? With so many fishing lures on the market, it can be difficult to find the perfect ones for your fishing adventures. Here are some simple and effective fishing lures to pack in your tackle box.
Hook and bobber: The simplest way to fish involves a hook and bobber—all you have to do is cast, sit back, and wait.
Inline spinner: Inline spinners come in various sizes and can be great for panfish as well as bass and musky. They are often used for trout fishing. To fish an inline spinner, cast the lure, let it sink, slowly reel it in, and wait for a fish to bite.
Jig head and plastic: Jig heads and plastics can be used to catch hybrid bass, bluegill, largemouth bass, crappie, walleye, and more species of fish. Fish a jig head by casting and retrieving or jigging.
Hollow body frogs: Hollow body frogs work well when fishing lakes with heavy vegetation because they sit on top of water. They can be used to catch largemouth bass. Cast the frog out and twitch your rod while slowly reeling it in.
Crankbait: Crankbaits can fish in various depths and work well for walleye, hybrid bass, largemouth bass, musky, and smallmouth bass. Cast the lure and reel it in.
Tips for Beginners
- 7 Fishing Tips for Beginners
Tip 1: Start simple
A cane pole is a good way for new anglers (and especially young kids) to start fishing – no overhead casting required. Spincast gear is a rod and closed face reel with a push button for easy casting and reeling. The next step is ultra-light spinning gear – these open-face reels are a little harder to use but casting distance and accuracy improves.Tip 2: Lighten your line
Monofilament ("single strand of plastic") line in a box, spool, or reel, labeled 4LB or 6LB will do the job. "LB" stands for "pound test" and it’s the amount of force it takes to break the line. Light line has more flexibility and sensitivity than heavier line. Unless you’re targeting monster catfish or muskies, light line is your best bet.Tip 3: Bag the big bobbers
Bobbers (or floats) are used to provide a little extra weight for casting, suspend your bait in the water at a certain depth, and to alert you when to "set the hook" (which is reeling in the line slack and pulling up on the rod above your shoulder). The harder the bobber is to pull under, the harder it will be to hook a fish. Small, thin "pencil-style" floats will help convince the fish to take your tasty bait and bite the hook. "Slip" bobbers also work well. Slip bobber rigs cut down on the amount of line needed at the end of the rod and may make it easier to cast. Small ice fishing bobbers can provide a light touch any time of year.
Tip 4: Sink it with shot
Sinkers (or weights) help with casting your line out and getting your bait down to the fish. A properly selected weight can create "neutral buoyancy." Ideally, you want your bobber to just barely float upright on the top of the water. Your bobber will sink if there’s too much weight. Squeeze small BB-sized split shot sinkers onto your line, one at a time, until your bobber nearly sinks from the weight. Since there is very little resistance when the fish takes the bait, it is more likely to bite the hook and run.Tip 5: Small hooks = big catches
Use hook sizes 6 to 10 (size 6 is larger than size 10). Fish won’t readily take large hooks unless they are feeding like crazy. A subtle presentation is often needed to catch wary fish. Tiny hooks also allow smaller fish to "inhale" the bait, rather than nibble the bait off the hook. If a fish swallows the hook and you want to return the fish to the water, simply cut the line as close to the hook as possible and release the fish. For a safer hook, smash down the barb with pliers or use barbless hooks.Tip 6: Great big gobs of worms won’t do
There’s no need to use a large night crawler on your hook. Smaller live bait such as red worms, wax worms (bee moth larvae) or crickets work best. Keep the bait approximately the size of your hook, so the fish is less likely to steal your bait. You can also cut the bait to fit your hook. When you’re finished with the bait, give it to another angler, bring it home for the next trip, or throw it in the trash. Never dump your bait into the water – releasing bait could introduce an aquatic invasive species.Tip 7: Fish Local
The best place to go fishing when you’re just starting to learn is a place close to home. Regardless of whether it’s an urban fishing park or a retention pond in your neighborhood, find a spot to fish that doesn’t require a lot of travel time. You can find public fishing sites across the state with our Where to Fish map.
By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer
The Salem Speedway, powered by the Hoosier Lottery, was blessed with great weather for the May 5 races. It did not lack for yellow flags and accidents.
During practice driver Mike Sharp spun in turn 3 and collected Marcus Elliot and last year's GAS champion Heath Helton. It ended the day for all three.
The day started peacefully as Track Chaplain Rob Lee gave the invocation, and then the National Anthem was played.
There were 32 Crown Vics on the small track for the first event. A yellow flag in the 25-lapper was throw on lap 22. This led to a shootout with Zack Cecil taking the checkered flag. Second was Jacob Robertson, and in third spot Nick Payne.
The Legend car was next on the same track and the caution flags began, so many in fact the race was cut to 18 laps instead of 25.
Xavier King prevailed and finished first. Right behind him in second was Sam Johnson. Charging through the pack after a spin for third place was Clayton Bohanon.
Then the fast action started on the big ½ mile 33-degree banked track with the growing number of the Salem Super Cars division. Twelve very fast cars took 25 circuits around the track.
Joe Cooksey led the way with a challenge from Brian Rose, winner of the last race. Rose was second and Todd Kempf third.
The next race was the Crown Vics on the big track with 33 Crown Vics taking to the track.
Ronnie Basham led the whole way but was heavily challenged on a last lap by then second place Dillion Kaelin. On the back stretch Kaelin actually got ahead of Basham, but taking the low side Bashan came back to lead and win the 75-lap race.
Basham was disqualified at a previous race because the computer port that was not blocked by a plastic tie. The tie keeps anyone from plugging in a high-performance enhancing devices.
The last race was the powerful Great American stocks (GAS) on the banks for 75 laps of action. The early leader was Brian Bayer, who built a good lead before the yellow flew because of debris on turn 1 at lap 19. He was reeled end on the restart but still lead.
On lap 22 Conner Popple, the fastest qualifier, and Wayne Edwards collied, ending their day.
On lap 46 Bayer was hit by David Bayens in the second-place car. Bayens took the lead and held it to the end of the 75-lap event. On his bumper and challenging him was veteran driver Chuck Barnes Sr. His son, who had a very fast car came from the back after making a pit stop under the yellow, finished third.
Yellow flag laps do not count.
The next race will be June 8 for the King of the High Banks. The Midwest Modifieds, Vore’s Compact Tour, and a CRA/GAS series Street Stock challenge will be featured at the next event at the speedway.
The Braves dominated the scoreboard for all four quarters.
However, Salem's Junior Varsity team got off to a slow start in the first quarter, but rallied every quarter thereafter to post a win of 65 to Borden's 60.
Friday, Feb., 23, was Senior Night for Salem.
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