Ponderosa 8/31/18

[MEB4U]

Anyone with thoughts or opinions of how the track will hold up after not hardly being raced on this year??

[bleedsbluer2]

Track will be fine just worried about car count other than lucas regulars the only other drivers seen will be there is chilton and jameson

[MI Dirt Fan]

Surprised they haven't cancelled it yet like last year

[NormP]

Track will be fine just worried about car count other than lucas regulars the only other drivers seen will be there is chilton and jameson

Why not Webb or Skylar Marlar? Or the eastern Ky guys that usually show up like Combs and Breeding? Is Victor Lee still racing a late model?

[bleedsbluer2]

Webb,mike and skylar marlar should be there then you have davenport,bloomquist,richards,owens,satterlee,zeig ler,d oneal,lanigan,erb,mccreadie,pierce plus chilton and jameson 16 drivers so far may not have to worry about giving provisionals out and victor lee is not racing this year

[bleedsbluer2]

Some of the lower budget teams should come good chance to make the field

[Rocal145]

Victor Lee debuted in a new swartz with vic hill power tonight. #1x. He will definitely be there. There will be no shortage of cars. Eric Wells runs really good there, as well as Dohm, Boggs. Bleedsbuler listed some good names too.

[wolter11racing]

I believe Victor is running a Jay D!ckens motor

[Rocal145]

youre correct. i get the 2 mixed up.

[bleedsbluer2]

100 percent dohm will not ever be back to ponderosa

[Rocal145]

I don't blame him. He got done dirty.

[Clayton_Wetter]

Track will be fine just worried about car count other than lucas regulars the only other drivers seen will be there is chilton and jameson

I thought it might be fine for the fall classic a couple of years ago. It was like watching all those trains go by to your right!!!! That is one busy railroad! :)

[Mindwalker]

I thought it might be fine for the fall classic a couple of years ago. It was like watching all those trains go by to your right!!!! :)

I see a lot of folks in the stands at these races who I also see standing near railroad tracks with cameras in hand.... Makes one wonder.

[Clayton_Wetter]

I really like Ponderosa Speedway, but every time I go the track is too slick to pass on.

[luv racin]

You can add Brandon Sheppard and Shane Clayton both to the list. Both have it on their website

[KYDirtGuru]

Victor Lee was in a late model at Lake Cumberland this past weekend

[Rocal145]

I predict 41 cars.

[gb81racing]

Brandon Overton has it on his schedule also

[MRM]

Shanon Buckingham will be at Ponderosa and Portsmouth.

[luv racin]

Also add Devin Gilpin and Eddie Carrier jr per website

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

Brandon Overton has it on his schedule also

Where did u find this schedule. I had no luck finding it

[MI Dirt Fan]

Where did u find this schedule. I had no luck finding it
Gotta look a weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee bit harder lol
https://davidbreazeale.com/schedule.html

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

Gotta look a weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee bit harder lol
https://davidbreazeale.com/schedule.html
Thanks I saw that but didnt know it was a split schedule.

[gb81racing]

Ricky Thornton Jr will be there. He plans to be at all 3 Lucas races this weekend

[luv racin]

Thanks I saw that but didnt know it was a split schedule.

Overton also put it on his Facebook that he be at the Lucas shows this weekend

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

100 percent dohm will not ever be back to ponderosa

Why is that?

[bleedsbluer2]

He won fall classic at ponderosa last was dqed they gave the win to marlar but being a lucas race with lucas officials he might show up

[gb81racing]

Add Eric Wells

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

He won fall classic at ponderosa last was dqed they gave the win to marlar but being a lucas race with lucas officials he might show up

Was that not a sanctioned race? Meaning not the tracks responsibility? I thought he wasn't running Cook races again? But he did. Thought he was going to prove innocence also?

[babybird1972]

Weather looks pretty good for tomorrow. Slight chance of rain between 12pm-2pm other than that it looks good.

I am ready to go!

[bleedsbluer2]

Sure was a sanction race ray cook series and promoter that runs track now is also part of ray cook series rather dohm was illegal or marlar was favortism we as race fans will never know the truth

[Rock IT]

Does anybody know if Mike Marlar will be there?

[MI Dirt Fan]

Can't always trust the DoD racewire but it has Marlar listed as expected entrants

[Roundtown21]

Per rocket Twitter account the rocketship will not be at ponderosa but will be running Portsmouth Saturday and Tyler county Sunday.

