Jimmy Owens

[Bumpandrun]

Why did Jimmy ever get out of a Bloomquist chassis? I suppose Bloomquist wanted him out of it, since Jimmy was winning a lot. Because this Rocket chassis isn’t doing him much good. Is Jimmy hard to work with or what? I’ve met him through a friend that once worked for him, and he was friendly as could be. Jimmy needs to step it up, this is getting ridiculous.

[Bumpandrun]

I know I will catch a lot of smack from all the Bloomquist haters.

[stewart fan]

He was great til he got caught doping his tires then his performance went to hell.Feger was fast as hell til he got caught as well.Coincedence??????????

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

Thats how them bloomer chassis are. They win w the funny tires.

[chupp n bloomer fan]

Unlike the one moron on here, and the other person who only thinks Jimmy won because of dirty tires, there are a number of things. Maybe he needs a device honestly.:)

Jimmy lost Chris Fox. I think he was running really well, and Bloomer and him were not sharing information. So I think they mutually got fed up with each other and split. You’re 100% correct, he was his best with Scott. I’m sure it was only because of dirty tires says some very smart individuals (insert sarcasm). I think they fit him really well, and supposedly he has tried to get back in them. And Scott will not sell him a car.

So really it’s just Jimmy getting himself squared away with the XR1. Because I don’t know that an SB car will ever happen again for him. He could always try a device, maybe have an engineer be the brains behind his operation, something along them lines.

[ImCryn2]

Sounds like Jimmy may be done with Lucas after this year. Supposedly he wants to run Ray Cooks deal. Says there is too much drama in the Lucas series, he wants to race and have fun. That came from a crew guy at fairbury, don't shoot the messenger.

[zyoung25]

I hear there is a Owens designed chassis that has been running some limited late shows in Tennessee, and has been doing very well.

I think Jimmy has always been one of those ones that over thinks everything, and it hurts him a lot. When Chris was there, he was able to keep on the right path so to say. Nothing against the guys he has now, I just don't think those rocket cars fit his style entirely. His style is more of like a Bloomquist or McDowell. I'd like to see him back in one of those cars again just to see how he would do, I doubt we will ever see it happen though.

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

More to come!

[Mod Runner]

Was he not the driver to beat at Wheatland ? I could see him win Saturday @ Cedar Lake and take all that cash.

[kazual]

He was one of two to beat at Wheatland. But Jimmy seemed to be pushing hard, on the limits of car control at times. And all the while ole Bloomwhiz was stalking, under control, straight lining it around the track. Could almost feel a hiccup coming for Owens and it did.

[CageFaraday]

I hear there is a Owens designed chassis that has been running some limited late shows in Tennessee, and has been doing very well.

I think Jimmy has always been one of those ones that over thinks everything, and it hurts him a lot. When Chris was there, he was able to keep on the right path so to say. Nothing against the guys he has now, I just don't think those rocket cars fit his style entirely. His style is more of like a Bloomquist or McDowell. I'd like to see him back in one of those cars again just to see how he would do, I doubt we will ever see it happen though.

Jimmy ran well in the BWRC when he wasn't having equipment and engine failures. The addition of Madden has solidified their setups and he is also an Ex-Zero driver too. Madden and Jimmy have similar styles and chassis background and so maybe a return to BWRC would suit him better at this point. That and BWRC has always had a link or back channel to Bloomquist tech too. To me the BWRC would make the most sense for Jimmy since Zero is off the table. I think Jimmy ran good initially with C29 because when he first switched the, "Split Birdcage" was still legal and Lanigan knew how to get the most from that before being made illegal in 2016. JMO

[Illtsate32]

Looks good going into it tonight, won it in 2014...well see how the rocket holds up in the 100 lapper...

