I've never asked Bart directly, but through friends, I can tell you what I gathered. And I'm not calling it the gospel, so don't get your panties all wadded up.
Someone he is close too, was having health issues I believe, and the time and money involved in racing. I really think he just got away from it, and at about that same time the pipeline fired up in our area. Basically Ohio, WVA, and Pa, have a good bit of pipeline work. He is in the operators union as I am, and just has been working on the pipeline. He was helping clean out Buckeye Lake for a bit too.
The money is excellent on the pipeline, and if you don't have kids, I don't think he does, it's a great opportunity to make serious money. He had a 2 Brothers modified too, not sure if he still does. He was darn good, but I understand just stepping away also.
Up in the air who my next “favorite” driver is. Really losing hope on Bloomer getting anywhere back to “normal”.
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