Word on the street

[hucktyson]

Is that longhorn is closing their doors ... Supposedly labonte has soo much money that it's not worth his time to sell it and doesn't make enough money to keep it. This sounds like complete BS to me ...

[zyoung25]

The last I heard they had a waiting list that led into next year if you wanted a car. Not sure how those deals work, I'm guessing you put the money up, they build the car, then you come and get it.

I'd be a lil upset if I spent the kind of money they ask for a car and never got it.

[chupp n bloomer fan]

Is that longhorn is closing their doors ... Supposedly labonte has soo much money that it's not worth his time to sell it and doesn't make enough money to keep it. This sounds like complete BS to me ...Heard that to, but I also think it's BS.

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

Its all prolly just a rumor

$850,000.00 buys it last I heard.

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

Is that longhorn is closing their doors ... Supposedly labonte has soo much money that it's not worth his time to sell it and doesn't make enough money to keep it. This sounds like complete BS to me ...

If this is true where does rumley go? If I were him I would look into it myself and keep everyone in place just relocate. JMO tho.

[jog49]

What street was this rumor heard on. oh one of infinite wisdom? Could it have been a street close to the manufacturing facility of one of the other chassis builders? LOL!

[plunks7]

What street was this rumor heard on. oh one of infinite wisdom? Could it have been a street close to the manufacturing facility of one of the other chassis builders? LOL!

It was heard on a street where there pitching quarters.

[Pennsboro23]

There are some pretty big rumors going around right now. I guess we will see in the off season.

[Barbecueboy]

Its all prolly just a rumor

$850,000.00 buys it last I heard.

850 won't even buy the jig......

[Barbecueboy]

What street was this rumor heard on. oh one of infinite wisdom? Could it have been a street close to the manufacturing facility of one of the other chassis builders? LOL!

Somebody got into the wv moonshine stash and was running up and down the dirt road in the holler yelling it...........I guess that counts as a street.

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

850 won't even buy the jig......

At that time it came w 21 cars to build also.

[RoundNrOUND]

Barbecueboy usually you aren't out there to far but if you think it's the jig getting it done then you know far less than I gave you credit for. I've heard one name floating out there that wants to buy them out and it surprised me when I heard it because I don't know where he'd get that kind of money.

[HatTrick]

Not only is the rumor true, but Rumley has already agreed to work for another chassis builder. Start paying attention to some of the cars at your local track. There's a certain brand that is already running the Rumley suspension set up.

[B_K]

So you're saying that it's no coincidence that about the time Rumley and rocket rumors hit the 1 got fast again all of a sudden.

[Barbecueboy]

Barbecueboy usually you aren't out there to far but if you think it's the jig getting it done then you know far less than I gave you credit for. I've heard one name floating out there that wants to buy them out and it surprised me when I heard it because I don't know where he'd get that kind of money.

It's just part of the equation, my statement was more of 850 isn't going to buy that operation .

Sorry for the confusion......should have said 850 won't buy the proprietary knowledge.

[Barbecueboy]

So you're saying that it's no coincidence that about the time Rumley and rocket rumors hit the 1 got fast again all of a sudden.

He's flipping fast alright........

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

So you're saying that it's no coincidence that about the time Rumley and rocket rumors hit the 1 got fast again all of a sudden.

I don't believe they are running the same thing. Just attempting to.

[Nasty55]

He's flipping fast alright........



Flipping being the key word..... :D

[Spanky44]

you guys want proof here ya all go at the Pittsburgher!

[Spanky44]

http://dirtondirt.com/photoGallery.php?id=5272 look at the pictures of kevin and mark together.

[hucktyson]

It was around the area where they build the shinston $hitboxes

[chupp n bloomer fan]

If this is true where does rumley go? If I were him I would look into it myself and keep everyone in place just relocate. JMO tho.He worked for CV Products and is a top notch engineer. If not to WVa as I've been told, I think almost anything in racing he wants to do.

[Barbecueboy]

http://dirtondirt.com/photoGallery.php?id=5272 look at the pictures of kevin and mark together.

Picture(s)?????????

If your talking about the picture( as in singular) of them talking beside the four wheeler, it happens all the time in the pits.....between owners, chassis guys etc.

[Barbecueboy]

He worked for CV Products and is a top notch engineer. If not to WVa as I've been told, I think almost anything in racing he wants to do.

Kevin can certainly write his own ticket..............

If he goes to West Virginia I hope he breaks the bank and gets a nice condo at snowshoe to boot........

I for one will be very surprised if the rumor mill produces accurate results.

[Barbecueboy]

It was around the area where they build the shinston $hitboxes

If you can't beat em, buy um!!!

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

Think about it. With what longhorns have going on right now it would be foolish to close doors. There orders are threw the roof, there cars are winning alot of races so why would you close the doors. To open them back up for the NEW OWNERS!

[tsand]

Longhorn is now being ran by Justin and its true that of all of terry businesses longhorn is the least profitability. Heard bowyer is interested in the business and he will run his cars as house cars.

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

Longhorn is now being ran by Justin and its true that of all of terry businesses longhorn is the least profitability. Heard bowyer is interested in the business and he will run his cars as house cars.