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

Sure was a sanction race ray cook series and promoter that runs track now is also part of ray cook series rather dohm was illegal or marlar was favortism we as race fans will never know the truth

Ray cook is a man of integrity.

[NormP]

I'll see you all at the track.

[Clayton_Wetter]

Weather looks pretty good for tomorrow. Slight chance of rain between 12pm-2pm other than that it looks good.

I am ready to go!

Looks like you better get ready for a little storm, it's getting close!!! Nature's water truck to the rescue!!!

[gb81racing]

Does anybody know if Mike Marlar will be there?

Mike Marlar is at Ponderosa!

[NormP]

Rain is pretty much gone. Clear skies moving in. If you aren't here already you aren't going to get a good seat. 24 late models signed in so far

[Clayton_Wetter]

More showers are popping up, if they stay together, lookout.

[gb81racing]

Bloomquist hasn’t shown up yet. Practice is over

[Clayton_Wetter]

Just incredible. How do you run a points series if you can't seem to get to the tracks???

Are they stalling for him? It's getting a bit late.

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

Gb81
He prolly figured it was going to rain out

[Clayton_Wetter]

Maybe they went to White Castles and are hitting all the rest stops!!!

[chupp n bloomer fan]

Just incredible. How do you run a points series if you can't seem to get to the tracks???

Are they stalling for him? It's getting a bit late.You tell me. Absolutely no one shoots themselves in the foot more than him. No one.

[gb81racing]

Qualifying on the track and he is pulling in the track now in a black hauler this week lol. Not his new hauler and not the red one he borrowed last week for Mansfield.

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

Prolly fergys hauler. Fergy prolly w him!

[MI Dirt Fan]

Bronson has over all fast time

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

So bloomy start last in last heat or b main

[gb81racing]

Prolly fergys hauler. Fergy prolly w him!

No, it’s not Ferguson’s hauler.

[gb81racing]

So bloomy start last in last heat or b main

He is starting last in a heat race

Bronson on the pole.

[gb81racing]

Just incredible. How do you run a points series if you can't seem to get to the tracks???

Are they stalling for him? It's getting a bit late.

It’s crazy, always just him that can’t make it on time.

Nope, they didn’t wait for him.

[MI Dirt Fan]

Some heavy hitters in that race. Whoa

Bronson-Pearson
Overton-McCreadie
Thornton-Marlar
Satterlee-Owens
Bailey-Bloomquist

[Kwd1253]

Some heavy hitters in that race. Whoa

Bronson-Pearson
Overton-McCreadie
Thornton-Marlar
Satterlee-Owens
Bailey-Bloomquist

It’s only missing Zeigler, then all my weekly fantasy picks would be in it 😂 lol. This not going be good for points for tonight.

[TMaCiLLiNi39]

In all honesty it’s 50/50 that Bloomquist won’t even make the race tonight... ponderosa is tough to pass on and Scott started and finished last in his heat

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

No joke i had 3 in that heat as well

[MI Dirt Fan]

Bronson had help from Rocket the other night at a practice session. Might be his night.

[t3r3e3]

Bronson had help from Rocket the other night at a practice session. Might be his night.

Bronson will find a way to Bronson it up.

[WildBill32]

I'm not sure Bloomer wants to win the points. Hes lite, hes late, hes fallen and can't get up. He can't peee.... Idk... But, he does make for alot of drama at the track.

[Kwd1253]

At tmacillini39 he get a prev. Before anyone lol.

[MI Dirt Fan]

Bronson will find a way to Bronson it up.

Probably. lol. They could win tonight then fumble with the car some and be way off again for months.

[Kwd1253]

No joke i had 3 in that heat as well

Think lot people going hit by that. Some had b.shepp for wc and he not there tonight Lol.

[MI Dirt Fan]

hes fallen and can't get up. He can't peee.... Idk...

Still won $100k that night....

[NormP]

Bloomquist will not be in the feature. Just announced over PA

[chupp n bloomer fan]

Bronson will find a way to Bronson it up.And I thought we were friends, I do not know what you mean.:)

[Clayton_Wetter]

Rain moving in?

[chupp n bloomer fan]

Bloomquist will not be in the feature. Just announced over PAWhy? Because he was late, so ineligible for a provisional.

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

Think lot people going hit by that. Some had b.shepp for wc and he not there tonight Lol.

All mine are in. They taken 6 from heats and 4 from b main

Does bloomy get in on prov?