[fastford]

More to come!

yep , first off , i guess its hard for some people to understand the demands of raising a young son , it is a distraction from racing , and one well worth it , I know because i have raised a boy and a girl(tom boy) by my self and it limited my racing tremendously , there both about grown now , if there is such a thing ,lol, and were headed back stronger than ever to the sport we all love. as for Jimmy , dont let to many cats out of the bag ZYoung25 , because as ole SS said "more to come"..........

[Kwd1253]

Agree CnB and Cage

Think jimmy was little better the Bloomquist cars but he running really good still beating Scott in that disco car. Fox retired, jimmy was still in points battle with don. That nasty wreck at Knoxville think he was mentality spooked for awhile or he was hurting not telling anyone.

[Josh Bayko]

He's having a year that a lot of drivers would be perfectly happy with.

Although, he probably should have switched to the WoO when he was kicking around the idea, though. Being closer to other highly competitive Rockets would only help.

[huskerdirt]

I hear there is a Owens designed chassis that has been running some limited late shows in Tennessee, and has been doing very well.

I think Jimmy has always been one of those ones that over thinks everything, and it hurts him a lot. When Chris was there, he was able to keep on the right path so to say. Nothing against the guys he has now, I just don't think those rocket cars fit his style entirely. His style is more of like a Bloomquist or McDowell. I'd like to see him back in one of those cars again just to see how he would do, I doubt we will ever see it happen though.

Heard Jimmy speak a few years ago at the forum during the Knoxville race. He was confident they would start building a late model LG2 at some point. He also said that he wouldn’t be on Lucas series forever and with his son getting older I wouldn’t be shocked if he was off the tour in 2019.

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

Jimmy was his best in the bloomer chassis. He spent some time at richards place earlier this yr and ran decent after that but has fallen off since in his xr1.

[chupp n bloomer fan]

I think Nathan is 8 or so now and yeah, definitely see him stepping back to do more with his son. Definitely more important than racing full time.

[zyoung25]

Jimmy ran well in the BWRC when he wasn't having equipment and engine failures. The addition of Madden has solidified their setups and he is also an Ex-Zero driver too. Madden and Jimmy have similar styles and chassis background and so maybe a return to BWRC would suit him better at this point. That and BWRC has always had a link or back channel to Bloomquist tech too. To me the BWRC would make the most sense for Jimmy since Zero is off the table. I think Jimmy ran good initially with C29 because when he first switched the, "Split Birdcage" was still legal and Lanigan knew how to get the most from that before being made illegal in 2016. JMO

I agree with the BWRC being next to the Bloomquist cars. I think that's where they went wrong in in 2017 with Davenport behind the wheel. Those cars did not have the same attitude as the wright cars from the past, looked they had about 30" of drop in them(exaggeration), which made the cars look like they were about to flip over. The cars that Madden and Millwood drive, don't look like that at all.

I figured when Owens was in those cars a few years ago, we would see the old Jimmy again. Something just didn't click there for some strange reason, I dont think the custom power plants was a good choice for one either. I'd like to see him give that chassis another go though, if he doesn't do his own deal.

I look for him drop back and run regional soon. His kid is growing up, and he's missing it.

[MI Dirt Fan]

I still say the good thing about Madden and BWRC is Madden just lives down the road from the shop.

[dirty-white-boy]

He was great til he got caught doping his tires then his performance went to hell.Feger was fast as hell til he got caught as well.Coincedence??????????

Weird how things like that work!

[MI Dirt Fan]

Wasn't the tire of Fegers car that came back funny the right front only? How does that make a difference?

[george w]

Wasn't the tire of Fegers car that came back funny the right front only? How does that make a difference? how many times you hear these guys worried about "pushing" the right front off, its huge

[CageFaraday]

I still say the good thing about Madden and BWRC is Madden just lives down the road from the shop.

Definitely doesn't hurt being so close. Best of luck to JO, he's a class act. I could see the argument of Jimmy racing less to be with his son holding water if he didn't do it for a living. The fact that he races to pay bills and not as a hobby, that makes a difference. Personally I like it when they go real "outlaw" and race when and where they want instead of trying to follow some tour all over creation. As long as he can stand the 4mers labeling him a "Cherry Picker".

