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Beginning Monday, July 8, hunters can apply for reserved hunts online by visiting on.IN.gov/reservedhunt.
The online application method is the only way to apply for the hunts listed. No late entries will be accepted. Applicants must possess a hunting license that is valid for the hunt for which they are applying.
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 4. More specific hunt information for individual properties can be found at on.IN.gov/reservedhunt.
Dove hunts on Fish & Wildlife areas (FWAs):
Atterbury FWA
Deer Creek FWA
Goose Pond FWA
Jasper Pulaski FWA
Kingsbury FWA
Pigeon River FWA
Wilbur Wright FWA
Deer hunts on National Wildlife Refuges:
Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge: firearms, archery, and primitive muzzleloader deer
Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge: youth deer
Youth deer hunts on Indiana Private Land Access (IPLA) sites in the following counties:
Bartholomew County
Cass County
Greene County
Harrison County
LaPorte County
Sullivan County
Scott County
Archery deer hunts on Indiana Private Land Access (IPLA) sites in the following counties:
Bartholomew County
Cass County
Harrison County
LaPorte County
Sullivan County
Scott County
Small game hunts on Indiana Private Land Access (IPLA) sites in the following counties:
Bartholomew County
Harrison County
Scott County
Teal and early goose hunts on Indiana Private Land Access (IPLA) sites in the following counties:
Bartholomew County
Dekalb County
Sullivan County
Hunters will be selected through a random computerized drawing. Applicants will be able to view draw results online within two weeks after the application period closes. An email will be sent to all applicants when the draws have been completed.
Please note that only one application per hunt is allowed. No changes can be made once an application is submitted.
More information is available at on.IN.gov/reservedhunt.
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By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer
Salem Speedway, fueled by the Hoosier Lottery, will present "Semis on the High Banks" Saturday, June 22.
First there will be 10-lap heat races. Then, American Big Rig Racing Series will race for 30 laps on the High Banks of Salem Speedway.
The American Big Rig Racing Series is a traveling division. Supporting this group will be the popular On Site Plumbing Heating & Air 25-lap race on the small track.
The Scrappers will have a 25-lap Kidney Bean feature on the small track. Next, Mike’s Muffler & Brake Crown Vics on the High Banks for thirty-five laps of action.
Racing starts at 7 p.m.
Here are the entries for the TLG Peterbilt of Louisville 30. Notice that Brian “The Salem Slayer” is first on the list and more may join:
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By: Jerry Curry, Staff Writer
The Indiana Special Olympics were held June 7-9 at Terre Haute, presented by Duke Energy. Approximately 2,100 athletes participated in the games. The Summer Games were held at the Hulman Center, as the athletes, families, coaches, partners, volunteers came together to celebrate the start of the 55th year for the Indiana Summer Olympics.
Approximately 30 to 40 athletes and volunteers from Washington County were in attendance, including leader Ray Owens, Deanna Cecil and photographer Doyle Adams.
This year's theme, “A Journey to Your Heart,” was inspired by the Athlete Leadership Conference.
Washington Co. is in Area 2, which also includes Bartholomew, Brown, Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Orange, Scott, and Switzerland counties. The theme, “A Journey to Your Heart,” inspired by the Athlete Leadership Conference.
The summer games included Bocco, Bowling, Cycling, Powerlifting, Track and Field, and Volleyball just to name a few of the events. The events are described as a celebration of courage, joy, and the athletes’ remarkable journey with Special Olympics Indiana.
An event leader stated, “As the games concluded, the athletes of Washington Co. and their peers from across Indiana return home, not with the spoils of war, but with the riches of experience, friendship, and memories that will last a lifetime. The Special Olympics Indiana Summer Games continue to be a beacon of hope and powerful reminder that the true victory lies in the heart of every competitor.”
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By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer
The Salem Speedway fueled by The Hoosier Lottery was the second leg of “The King of The High Banks.”
The first stop of this series, that includes the Vores Compact Tour, The Midwest Modifieds Tour and the CRA Street Stock/Diesel Boys Gas Series, was at Bristol Speedway in Tennessee. Collective points will be awarded at each track for the driver in each series. The three winners in each series will be the King and receive a ring.
The last time The Midwest Modified had been at the Salem track was June 6, 2009.
In that time things have improved, and Chuck Barnes Jr. set a new track qualification record at 17.332 sec. for an average speed of over 115 M.P.H.
Barnes Jr. also did double duty in his Gas car in a later race.
First on the high bank track were the VORES Compact Tour with a 40-lap race.
This race was plagued with a few yellows on lap 19, six cars collided between turns 3 and 4, taking out all six. Kyle Farmer, leading at the 31st lap, crashed in-between turns 1 and 2. Also, Justin Brown and Nick Cooper got together-- Brown had a broken left front wheel.
Jake Albright won the race with Nick Cooper second and third Chris Jennings third. The Vores series are front wheel drive cars.
The next series on the track were the Midwest Modified Tour. Matt Dimit of Ft. Wayne won, with Brett Hudson placing second and Danny Jackson third.
Chuck Barnes Jr., the fastest man of the day, had engine problems on lap 30 and finished 12th. Six cars of the 19 entries were on the lead lap.
The main and last event was the 75-lap CRA/GAS Street Stocks. The winning driver was Brett Hudson, second-place was Chuck Barnes Jr. and third-place, Dalton Conner. The 2023 champion Heath Helton was fourth.
Listed as Kid’s Night there were several things for the kids to do including bouncy houses and free kids' spectator rides. The kids could ride in the Fisher Towing Craftsmen truck or the ARCA Menards Series, two-seaters on the ½ mile during intermission.
The next race will be June 22 when the Semi’s return to the high banks. Supporting them will be the Crown Vics on the high banks as well as on the smaller track. Scrapper will also be present.
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By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer
The world lost a race legend Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
Rugus Parnelli Jones passed away at 90 years old. He hailed from Torrence, California, where at one time he owned over 40 Firestone Tire Centers.
During the 60’s the high banks were proving grounds for future Indianapolis drivers. In 1960, 1961 and 1962, he won the USAC National Sprint Car Championship. Jones also won in other divisions and drove other car types.
He won sprint car championships by challenging the high banks like Winchester and Salem Speedway. After his retirement he is often quoted as saying that running the high banks was the craziest thing he’d done.
Running the high banks at Salem Speedway, he set a fast time on April 29, 1962. Also, in 1962 Parnelli was the first driver to break the 150-mile-per hour barrier in a front engine roadster at Indianapolis.
He when on to win the Indianapolis 500 in 1963 and almost won at the wheel of the STP Turbine in 1967. Jones was leading when a $6 bearing went out with three laps to go. A.J. Foyt went on to win this third Indy 500. That was Jones’ last Open Wheel run.
He continued in racing as a car owner. Jones had two sons to continue in the racing field, P.J. and Page.
He was the oldest living Indy 500 winner at the time of his recent death.
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