August 17th, 2007 | Category: The Hoosier Race Report | No Comments
By Danny Burton
Danny Burton’s Hoosier Race Report appears courtesy of OpenWheelRacers.com
I may be repeating myself, but years ago I was having a conversation with my sister-in-law about our respective jobs. Her comment was something along the lines of… if you’re making your job look easy, then you’re probably doing a good job. We all know, or should know, that driving any race car on any track is seldom, if ever, easy. But this past weekend, Jeff Bland Jr., Kevin Swindell, and Levi Jones, among many others, made it look easy as they made their way to victories at both Bloomington and Lawrenceburg. read more »
April 26th, 2007 | Category: The Hoosier Race Report | No Comments
By Danny Burton
Danny Burton’s Hoosier Race Report appears courtesy of OpenWheelRacers.com
Finally, for Hoosier short track fans, the 2007 season arrived with a bang. Races all over this great state and fans left quite pleased, for the most part. There were plenty of new faces, new teams, and new team combinations, all with high hopes. There were plenty of kids, many of whom cannot vote and who need not shave just yet. They have much promise, but at least three tracks saw veterans come away with the trophy and the dollars. The young drivers will have their day; time will dictate that, if nothing else. But this one belonged to the guys who have already paid some dues. read more »
October 2nd, 2006 | Category: The Hoosier Race Report | No Comments
By Danny Burton
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The corn here would be telling farmers, “pick me!” if it could talk. With harvesting crops, as in life, timing is crucial. One must be ready to act at the right time and then execute with excellence. This includes showing up for the 2006 version of the Lawrenceburg Speedway’s Fall Classic (sanctioned by the Midwest Sprint Car Series) as Levi Jones won the Friday night preliminary with a $2000 payoff and Shane Cottle won the Saturday night 50 lap feature, taking home a cool $10,000. read more »
October 3rd, 2005 | Category: The Hoosier Race Report | No Comments
By Danny Burton
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Terre Haute, IN… As it has been with others before him, it has seemed to be, up to now, Levi Jones’ year. He hasn’t really dominated USAC’s Sprint Car Series, but he has done well enough to at least call it a breakout year. He is getting closer and closer to taking the point championship and this weekend at the Terre Haute Action Track he took some big steps in that direction. The affable and talented young man has been on the USAC scene for what seems like a good while, but is still only 23. Each year he has improved and his rides have been better and better. And this year with Scott Benic, he is poised to join an illustrious group of racers as a USAC champ. It’s his time. read more »
July 22nd, 2005 | Category: Sound Recordings | No Comments | 
Sounds from the final race of Indiana Sprint Week 2005, at the Terre Haute Action Track. The race was won by Levi Jones and Cory Kruseman was crowned Sprint Week Champion. Includes sounds from heat races, the start of the feature, and Levi’s victory lane celebration. Recorded from the infield between turns 3 and 4 on July 22, 2005. read more »
