Tmac driving the Rumley #6

[formercrewguy]

Don't know if it's been posted on here yet, but just read where Tmac is going to drive the #6 in select races.

[Coal Miner]

T Mac and Rumley, could be dynamic!

[jog49]

A great deal of the #6's success was Davenport, not Rumley's "device". Many forget that fact.

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

Don't know if it's been posted on here yet, but just read where Tmac is going to drive the #6 in select races.


Its official now per dod.

[RaceEngineer]

A great deal of the #6's success was Davenport, not Rumley's "device". Many forget that fact.A lot of guys could win if you give them a 1/2 second a lap.

[Illtsate32]

A great deal of the #6's success was Davenport, not Rumley's "device". Many forget that fact.

I agree, if you have an eye for talent you can see the people that have it , but many people dont...

[george w]

As a McCreadie fan I'm stoked! As a Marlar fan it stinks, crazy how the 2018 WOO champ has to search or throw something together in April after the year he had.... I'm sure he'll get something rounded up.

[RaceEngineer]

I agree, if you have an eye for talent you can see the people that have it , but many people dont...In 2015, I saw an inconsistent driver constantly jump the cushion and make mistakes and drive away. The last 3 years, I see anew Superman. This one is 100% legit.

[Hoosier_Dirt]

As a McCreadie fan I'm stoked! As a Marlar fan it stinks, crazy how the 2018 WOO champ has to search or throw something together in April after the year he had.... I'm sure he'll get something rounded up.

Marlar had no plans to race this season till Rumley called. Even then it was a specials races only.

[george w]

Marlar had no plans to race this season till Rumley called. Even then it was a specials races only. I just assumed that had that deal not come together somethen else more permanent then what this turned out to be could have I do remember him sayin he was planning on working more outside of racing an not following a tour but not quitting the sport. I also think it's odd he would decline to comment to the DOD staff on the write up, he's a pretty mild mannered guy for the most part even when things don't go his way, an also open in the past as far as moving from team to team or switching chassis an so on ???

[mccreadiefan39]

Win-win situation for everyone involved other than Mike Marlar. It will allow Tim McCreadie to race more of the high paying non-Lucas races, both the #39 and #6 will be on Bilstein shocks which should only help their return to dirt late model racing and Kevin Rumley keeps his limited schedule that he wants.

[Illtsate32]

In 2015, I saw an inconsistent driver constantly jump the cushion and make mistakes and drive away. The last 3 years, I see anew Superman. This one is 100% legit.

I agree with the last 3 years comment. And as far as 2015, for prob the best year on record for anyone ever, ya he was not as polished, and even I'd he did make the mistakes you say it was his style and aggressiveness that gave him a few tenths along with the car...

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

Mike marlar works for rocket

[Dlmfan123]

Win-win situation for everyone involved other than Mike Marlar. It will allow Tim McCreadie to race more of the high paying non-Lucas races, both the #39 and #6 will be on Bilstein shocks which should only help their return to dirt late model racing and Kevin Rumley keeps his limited schedule that he wants.If tmac could qualify he would have won races already this year. Came from the back at Hagerstown Saturday on a 1 line race track

[Dlmfan123]

Mike marlar works for rocketNo, just loyal to Integra shocks

[wfofan]

TMac or Marlar...hands down Marlar...

[RaceEngineer]

I agree with the last 3 years comment. And as far as 2015, for prob the best year on record for anyone ever, ya he was not as polished, and even I'd he did make the mistakes you say it was his style and aggressiveness that gave him a few tenths along with the car...I am not saying he couldn't drive. But, I know for a fact the device was worth 5 tenths.

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

No, just loyal to Integra shocks

he works for rocket & integra

[non driving fool]

I am not saying he couldn't drive. But, I know for a fact the device was worth 5 tenths. Seems that might be a bit optimistic don't ya think, Skippy

[Clayton_Wetter]

Seems that might be a bit optimistic don't ya think, Skippy

More than a half sec????

[RaceEngineer]

Seems that might be a bit optimistic don't ya think, SkippyData does not lie. It ain't worth that on a 2019 xr1, but it is on a 2014 blue grey.

[B_K]

Y’all quit arguing with Kevin.

[jog49]

Kevin who? It's not Rumley.

[B_K]

Didn’t really think it was. Just really messing around with the guy “knowing” it was worth 1/2 second a lap.