[dirtcrazy4u]

Wasn't the tire of Fegers car that came back funny the right front only? How does that make a difference?

Make a difference ? Really, these cars today are so dependent on how each corner works it is mind-boggling

[Josh Bayko]

Definitely doesn't hurt being so close. Best of luck to JO, he's a class act. I could see the argument of Jimmy racing less to be with his son holding water if he didn't do it for a living. The fact that he races to pay bills and not as a hobby, that makes a difference. Personally I like it when they go real "outlaw" and race when and where they want instead of trying to follow some tour all over creation. As long as he can stand the 4mers labeling him a "Cherry Picker".

Guys follow the national tours because the show up money is the closest thing they’ll get to a regular paycheck in DLM racing.

[CageFaraday]

Does show up money even offset the diesel fuel bill? I'm told that the fuel alone on some trips runs in the $$$ thousands...

[Josh Bayko]

Does show up money even offset the diesel fuel bill? I'm told that the fuel alone on some trips runs in the $$$ thousands...

That’d depend on where the race is in relation to the shop. If it’s a track that’s close to home, is pretty much just money for the pocket. If it’s further away, not so much.

This is the first year I can remember that travel is more brutal for the Lucas series as opposed to the WoO.

[MI Dirt Fan]

Make a difference ? Really, these cars today are so dependent on how each corner works it is mind-boggling

Probably so. But that wasn't a recent incident. That was 5-6 years ago. Alot has changed since then. Just sayin'

[MI Dirt Fan]

It may be money in the pocket until one of those longer trips. Then you may need to dip into it.

[billetbirdcage]

Does show up money even offset the diesel fuel bill? I'm told that the fuel alone on some trips runs in the $$$ thousands...

A percentage of 1500.00 total start money vs 400.00 start money is still more money for the driver when someone else is paying the expenses.

If you worked for a company and got a % of the revenue, would you want to work for a 20 million a year company or a 1 million one? It doesn't matter if it loses money or makes money for your %, but will/could effect how long you have a job.

[zyoung25]

Wasn't the tire of Fegers car that came back funny the right front only? How does that make a difference?

It got flagged because of a spray cleaner he had used on it. I'm sure that aided the TAR so much . Guys have learned what they can and can't use to clean them......well sometimes.

[ImCryn2]

Wasn't the tire of Fegers car that came back funny the right front only? How does that make a difference?

yes, it's huge. just as much (if not more) work goes into the front of these cars as the rear. It's mind-boggling really.

[cgrace]

yes, it's huge. just as much (if not more) work goes into the front of these cars as the rear. It's mind-boggling really.Feger doesn't have an experienced crew or funding to keep going. Read an article in the Pantagraph he has a 17, 16 and 23 year old helping. The 17 and 16 year olds had never helped in the pits before. Also read that last year he went through 5 motors. Completely different car, motors and crew makes a big difference, pretty much starting all over.

[cgrace]

Owens has been good all week-end at Cedar Lake.

[Rocal145]

A lot of swartz are popping up in TN and KY just saying.... Cameron Marlar won his first time in one last night. Jimmy and Mike are close friends from what I understand.

[Clayton_Wetter]

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Why did Jimmy ever get out of a Bloomquist chassis? I suppose Bloomquist wanted him out of it, since Jimmy was winning a lot. Because this Rocket chassis isn’t doing him much good. Is Jimmy hard to work with or what? I’ve met him through a friend that once worked for him, and he was friendly as could be. Jimmy needs to step it up, this is getting ridiculous.

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Actually all he wanted was Bloomquist secrets and knowledge, and when he got them, he cut and run with his ill gotten gains!!!