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

Ok I see post answering my bloomy question. Thanks

[#FALSuperman]

Yea, if you're a true Bloomquist fan, this has got to be hard to accept.
His fans deserve better, as does the Lucas Tour.

[TMaCiLLiNi39]

Ok I see post answering my bloomy question. Thanks

His only shot now is that it rains out and they cancel

[NormP]

I didn't hear everything but Erb got a fast time provisional, Bloomer didn't one at all.

Officials are trying to beat the weather. Feature up next

[gb81racing]

He was late so guess he isn’t eligible for provisional. He ran b main and didn’t make it in thru that.

[TMaCiLLiNi39]

I didn't hear everything but Erb got a fast provisional, Bloomer didn't one at all.

He was late... so he was ineligible for any provisional

[MI Dirt Fan]

Bronson-Carrier
English-Pearson
Davenport-Richards
McCreadie-Chilton
ONeal5-Overton
Hawkins-Lee
Satterlee-Lanigan
Wells-Thornton
Pierce-Buckingham
Marlar-Zeigler
Bailey-Owens
Erb-Coffman

[NormP]

He was late... so he was ineligible for any provisional

Alright. Didn't know being late knocks you out. I do know everyone around me started laughing when his hauler pulled in. He was off both times he hit the track. Think he may have passed one person in B main.

[MI Dirt Fan]

Yea, if you're a true Bloomquist fan, this has got to be hard to accept.
His fans deserve better, as does the Lucas Tour.

Definitely not going to lose sleep over it.

[#FALSuperman]

Definitely not going to lose sleep over it.

I doubt he does either, lol

[NormP]

We're going to get rained on.

[No_Weak_Links]

I have never ever heard of if your late you don't get your provisional.

[MI Dirt Fan]

I have never ever heard of if your late you don't get your provisional.

I think that's the "Bloomquist" rule initiated from last year.

[#FALSuperman]

Yes newly implemented last year as the "Bloomquist rule".

[TMaCiLLiNi39]

I have never ever heard of if your late you don't get your provisional.

It’s the Scott Bloomquist rule... they implemented it last year because he kept showing up late...

[MI Dirt Fan]

I doubt he does either, lol

Probably not. lol

[MI Dirt Fan]

Green flag is out.

[No_Weak_Links]

I don't care who the driver is I don't like the rule. If Davenport or Richards came in late I would say they deserve their provisional as well.

[MI Dirt Fan]

Marlar pulls off on lap 13

[MI Dirt Fan]

I don't care who the driver is I don't like the rule. If Davenport or Richards came in late I would say they deserve their provisional as well.

You get one excused late. Then after that it's make the show or load up.

They did let Davenport change cars like 3 times one night and let it go.

[chupp n bloomer fan]

What a dip(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word). Some of the crap he does. I like him because he goes against the grain, but being an idiot, not so much.

[No_Weak_Links]

Just saw a pic....poor McCredie just tore another up pretty good.

[#FALSuperman]

Man, T-Mac is on quite the bad luck streak. Him and Overton come together and spin out.

[Clayton_Wetter]

We're going to get rained on.

Sure is getting close.

[MI Dirt Fan]

Drizzling now. 6 to go to make it complete.

Marlar had a flat RR

[MI Dirt Fan]

Overton out. Tmac still going.

[MI Dirt Fan]

Bronson blows a LR I believe while leading. Not sure. But it is under caution and raining on lap 30.

[MI Dirt Fan]

Carrier Jr is the current leader.

[#FALSuperman]

The race is official if they call it on rain.
Carrier Jr.
EPJ
Richards
JD
Hawkins

[play4kps]

Bloomquist needs help! Everybody keeps on enabling him.

[#FALSuperman]

It's official...

Checker flag falls at L30 after drivers give officials 👎🏼 on track conditions. @carrier_jr is your winner @PonderosaSpdwy #LucasDirt

[MI Dirt Fan]

Carrier
Pearson
Richards
Davenport
Hawkins
Lanigan
Owens
Satterlee
English
Zeigler
Erb
ONeal5
Thornton
Lee
McCreadie
Bailey
Bronson
Chilton
Wells
Overton
Pierce
Buckingham
Marlar
Coffman

[Livewire95]

Greatest Of Asinine Times!!! #0

[MI Dirt Fan]

Dang it. And I had Carrier as my wild card and I don't think his schedule earlier this week show he was going to be there. Only Saturday and Sunday. 😡

[No_Weak_Links]

Carrier with flat LR in victory lane.

