Eldora truck winner

[WisWildManFan]

Since nothing has been started who do you all got for the win? I'm going with Christopher Bell.

[Okfine]

Ty dillon.......

[71PRPFan]

Any answer besides Kyle Larson is wrong

[Josh Bayko]

Tyler Redd*ck

[rickybrown1952]

I think tyler redd1ck

[WisWildManFan]

Any answer besides Kyle Larson is wrongDon't think he's running.

[TMaCiLLiNi39]

Any answer besides Kyle Larson is wrong

He is not racing in the event... So try again smartguy

[smoothoperator32]

I think Bobby Pierce has a great shot at it with Rick Ren as his crew chief

[T-MAC39FAN]

Sounds like some good pics there.

[25drtrkr]

I think Bobby Pierce has a great shot at it with Rick Ren as his crew chief

I'll second that, smooth!

[ss12]

I'm thinking Don White or Ramo Scott.

[71PRPFan]

Why isn't he? He's been the highlight reel so far in the event

What about Ryan Newman?

[Highside Hustler25]

I think Bobby Pierce has a great shot at it with Rick Ren as his crew chief

That's who I, and anyone else who claims to be a dirt late model fan should be pullin for.

[25drtrkr]

That's who I, and anyone else who claims to be a dirt late model fan should be pullin for.

Yep.......good point, hh25!

[smoothoperator32]

Midsummer Classic TV Schedule... I don't get FOX Sports 2 :(

ENTRY LIST http://nas.cr/1IfbHKj

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22: (Eastern Time)

ON TRACK
-- 10:30-11:25 a.m.: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series practice, FOX Sports 1

-- 11:30 a.m.-12:55 p.m.: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series final practice, FOX Sports 1

-- 5:15 p.m.: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Keystone Light Pole Qualifying, FOX Sports 2

-- 7 p.m. (approx.): NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Qualifying Race #1 (10 laps), FOX Sports 2

-- 7:09 p.m. (approx.): NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Qualifying Race #2 (10 laps), FOX Sports 2

-- 7:18 p.m. (approx.): NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Qualifying Race #3 (10 laps), FOX Sports 2

-- 7:27 p.m. (approx.): NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Qualifying Race #4 (10 laps), FOX Sports 2

-- 7:36 p.m. (approx.): NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Qualifying Race #5 (10 laps), FOX Sports 2

-- 8:15 p.m. (approx.): NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Last Chance Race (15 laps), FOX Sports 1

-- 9 p.m.: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series 1-800-Car-Cash Mud Summer Classic (150 laps; three segments: 60-50-40 for 75 miles), FOX Sports 1

[cgrace]

That's who I, and anyone else who claims to be a dirt late model fan should be pullin for. no way. i'm dirt lm fan thats why NOT

[goofyville]

Bell as a possibility, but I'll go with Eric Jones. The kid is a wheel man.

[kerrminator]

I'm thinking Don White or Ramo Scott.

Well then give me Ernie Derr & Darrell Dake

[WisWildManFan]

Hope schrader has a good run

[TALON75]

I'll take Crafton! Gotta support our Cali friend.

[Okfine]

I'm thinking Don White or Ramo Scott.

1 question??????Who in the world is ramo Scott???


I would like to see all the dlm guys do well.......but I'm still riding with Ty Dillon

With red(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word) a close second......

[Phillip Michael Knight]

Ken Schrader.

[Phillip Michael Knight]

Eldora Speedway Mud Summer Classic Entry List For Wednesday Night July 22nd.
1 00 Cole Custer
2 1 Travis Kvapil
3 02 Tyler Young
4 03 Jake Griffin
5 4 Erik Jones
6 05 John Wes Townley
7 6 Norm Benning
8 07 Ray Black Jr
9 8 John Hunter Nemechek
10 08 Korbin Forrister
11 10 Jennifer Jo Cobb
12 11 Ben Kennedy
13 13 Cameron Hayley
14 14 Daniel Hemric
15 15 Chad Boat
16 17 Timothy Peters
17 19 Tyler Red(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)
18 23 Spencer Gallagher
19 29 Brad Keselowski
20 31 Austin Dillon
21 33 Ty Dillon
22 35 Cody Erickson
23 45 Chris Fontaine
24 50 Jody Knowles
25 51 Matt Tifft
26 52 Ken Schrader
27 54 Christopher Bell
28 63 Bobby Pierce
29 74 Stew Hayward
30 80 Madeline Crane
31 82 Cody Coughlin
32 88 Matt Crafton
33 94 Wendell Chavos
34 98 Johnny Sauter

[racer67x]

if we're rooting for locals guess I got Norm Benning..

go Norm! lol

[Highside Hustler25]

I think Bobby Pierce has a great shot at it with Rick Ren as his crew chief

some bad news for Rick and his family. Prayers sent their way.

