Pierce

[Billy_the_kid]

When did he switch to Durham Race Engines?

[JCSullivan00]

Last night. Hoker loaned them one.

[Billy_the_kid]

Ok thank you

[Pennsboro32]

Interesting, I bet Pierce will be a contender Saturday.

[WildBill32]

He is 4th in over all points after last night. He started 13th & ended up with a top five finish.

[Billy_the_kid]

Last night. Hoker loaned them one.I know Hoker sponsors a couple drivers, does he have motors just laying around?

[JCSullivan00]

I have no idea, this is just what they reported on the race last night.

[Josh Bayko]

I know Hoker sponsors a couple drivers, does he have motors just laying around?

Yes. Owns some haulers, too.

[Barbecueboy]

Bobby sounded very confident last night in his interview.....

[stewart fan]

The fords run too strong he had to make a move sooner or later

[BloomerWon]

Bobby sounded very confident last night in his interview.....

He did. But, he sounded more confident when he said "I'm Bobby f in Pierce" though...

Just my observation.

[Barbecueboy]

He sounded like a brash kid getting some bad advice when that was said......last night he sounded like the grown man he's becoming.

[TerryM]

Interesting, I bet Pierce will be a contender Saturday.
He put on a show!

[TOPSIDE TIMMY 39FAN]

He did. But, he sounded more confident when he said "I'm Bobby f in Pierce" though...Just my observation.Where did bloomer finish in the A main saturday?

[50Dixon50]

He didn't make the show again

[brsteg]

Bloomer thinks he's in that truck again

[Mod Runner]

If it is true Pierce had a Ford motor , was it a RY45 or a D3 head Ford ?

[BloomerWon]

Where did bloomer finish in the A main saturday?

I see you spelled your new username correctly... Unlike the last one.

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[Racefan99]

I see both Rocket Chassis and Pierce Platinum listed on Bobby's website. Just curious, how do the Pierce's decide which car to race at which events?

[Josh Bayko]

I see both Rocket Chassis and Pierce Platinum listed on Bobby's website. Just curious, how do the Pierce's decide which car to race at which events?

Depends on whichever one is actually straight.

[Barbecueboy]

Dod rundown had him in the Pierce last night........the results showed it, if it was the Pierce wish he would just stay in it.

[Birky.Fan]

He really seems to run best in the pierce

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

If you run a Pierce setup on a Rocket, just run the Pierce. Agreed

[fastford]

i still say there one and the same , but people that dont build chassis will not understand that........

[Barbecueboy]

Your probably right FF.....I think it has more to do with his "fits like an old pair of jeans"confidence in the Pierce than it does any major differences in the chassis themselves.

[Dlmfan123]

I don't think they even have rockets anymore. I'm pretty sure they sold them all after they were all bent last year

[BloomerWon]

Bobby could have won last night easily had he kept his head togather and off the wall... You'd think by now he'd have learned.

[JayD]

Anyone see the picture, he destroyed that car last night.

[kidrock]

Anyone see the picture, he destroyed that car last night.

Is the chassis bent or something?

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

Is the chassis bent or something?

I don't see how the rear clip couldn't have moved.

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

i still say there one and the same , but people that dont build chassis will not understand that........

I have my doubts about that.

[Dlmfan123]

Is the chassis bent or something?Rr quarter panel deck and spoiler are destroyed. Really just sheet metal

[TOPSIDE TIMMY 39FAN]

Anyone see the picture, he destroyed that car last night.Yea its on twitter but idk how to post it here

[fastford]

I don't think they even have rockets anymore. I'm pretty sure they sold them all after they were all bent last year

after they learned what they needed to improve there own product , there is no need for them anymore.....

[fastford]

I have my doubts about that.

doubts about what ? one in the same or chassis builders ? i feel for certain you know what im talking about even if you do not build chassis ,

[WildBill32]

Well... Like him or hate him. He sure is fun to watch 17th to 2nd. I'm kinda surprised that no one is has said anything about the slider on the high-side tickler.

[Hoosier_Dirt]

It was primarily just sheet metal damage. looked worse than it is.