[Clayton_Wetter]

Just wondering why all the slamming, is there a chance there was a good reason Bloomquist was late? So far I don't see any explanation.

Anyway, I don't think they can afford ANY more late arrivals. It may be too late to make up the points already.

[MI Dirt Fan]

Any idea what is causing them that's 2 flat LR and a flat RR (13 laps in). Were there any others?

[TMaCiLLiNi39]

Carrier with flat LR in victory lane.

(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word).... is the track that full of rocks? I haven’t been there in like 7 years

[jlacey]

Congrats ECJ and team! I debated on picking him as my wc but decided on Zach Dohm, forgetting about his last visit to the pond

[MI Dirt Fan]

Just wondering why all the slamming, is there a chance there was a good reason Bloomquist was late? So far I don't see any explanation.

Anyway, I don't think they can afford ANY more late arrivals. It may be too late to make up the points already.

-150 out was still reachable. Had Mansfield been a points night I think it would have only been about -75

[TMaCiLLiNi39]

Just wondering why all the slamming, is there a chance there was a good reason Bloomquist was late? So far I don't see any explanation.

Anyway, I don't think they can afford ANY more late arrivals. It may be too late to make up the points already.

Clayton it’s 150 miles from his shop to Ponderosa.... there is absolutely no excuse

[No_Weak_Links]

Any idea what is causing them that's 2 flat LR and a flat RR (13 laps in). Were there any others?

Not sure. I know Marlar said he had 2 flats when he retired.

[WildBill32]

Great to see Carrier get the win. Its been awhile... And a super nice guy too.

[ImCryn2]

Alot can happen during that 150 mile trip.

[No_Weak_Links]

I just don't like the rule. Dock points for being late, but you're essentially taking it out on the fans that paid hard earned money to come support your series. They come to watch ALL the big dogs, no matter if it's Bloomquist, Davenport, Richards, Pierce, etc....putting any of these guys in their hauler is not giving the fans their money's worth. Then on top of that they watch a 25-30 lap main. Just not good business IMO

[NormP]

You could see a flat right rear on Davenport's car as well right before the officials called the race.

I hated to see them call it. There was just starting to be some movement

[golddirt]

Nwl bloomer caused the rule with his stupidity, if you wanna race be on time, I don't care who you are! Not on time don't unload.

[MI Dirt Fan]

Thought for sure they were going to cancel

[seminole939913]

Of curse they cancelled. That is twice in just the past few handful of races they called a race at half way, just as Davenport had trouble. Things that make you go "HMMMMMMMM".......

[00Hdmn]

Hawkins 11th to 5th with out a complete race. Nice to see Eddie win, one of the good guys out there!

[TMaCiLLiNi39]

Of curse they cancelled. That is twice in just the past few handful of races they called a race at half way, just as Davenport had trouble. Things that make you go "HMMMMMMMM".......

Them canceling had NOTHING to do with JD getting a flat as they rode around under caution lap after lap because of rain... quit being a dumba$$

[No_Weak_Links]

Nwl bloomer caused the rule with his stupidity, if you wanna race be on time, I don't care who you are! Not on time don't unload.

But that still doesn't make it up to the fans. I'm not taking up for him being late or saying he shouldn't be punished. But like I said dock points or fine him. When you make him or any driver load up, you just hurt your product and in the end stuck it to FANS.

[TerryM]

This is hilarious. You can't make up a weirder story, but it's almost predictable at this point.

[Shiny Side Up 18]

But that still doesn't make it up to the fans. I'm not taking up for him being late or saying he shouldn't be punished. But like I said dock points or fine him. When you make him or any driver load up, you just hurt your product and in the end stuck it to FANS.Well it all could've been avoided if the driver had arrived on time. Nobody else seems to have a chronic problem of being late. The schedule has been out since October...

[NormP]

Them canceling had NOTHING to do with JD getting a flat as they rode around under caution lap after lap because of rain... quit being a dumba$$

I didn't think the rain was any worse under the last caution then it was during the caution when T-Mac got hooked up with Overton. Felt like more of a mist than anything. But I don't think it had anything to do with Davenport, he wasn't a factor he was just maintaining the same general position he started in

[Josh Bayko]

I just don't like the rule. Dock points for being late, but you're essentially taking it out on the fans that paid hard earned money to come support your series. They come to watch ALL the big dogs, no matter if it's Bloomquist, Davenport, Richards, Pierce, etc....putting any of these guys in their hauler is not giving the fans their money's worth. Then on top of that they watch a 25-30 lap main. Just not good business IMO

This is in the running for the dumbest thing I’ve ever read on 4M.