[TackyTracker]

thought for sure Rico would get a ride for this one...

[Trax53]

Erik Jones #4

[WildBill32]

Thats some very sad news for Rick Ren and his family. Prayers go out to all involved. Not sure who will be Bobby Pierces crew chief and spotter now?

[One Man Gang]

I'll say Austin Dillon

[AP218]

Bobby Pierce posted on Facebook that he will be racing without Rick Ren as his crew chief because of a family emergency.

[T-MAC39FAN]

Bobby Pierce posted on Facebook that he will be racing without Rick Ren as his crew chief because of a family emergency.

Does anybody know what happened? Thats to bad thats a hard hit before race even starts.

[klemmabyna]

as much as I hope our dirt track stars grab the checkers, I can't help but remember the complete failure of arguably the sports biggest headline grabber.

Go Kenny Schrader!!!

[Okfine]

thought for sure Rico would get a ride for this one...

No kidding, so did I........

[Highside Hustler25]

Does anybody know what happened? Thats to bad thats a hard hit before race even starts.

Rick's son in law and grandson were in a bad accident.

[LMPunk]

Probably someone driving for one of the established teams in top equipment, like every NASCAR race.

[WisWildManFan]

Probably someone driving for one of the established teams in top equipment, like every NASCAR race.Exactly... Why I took bell lol. He might not do so hot going 5 or 6 seconds slower a lap from sat tho

[tsmock]

How many trucks start this event?

[smoothoperator32]

How many trucks start this event?

32......................

[MI Dirt Fan]

Not sure why everyone gets so giddy about trucks on dirt. Two tracks here in MI run them weekly.

[cdustyr1]

I'll second that, smooth!

Unfortunately Rick's Son in Law and Grandson were in a severe car accident this past week so he will not be crew chief. However I am sure he has shared his knowledge and will still be helpful in many ways. As I am friends with Rick's daughter I am pulling for him to win.

[WisWildManFan]

Bobby looked impressive on time sheet so far.

[bullring]

So did Christopher Bell.

[smoothoperator32]

Bobby looked impressive on time sheet so far.

He sure did....

[CIRF]

I'd love to see Christopher Bell win. He's a nice kid and can drive the wheels off of a racecar!!

[cjp0354]

I don't think FS1 like Pierce running through his sponsors instead of answering the questions when he was interviewed. I'm sure his sponsors appriciate it though. He was much faster than I thought he would be.

[Nasty55]

I'd love to see Christopher Bell win. He's a nice kid and can drive the wheels off of a racecar!!



I'm going with Bell too CIRF... The kid can flat out drive anything with wheels that's for sure......

[pierceFAN]

bobby fast qualifier after round #1.....wooooooo!

[CIRF]

Where is is etched in stone that if you're a DLM fan (which I am) that it is imperative that you root for a DLM driver who tries his hand at another type of car?

Why, pray tell, is tunnel vision a prerequisite to being a DLM fan?

Doesn't seem all that logical.

Goooooooooooooooooooo Christopher Bell!!!

[LMPunk]

I don't think FS1 like Pierce running through his sponsors instead of answering the questions when he was interviewed. I'm sure his sponsors appriciate it though. He was much faster than I thought he would be.

I take it they've never read his twitter or facebook posts.

[smoothoperator32]

I think alot of Bobby Pierce Haters heads just exploded... LOL

[huskerdirt]

I think alot of Bobby Pierce Haters heads just exploded... LOL

Why? Because he won a heat race.

Please......

[pierceFAN]

I think alot of Bobby Pierce Haters heads just exploded... LOL

haters cant help but hate my friend...they get pleasure trying to crush other peoples glory...they will always find something they can use to dish out more hatred...even a win will not shut the haters up.

[TDRacin®]

Why? Because he won a heat race.

Please......

Just a heat? You should pay more attention...

[Highside Hustler25]

Yeah HH, answer the man here!!! :D

Why? He claims to be a late model fan but will drive past a late model track and go 3 hours to a open wheel race. I see no reason to respond. As long as you've been around, you know what I'm talkin bout.

[lmfan71]

Looking like it is going to be a good race tonight. A handful of guys that can win. Bobby and Tyler Redd!ck looked really good.

[bleedblue55]

Track is a f****n joke. Pennsboro without the calcium chloride. Are them empty seats I see. Go Bobby or Tyler. Late models rule.