[goincircles]

Owens needs to get out of the Lucas Oil he is just getting in the way now days yeah he has a decent run from time to time but cant finish anymore and is in danger of dropping out of the top 10 His days are past

[babybird1972]

Owens needs to get out of the Lucas Oil he is just getting in the way now days yeah he has a decent run from time to time but cant finish anymore and is in danger of dropping out of the top 10 His days are past

I am curious on why you feel like he is getting in the way. I don't see him out there holding anyone up. All of them have bad nights/weekends sometimes and some of them do get in the way of others but I don't see it with Jimmy.

[Pennsboro23]

Owens needs to get out of the Lucas Oil he is just getting in the way now days yeah he has a decent run from time to time but cant finish anymore and is in danger of dropping out of the top 10 His days are past

The competition level on the Lucas tour is crazy good, Jimmy can still get it done. He's had a lot of bad luck this year as well. If it weren't for bad luck, he may have won Dirt Million and the Show Me along with his $25,000 win at Fayetteville with the WoO series. Then we would be talking about what a great year he has had.

[Dlmfan123]

Agree with pennsboro

[babybird1972]

Agree with pennsboro

Me as well

[Kromulous]

Exactly Pensboro23, if i had the financial means to fund a Lucas Team, he would be on my short list of Drivers, no doubt.

[babybird1972]

Exactly Pensboro23, if i had the financial means to fund a Lucas Team, he would be on my short list of Drivers, no doubt.

Absolutely!! 100%!! Funny, my husband and I said the same thing the other day.

[chupp n bloomer fan]

Owens needs to get out of the Lucas Oil he is just getting in the way now days yeah he has a decent run from time to time but cant finish anymore and is in danger of dropping out of the top 10 His days are pastThe guy can flat out still wheel a car. By no means is he in the way.

[fastford]

"get out the way" , wow , he was fixing to get out of the way at the million till the engine went , like i said , he may just be a bad dream right now , but the NIGHTMARE is coming......

[Illtsate32]

Jimmy and Bobby have had dismal luck this year. I look for both to be battling for the title next year...both have winning speed most nights...

[MI Dirt Fan]

The competition level on the Lucas tour is crazy good, Jimmy can still get it done. He's had a lot of bad luck this year as well. If it weren't for bad luck, he may have won Dirt Million and the Show Me along with his $25,000 win at Fayetteville with the WoO series. Then we would be talking about what a great year he has had.
I think he was leading a Lucas or WoO race and popped a motor on the last lap. I wanna say it was at Smokey mountain or like Tazewell. Can't remember what track.

[Illtsate32]

Dirt I think he was leading Tazwell a Lucas race and blew up with a few to go...

[fastford]

jimmy and bobby may need to come down here and let me take them up on the hill , see if we can change there luck......lol....sorry fellows , thats kind of a southern thang , some yall may not get it and i cant splain it on here.......

[zyoung25]

Owens needs to get out of the Lucas Oil he is just getting in the way now days yeah he has a decent run from time to time but cant finish anymore and is in danger of dropping out of the top 10 His days are past

This might be the post of the month so far. You can't much more correct than this.....right?

[chupp n bloomer fan]

This might be the post of the month so far. You can't much more correct than this.....right?I agree, definitely post of the month. He took the words right outta my mouth.

[Trax53]

$10,000 at Eldora, $43,600 at Knoxville

I'd say the O SHOW is not just riding around in the way!

[kazual]

Congratulations to him, about time he had better luck.

[Pennsboro23]

Like I said earlier on this thread, a little luck and we would be talking about Owens winning Knoxville, Dirt Million, and the Show Me in the same year.

[fastford]

sounds like he got outa tha way , good good job "O" , hope he dont tell nobody where that hill is...lolololol......

[MI Dirt Fan]

Big day for the O-Show. Was part of a wedding at the track earlier in the afternoon then wins the race later on.

[GrocMax]

Owens has qualified and ran good for 2+ years now and just had really bad racing luck.

[Highside Hustler25]

Glad his luck has changed for the better. Maybe he changed chewing gum brands.