[MI Dirt Fan]

Sorry. I mean't I thought for sure they were going to cancel earlier in day

[NormP]

Judging by the cheers, I'd say a majority of the fans were glad he didn't make the race.

[dirt crow]

I'm not sure Bloomer wants to win the points. Hes lite, hes late, hes fallen and can't get up. He can't peee.... Idk... But, he does make for alot of drama at the track.

Hahahahahahaha

[MI Dirt Fan]

Says Pierce pulled off on lap 19 for a broken shock.

[Doc88D]

Don't blame Lucas for this rule. Lucas didn't cheat the Bloomer fans out of a race. Bloomquist cheated his fans out of a race. He is the reason for the rule, and I believe he is the first to get burned by it.

[TerryM]

Judging by the cheers, I'd say a majority of the fans were glad he didn't make the race.
I was at the North/South for the first time since moving to Georgia 5 years ago. Before that, I'd attended most of the big shows at Florence and everything else within a 3 or 4 hour drive from Lexington since the 80s. What I've noticed lately is, most of the Bloomquist fans have disappeared. I think they are finally accepting what he is.

[dirt crow]

Alot can happen during that 150 mile trip.

That’s right. I’m sure there was a g@y bar along the way for ol snort to ”hand” out a few tuggies and be tardy.

[MI Dirt Fan]

I was at the North/South for the first time since moving to Georgia 5 years ago. Before that, I'd attended most of the big shows at Florence and everything else within a 3 or 4 hour drive from Lexington since the 80s. What I've noticed lately is, most of the Bloomquist fans have disappeared. I think they are finally accepting what he is.

I know. They have a t-shirt for it now. Available at the World....

[TerryM]

And his remaining groupies will buy every one of them ...

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

I bet bloomy the 1st one thru pit gate tomarrow lmao.
Tonight ol scott got caught in his own noose!

Going to be interesting what happens at eldora!

[MI Dirt Fan]

I bet bloomy the 1st one thru pit gate tomarrow lmao.
Tonight ol scott got caught in his own noose!

Going to be interesting what happens at eldora!

I was thinking more on Sunday for $50k

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

Prolly there also. U think after so many times he would get it straight.

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

Fergy has next 2 races on his schedule so we'll see if he can straightn scott out

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

Hey "BLINDSTALKER" how did ur boy do tonight? Gained a bunch of points huh!🤣🤣

[TerryM]

What's the updated points?

[chupp n bloomer fan]

I was at the North/South for the first time since moving to Georgia 5 years ago. Before that, I'd attended most of the big shows at Florence and everything else within a 3 or 4 hour drive from Lexington since the 80s. What I've noticed lately is, most of the Bloomquist fans have disappeared. I think they are finally accepting what he is.


And his remaining groupies will buy every one of them ...You can be a fan of a driver and totally disagree with some of his antics. I know you think you speak for everyone, and have the Bubstr disease, but when he starts driving dirty, then I’m done with him. For now, not a turncoat. And yeah, I’ll buy the shirt. Maybe I’ll customize it with something about eating sh!t and giving people the bird, ya know, be classy.

[CliftyCowboy57]

To me it seems like a terrible by Lucas Oil to end the race 20 laps earlier. Track wasn't slick at all, soon as the late models went off the track the crate late models come out giving thumbs up and run a great race. They didn't even try to get the rest of the race in.

[Highside Hustler25]

oh boy, Sara had to bring Booby into the mix. Hey Huckabee, why don't you just get yer man a alarm clock:)

[#FALSuperman]

To me it seems like a terrible by Lucas Oil to end the race 20 laps earlier. Track wasn't slick at all, soon as the late models went off the track the crate late models come out giving thumbs up and run a great race. They didn't even try to get the rest of the race in.

The call was made ONLY AFTER Lucas asked the drivers to give thumbs up or down to continue and it was an overwhelming thumbs down.

[CliftyCowboy57]

The call was made ONLY AFTER Lucas asked the drivers to give thumbs up or down to continue and it was an overwhelming thumbs down. I understand that, but two of the front drivers had flat tires, so of course they are thumbs down, but I don't understand why they even ask the drivers? It was obvious that track was fine. It wasn't even raining enough for fans to get out of their seats. Then 5 minutes later the rain stopped and less talented drivers when out on the same track and gave thumbs up and put on a great race!