[Bubstr]

Not so ole large one lol! Not at all so!!! No pleasure in seeing hard working drivers get their glory crushed at the hands of a disrespectful kid in his daddy's hot rod is all... :p

Yep, pierceFAN baited his hook, threw out the line and hooked one, first cast. lol

[JK4745]

No reason to hate on someone just because his dad put him in excellent equipment. You say he is a young punk but have you ever taken the time to have a conversation with him? My guess is no so your opinion doesn't hold much merit.

[PennDirt]

Two prayers per lap - Jack Hewitt

:)

[pierceFAN]

Tell that to the all the hard working guys he has taken out of competition for the night... just saying.

how many guys has he taken out? lets hear some names? and sliders arent taken someone out...the only driver i think that has a legit complaint was schmitt at fairbury...it is dirt racing right? name one driver that hasnt wrinkled some fenders or done sliders? come on lets hear it? every driver out there has done it...bobby has not done anything different...go back and read my post about haters gonna hate...it applies to you

[JK4745]

Old blackturd gone again? Wonder when he will learn.

[zyoung25]

Not sure why everyone gets so giddy about trucks on dirt. Two tracks here in MI run them weekly.

Maybe because it's on a national stage like Eldora, also on national television? Just a guess.

Bell looks like a safe pick so far!

[pierceFAN]

The facts about bobby are no secret. I guess all the boooooos wherever he goes must be because of that one little mishap at Fals... My bad!! Lmao:D

all i am asking is that you name the guys he has taken out for the night like he has been accused....so far the list is zero

[pierceFAN]

You could have a statement from Bobby himself of all the guys he side lined and still come on here defending his dirty driving... but thats all good if that's the kind of driver you will stand up for no matter how many folks have put the facts about bobby right in your face. Carry on... I will too!!! :)

lol...you still cant name one can you?? go read my previous post about haters you tool

[kidrock]

Bobby has ran a good race so far. I like to see him or Bell or even Reddik

[kidrock]

They need the 2 spin rule in NASCAR lol

[JK4745]

People boo a winner and Bobby is a winner. People also boo him because they are jealous. Boo away grease ball and Bobby will keep on winning. After tonight's truck race I don't imagine he'll be on dirt much longer anyway. Then you can tell stories about how you used to watch him race every weekend and how you could see his talent but hated him anyways. People like you boo'd Senna, Earnhardt, Unser Jr., Kinser, Swindell, Vogler, Moyer, Bloomquist and anybody else that's been successful and talented behind the wheel.

[JK4745]

I have seen him race in person many times and have never seen him drive any rougher than anyone that has the fire and desire to win. FACT. If it offends you he is that good sorry about your luck. I hear all the haters telling what a dirty driver he is but I have talked to the a lot of the guys he runs against regularly and not one of them has complained about his driving. FACT.

[ModJr9]

My contacts at Eldora said they were all about cheering Bobby, nothing about boos. In fact, I heard nothing at all about anything that wasn't positive BP

[pierceFAN]

and still ol'tooly with multiple screen names cant name even 1 person he has taken out for the night...isnt that odd? you can accuse but you cant back it up??

[buster83]

well he had a great night 2nd

[pierceFAN]

My contacts at Eldora said they were all about cheering Bobby, nothing about boos. In fact, I heard nothing at all about anything that wasn't BP

there is no doubt bobby has more cheers than boos and more fans than haters

[WisWildManFan]

See post 1 gay boyyyyyyssssssss hahahha, c u at PDC

[Nasty55]

On a more positive note how about Christopher Bell..... That kid can flat out drive the wheels off of anything!!

[WisWildManFan]

On a more positive note how about Christopher Bell..... That kid can flat out drive the wheels off of anything!! Please see post 1

[WisWildManFan]

I'll call PDC too and bloomer wins that

[WildBill32]

The kid drove his a$$ off in that truck tonight!... And thats a FACT... Great job young man!

[WisWildManFan]

Just proves how much of a joke nascarReally is... Wheellllll man is just a blip on DLMScene and is holy grail after this race.. C post 1 gayyyy booyyyyyyysssss

[Pops15]

"I too have seen him many times in person, enough to see he has little to no respect for the other guy."

The same can be said about a lot of winning drivers. Jim Curry and Larry Phillips come to mind as some of the worst offenders.
I've also seen Moore, Purvis, Swartz, Helfrich, Inmon, Frye, Hartman, Potts,and Gundaker do things as bad or worse than Bobby has ever done. Those drivers all have something else in common. They're all in the DLMHoF.