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

doubts about what ? one in the same or chassis builders ? i feel for certain you know what im talking about even if you do not build chassis ,

I doubt they copied it completely.

[ZERO25]

I doubt they copied it completely.

Most likely, Big Bob didn't want that phone call from Mr. Richards!

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

Most likely, Big Bob didn't want that phone call from Mr. Richards!

That call would be hypocrisy.

[Josh Bayko]

I don't think they even have rockets anymore. I'm pretty sure they sold them all after they were all bent last year

I doubt the Pierce cars are straight either.

[ZERO25]

I doubt the Pierce cars are straight either.

Bobby reminds me of an employee my dad and I once had. He was a great worker but would always tear up equipment even when it was new and cost 20-30k.

My dad would look at him and say, "son, you would tear up a Sherman tank with a feather"!lol

[NeedforLMspeed]

Spend $60k to win a $50k race

[BloomerWon]

Spend $60k to win a $50k race

Bingo... He may be talking like a grown up but he's still not all grown up behind the wheel. Yeah drive hard but drive smart... Maybe he'll get it someday?

[kidrock]

Spend $60k to win a $50k race

So is the car junk or just sheet metal damage.

[kidrock]

Rr quarter panel deck and spoiler are destroyed. Really just sheet metal

Ok that's what I thought. Quite the difference between sheet metal damage and car being destroyed.

[kidrock]

I don't see how the rear clip couldn't have moved.

So, you don't really know but, that's what your thinking might have happened. I haven't seen the race so, that's why I was asking.

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

So, you don't really know but, that's what your thinking might have happened. I haven't seen the race so, that's why I was asking.

Yes, my statement is one of opinion and was expressed as such.

[TS FAN]

Pierce doesn't need to grow up behind the wheel!!!! That is nonsense.

[TerryM]

Sorry to disappoint, but Bobby’s car wasn’t damaged at all, aside from the sheet metal. It’s amazing to see a young guy drive his ass off like that and get hated on because of some bent sheet metal. I can remember when everyone loved this kind of racing. Fans must be getting soft.

[ZERO25]

Sorry to disappoint, but Bobby’s car wasn’t damaged at all, aside from the sheet metal. It’s amazing to see a young guy drive his ass off like that and get hated on because of some bent sheet metal. I can remember when everyone loved this kind of racing. Fans must be getting soft.

Not it all scooter!

Some on here work on these things. That's a lot of time and money he just wasted. May have won 50k if he woulda kept his head on straight!

[TerryM]

Time and money? They added some extra angle iron on the RR, to protect the spoiler. That’s it. And it did it’s job. There wasn’t much cushion left after the B mains, so Bobby knew he was going to use up what was left in the feature. It went exactly as they’d planned. He just came up one spot short. The only damage was sheet metal and one spoiler bar, but hey lets trash the kid and pretend he destroyed the car lol. I guess when your guy is no longer relevant, you have to resort to tearing down other drivers.

[t3r3e3]

Wasn’t so much of a slider as a fencing. In the interview Bobby said he lost the air off the nose and washed up into Strickler. It kind of looked that was from the video because he lost momentum and washed up. Either way, Strickler got shafted and probably feels like he owes Bobby one.

[TerryM]

When Kyle sees the replay, he’ll see there was nothing to it.

[kidrock]

Yes, my statement is one of opinion and was expressed as such.

I just watch the replay on DoD and I see what you mean but, it might look worse than what it really is. We will know before the next race if the car was hurt or just cosmetic.

[Billy_the_kid]

Even if they had to put a rear clip on it, it doesn't cost that much. You guys saying he destroyed a $50-$60k car have no clue. You so called race fans seem to look for an excuse to rag on the guy instead of enjoying the show he put on. If I read correctly, he pays the bills.

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

Even if they had to put a rear clip on it, it doesn't cost that much. You guys saying he destroyed a $50-$60k car have no clue. You so called race fans seem to look for an excuse to rag on the guy instead of enjoying the show he put on. If I read correctly, he pays the bills.
Almost no one who races on that level pays the bills. Bobby included. I don't think anyone said a rear clip was a junked car.