[chupp n bloomer fan]

You sure?:)

I was totally convinced it was Kevin. I figured most of us could infer it was a joke.

[RaceEngineer]

Ever analyzed lap times from 2015? Ever tested a device? That's how you know what it's worth. It's rare to improve so many physics problems at the same time. Items that fix one are often worth a tenth alone.

[B_K]

You sure?:)

I was totally convinced it was Kevin. I figured most of us could infer it was a joke.

Thanks. Thought I was going to have to work on my sarcasm skills.

[chupp n bloomer fan]

Thanks. Thought I was going to have to work on my sarcasm skills.Some folks elevators just don’t quite reach the top floor.

[Andrews42FAN]

TMac or Marlar...hands down Marlar...

Based on what? TMAC is actually the more accomplished driver....

[Highside Hustler25]

A great deal of the #6's success was Davenport, not Rumley's "device". Many forget that fact.

They won 8 or 9 crown jewel type races in 2015 with the device and won 1 such race in 2016 without it. I think that device played into that success a little more than you give it credit for.
That little so called device helped bring about maybe the best season anyone has ever had in a late model. If it wasn't such a advantage, He wouldn't have fallen off as much as they did in 2016.
And yes. JD is a wheelman. No argument there.

[mccreadiefan39]

[QUOTE=Andrews42FAN;2260584]Based on what? TMAC is actually the more accomplished driver...

World 100, North-South 100, Knoxville Nationals, USA Nationals, Silver Dollar Nationals, Topless 100, Prairie Dirt Classic, Jackson 100, SDW 150, Chili Bowl, WoO Championhip

Hands down Marlar?

[B_K]

They won 8 or 9 crown jewel type races in 2015 with the device and won 1 such race in 2016 without it. I think that device played into that success a little more than you give it credit for.
That little so called device helped bring about maybe the best season anyone has ever had in a late model. If it wasn't such a advantage, He wouldn't have fallen off as much as they did in 2016.
And yes. JD is a wheelman. No argument there.

True, but that’s a story as old as the sport. The guy with talent who also has the current best car should win. Lots of money has been won playing in grey areas.

[RaceEngineer]

[QUOTE=Andrews42FAN;2260584]Based on what? TMAC is actually the more accomplished driver...World 100, North-South 100, Knoxville Nationals, USA Nationals, Silver Dollar Nationals, Topless 100, Prairie Dirt Classic, Jackson 100, SDW 150, Chili Bowl, WoO ChampionhipHands down Marlar?Marlar has spent little time running for national level teams. I'd take him too.

[RaceEngineer]

The device was not in the grey area, BK. It was 100% fair.

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

The device was not in the grey area, BK. It was 100% fair.

Thats right. It was approved by lucas officals then when the rumley gang showed how it worked they banned it.

[B_K]

Thats right. It was approved by lucas officals then when the rumley gang showed how it worked they banned it.

I phrased it wrong. Wasn’t a legal/illegal issue just outside the box. Innovation has made a lot a good drivers great.

[Zonks32x]

[QUOTE=Andrews42FAN;2260584]Based on what? TMAC is actually the more accomplished driver...

World 100, North-South 100, Knoxville Nationals, USA Nationals, Silver Dollar Nationals, Topless 100, Prairie Dirt Classic, Jackson 100, SDW 150, Chili Bowl, WoO Championhip

Hands down Marlar?

In the words of Lee Corso from ESPN gameday, "Not so fast my friend."

More accomplished for a career...T-Mac without question, hands down, agree 100%.

If we're talking recent history, say the last 2-3 years, I'd argue Marlar.
The guy won the WoO tour the first time he ran a national tour full-time and he beat the best team in the game right now to do it.

The last couple years, Marlar's been more consistent imho. T-Mac's had a couple nice wins, but the consistency hasn't been
there.

Two decent guys...so definitely a tie in my book on that.