[plunks7]

See post 1 gay boyyyyyyssssssss hahahha, c u at PDC

How conceded are we? :) Never seen a guy pat himself on the back so much. With that pick -- How much did you Win? That's what I thought. O or maybe some oakly sunglasses. LOL

[blncfn57]

I too have seen him many times in person, enough to see he has little to no respect for the other guy. I suppose you talked to the drivers he had a run in with and thay are all good with it I am sure... Lol I can relate to the desire to win thing, we all have it some way or another, but to bash tracks, put guys in the wall, act like a 4 year old when things don't go your way isn't what I would call a respectful racer. You go right ahead and respect the hell out of him all you want, and I will go right ahead and not stand be hing a dirty driver... Fact!! ;)

You act like Bobby is the only driver to ever do these things. He77, Bloomquist has been known to bash tracks and cry like a 4 year old too...... move on would ya?

[blncfn57]

"I too have seen him many times in person, enough to see he has little to no respect for the other guy."

The same can be said about a lot of winning drivers. Jim Curry and Larry Phillips come to mind as some of the worst offenders.
I've also seen Moore, Purvis, Swartz, Helfrich, Inmon, Frye, Hartman, Potts,and Gundaker do things as bad or worse than Bobby has ever done. Those drivers all have something else in common. They're all in the DLMHoF.

Good post Pops, but there is no room in this forum for common sense like that.

[blncfn57]

How conceded are we? :) Never seen a guy pat himself on the back so much. With that pick -- How much did you Win? That's what I thought. O or maybe some oakly sunglasses. LOL

He's just another one of those fans that think they accomplished something because they wore the winning teams shirt. Like a football fan that says "we won" as the sat on their _____ on the couch.

[ILL-DIRTDOG]

Way to go Bobby!!!!! Anyone that can drive 150 laps like that against the wall and keep the Dillion boys, Schrader and Crafton behind them deserves it....

[Bubstr]

Picture of Bobby and Dad celebrating the second place, got 5,000 likes on Facebook this morning. No dislikes. lol

[Highside Hustler25]

Way to go Bobby!!!!! Anyone that can drive 150 laps like that against the wall and keep the Dillion boys, Schrader and Crafton behind them deserves it....

X 2:cool:...........

[cgrace]

he did very good still not fan

[pierceFAN]

"Second place is the first loser" :p Lmao, and some more!!!!!! :D

and your not even in the race so that makes you what??? im thinkin a POS!

and even though you once again changed your screen name i know who you are...the same ol' (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word) stirrer you've always been...somehow you get pleaseure by doing that...

[CIRF]

CONGRATULATIONS CHRISTOPHER BELL!!!!!

Christopher Bell is a very deserving winner, for sure. He's also one of the 2 or 3 best dirt drivers in the country. Bell is right at home with his car within inches of the wall. We've watched him run lap after lap with the right rear inches from the guard rail on his way to winning the Belleville Midget Nationals at The Belleville High Banks in a much faster, and more dangerous, type of racecar and Belleville is a much faster track than Eldora.

Pierce shouldn't be too unhappy losing to the likes of Christopher Bell, he was simply beaten by great, great dirt driver.

I have a feeling we'll be seeing Mr. Bell much more frequently in a NASCAR racecar/race truck in the nearer future.

[Bubstr]

I think Bobby and Tyler would have preferred to win, but second and third is pretty good. Especially considering the truck, Bobby ran was one of the low budget trucks. I believe it was the first pole and top 5 for this team. There is a lot to be proud of here with the second place finish. He may not have impressed Grease ball, but he sure impressed the announcers and viewing public. I am going to hold up my Impressed sign, when he rolls into FALs

[TackyTracker]

so Grease your a hater and that's ok with me because I like Bobby and don't really pay much attention to you hating.. My question would be why do you continue to let people know your a hater and Bobby is just a kamikaze pilot and horrible person/driver...

let it go and stay away from Pierce threads????????????????? This is an opinion website so it's cool but we all know your opinion now I think it's safe to crawl back in your hole... Bobby is 18 yrs old and most people didn't even think he would make the race much less finish where he did

[snoduke88]

so Grease your a hater and that's ok with me because I like Bobby and don't really pay much attention to you hating.. My question would be why do you continue to let people know your a hater and Bobby is just a kamikaze pilot and horrible person/driver... let it go and stay away from Pierce threads????????????????? This is an opinion website so it's cool but we all know your opinion now I think it's safe to crawl back in your hole... Bobby is 18 yrs old and most people didn't even think he would make the race much less finish where he did Last week I watched Bobby get lapped but a 17 Y.O.. girl At slinger Wi. in a heat race!