[BloomerWon]

Pierce doesn't need to grow up behind the wheel!!!! That is nonsense.

Yes sir! But nevermind, apparently you don't understand that concept. Lol....

[ZERO25]

Even if they had to put a rear clip on it, it doesn't cost that much. You guys saying he destroyed a $50-$60k car have no clue. You so called race fans seem to look for an excuse to rag on the guy instead of enjoying the show he put on. If I read correctly, he pays the bills.

You must be forgetting the parts that go with it. I just spent almost 4,000 at Rocket. Not counting my 24hrs of driving time, motel, food, and vehicle expenses! And once I get home another 1,000 to get it stripped and re-powder coated!

[Billy_the_kid]

You must be forgetting the parts that go with it. I just spent almost 4,000 at Rocket. Not counting my 24hrs of driving time, motel, food, and vehicle expenses! And once I get home another 1,000 to get it stripped and re-powder coated!You must he forgetting his dad can fix it right at home. No travel or other expenses you talk about. Your not really comparing apples to apples.

[ZERO25]

You must he forgetting his dad can fix it right at home. No travel or other expenses you talk about. Your not really comparing apples to apples.


He still has the same overhead expenses as any other shop. The only thing he gains, is Bob doesn't has to mark it up for a profit!

No real comparison when he coulda won 50k!

[Jking24]

All i know is i don't pay his bills or work on his car so i don't care it's fun to watch. Most of the hard core peirce fans always clame he can do more with less. Well maybe that's what it takes to bridge the gap

[Billy_the_kid]

All i know is i don't pay his bills or work on his car so i don't care it's fun to watch. Most of the hard core peirce fans always clame he can do more with less. Well maybe that's what it takes to bridge the gapTotally agree.

[Billy_the_kid]

He still has the same overhead expenses as any other shop. The only thing he gains, is Bob doesn't has to mark it up for a profit!No real comparison when he coulda won 50k!If you watched the race you would know he didnt race the whole race like that. The last 3 or 4 laps is where most of that damage came from. He was giving his all. Kind of hard to say he would have won without the damage, tmac was very fast. And as for the cost lol after you take out all of the intangibles it isnt anywhere near the $4000 you spent, probably less than $500.

[Rajflyboy]

I guess if Bobby is doing well that’s good for the sport. One more great driver.

[Billy_the_kid]

I think hes fun to watch. Gotta believe deep down his haters enjoy it too.

[Rajflyboy]

I think hes fun to watch. Gotta believe deep down his haters enjoy it too.Just another young gun to get beat by old guys

[JayD]

Bobby never worries cause daddy will fix it.

[Billy_the_kid]

Bobby never worries cause daddy will fix it.What's wrong tiny dancer? Didnt your daddy ever help you? Is that what you're whining about? Poor fella.

[0_VodooChild_0]

When Kyle sees the replay, he’ll see there was nothing to it..................................Other than Booby driving into the corner 10 miles over his head 17 laps into a 67 lap feature. His bullcrap should stop about the time someone turns him head on into the frontstretch wall. I understand aggressive driving but that was uncalled for & I can't stand Kyle "The Squid" Strickler.

[Mod Runner]

What do you mean by " The Squid " ?

[0_VodooChild_0]

What do you mean by " The Squid " ?Just a nickname I chose to give him.

[kidrock]

I don't know if Bobby could have won had he drove more conservative but, one thing for sure he got up on the wheel and put on a good show along with the rest of the guys. Pretty good race to watch.

[PITTSBURGH]

Kinda sad he has to rely on the wall to keep him on the race track.

[PITTSBURGH]

Oh yeah I forgot he used Strickler once to get around the corner.

[Josh Bayko]

Kinda sad he has to rely on the wall to keep him on the race track.

Imagine how many races he’d win if they understood how to get a car to turn.

[PITTSBURGH]

They might have to Ernie Irvan his arse.

[PITTSBURGH]

Ya know what, I seen him dramatically win a race at Brownstown with absolutely no walls in the corners and he
spanked everybody, so go figure.

[NeedforLMspeed]

Oh yeah I forgot he used Strickler once to get around the corner.

