Bubba assaulted at Powell Memorial?

[dhall31794]

I Am Still Waiting To Hear The Powell's Version Of Events

Looking at past history, most reasonable and prudent people will be able to make an informed decision as to who more credibility will be given.

[dalexander19]

I think that this was just a blip on everybody's radar up until now. By telling your side, now it is incumbent on us to hear the "other" side, if they so desire to tell it. There are two sides to every story and the truth will pretty much always lay in the middle somewhere. I'm anxious now to here what the Powells have to say. Tomorrow marks the anniversary of James Powell losing his twin daughters and his parents. This may or may not be an appropriate time for a response from them. I sure don't think it was very respectful to post this mess on here today.

Absolutely, I would like to hear their side also. I don't quite agree with the way they handled themselves Saturday morning. But then again I don't know how I would feel if someone demolished a dedicated memorial for my deceased children to build a bar, or if someone unwillingly changed a traditional memorial race that I had started to honor my deceased family members. Something doesn't quite jive just right, for the powells to be so opposed to a two day show I find it hard to believe they waited until Wednesday to confront Bubba about it. The sad part isn't that the kid seen his dad get into a scuffle at a racetrack, anybody that has been more than 1/2 a dozen times has witnessed a cussing or a punch or two thrown. Young or old. If u haven't, u haven't been going long enough to have an opinion on the matter. The real sad thing is the most prestigious memorial race in FL is no more!

[Highside Hustler25]

anybody that has been more than 1/2 a dozen times has witnessed a cussing or a punch or two thrown. Young or old. If u haven't, u haven't been going long enough to have an opinion on the matter.

Maybe you should try some different tracks. I haven't seen a good fight in years and I hit quite a few different tracks here in the midwest. I do have an opinion on the matter though. I'll side with a promoter over a drunk any day.

[mf0521]

Alot of unfortunate circumstances that night, as far as the playground, it is repaced with a large covered area,
that does have a bar with some flat screens at one end , but it also has alot of tables and chairs, so this provides agood place to sit and eat,
also a place to go to get out of the rain for a large number of people , which is very much needed some sat nights as happened last month when there was a couple hour rain delay.
As far as the playground being dedicated to anyone, honestly dont know, took my grandaughter there a few times
last year and i dont remember seeing a sign.

[dalexander19]

Maybe you should try some different tracks. I haven't seen a good fight in years and I hit quite a few different tracks here in the midwest. I do have an opinion on the matter though. I'll side with a promoter over a drunk any day.

Maybe u should get on YouTube and check out the one that happened at oclala between Bo Allen and Mark Whitener last year, or better yet come to this part of the country and witness one for ureself. As far as going to different tracks I've been to about 10 different ones and took in about 20 races this year and been going for the past 25 yrs so I've seen my fair share of tracks and pissed off competitors!

[drtrkr244]

Glad to hear at least one side of the story.

Something still doesnt add up at BRP, though.

Ive been going every other week. The tracks been smooth and very racey. BRP pays NLMS type lm's $1750 to win.
However, there has not been a full field all year.

Also, the number of fans is a lot less also.

Is it the economy, or is Bubbas personality too brazen for the locals? Any ideas?

[latemodel28d]

Glad to hear at least one side of the story.

Something still doesnt add up at BRP, though.

Ive been going every other week. The tracks been smooth and very racey. BRP pays NLMS type lm's $1750 to win.
However, there has not been a full field all year.

Also, the number of fans is a lot less also.

Is it the economy, or is Bubbas personality too brazen for the locals? Any ideas?

there arent a full field anywhere now a days down this way, you be lucky if a track gets 15 lms on a reg sat night now, heck bubba pays more on a reg sat then any other track. theres to many tracks within driving reason to have a full field and im sure the economy is not everyones best friend right now either. the nlms events dont even draw a full field of cars yet, i think the most was 22 so far

[latemodel28d]