[snoduke88]

so Grease your a hater and that's ok with me because I like Bobby and don't really pay much attention to you hating.. My question would be why do you continue to let people know your a hater and Bobby is just a kamikaze pilot and horrible person/driver... let it go and stay away from Pierce threads????????????????? This is an opinion website so it's cool but we all know your opinion now I think it's safe to crawl back in your hole... Bobby is 18 yrs old and most people didn't even think he would make the race much less finish where he did Last week I watched Bobby get lapped but a 17 Y.O.. girl At slinger Wi. in a heat race!

[pierceFAN]

Last week I watched Bobby get lapped but a 17 Y.O.. girl At slinger Wi. in a heat race!

ive bowled in tourneys with professionals that never broke 150...it happens....would it matter if he got beat by a 17 year old boy?? getting beat is getting beat...dont matter if its boy, girl, black, white it doesnt really matter...unless you are trying to make someone look bad...then it worked....your statement made you look bad.

[CIRF]

Last week I watched Bobby get lapped but a 17 Y.O.. girl At slinger Wi. in a heat race!

I've got no dog in this fight, and I don't want one, but that's funny right there!! Literally LOL!!

[pierceFAN]

you know Phil...I have no problem with you not liking Bobby...none whatsoever...I've been around long enough that there isnt anybody out there that 100% of the people love...even kevin weaver at fairbury who the fans there love...im sure there are people in the stands that dont like him...its gonna happen...the problem i have is you slam bobby every oportuninity you can...and I dont quite understand why...I dislike lanigan...cant stand him...but you know what...i dont visit his web page...i dont visit his facebook...i dont even open the 4m threads that have his name in them...you know why?? i dont like him...i dont care what he does...you still have failed to name 1 person that bobby has taken out of a race like you claim...just name one...you cant...There is a 4m poster here (cgrace) dont care too much for him...we have had words...he doesnt care for bobby...he doesnt come on here and rip him every time he gets a chance...i have 10 times the respect for him than i would you. You really have just about single handedly ruined this board...i guess everybody has to be good at something...congrats phil

[pierceFAN]

Carry on russ, you're only making yourself look worse as you go here. If that was your plan, you are succeeding!! Lol

If it walks and talks like a ducks bud, you got ducks!! You dam right I'll speak my mind on a racer who is dirty on the track. If thats your kind of racer so be it, I don't have any respect for that bs!! You know who the guys all are bobby has screwed their night up for, keep on dining I don't care. Like I said you're only making yourself look worse by denying the facts here.

I bet many things in your life have been "ruined" with the truth, hell maybe you cant see the truth here, who knows? keep on keeping on or like I said just go hide like you always do when things get to hot in the kitchen you might say... :cool:

bottom line phil you cant back up your mouth...period! oh you can badmouth no doubt...but it has no merit...again...i will ask you....and this must be the 4th or 5th time...earlier you made a comment about all of the people that bobby has taken out for the night...please name one? you havent...how come? i mean if he is so dirty...there should be plenty of references...wanna talk about the sliders on babb and melvin?? he never touched either of them...bad slider?? maybe...dirty?...no way...paybacks are he11 right? bobby has a few sliders comin his way...i get it...its part of it...for the record...babb stuffed him at macon thats a little different than a slider...im tryin to help you out phil...cmon...surely you can name someone he has taken out....hmmm how about mcdowell at the PDC...now heres a chance for you...except bobby never took him out...oh ya they made contact...i mean mcdowell did drop down into bobbys line on the last lap last corner trying to prevent bobby from 2nd...i mean bobby ran the low side all night...and mcdowell was in the middle...but for some reason when mcdowell slams him on the last lap last corner it was bobbys fault??...hmmm lets see...oh there was the owens deal at cedar lake....but...he didnt take him out...owens did go on to win...but he did put a heck of a tire rub on owens didnt he??...and what did owens say in victory lane...oh ya..."were goin for $50,000 its racin"...but in all fairness bobby did get into him...hmmm i am starting to run out of references phil....please can at least throw one in there cant you?? now I did originally say bobby did smash the sh1t out of schmitt at fairbury...so you really cant use that because i called it out....we can go to the modified incident at granite city if you would like...he did put a slider on him...rubbed a bit...but he didnt take him out...dang it...thought that might be the one....cmon phil help me understand all these people he has taken out to make you hate him so bad you have to constantly bash him here...please? can you back up your idiotic statement with one name?? PLEASE?