[Jking24]

[QUOTE=mccreadiefan39;2260592]In the words of Lee Corso from ESPN gameday, "Not so fast my friend."More accomplished for a career...T-Mac without question, hands down, agree 100%.If we're talking recent history, say the last 2-3 years, I'd argue Marlar.The guy won the WoO tour the first time he ran a national tour full-time and he beat the best team in the game right now to do it.The last couple years, Marlar's been more consistent imho. T-Mac's had a couple nice wins, but the consistency hasn't beenthere. Two decent guys...so definitely a tie in my book on that.Now im not trying to stir the pot here but one could also argue that it was consistency alone that brought marlar last year's title and not so much his but the other two guys lack of. It's like this take away one dnf from each of the other guys and marlar finishes third his first year on tour. You can't deny it's a little bit of a Cinderella story. Meanwhile tmac won the world 100 hands down. Just sayin

[dirtcrazy4u]

Both accomplished wheel men. T mac has won his share of bigger races. Marlar is someone that's a threat to win anytime. Marlar working at team rocket makes one wonder. May have been the right choice for all parties.

[Hoosier_Dirt]

When did Marlar go to work for Rocket? I thought he was doing his own towing/recovery business in Tennessee.

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

When did Marlar go to work for Rocket? I thought he was doing his own towing/recovery business in Tennessee.


Just before he got the #6 ride!🤔

[manwplan]

I'm pretty sure you are confusing Eddie Carrier with Marlar. Over the winter there was an announcement of Carrier working as a Rocket rep. I don't ever recall the same with Marlar

[Dlmfan123]

When did Marlar go to work for Rocket? I thought he was doing his own towing/recovery business in Tennessee.He doesn’t work for rocket, he’s got a strong relationship with Integra shocks.

[dirtSLMracing]

Can someone explain exactly what the "device" was, where it was put on the car and how it helped the car?

[chupp n bloomer fan]

Can someone explain exactly what the "device" was, where it was put on the car and how it helped the car?LR. Google it, should still be pictures.

[RaceEngineer]

Buy the shirt.

[dirtSLMracing]

Well I figured the way several of you act like you know it all it would give you a boner explaining it.

[RaceEngineer]

Well I figured the way several of you act like you know it all it would give you a boner explaining it.Boners don't pay the bills.

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

Boners don't pay the bills.

Winning helps though!😁😁

[RaceEngineer]

Winning helps though!Yeah. Winning can get you to break even in the SLM world.

[Jk19]

Boners don't pay the bills.That depends on your profession...

[chupp n bloomer fan]

Well I figured the way several of you act like you know it all it would give you a boner explaining it.How about don’t be a lazy smarta$$, look it up, draw your own conclusions. Maybe Kevin will sell you one you can jerk off on.

[chupp n bloomer fan]

That depends on your profession...Yes, yes it does.:)

[Clayton_Wetter]

https://memegenerator.net/img/instances/67866776/mrdavenport-we-are-going-to-confiscate-your-rumley-device.jpg

[Clayton_Wetter]

https://cdn.racingnews.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Kevin-Rumley-The-Device-1.jpg

[Zonks32x]

[QUOTE=Zonks32x;2260619]Now im not trying to stir the pot here but one could also argue that it was consistency alone that brought marlar last year's title and not so much his but the other two guys lack of. It's like this take away one dnf from each of the other guys and marlar finishes third his first year on tour. You can't deny it's a little bit of a Cinderella story. Meanwhile tmac won the world 100 hands down. Just sayin

I can respect that. Good point with the dnf consideration. All part of points racing.

Think it was good for WoO last year to have 3 quality wheelmen so close in points.

[Josh Bayko]

I think the device was mostly about keeping the car on the bars even off throttle. In the time since, everybody else has figured out how do that without a device.

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

It going to b interesting to see what happens at vms this saturday.

[ZERO25]

I think the device was mostly about keeping the car on the bars even off throttle. In the time since, everybody else has figured out how do that without a device.

Yep, Bloomer most likely would have won the championship had the last 2 races not get rained out!

[RaceEngineer]

Yep, Bloomer most likely would have won the championship had the last 2 races not get rained out!That's one opinion held by some.

[Illtsate32]

I think the device was mostly about keeping the car on the bars even off throttle. In the time since, everybody else has figured out how do that without a device.

And even now if you watch closely the 49 cars lr still stays jacked up off throttle way more than other cars...

[t3r3e3]

I think, more specifically, that Marlar and Gary Winger are pretty tight. Gary has been supplying shocks to Marlar and team for at least as long as the Bryson car.

[t3r3e3]

When did Marlar go to work for Rocket? I thought he was doing his own towing/recovery business in Tennessee.

They’re probably confusing Carrier with Marlar. Mike has a successful business that I doubt he’d walk away from.