[Mams]

It is what it is. Get over it.

[CliftyCowboy57]

It is what it is. Get over it.Lol great conversation.

[CliftyCowboy57]

Sounds to me like one of the best promoters in the game wasn't a big fan either.

[Mams]

Lol great conversation.

lol! Thanks. New screen name? When we’re you last banned?

[CliftyCowboy57]

Nope, never been banned, just joined the other day. Thanks for the warm welcome!! Nice to see the senior members so welcoming to the new guys. Must be a great community!

[ImCryn2]

Sounds to me like one of the best promoters in the game wasn't a big fan either.

Not able to see the attachment.

[Mams]

Nope, never been banned, just joined the other day. Thanks for the warm welcome!! Nice to see the senior members so welcoming to the new guys. Must be a great community!

Welcome aboard!

[CliftyCowboy57]

Welcome aboard!Lol thanks! I like you already.

[No_Weak_Links]

Josh Bayko....you think ideas are dumb because you can't see past your Bloomquist hatred to see the big picture. I'm sure many fans left last night with intentions of never returning to Ponderosa. That's not good for the sport.

[CliftyCowboy57]

I don't know why the link doesn't work, but it's a post from Chris Tilly making sure that everyone know that it wasn't the tracks call to end the race and the rest of the nights show went on as planned after Lucas Oil cancelled theirs

[ImCryn2]

Josh Bayko....you think ideas are dumb because you can't see past your Bloomquist hatred to see the big picture. I'm sure many fans left last night with intentions of never returning to Ponderosa. That's not good for the sport.

ONE guy making a mockery of the rules over the years hasn't exactly done the sport good either.

[ImCryn2]

I don't know why the link doesn't work, but it's a post from Chris Tilly making sure that everyone know that it wasn't the tracks call to end the race and the rest of the nights show went on as planned after Lucas Oil cancelled theirs

Where was this posted? I have a couple questions I'd like to ask him in a public setting.

[mskdorf]

First time I ever heard of ending a race for rain and then running the remaining class. Sounds like BS to me. If it was truly A Lucas call then it seems to be a bad one.

[No_Weak_Links]

ONE guy making a mockery of the rules over the years hasn't exactly done the sport good either.

I completely agree. I said I'm not taking up for Bloomquist. It has nothing to do with what driver it is. I'm taking up for the fans of the sport....a lot of fans of the sport don't have the money to travel from state to state chasing Lucas or WOO. They wait until they come to their home track. They wait all year for Lucas to come then the night they show up the one of the biggest draws in the series isn't allowed to race? On top of that the Series shortens the race by almost 1/2. There is a good chance they may never come back.....like I said earlier. A lot of people need to look at the big picture to this. Fine the driver money, dock him points, or come up with another penalty, but let him use the provisional because drivers not in the show is not good for the sport.

[ImCryn2]

I completely agree. I said I'm not taking up for Bloomquist. It has nothing to do with what driver it is. I'm taking up for the fans of the sport....a lot of fans of the sport don't have the money to travel from state to state chasing Lucas or WOO. They wait until they come to their home track. They wait all year for Lucas to come then the night they show up the one of the biggest draws in the series isn't allowed to race? On top of that the Series shortens the race by almost 1/2. There is a good chance they may never come back.....like I said earlier. A lot of people need to look at the big picture to this. Fine the driver money, dock him points, or come up with another penalty, but let him use the provisional because drivers not in the show is not good for the sport.

I don't think they WANTED him to not race last night. IMO it was the last thing they wanted, but at some point they had to draw the line.
I honestly think in this case (and many others) the driver feels he is bigger than the sport and that the rules will be overlooked for the very reason you mention (the FANS). Scott's late arrival has been an issue for quite some time now. Lucas has the job of making and enforcing rules. In this case they want all the drivers there by a certain time. Do you think a point penalty or a dock in pay would get Scott there on time? In a way, that has happened quite a few times because when he shows up late his performance lacks (less points & money) and that hasn't stopped him from arriving late. Also, let's not forget, the series gives them one freebie on this rule so Scott has used that up also.
I do not know what it is that prevents Scott from showing up on time, but I have to side with Lucas on this one because I think we are on the same page. Just show up on time and all is good.