[pierceFAN]

you are truely a grease ball

[CTP]

Congrats to Bobby on another great race! Looking forward to watching him continue to win in the future.

[chupp n bloomer fan]

Arguing with Blackford, very comical. He thrives on it and you just keep feeding him. Lol.

[pierceFAN]

Arguing with Blackford, very comical. He thrives on it and you just keep feeding him. Lol.

i know...in the words of master yoda..."idiot I am"

[ss12]

Congrats to Bobby on your 2nd place finish. You did a lot better job representing DLM than Bloomer did.

[chupp n bloomer fan]

Here ya go cnb fan... He's all yours!!! :DLol.......

[chupp n bloomer fan]

Congrats to Bobby on your 2nd place finish. You did a lot better job representing DLM than Bloomer did.Street Stocks with truck bodies, oh I'm so giddy to watch them again after last year, he!! no. Great, he ran good in a truck race. Bloomer blew a$$, the truck race doesn't do Eldora or the trucks justice. I wouldn't care if five late model guys ran the trucks and did well or sh!tty, the trucks are terrible there, and I watch zero NASCAR. And unless you wanna move into NASCAR as a driver, it does the driver no good either. I know Bobby wants to, so it helps him.

[ss12]

I'm not a Bobby fan or a hater. I was just pointing out a fact. Real racer can race anything and run up front.

[kidrock]

I'm not a Bobby fan or a hater. I was just pointing out a fact. Real racer can race anything and run up front.

Yep you know it, Bobby proved last night he is a pretty good wheel man so far in his young career.

Trucks have put on a pretty good show the last years they have run at Eldora.

[chupp n bloomer fan]

I'm not a Bobby fan or a hater. I was just pointing out a fact. Real racer can race anything and run up front.So Scott Bloomquist isn't a real racer, correct?

[chupp n bloomer fan]

Yep you know it, Bobby proved last night he is a pretty good wheel man so far in his young career.

Trucks have put on a pretty good show the last years they have run at Eldora.They are slow as he!! and boring, but to each his own I suppose.

[ss12]

Kidrock, when you are winner - sooner or later you will get haters. Just one of the bad part of racing.

[zyoung25]

I'm not a Bobby fan or a hater. I was just pointing out a fact. Real racer can race anything and run up front.

Landers ran well the year he ran. Yes he crashed out eventually, but he did make the tv people compliment the dirt guys.

[kidrock]

They are slow as he!! and boring, but to each his own I suppose.

That's funny you say that because I've seen dirt late model races on TV and they look slow as well. They need better camera angles but, your right to each is own and I think it's been pretty good racing the last 3 years. I'm not all about the speed of racing just because they go fast doesn't always mean good racing. I've seen some good battles in the lower division just as much if not more sometimes then I do in the upper divisions but, hey you like what you like and I like what I like and it's all good. For me sometimes it's all about strafed and pits stops and calls made by the driver and crew chief. Sometimes they make the right call and sometimes they don't but, it makes it interesting.

[plunks7]

Where I fall into this is strange so to speak. I have 3 favorite Drivers. Bloomquist, Pierce and Feger in any order. But what does 1 driver have in common with the Good, the Bad and the Ugly. I will give you a clue: He raced a truck race and looked like a fool!!! And it wasn't this year. :) And he was how old? And you take a young Man (18) and looked like a total pro. One question you have to be truthful about. Who will get called back out of the 2 to race it again? A second place finisher that showed he can wheel a truck. Or in some peoples eyes ( first looser). Or a last place finisher that had no clue. Or in some eyes a real big time loser. Just saying!!! :)

By know means was Bobby's first truck appearance a fluke. He was 4th fastest all day in practice. He was fastest qualifier (pull). And won his heat. That in its self was a major accomplishment!!!! And than to finish 2nd. What a fantastic day for the young man. The looks on the owners Team was priceless and very proud of there driver's efforts. They are a very low budget team. And the days events and outcome should not be destroyed bye some people who just plain and simply don't like Bobby for other reason's. Let them have there glory they deserve it.
Whether you liked it or not. You should at least "Man Up" and admit Bobby wheeled a Hell of a race. JMHO

[chupp n bloomer fan]

That's funny you say that because I've seen dirt late model races on TV and they look slow as well. They need better camera angles but, your right to each is own and I think it's been pretty good racing the last 3 years. I'm not all about the speed of racing just because they go fast doesn't always mean good racing. I've seen some good battles in the lower division just as much if not more sometimes then I do in the upper divisions but, hey you like what you like and I like what I like and it's all good. For me sometimes it's all about strafed and pits stops and calls made by the driver and crew chief. Sometimes they make the right call and sometimes they don't but, it makes it interesting.I go by lap times, and mph. I agree on racing to though, I've seen great street stock races. But these aren't hyped as glorified street stocks, but they are. And Eldora is prepped to blacksphalt to appease them.