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

Yep, Bloomer most likely would have won the championship had the last 2 races not get rained out!

Stop dewelling on that and get over it! He didnt win the title. Stop eatn sour grapes. You have posted this statement numerous times.

[Clayton_Wetter]

Stop dewelling on that and get over it! He didnt win the title. Stop eatn sour grapes. You have posted this statement numerous times.

Facts never get old SS, unlike your shorts!!!!! haahhahahaaha

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

Facts never get old SS, unlike your shorts!!!!! haahhahahaaha

If those races hadnt rained out u do not know the outcome of the race so how can one say bloomer would have won title. Some one is red azzd cuz jd beat his boy.

[Dlmfan123]

Yep, Bloomer most likely would have won the championship had the last 2 races not get rained out!What last 2 races are you even talking about

[#FALSuperman]

So, we are all relegated to hypotheticals nearly 4 years in the making?
Zzzzzzzz.........this just in, there's a man they call Superman who somehow has figured out how to win 2 Lucas Championships, 1 runner-up, 1 Lucas ROY, and maybe a 3rd Championship on the way.
Device or no device, JD is Top 3 in the country the past 5 years, and that's quite a bitter pill to swallow for many.

[B_K]

Yep, Bloomer most likely would have won the championship had the last 2 races not get rained out!

If grandma had nuts she’d be grandpa. The guy had a whole season to be leading the points he wasn’t. To blame an entire season’s results on two rained out reasons is a what sore losers do.

Get to the track on time and deliver every night. I don’t think anybody is disputing who the better driver is. He’s the best to ever sit in one IMO. He’s also consistently his own worst enemy.

Hard to blame weather and situations when the main issue is in the mirror.

[Clayton_Wetter]

What last 2 races are you even talking about

The ones that got rained out!!!!

[ZERO25]

Triggered Tricia's/Jd nuthuggers......All I was referring to was the post that most other drivers had caught up to Rumley's gadget! ......Get over yourselves!

[ZERO25]

Stop dewelling on that and get over it! He didnt win the title. Stop eatn sour grapes. You have posted this statement numerous times.

Step back from jds nuts, so you can see the truth!

The first step in recovery, is admission!

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

Step back from jds nuts, so you can see the truth!

The first step in recovery, is admission!

So you know that bloomer would have won both rained out races then. You need to get over your denial.

[RaceEngineer]

Triggered Tricia's/Jd nuthuggers......All I was referring to was the post that most other drivers had caught up to Rumley's gadget! ......Get over yourselves!He layed the wood to them at the world finals in 2015?

[chupp n bloomer fan]

Triggered Tricia's/Jd nuthuggers......All I was referring to was the post that most other drivers had caught up to Rumley's gadget! ......Get over yourselves!I don’t think they had consistently. Yeah, they’d get him once in awhile. But it was usually only because JD got overzealous or broke.

[NY DIRT]

Will a Pro Power engine be under the hood of this Bad A$$ machine???

[ImCryn2]

Will a Pro Power engine be under the hood of this Bad A$$ machine???

Nope...... Cornett

[dirtcrazy4u]

WOW.... The things I learned this morning. Blackie is back offering free BBQ. J.D. swings his lug nutz and there's squirrels hiding under them. Geeesh, we need some racing.

[Barbecueboy]

And you thought Facebook was where all the action was:)

Vms going to be blazing fast tomorrow night.

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

And you thought Facebook was where all the action was:)

Vms going to be blazing fast tomorrow night.

You bbqing for all the 4mers that are there?

[#FALSuperman]

Triggered Tricia's/Jd nuthuggers......All I was referring to was the post that most other drivers had caught up to Rumley's gadget! ......Get over yourselves!

😂😂😂 I may have had a few to drink when I started reading this thread :D :D :D

[ZERO25]

You bbqing for all the 4mers that are there?

Not for squirrels ,post 78, like you! :)

[dirtcrazy4u]

No special sauce for zero. He likes it dry. :) :) :)

[ZERO25]

No special sauce for zero. He likes it dry. :) :) :)

LOL......My dad said the only way to correctly cook bbq, was to put the sauce on it, the last 30 mins or so while it was cooking!

Which basically means, I like it wet and sloppy! :)

[Clayton_Wetter]

So you know that bloomer would have won both rained out races then. You need to get over your denial.

Actually, he's never lost a rained out race yet!!!!