Jinxed l Lifted....Illinois Driver Conquers the Big E

[MUD MAESTRO]

Will this be the year for a Land of Lincoln driver to win a big race at Eldora?. Hard to believe no Illinois driver has won a World 100 or the Dream ever. Yes, Shannon Babb won the World 100 in 2005 but came in light at the scales. Dennis Erb Jr. had good runs at the Dream placing 3rd in 2015...2nd in 2013 and a top 5 in 2012.

Little Bobby made his mark at the World as a runner up last year and a 4th in 2014.......Who will be the Illini driver to break the jinx and win a big one at Eldora? Thinking Brandon Sheppard or Bobby Pierce breaks this in creditable streak of no wins.

[turnleftandgasit]

Weaver had a 2nd in the World in the 90's.

[kidrock]

Although I would love it. I dont see it happening, Bloomer brings home the check

[george w]

Sheppard's been stout! so far.... . .

[WWilliams52]

Shep could take it tomorrow

[TMaCiLLiNi39]

Sheppard did the same thing at the World last year, then missed the race... So no jinx has been lifted at all yet

[old fan]

2 wind you kose thats Eldora

[jeffreymo]

2 wind you kose thats Eldora

What does this even mean?

[Jim11h]

I'm sober but can decifer drunk text........ "2 wins, you lose, that's Eldora"

[old fan]

texting by phone does not always work

[mud duck]

Sheppard did the same thing at the World last year, then missed the race... So no jinx has been lifted at all yet

Your right, when he starts on the front he does good. But, put him back a few rows and he seems lost. Won two prelims and was on the trailer for Saturday. It seems like it all depends on where he starts.

[kidrock]

Your right, when he starts on the front he does good. But, put him back a few rows and he seems lost. Won two prelims and was on the trailer for Saturday. It seems like it all depends on where he starts.

They just don't qualify very good sometimes and that puts him behind the eight ball quite a bit but, he usually passes a lot of cars in the A-main. I think you can say this for a lot of drivers. That's why a lot of them complain about some of the format's they have to run under. The level of competetion has gotten better over the years and it's harder to get to the front when you start off towrds the back.

[GRT24]

They just don't qualify very good sometimes and that puts him behind the eight ball quite a bit but, he usually passes a lot of cars in the A-main. I think you can say this for a lot of drivers. That's why a lot of them complain about some of the format's they have to run under. The level of competetion has gotten better over the years and it's harder to get to the front when you start off towrds the back.

Your exactly right. These days pretty much everyone is fast. Its not just one or two cars you know are going to Be fast. Its the whole field you have to worry about being faster then.

[Krooser]

"texting by phone does not always work"

Text with Pabst is even worse...

[Bubstr]

This year is probably the best chance for a Illinois driver to take the win. There are a lot of them running well. B Shep, Bobby P, Erb, Frank H, Shirley and never count out Babb. I think that adds up to 1-5 odds for a 30 car race. I kinda look for Bobby to have a good run, with out the Ah Chit moment.

[TackyTracker]

I'd love to see it but still think it's Scott/JD race to lose...

[old fan]

Ricky Thorton jr might have something to say about that

[Bubstr]

Ricky Thorton jr might have something to say about that

Maybe, the Illinois fans could white out the AZ in Peoria AZ and put a IL at the end, if he does well. He has been impressive so far, this week. One Peoria is as good as the next. LOL

[old fan]

yeah which Peoria would you to like to be at in January lol

[cardshark21]

This year is probably the best chance for a Illinois driver to take the win. There are a lot of them running well. B Shep, Bobby P, Erb, Frank H, Shirley and never count out Babb. I think that adds up to 1-5 odds for a 30 car race. I kinda look for Bobby to have a good run, with out the Ah Chit moment.

Time for Shirley to show that good qualifying and heats can parlay into a top 5 in the Dream.

He has the equipment and the sponsorship, now he has to show his worth in the 100 lapper.

[schlieperfan9]

Time for Shirley to show that good qualifying and heats can parlay into a top 5 in the Dream.

He has the equipment and the sponsorship, now he has to show his worth in the 100 lapper.

Hope the Squirrel can make Bob, Arnie, all the sponsors, all the fans and the great state of Illinois proud tonight!

[kidrock]

I was so glad I was so wrong and Erb gets the win and gets the monkey off the backs for the Illinois drivers

Congrats to Dennis and Heather and the rest of the team!!!!!!