Bloomquist to run A-mod nationals

[nuff said]

So............If the truck race at Eldora is a lame example because or the equipment,this would mean that Pierce is clearly a better driver than Bloomquist because he was hauling a$$ in the same equipment the last 2 years.Only based on that logic of course.

[Ryan21mid]

There are more modified drivers out there than you think that are racing for a living. To my best knowledge, some of those guys are Ryan Gustin, Rodney Sanders, Ricky Thornton JR, Kyle Strickler, Ray Bollinger, Cade Dillard, Johnny and Stormy Scott. To my best knowledge, these guys pay their bills from racing. They don't have a 9-5, now whether its off of race winnings, or a salary from a car owner, I'm sure all of their situations are different.

[MI Dirt Fan]

So............If the truck race at Eldora is a lame example because or the equipment,this would mean that Pierce is clearly a better driver than Bloomquist because he was hauling a$$ in the same equipment the last 2 years.Only based on that logic of course.

Sure. If you say so..........

[Highside Hustler25]

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.

I have to agree Zack. The modified class has evolved into a monster since the days of being a support or beginners class. Won't be near as easy this time.

As far as the Lethal Chassis, I've seen Stremme around these parts competing over the last couple years and have never seen him win. He always seems to be chasing Harrison, Leka, Bollinger, or Wallace.

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

Longhorn used to make a mod chassis. Dk if they still do.

[a25rjr]

Longhorn used to make a mod chassis. Dk if they still do.

A little birdie told me, Longhorn builds the rear clips for Stealth.

btw.....your boy has a great chance to win a globe now that Bloomer, Bshep, and Owens wont be there!

Someone told me they seen you pouring out a liquid at those three pits, during the wee hours of the morning, at the Dream! Hmmmmmmm........

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

A little birdie told me, Longhorn builds the rear clips for Stealth.

btw.....your boy has a great chance to win a globe now that Bloomer, Bshep, and Owens wont be there!

Someone told me they seen you pouring out a liquid at those three pits, during the wee hours of the morning, at the Dream! Hmmmmmmm........

Cut all the bs.

Does longhorn build part of any mods that you know of?

[a25rjr]

Cut all the bs.

Does longhorn build part of any mods that you know of?

Seriously, I was told they build the rear clip for Stealth! A good friend of mine bought one a few months ago.

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

Seriously, I was told they build the rear clip for Stealth! A good friend of mine bought one a few months ago.

Yea and i think there sent to stremme to put the frt clip on them. I just dnt know what chassis name was.

[nuff said]

Sure. If you say so..........

i'm just playing along.

[Bforwarned]

Cade Dillard has been super fast in his MB Customs. I can see him winning this big race.

[tb1545]

July 22nd longhorns official facebook page posted big news coming soon with an outline of a modified in the background. Then july 26 someone posted a picture of a #44 modified in the pits at a racetrack with huge longhorn chassis stickers on the doors and hood.

[J20in1st]

Probably an MB customs. Let's just hope he doesn't remove the J bar.
So when are Sheppard, Thornton Jr and Satterlee signing up?

R TJR will be in Boone

[D. Tidrow]

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.

Not to call you out on anything negative, but I noticed in one of your earlier posts. You labeled modifieds as mortifieds. Maybe a type o but if not why you would feel that way. Like I said if it was a type o, my apologies. If not why would you say that?

[CIRF]

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.

Interesting that they are are a headliner in some parts of the country and not in others. What kind of purses do they race for at events where they are the headliner?

I had to be in Southwest Minnesota over Independence Day on business several years back. I got to checking around and found out from some folks who weren't particularly race fans that there was a racing event at the Steele County Fairgrounds in Owatonna. I took it for granted that this event was to be headlined by dirt late models. I decided to attend and somewhat to my surprise the headline division was IMCA mods. I wasn't disappointed by that being the case, just kind of surprised. It was a stand alone event, too. No support classes.

I've also attended several events in Southern California (3 Oval Nationals, 1 Turkey Night Grand Prix and a regular show at Ventura) and Ventura is the only place that had mods and they were one of the support classes. They seemed to be a bit of a different animal than the mods we're used to seeing here in the Midwest.

Is the reason they are the top division in the upper Midwest because there are not enough willing owners of dirt late models and sprint cars to make it feasible for tracks to host them on a regular basis? Gotta' be some reason and you seem to have a handle on the racing scene up there.