[kidrock]

I go by lap times, and mph. I agree on racing to though, I've seen great street stock races. But these aren't hyped as glorified street stocks, but they are. And Eldora is prepped to blacksphalt to appease them.

Yeah could you imagine if it was prep for like a DLM race. Wonder what there laps times would be then.

[LMPunk]

They are slow as he!! and boring, but to each his own I suppose.
...and the lates are slow compared to the sprint cars.

[CIRF]

So Scott Bloomquist isn't a real racer, correct?

If the definition of "real racer" is success and winning in a diverse array of race cars then snort does not fit the criteria using that definition.

He tried ARCA on dirt and failed, he tried a midget at The Chili Bowl and he failed miserably, he tried NASCAR trucks on dirt and failed miserably.

It would seem that snort is the poster boy for modern day specialization in regards to success in a specific genre. Although, to be fair he did have some success in econo-mods, or whatever they are called today. However, those racing machines seem to be related relatively close in chassis geometry to a dirt late model.

Specialization isn't necessarily a bad thing given snort's success in DLM's but one has to be impressed with drivers who can win regularly in several different types of racecars. Jack Hewitt and Kyle Larson come to mind immediately, and there are a few others, too.

[CIRF]

...and the lates are slow compared to the sprint cars.

Very, very good and valid point LMPunk.

Speed in reference to quality of racing is completely relative. Anyone who has been to more than a few winged sprint car races have seen a choo-choo or two and those cars are the fastest by far that race on dirt. On the same token many of us have seen some incredible street stock heat races and features. To base the potential for exciting racing solely on speed is rather short-sighted.

[zyoung25]

If the definition of "real racer" is success and winning in a diverse array of race cars then snort does not fit the criteria using that definition.

He tried ARCA on dirt and failed, he tried a midget at The Chili Bowl and he failed miserably, he tried NASCAR trucks on dirt and failed miserably.

It would seem that snort is the poster boy for modern day specialization in regards to success in a specific genre. Although, to be fair he did have some success in econo-mods, or whatever they are called today. However, those racing machines seem to be related relatively close in chassis geometry to a dirt late model.

I don't know why I'm going to say this but I am. I'm not a bloomer fan at all, but when he ran that race he made a mistake. Even though you don't believe it cuz you can't find it anywhere to read on the Internet, it was said in the broadcast what he had done, I don't have a reason to make up a lie, cuz I sure don't like the guy. All ya have to do is look up corner pics of his truck compared to everyone else's and it's clear something looks different. I guess the only way we will know if he can really cut it outside of the dlm world is if he gets another shot at that deal.

As far as the comparison to mods. Lates and mods drive completely different. I've heard many many guys say mods are the hardest on dirt to drive. Knowing the chassis geometry of a mod isn't going to help you learn how to drive it.

[CIRF]

I don't know why I'm going to say this but I am. I'm not a bloomer fan at all, but when he ran that race he made a mistake. Even though you don't believe it cuz you can't find it anywhere to read on the Internet, it was said in the broadcast what he had done, I don't have a reason to make up a lie, cuz I sure don't like the guy. All ya have to do is look up corner pics of his truck compared to everyone else's and it's clear something looks different. I guess the only way we will know if he can really cut it outside of the dlm world is if he gets another shot at that deal.

As far as the comparison to mods. Lates and mods drive completely different. I've heard many many guys say mods are the hardest on dirt to drive. Knowing the chassis geometry of a mod isn't going to help you learn how to drive it.

So, the miserable failures in ARCA cars on dirt and at The Chili Bowl don't count, only the "mistake" at the truck race is relevant? If we take your word that snort's dismal performance in the NASCAR trucks was all a "mistake" does that mean he merely made a "mistake" in the ARCA car and the midget? If that's the case, then there was a lotta' "mistakes" made, don'tchathink?

As far as the mods being the toughest to drive on dirt are concerned Jack Hewitt, who drove an mod a lot and won a lotta' races driving a mod, said in his autobiography that there is nothing that he ever drove on dirt is anywhere near as tough as wingless 410 sprint cars to drive. In fact, he said in the same chapter that dirt late models aren't near as tough to drive on dirt as wingless 410 sprinters. Not discounting what the guys who claim the mods are the toughest but the above comes from a hall of famer and I'll take his word over most anyone else.

