Bloomquist to run A-mod nationals

[GregA12]

I don't see him going up there and running over these usmts guys like he the ones he put a beating on the ones in Arkansas years ago. The mods have evolved a TON since that time. This time around he'll have some rules he'll have to abide by.

We don't see Schatz come over and lay it on our guys, I don't see Scott or Jimmy either one going to that race and cleaning house.

They were already going to have a huge crowd knowing their grandstands...which are very unique..all giant concrete steps you can bring your lawn chairs for. It'll be overflowing there on Saturday I'm thinking. As it will in Superior WI and Grand Forks ND that weekend.

And for the record on Schatz...he's been quietly getting better and better in a LM. The guy is already running up front on a regional level and it wouldn't surprise me to see him start winning nationally in the next 2 years with his talent, connections, and resources.

[zyoung25]

And for the record on Schatz...he's been quietly getting better and better in a LM. The guy is already running up front on a regional level and it wouldn't surprise me to see him start winning nationally in the next 2 years with his talent, connections, and resources.

I wasn't knocking on Schatz at all, just stating a fact. Some seem to think Scott is going to go up there and make this look easy like he did 2004. Mods are on a different level than what they were then, I just don't see him going up there doing that again. This is probably a one shot deal for Scott, and he's got a couple weeks to get it together. It's not like he's going to have time to go out and race and shake the car down much before this happens.

I did see Donny got him a xr1. So he's got all the help he needs to get better in time.

[MI Dirt Fan]

I don't see him going up there and running over these usmts guys like he the ones he put a beating on the ones in Arkansas years ago. The mods have evolved a TON since that time. This time around he'll have some rules he'll have to abide by.

We don't see Schatz come over and lay it on our guys, I don't see Scott or Jimmy either one going to that race and cleaning house.

Rules? That's why he's racing a modified that weekend and not at the World. Mods may have evolved some since then but this is Bloomquist. We all know he can or runs some pretty exotic stuff.

[zyoung25]

Rules? That's why he's racing a modified that weekend and not at the World. Mods may have evolved some since then but this is Bloomquist. We all know he can or runs some pretty exotic stuff.

Yea your right, this is Bloomquist, let's reflect back to how he done in that truck race, and the chilli bowl. Thats the last 2 times he's stepped out and raced another car on dirt and he got his a$$ kicked. He's not going up there and racing a bunch of other late model guys that decided to drive a mod like he did 04, these ol boys race for a living. Don't believe me, go find the results to that race.

I respect Scott and his knowledge, I just don't see him or anyone else that don't drive mods for living going up there and taking that money from them.

[old fan]

also usra or ustms which ever are stricter on rules than most any other sanction

[CIRF]

My intention is not to hi-jack this thread and I apologize up front.

However, I have a question. The statement was made that the modified drivers race for a living. I'm just curious as to how many modified drivers derive their living solely from their winnings driving a modified? I'm not talking about guys that work part time or build cars, etc., but guys that do nothing but drive a modified to feed, clothe and house themselves and their families.

Thanks.

[old fan]

look up ustms you can say that about most racers cirf except nascar indy and top levels of drags

[zeroracing]

To answer CIRF, very few from just racing, same as late models. Not many guys can make a go of it that way. Almost all sell parts, do shocks, bodies, chassis... Or own a family business / somebody else owns family business and funds everything, gives them money to live off of.

[MotoMatt]

Ryan Gustin may be the only one and he doesn't run the whole USMTS schedule any more, he mixes in late models and off specials that pay the bills. Of course, he has an owner as deep of pockets as they get and who know what there arrangement is.

[fryefan]

I don't see him going up there and running over these usmts guys like he the ones he put a beating on the ones in Arkansas years ago. The mods have evolved a TON since that time. This time around he'll have some rules he'll have to abide by.

We don't see Schatz come over and lay it on our guys, I don't see Scott or Jimmy either one going to that race and cleaning house.

You hit the nail on the head. While it is possible that he or Jimmy could win, it will not be easy and I doubt that will occur. Sanders, Dilliard, Hughes, etc. will be tough for them to outrun.

[CIRF]

To answer CIRF, very few from just racing, same as late models. Not many guys can make a go of it that way. Almost all sell parts, do shocks, bodies, chassis... Or own a family business / somebody else owns family business and funds everything, gives them money to live off of.

Thanks for the reply, zeroracing. I thought what you posted in your reply probably was the case and I was pretty sure there are plenty of guys here, such as yourself, that would know some of the details.

I don't follow modified's so I'm at a distinct disadvantage to you guys that follow them closely. The statement that intimated that there are 100% professional modified drivers intrigued me. Generally speaking the modified's are a support class. I know there are shows where modified's are the headliner but that seems to be the exception rather than the rule.

Thanks, and once again, I apologize for the thread hi-jack.

[W2Racing09]

Thanks for the reply, zeroracing. I thought what you posted in your reply probably was the case and I was pretty sure there are plenty of guys here, such as yourself, that would know some of the details.

I don't follow modified's so I'm at a distinct disadvantage to you guys that follow them closely. The statement that intimated that there are 100% professional modified drivers intrigued me. Generally speaking the modified's are a support class. I know there are shows where modified's are the headliner but that seems to be the exception rather than the rule.

Thanks, and once again, I apologize for the thread hi-jack.

They are the support class in SLM and Sprint country (like PA where I live, or in the IN/IL region where I assume you are from). When I was in college in ND I went to a lot of races around there and in MN, IA, SD, MT, etc. and Modifieds are the top division almost exclusively out there. To the point where if the WoO Late Models were at a track like River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks ND but on the same night there was a special event for IMCA Modifieds in Bismarck at Dacotah Speedway I had friends who lived close to Grand Forks who would drive the 300 miles to go see the Modifieds instead because they prefer them to Late Models or Sprints. I think in IA it is even crazier than that with the USMTS and all that. If you are bored this winter watch the show Dirt Knights (all episodes can be found on Youtube, it used to air on the Versus channel which is now NBC Sports I believe).

Thanks,
Jeff.

[MI Dirt Fan]

Yea your right, this is Bloomquist, let's reflect back to how he done in that truck race, and the chilli bowl. Thats the last 2 times he's stepped out and raced another car on dirt and he got his a$$ kicked. He's not going up there and racing a bunch of other late model guys that decided to drive a mod like he did 04, these ol boys race for a living. Don't believe me, go find the results to that race.

I respect Scott and his knowledge, I just don't see him or anyone else that don't drive mods for living going up there and taking that money from them.

The truck race is a lame example. Those are all asphalt designed and built.

[Tireguy17]

To base Scott's possible performance based on the Chili Bowl and Truck race is ridiculous, as is how he did at the Alltel 100. Today's modified suspension has a lot of the same technology the current late model does. While I don't know if he will win it, there is no way you can count him out. And with how much Scott likes to test, I have no doubt he will log laps in the car before race weekend. #noweaklinks

[chopter]

Was the all tel race the big controversy about Scott drawing #1 behind closed doors?