I wondered about boyers interest as his shops not far away bout 30mins.

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

Think about it. With what longhorns have going on right now it would be foolish to close doors. There orders are threw the roof, there cars are winning alot of races so why would you close the doors. To open them back up for the NEW OWNERS!

It doesn't matter how busy you are if the profit margin isn't there. Not saying that is an issue. I have no idea about their financials. But you can easily work yourself to death for too little payback.

[TMaCiLLiNi39]

Is that longhorn is closing their doors ... Supposedly labonte has soo much money that it's not worth his time to sell it and doesn't make enough money to keep it. This sounds like complete BS to me ...

Yeah... That's clearly why the Labonte's were in Victory Lane at Eldora

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

It doesn't matter how busy you are if the profit margin isn't there. Not saying that is an issue. I have no idea about their financials. But you can easily work yourself to death for too little payback.


Yes that is very true.

[chupp n bloomer fan]

Yeah... That's clearly why the Labonte's were in Victory Lane at EldoraJust because they are in victory lane at Eldora, if you're being serious, has nothing to do with business sense. How many great things come to an end because of financial reasons. Wether it's racing, football, basketball, etc., the business world, just because it makes you feel good doesn't mean it is meeting your bottom line expectations.

And obviously, I, just like everyone else, doesn't know exactly how they are doing as far as profit margins.

[TALON75]

I "heard" Kevin is going to work for NASA, he wants to work on real Rockets, and help them figure out how to change the earth's axis 5 degrees to help slow down the effects of global warming on the polar ice caps! Swear to god I did!

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

I "heard" Kevin is going to work for NASA, he wants to work on real Rockets, and help them figure out how to change the earth's axis 5 degrees to help slow down the effects of global warming on the polar ice caps! Swear to god I did!

He is already workin on a rocket ship called LONGHORN.
What r u smoking in your pipe?

[Barbecueboy]

Longhorn is now being ran by Justin and its true that of all of terry businesses longhorn is the least profitability. Heard bowyer is interested in the business and he will run his cars as house cars.

That is plausible.......considering the connections.

[Clayton_Wetter]

Too bad LITE-INN is not here to settle this matter!!!:)

[25drtrkr]

Too bad LITE-INN is not here to settle this matter!!!:)

He's here, Mr. Wetter! He has those funny smellin tires!

[swartzman]

Looks like Kevin is asking mark how older people get cramps out of their hands.. (Notice Kevin's left hand) that's all I can see they would be talking about in that photo..

[Barbecueboy]

Just because they are in victory lane at Eldora, if you're being serious, has nothing to do with business sense. How many great things come to an end because of financial reasons. Wether it's racing, football, basketball, etc., the business world, just because it makes you feel good doesn't mean it is meeting your bottom line expectations.

And obviously, I, just like everyone else, doesn't know exactly how they are doing as far as profit margins.

They are doing just fine profit wise........but somebody earlier brought up a great point, just because your busy does not necessarily mean your profitable.
I've seen more than one operation look busy as hell going out of business.

like with any new business, you put money back into the new business to help it grow...........you put the profit in your pockets later.

The longhorn financials are nothing to worry about.......the business is more than paying its way now and they are setting it up to REALLY be getting paid later.

[Barbecueboy]

Looks like Kevin is asking mark how older people get cramps out of their hands.. (Notice Kevin's left hand) that's all I can see they would be talking about in that photo..

Looks like he was showing mark exactly how Casey made a fist..........

[25drtrkr]

Judging Bobby's prior business interests, when he gets bored with them, he dumps it!

[Nasty55]

Judging Bobby's prior business interests, when he gets bored with them, he dumps it!



And it doesn't take Bobby long to get bored with anything either I don't believe... But then again they just might sell the longhorn operation and start up another chassis company if bowyer flashes enough nascar cash at them.... Just a little thought is all..

[25drtrkr]

And it doesn't take Bobby long to get bored with anything either I don't believe... But then again they just might sell the longhorn operation and start up another chassis company if bowyer flashes enough nascar cash at them.... Just a little thought is all..

Then it might be known as BBWRC!lol

[edavis71]

What street was this rumor heard on. oh one of infinite wisdom? Could it have been a street close to the manufacturing facility of one of the other chassis builders? LOL!

Ramsey Street

[dalemcfan]

If Bowyer does buy Longhorn and uses Longhorns for his cars I wish he would put Chris Ferguson in one. With some more backing and resources that kid could be a contender on a national series. Plus, he's a great person in addition to being a great wheelman.

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

If Bowyer does buy Longhorn and uses Longhorns for his cars I wish he would put Chris Ferguson in one. With some more backing and resources that kid could be a contender on a national series. Plus, he's a great person in addition to being a great wheelman.


I think your right there dalemcfan. Sure would be interesting. If that were to happen chris's dad needs to keep setn up his car. Needs to be a pkg deal there.

[dalemcfan]

I think your right there dalemcfan. Sure would be interesting. If that were to happen chris's dad needs to keep setn up his car. Needs to be a pkg deal there.