heres the other side to the story

this was from Kimberly powell

Well, Bubba seems to have left out some of the details of the incidence that happened on Friday night at 1 am.
I did walk up to Bubba with an attitude, that was very much deserved. Bubba is using the “Powell” name for his 2 day race show and NEVER contacted James Powell. James tried to to contact him 4-5 times with texts and left messages. But NO response. Billy, the track promoter, told James a few days before that Bubba said to him that he indeed got James’ messages and said “what does he want?” ......Well, let’s see Bubba, maybe he wanted to help promote the Powell memorial race or do any thing he could to help. In years past James has been on radio interviews, interviews for the Ocala Star Banner, etc.
As for the comment of me being very, very drunk that is so far from the truth. Yes, I had a few drinks but by NO means drunk. And neither was James!
Bubba NEVER was calm as he claims! And never tried to explain anything in a calm manor. He was his typical arrogant self. He was rude and yelling profanity....as he was sitting in his “fold out” chair, stuffing his mouth with a sub the entire time I was there. Total lack of respect.
Not really sure why Bubba thought James “needed” to get in touch with him for the “POWELL” race. Seems to me Bubba should be contacting James to make sure everything is OK to go ahead with the race and still use the name.....for the deceased family members. But there again James did try numerous times! Bubba has NO idea what the race is about. He just knows it is a very big race in Florida and wanted to capitalize on it.
Bubba YOU are the irresponsible one!! Way to go! You are using someone else’s last name so YOU can make $$$$$$ and cant return their call.
Yes, I was there about 10 minutes. But in those 10 minutes Bubba told me to “get the F**K off my property, IN front of his own 9 year old son. Not only once did he say it but twice. Again, in front of his 9 year old son. Oh then he stated to me that he would “have the F****NG sheriff removed me from the property” AGAIN in front of his 9 year old son. I guess he thought that would intimidate me. Wrong.
When James heard of the argument he went over to Bubba. James stuck his hand out as to shake his hand and said “I just want to congratulate you on being the biggest P. O. S.” At that point bubba grabbed James’ hand and pulled him into him. And the fight began.
James told Bubba that were going to leave and to remove the “Powell” name from the race on Saturday. Bubba never got the chance to tell us to leave!
Yes, Bubba, it was a very sad situation! Only a BIG thanks to you and your greedy self!
Way to go Bubba on removing the playground that was yet another Memorial for both of James twin daughters killed in the crash!!! And what is there now.... a place to buy alcohol!! What a heart you have. Oh, that is right, I think you were the one that made the song up about Casey Anthony!! Having duck tape on her face. SICK individual!
As for my kids being in my bus....Yes, they sure were. They are 5 years and 10 months and asleep....Just where they SHOULD be at 1 am in the morning!!! They were not alone just to let you know. I am a GOOD parent!
And for Bubba talking about Buddy and Elizabeth Powell not wanting this...little does he know that they would have been right there with all of us. Defending the family name. Oh, and thank God, for Bubba’s sake JH Powell SR was not there. LOL

It only took Bubba 5 days to compose a letter. And that is only because he can’t handle the truth, nor the negative comments people were writing about him!

NOW, that is the WHOLE story. I was done with this whole situation but since Bubba wanted to post something I figured I needed to put in the few MINOR details he left out. Bubba wants to act as if he is such a nice person but he is NOT!!
KARMA might be a small word but it has large repercussion!!! He will see it!

[drtrkr244]

there arent a full field anywhere now a days down this way, you be lucky if a track gets 15 lms on a reg sat night now, heck bubba pays more on a reg sat then any other track. theres to many tracks within driving reason to have a full field and im sure the economy is not everyones best friend right now either. the nlms events dont even draw a full field of cars yet, i think the most was 22 so far

I agree!

But....... why wouldnt the lms want to race for the most CASH? ie, better track, better facility, or is it BUBBA?

BTW, Im glad to hear the other side of the story. Im sure both sides believe theirs is the truth! But I believe Bubba will pay the most price, due to his reputation, and the Powells good name in the community.

[Chico]

evidently you have nothing against alcohol as you admitting you were drinking so that' seems to be a null point imo

[Egoracing]

evidently you have nothing against alcohol as you admitting you were drinking so that' seems to be a null point imo

Also alcohol is not allowed in the pits at any track that I have seen. I worked in the club/bar industry for several years and I can only remember a few people that were drunk that would admit or even knew they were drunk. How many "Not drunk" drivers get arrested every year.

[Rocky]

Looks like BRP won't be getting my money any time soon..

[latemodel28d]

Looks like BRP won't be getting my money any time soon..

ppl thats boycotting a particular track or owner is only hurting the fans and racers in gerneral bc could end up as another track closing. plus thats just some great racing that you are gonna miss thats all. i try to hit all the big shows that are there(late model wise) all ready looking forward to the winter nationals. last year was the best racing period there.

[Rocky]

ppl thats boycotting a particular track or owner is only hurting the fans and racers in gerneral bc could end up as another track closing. plus thats just some great racing that you are gonna miss thats all. i try to hit all the big shows that are there(late model wise) all ready looking forward to the winter nationals. last year was the best racing period there.

Me not going for speedweeks won't hurt the track, arrogant people running race tracks and changing MEMORIAL events up without consulting the family then going on the internet and callin' them alcoholics sure will though. Seriously if he would have started yellin' at my woman I'd have socked him too and I don't even care if she was drunk. For some reason I tend to believe the not famous person especially because Clem is famous for well bein' an @sshole on the radio.

[dalexander19]

Me not going for speedweeks won't hurt the track, arrogant people running race tracks and changing MEMORIAL events up without consulting the family then going on the internet and callin' them alcoholics sure will though. Seriously if he would have started yellin' at my woman I'd have socked him too and I don't even care if she was drunk. For some reason I tend to believe the not famous person especially because Clem is famous for well bein' an @sshole on the radio.

THANK YOU! Glad to see I'm not the only one who has heard Bubba's radio show. For all those people out there that was concerned about the kid hearing a few cuss words I insist u give it a listen. He sure ain't the Fred Rogers he tried to portray himself as being in his FB post!