[ILL-DIRTDOG]

Where I fall into this is strange so to speak. I have 3 favorite Drivers. Bloomquist, Pierce and Feger in any order. But what does 1 driver have in common with the Good, the Bad and the Ugly. I will give you a clue: He raced a truck race and looked like a fool!!! And it wasn't this year. :) And he was how old? And you take a young Man (18) and looked like a total pro. One question you have to be truthful about. Who will get called back out of the 2 to race it again? A second place finisher that showed he can wheel a truck. Or in some peoples eyes ( first looser). Or a last place finisher that had no clue. Or in some eyes a real big time loser. Just saying!!! :)

By know means was Bobby's first truck appearance a fluke. He was 4th fastest all day in practice. He was fastest qualifier (pull). And won his heat. That in its self was a major accomplishment!!!! And than to finish 2nd. What a fantastic day for the young man. The looks on the owners Team was priceless and very proud of there driver's efforts. They are a very low budget team. And the days events and outcome should not be destroyed bye some people who just plain and simply don't like Bobby for other reason's. Let them have there glory they deserve it.
Whether you liked it or not. You should at least "Man Up" and admit Bobby wheeled a Hell of a race. JMHO

Good post----another thing Id like to say is after the not so good outing at Slinger coming into this truck event I could not imagine the pressure that he may have felt..
You mention the team being low budget makes me wonder what Bobby could have done if he was piloting the 54. KBM probably has the best equipment there.
One things for sure. Everyone in the NASCAR scene now knows the name Bobby Pierce and what he is capable of doing....It was great listening to the commentary of the announcers some even saying they hadn't heard of him, but your going to hear more of him....One even described Bobby as "lightning fast". Congrats Bobby on your accomplishment.

[chupp n bloomer fan]

If the definition of "real racer" is success and winning in a diverse array of race cars then snort does not fit the criteria using that definition.

He tried ARCA on dirt and failed, he tried a midget at The Chili Bowl and he failed miserably, he tried NASCAR trucks on dirt and failed miserably.

It would seem that snort is the poster boy for modern day specialization in regards to success in a specific genre. Although, to be fair he did have some success in econo-mods, or whatever they are called today. However, those racing machines seem to be related relatively close in chassis geometry to a dirt late model.

Specialization isn't necessarily a bad thing given snort's success in DLM's but one has to be impressed with drivers who can win regularly in several different types of racecars. Jack Hewitt and Kyle Larson come to mind immediately, and there are a few others, too.Well, he's done well in Dirt and Asphalt late models, and the modifieds which are not econo, that's laughable to say the least. I'm not even going to argue this, because him and Moyer are the Gods of modern late models, period, end of story. You don't like him, to each his own.

And I've read Hewitts book and am a big fan and recall him saying that about wingless sprints. I'll say they are better to watch than winged sprints, I think they are awesome.

[retired racer]

And yet Jack couldn't win any big races in a easy to drive late model after many tries, right CRIF ?

[TackyTracker]

I actually don't want him to leave dirt.. We have several very young shoes that will hopefully be around for a long,long time and Bobby is in that mix...

[25drtrkr]

If the definition of "real racer" is success and winning in a diverse array of race cars then snort does not fit the criteria using that definition.

He tried ARCA on dirt and failed, he tried a midget at The Chili Bowl and he failed miserably, he tried NASCAR trucks on dirt and failed miserably.

It would seem that snort is the poster boy for modern day specialization in regards to success in a specific genre. Although, to be fair he did have some success in econo-mods, or whatever they are called today. However, those racing machines seem to be related relatively close in chassis geometry to a dirt late model.

Specialization isn't necessarily a bad thing given snort's success in DLM's but one has to be impressed with drivers who can win regularly in several different types of racecars. Jack Hewitt and Kyle Larson come to mind immediately, and there are a few others, too.
You ,obviously, make posts without all the facts! Bloomer had a 1st and 2nd in two Hooters Cup races years ago, when he was being entertained for a Busch ride. He declined the offer because the money offered was MUCH lower than what he was already making!

Another thing.....It has already been reported that Bloomer told KBM crew to put the swaybar back on, but they claimed there wasn't enough time. It has been reported that even Kyle apologized to Scott for that mistake.

And another.......Bloomer isn't my fave, but anytime you or any other wanna be racer on here want to make a wager, I'll put up $1000 cash on any match race, between the driver of your choice and Bloomer, and not in there respected fields of racing. I only bet on sure things so you know where I stand.....nuff said

[pierceFAN]

when bobby got out of the car at slinger...he said it was under powered....when a driver gets out of the car and says that...you need more power...period!