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  • 20fan
    Senior Member
    • May 2007
    • 206

    #76
    Bloomer-2006 Kalamazoo Klash in Randy Sweet's car;
    Qualified 6 out of 69 cars. Finished 17th 179 laps completed out of 200.

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    • 25jrjr
      Senior Member
      • May 2017
      • 386

      #77
      All I know is that when he was being courted for a Busch ride, late 90's or early 2000's, he ran 2 Hooters cup races. He finished top 3 in both of them. When you outrun Freddie Query, Rick Crawford, and (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)ie Anderson in a late model, you have accomplished something!

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      • chupp n bloomer fan
        Senior Member
        • May 2007
        • 11526

        #78
        Originally posted by 25jrjr View Post
        All I know is that when he was being courted for a Busch ride, late 90's or early 2000's, he ran 2 Hooters cup races. He finished top 3 in both of them. When you outrun Freddie Query, Rick Crawford, and (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)ie Anderson in a late model, you have accomplished something!
        Thems the ones I couldn't remember.
        Up in the air who my next “favorite” driver is. Really losing hope on Bloomer getting anywhere back to “normal”.

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        • Clayton_Wetter
          Banned
          • May 2007
          • 16671

          #79
          Originally posted by CIRF View Post
          Kid, have you seen Sammy Swindell lately. I don't think bloomy had anything on Sammy back in 2002 & 2003 in regards to size. Doesn't seem to hamper Sammy's performance at The Chili Bowl. You kinda' had to figure bloomy would have created plausible deniability for flat having his ass handed to him at one of dirt racing's biggest events.
          It was just one race. Bloomquist career is about the whole.

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          • Josh Bayko
            Senior Member
            • May 2007
            • 8736

            #80
            Originally posted by CIRF View Post
            Kid, have you seen Sammy Swindell lately. I don't think bloomy had anything on Sammy back in 2002 & 2003 in regards to size. Doesn't seem to hamper Sammy's performance at The Chili Bowl. You kinda' had to figure bloomy would have created plausible deniability for flat having his ass handed to him at one of dirt racing's biggest events.
            Sammy is a pudgy manlet. Bloomer is a pudgy 6' 1" or 6' 2". Apples to oranges.
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            • joshroth14
              Senior Member
              • Aug 2010
              • 383

              #81
              Randy Sweet sure can build a good car. Man has many flaws but no one can match him and Scott together. Watching them talk for over a hour about the setup. They have a good thing going right now. That peice they had tonight was stout. 4 second USA win and no one could run with him tonight.

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              • roughride
                Senior Member
                • Aug 2007
                • 158

                #82
                I personally think there is some cheating going on with Bloomy. Many cars were good at points during the race ie... Overton, Mars, T-mac. and during the first 50 laps or so Bloomer really wasn't going anywhere. Then comes the caution and all of a sudden here he is. I do not think it is traction control, but some sort of adjustability---weight jackers at the corners, shocks adjustable from the cok-pit, or moveable weight in the car. Watch Bloomers car after a yellow, his car never seems to go away, but instead gets better. I've seen them tech these cars before and I would suspect something is going on somewhere-very lax. There is no doubt he his one of the best but there is close to 100 million dollars of equipment with some of the best drivers in the world chasing him every weekend and they're not making much progress. Still getting whipped at every crown jewel there is.

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                • MI Dirt Fan
                  Banned
                  • May 2007
                  • 8806

                  #83
                  Originally posted by roughride View Post
                  I personally think there is some cheating going on with Bloomy. Many cars were good at points during the race ie... Overton, Mars, T-mac. and during the first 50 laps or so Bloomer really wasn't going anywhere. Then comes the caution and all of a sudden here he is. I do not think it is traction control, but some sort of adjustability---weight jackers at the corners, shocks adjustable from the cok-pit, or moveable weight in the car. Watch Bloomers car after a yellow, his car never seems to go away, but instead gets better. I've seen them tech these cars before and I would suspect something is going on somewhere-very lax. There is no doubt he his one of the best but there is close to 100 million dollars of equipment with some of the best drivers in the world chasing him every weekend and they're not making much progress. Still getting whipped at every crown jewel there is.
                  Someone has the tin foil cap in early lol

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                  • Duke100
                    Senior Member
                    • Nov 2016
                    • 138

                    #84
                    Chasing Bloomquist

                    Originally posted by roughride View Post
                    I personally think there is some cheating going on with Bloomy. Many cars were good at points during the race ie... Overton, Mars, T-mac. and during the first 50 laps or so Bloomer really wasn't going anywhere. Then comes the caution and all of a sudden here he is. I do not think it is traction control, but some sort of adjustability---weight jackers at the corners, shocks adjustable from the cok-pit, or moveable weight in the car. Watch Bloomers car after a yellow, his car never seems to go away, but instead gets better. I've seen them tech these cars before and I would suspect something is going on somewhere-very lax. There is no doubt he his one of the best but there is close to 100 million dollars of equipment with some of the best drivers in the world chasing him every weekend and they're not making much progress. Still getting whipped at every crown jewel there is.
                    No he's not cheating. There are a bunch of Dreamers chasing him and they better get used to getting beat. Nothing can beat experience and passion.