Yep, I agree. If Bowyer would have Ferguson with his current guys on one team & put Davenport back in one with the Rumleys on his team that would be a potent duo. I've always thought O'neal would go back to driving a Mastersbilt at some point.

[Nasty55]

Then it might be known as BBWRC!lol



Lol to funny..

[25drtrkr]

Fergie, Francis, and Oneal would be a potent trio for Bowyer and Longhorn!

[Josh Bayko]

I hope the Rumley to Rocket thing is true, mostly because the butthurt around here would be hysterical. Plus, imagine how funny another Chub interview after the whole deal is announced would be.

I'm not sure Bowyer buying Longhorn would work out for the best. Bowyer's dirt late model efforts have been pretty underwheming. I know he'd be buying what seems to be a wildly successful operation, but dirt late model racing changes so fast, I'm not so sure he'd be able to keep up with the changes.

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

Yep, I agree. If Bowyer would have Ferguson with his current guys on one team & put Davenport back in one with the Rumleys on his team that would be a potent duo. I've always thought O'neal would go back to driving a Mastersbilt at some point.

Yea boyer needs to reorginise his whole program. Barrys good w his cars just not so much at cbr.

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

I hope the Rumley to Rocket thing is true, mostly because the butthurt around here would be hysterical. Plus, imagine how funny another Chub interview after the whole deal is announced would be.

I'm not sure Bowyer buying Longhorn would work out for the best. Bowyer's dirt late model efforts have been pretty underwheming. I know he'd be buying what seems to be a wildly successful operation, but dirt late model racing changes so fast, I'm not so sure he'd be able to keep up with the changes.


Your prolly right as he is switching rides in nascar next yr so might not be right timing. I think best chance is rocket.

[tracksmack]

You guys are all wrong. I bought the jig at Eldora last week. Strapped her to the top of my old Escort. Sitting next to it right now in my moms basement.

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

You guys are all wrong. I bought the jig at Eldora last week. Strapped her to the top of my old Escort. Sitting next to it right now in my moms basement.

You mean pig not jig

[mud duck]

I hope the Rumley to Rocket thing is true, mostly because the butthurt around here would be hysterical. Plus, imagine how funny another Chub interview after the whole deal is announced would be.

I'm not sure Bowyer buying Longhorn would work out for the best. Bowyer's dirt late model efforts have been pretty underwheming. I know he'd be buying what seems to be a wildly successful operation, but dirt late model racing changes so fast, I'm not so sure he'd be able to keep up with the changes.

There's several reason's why Rocket don't get much love on here Josh! Plus, if Mark got the Rumley secret to their success, it wouldn't get any further than that house car!! Maybe just maybe Bshepp might get a smidge of the secret.

[JustAddDirt]

I "heard" Kevin is going to work for NASA, he wants to work on real Rockets, and help them figure out how to change the earth's axis 5 degrees to help slow down the effects of global warming on the polar ice caps! Swear to god I did!

NASA, That way he can get Angel Skinners pants down quicker. I swear to god man, and I will say it straight to your face.

[FlatTire]

So lets see recent some pics of the LR of the rocket house car......

[Barbecueboy]

So lets see recent some pics of the LR of the rocket house car......

Dirt on dirt has some great pics of the complete underside of the 1 car from eldora.......a lot of them.

Lmao

[25drtrkr]

Dirt on dirt has some great pics of the complete underside of the 1 car from eldora.......a lot of them.

Lmao

That's just wrong, bbcb!......but somewhat funny!

[Nasty55]

That's just wrong, bbcb!......but somewhat funny!


Well the 1car just wanted to give everyone a bottoms up view of what his set up was :D

[plunks7]

You guys are all wrong. I bought the jig at Eldora last week. Strapped her to the top of my old Escort. Sitting next to it right now in my moms basement.

How did you get away with putting a jig on top of your car? :) And then to put her in your moms basement sitting with you. I hope your not feeling guilty.:)

[25drtrkr]

NASA, That way he can get Angel Skinners pants down quicker. I swear to god man, and I will say it straight to your face.

Who is Angel Skinner?

[JustAddDirt]

Who is Angel Skinner?

that was a reply to TALON, sounds like he might know of the quotes from legendary Donnie Baker.

check out Donnie Baker at Spoon River Speedway on you tube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5eO76xTABI

[powerslide]

More horses than the Kentucky derby and I'll say it right to your face! I hope that guy frequents the dirt tracks up your way. I watched his videos before he did the spoon river deal and cracked up when he did one about this great sport

[pierceFAN]

that was a reply to TALON, sounds like he might know of the quotes from legendary Donnie Baker.

check out Donnie Baker at Spoon River Speedway on you tube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5eO76xTABI

im sure he meant "April Skinner"...donnies long time bangin buddy

[JustAddDirt]

im sure he meant "April Skinner"...donnies long time bangin buddy
I am pretty sure it is Angel
http://shutuprandy.com/DonnieBaker/About.html

[TALON75]

that was a reply to TALON, sounds like he might know of the quotes from legendary Donnie Baker.

check out Donnie Baker at Spoon River Speedway on you tube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5eO76xTABI


Yep, and I got your reference even with the wrong name.