[kidrock]

I completely agree. I said I'm not taking up for Bloomquist. It has nothing to do with what driver it is. I'm taking up for the fans of the sport....a lot of fans of the sport don't have the money to travel from state to state chasing Lucas or WOO. They wait until they come to their home track. They wait all year for Lucas to come then the night they show up the one of the biggest draws in the series isn't allowed to race? On top of that the Series shortens the race by almost 1/2. There is a good chance they may never come back.....like I said earlier. A lot of people need to look at the big picture to this. Fine the driver money, dock him points, or come up with another penalty, but let him use the provisional because drivers not in the show is not good for the sport.

I understand what you're saying but, for this year Bloomer know's the rule so, maybe you should be more mad at him and not lucas. He's had all week to get to the track and on time. I would say he has been there before so, knows how long it takest o get their on time, but, Will give him a pass if he had some kind of transportation problem while en route but, if not then it's on him.

[Josh Bayko]

Josh Bayko....you think ideas are dumb because you can't see past your Bloomquist hatred to see the big picture. I'm sure many fans left last night with intentions of never returning to Ponderosa. That's not good for the sport.

I can absolutely see the big picture, and I’m not a Bloomquist “hater”. Your idea that this incident will have a significant impact on future races is absurd. There are hundreds of races that are run each year without Bloomquist in attendance that do perfectly well at the gate. You talk about seeing the big picture, but you miss it completely.

[gb81racing]

From Bloomquist shop to Ponderosa is only around 2.5 hours. He had plenty of time to get there. Maybe he was too busy loading everything in another borrowed trailer

[joshroth14]

Bloomquist probably shouldn't follow a series at this point of his career. Then he can just show up whenever he feels he wants to race. I think Scott hates showing up to places that he doesnt enjoy racing at, which is more reason not to follow a series but also why pass up the free money. As much as he messes around, his talent alone will always have him finish in the top 3 in Lucas points and thats a nice end of the year check. As a Bloomquist fan you cant complain about anything. He's the only driver to win every single major. The only driver to do it, and hes won them all multiple times, most 5 or more times. He's won the most major races at Eldora and the most national touring series. Look at the drivers he started racing against. He's outlasted them all. Moyer and Lanigan are still around but not nearly as competitive. For a "down" year like he's having he still won the Dream for a record 8th time and the Show Me 100. LOL. Im just glad to be able to watch him race still. Just like Moyer, even though hes not the great Moyer of the 90s its still fun to see him at the track. Scott's main focus before leaving the shop is to get the World 100 car ready to go.

[plunks7]

The way I look at it. Bloomer was first one out, so he should be the first one their for Sat. race. :)

[kidrock]

I like the way you think lol

[Kwd1253]

I completely agree. I said I'm not taking up for Bloomquist. It has nothing to do with what driver it is. I'm taking up for the fans of the sport....a lot of fans of the sport don't have the money to travel from state to state chasing Lucas or WOO. They wait until they come to their home track. They wait all year for Lucas to come then the night they show up the one of the biggest draws in the series isn't allowed to race? On top of that the Series shortens the race by almost 1/2. There is a good chance they may never come back.....like I said earlier. A lot of people need to look at the big picture to this. Fine the driver money, dock him points, or come up with another penalty, but let him use the provisional because drivers not in the show is not good for the sport.

How about the other side of the coin fans that don’t want wait around because one drive holding up the event. Some people don’t care if one the biggest draw makes it or not. Most locals would rather see someone like Eddie win it than Scott or another big drawing name. People cry way to much when big national tour name don’t make the show or don’t show up.

[Mindwalker]

Hey "BLINDSTALKER" how did ur boy do tonight? Gained a bunch of points huh!藍藍

Keep beating your chest jumper. You forget it always backfires on you and then.... Hahahahahahaha

[Bloomerdirtking]

Being a fan of his i have to be honest the George Jones/Axl Rose antics are a disgrace and have wore thin. I am not jumping ship but this group is a clusterf%€k. Bust out new GOAT shirt’s and then come off as jackasses, smdh. Hopefully this bunch gets all it’s moronic BS over before the World 100 weekend.

[Mindwalker]

You know he will top all of this at the world hundred. See the pattern here? $$$$$ 😀

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

You know he will top all of this at the world hundred. See the pattern here? $$$$$ 

Not if stewert and slack have anything to do w it!😁

[Mindwalker]

Not if stewert and slack have anything to do w it!