Then said it was a "racing deal". I didn't see the replay so I can't comment any further

[Kromulous]

Dont care for Stickler, but he got done wrong, and what cracked me up was Pierce just shrugs and says its no big deal LOL.

[Pennsboro32]

Dont care for Stickler, but he got done wrong, and what cracked me up was Pierce just shrugs and says its no big deal LOL.

I don’t recall him saying it was no big deal. What would you have liked him to do? Give him a hug and take him to dinner?

[PITTSBURGH]

I seen the replay and it looked like Bobby did some planting into the turn four wall.

[PITTSBURGH]

and he used Strickler for the seeds

[JayD]

What's wrong tiny dancer? Didnt your daddy ever help you? Is that what you're whining about? Poor fella.I was pushed out of the nest at an early age, that will prepare you for life when daddy is no longer around. lol

[NeedforLMspeed]

Pennsboro it was in the DoD write up

[Billy_the_kid]

I was pushed out of the nest at an early age, that will prepare you for life when daddy is no longer around. lolSo will working side by side with a father or father figure.

[NeedforLMspeed]

Here's a good view

https://mobile.twitter.com/DIRTcar_Racing/status/1269452163547348992

[TOPSIDE TIMMY 39FAN]

Here's a good viewhttps://mobile.twitter.com/DIRTcar_Racing/status/1269452163547348992Yea that the one i was talking about.

[BloomerWon]

He dam near put that siht in victory lane...

[dirtcrazy4u]

The kid is good at eldora, no one can take that away from him. He gets a cushion and he will come to the front. If the bottom is faster he's screwed. Ask T-mac.

[t4g2]

If the track is both like this race id say Tmac did just fine.

[Highside Hustler25]

The Strickler deal reminded me of Elliott/Logano @ Bristol a week ago. Racin hard and washed up the track.

[chathamracefan]

I'm not a Bobby fan but he puts on a helluva show at times. As mentioned above, he is great at running the Eldora cushion.

[TS FAN]

Its still one of the best races I have seen lately. IMO the Pierce incident is between him and Kyle. They will sort it out. In the meantime, I am looking forward to watching this race again when I get time.

[50Dixon50]

Moderator can you please get this Chinese stuff off here or whatever language it is

[TS FAN]

This is what happens when lunatics get kept in their homes too long.

[Billy_the_kid]

Just watched the Rigsby report on DoD about Pierce. I got a different perspective of him now. It answers a lot of questions people took guesses at. Good stuff.

[Zonks32x]

If you want to know how a driver is regarded amongst other drivers, just buy a pit pass. See who pits by each other, watch who helps each other out, who chips in at the hot pits, how guys handle "racing incidents" amongst themselves throughout the night, and who congratulates who after winning. Some drivers/teams don't interact with anyone, and some hold court all night long. Yogi Berra said it best, "you can learn a lot by watching," and you'll learn a lot for an extra $10.

Some drivers that are perceived as jags are actually good dudes, and some that are perceived as decent guys are d!cks.

In regards to Bobby, he drives hard and there's no quit whether it's lap 1 or the checkered flag. That's gonna lead to incidents and hurt feelings, but as a driver the kid is true to who he is.

[TerryM]

Just watched the Rigsby report on DoD about Pierce. I got a different perspective of him now. It answers a lot of questions people took guesses at. Good stuff.
It’s not guessing. It’s just people wanting to slam someone. This thread is a perfect example of people with no clue, trashing Bobby, just because 4m gives them a place to do it anonymously. They were hoping they had a reason to criticize Bobby, because one of them posted some untruths. Once the truth was out there, the thread died. I can’t think of a single negative thing about Bobby or his family. They’re just good people. And Bobby is as exciting to watch on the track as his dad was. That’s why I’m a fan of his and will continue to be a fan of his. How can anyone not like this kid?

[TS FAN]

I am a huge fan of Bobby sans a couple of his T shirts. LOL
Big fan of his Dad too. Add to it, the kid is worth the price of admission just to watch him race.

[Billy_the_kid]

I agree with you. Always have an eye on the 32 car. Usually that's where the action is at.