They will have everything to do with it. Hahahahaha

[Mindwalker]

The show must go on.... 😎

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

Keep beating your chest jumper. You forget it always backfires on you and then.... Hahahahahahaha

We know you beat ur joy stick!

[Mindwalker]

We know you beat ur joy stick!

I have MEE on that.... 😘 She loves me so..... Hahahahaha

[Kwd1253]

A fat girl broke his joy stick couple years ago. She yanked on it to hard while playing Pacman. He never got it to work again after that lol

[kazual]

I enjoy watching Bloomwhiz race even though don’t care for his lack of respect for other drivers and his antics. Something needs to change, this type of irresponsibility is usually associated with someone headed for a crash landing.

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

A fat girl broke his joy stick couple years ago. She yanked on it to hard while playing Pacman. He never got it to work again after that lol

Good one Kwd!👍👍

[chupp n bloomer fan]

oh boy, Sara had to bring Booby into the mix. Hey Huckabee, why don't you just get yer man a alarm clock:)Or you could go f’ck yourself and put me on ignore sweetheart. I will not play your loser games like SS, and Mindwalker.

[MI Dirt Fan]

Yeah not sure what his deal has been the past few weeks. Used to somewhat respect his opinion on here but that's changed quickly.

[TS FAN]

I completely agree. I said I'm not taking up for Bloomquist. It has nothing to do with what driver it is. I'm taking up for the fans of the sport....a lot of fans of the sport don't have the money to travel from state to state chasing Lucas or WOO. They wait until they come to their home track. They wait all year for Lucas to come then the night they show up the one of the biggest draws in the series isn't allowed to race? On top of that the Series shortens the race by almost 1/2. There is a good chance they may never come back.....like I said earlier. A lot of people need to look at the big picture to this. Fine the driver money, dock him points, or come up with another penalty, but let him use the provisional because drivers not in the show is not good for the sport.

According to Lucas RULES, the zero was not eligible for a provisional. Notice I said Rules. 4m opinions on this hold no water. Lucas also determined whether the race would continue. RULES. The track had nothing to do with it. Eddie Carrier won!!!! Congrats!!!!

[Clayton_Wetter]

Alot can happen during that 150 mile trip.


https://youtu.be/JFvujknrBuE

Jake Blues: I ran out of gas! I got a flat tire! I didn’t have change for cab fare! I lost my tux at the cleaners! I locked my keys in the car! An old friend came in from out of town! Someone stole my car! There was an earthquake! A terrible flood! Locusts! IT WASN’T MY FAULT, I SWEAR TO GOD!

The Blues Brothers

[Clayton_Wetter]

I know. They have a t-shirt for it now. Available at the World....

Bloomquist merchandise (tee shirts, etc) still the most sold it dirt LM racing, but go ahead and try to deny that he's the main man, still yet. You know who I'm talkin about.

[MEB4U]

Maybe they should be like nascar guarantee top 20 will race and then the rest can all battle for the last 4 starting spots.....geeeeez

[IAMN21]

Cancelling early had nothing to do with the rain but all to do with the fact that they had everyones hard earned money and a good opportunity for an early exit. What a crock of bull, guarantee you that Lucas lost many people that would of been at other races for sure by the time they dropped the checkered flag the track was calling the crates out to race and finished all classes so you tell me was it the rain?

[Clayton_Wetter]

Nope, never been banned, just joined the other day. Thanks for the warm welcome!! Nice to see the senior members so welcoming to the new guys. Must be a great community!

Your sarcasm and facetiousness will get you far here. Welcome!!!! I think???? :confused:

[Clayton_Wetter]

it is what it is. Get over it.

No!!!!!! :):)

[Clayton_Wetter]

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Quote Originally Posted by No_Weak_Links View Post

I just don't like the rule. Dock points for being late, but you're essentially taking it out on the fans that paid hard earned money to come support your series. They come to watch ALL the big dogs, no matter if it's Bloomquist, Davenport, Richards, Pierce, etc....putting any of these guys in their hauler is not giving the fans their money's worth. Then on top of that they watch a 25-30 lap main. Just not good business IMO
This is in the running for the dumbest thing I’ve ever read on 4M.

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Actually there are several posts right here on this very thread that are even dumber!!! Not yours, BTW

[Clayton_Wetter]

So did the fans get upset about the feature getting called? How do you get rained out and then run the rest of the program?

[IAMN21]

Upset would probably be an understatement for some. You tell me but they sure did.