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                    • MI Dirt Fan
                      Banned
                      • May 2007
                      • 8806

                      #85
                      Bloomquist ran the bottom basically the entire race. The combination of chassis, motor, gear and the experience of the driver prevailed here. Like I said earlier I think Overton and Bshepp running the top burned the RF off over time. Bloomquist could've also been laying off at first also know there's going to be cautions to make moves for position. As long as he's in the top 5 he knows he's sitting pretty good at half way.

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                      • Duke100
                        Senior Member
                        • Nov 2016
                        • 138

                        #86
                        Originally posted by MI Dirt Fan View Post
                        Bloomquist ran the bottom basically the entire race. The combination of chassis, motor, gear and the experience of the driver prevailed here. Like I said earlier I think Overton and Bshepp running the top burned the RF off over time. Bloomquist could've also been laying off at first also know there's going to be cautions to make moves for position. As long as he's in the top 5 he knows he's sitting pretty good at half way.
                        Right. It's called 100 lap race strategy. These Crown Jewels are not a 30 lap race at Volusia.

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                        • chupp n bloomer fan
                          Senior Member
                          • May 2007
                          • 11526

                          #87
                          Originally posted by roughride View Post
                          I personally think there is some cheating going on with Bloomy. Many cars were good at points during the race ie... Overton, Mars, T-mac. and during the first 50 laps or so Bloomer really wasn't going anywhere. Then comes the caution and all of a sudden here he is. I do not think it is traction control, but some sort of adjustability---weight jackers at the corners, shocks adjustable from the cok-pit, or moveable weight in the car. Watch Bloomers car after a yellow, his car never seems to go away, but instead gets better. I've seen them tech these cars before and I would suspect something is going on somewhere-very lax. There is no doubt he his one of the best but there is close to 100 million dollars of equipment with some of the best drivers in the world chasing him every weekend and they're not making much progress. Still getting whipped at every crown jewel there is.
                          Ya know, I guess I shouldn't be suprised, but Jesus Christ, the thought put into some of these posts is astounding.

                          The guy sued Eldora and UMP, if they could hang him on anything, you bet your a$$ they woulda. And you're correct, his car doesn't handle like everyone else's. NEVER FUKIN HAS. He doesn't believe in building cars like everyone else. They are way more durable and stiff, made to drive straight.

                          You realize he's raced for over 30 years and knows how to run crown jewel long races? No one gives a sh!t who is leading lap 1-99, it's lap 100 that matters. Stay near the front, take what's presented to you, and save your sh!t for the last 25-50 laps. Really not rocket science.

                          Guessing the movie Signs is your favorite movie.
                          Up in the air who my next “favorite” driver is. Really losing hope on Bloomer getting anywhere back to “normal”.

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                          • Nasty55
                            Senior Member
                            • Jun 2011
                            • 2611

                            #88
                            Originally posted by roughride View Post
                            I personally think there is some cheating going on with Bloomy. Many cars were good at points during the race ie... Overton, Mars, T-mac. and during the first 50 laps or so Bloomer really wasn't going anywhere. Then comes the caution and all of a sudden here he is. I do not think it is traction control, but some sort of adjustability---weight jackers at the corners, shocks adjustable from the cok-pit, or moveable weight in the car. Watch Bloomers car after a yellow, his car never seems to go away, but instead gets better. I've seen them tech these cars before and I would suspect something is going on somewhere-very lax. There is no doubt he his one of the best but there is close to 100 million dollars of equipment with some of the best drivers in the world chasing him every weekend and they're not making much progress. Still getting whipped at every crown jewel there is.

                            I quote and I do mean quote to you that I'm not a Scott Bloomquist fan! Jimmy Owen's fan here all the way.... And yes there are part's of what you have written that I do agree with about Bloomquist.... Yes Overton , Mars and T-Mac were good last night.... Bloomquist just happened to be BETTER!!! Yes you bring up a valid point of the Best Dirt Latemodel Driver's in the world chasing after Scott on a daily and weekly basis which I also have to agree with you on.....But what I can't and won't agree with you on is Bloomquist Cheating to get it done! Oh don't get me wrong here....... Would I put it past him to cheat? No I wouldn't.... Have I seen him cheat? Sure anyone who know's Scott Bloomquist has seen him cheat.... With that said.... Bloomquist is just that (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)in Good and doesn't need,want or have to cheat to win! Push the grey area? Sure they all do... Now before you go and pop off about Bloomquist Cheating again.... Do your homework my friend!! Believe none of what you hear and half of what you 👀 👀 see....
                            If you can't race it or take it to bed! It ain't worth having!

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                            • kidrock
                              Senior Member
                              • May 2007
                              • 16407

                              #89
                              Nasty Just wanted to say hi and glad to see you on here.

                              Bloomer was just the class of the field last night. As far as cheating didn't they catch him with tainted tires in the past so, they say

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                              • Black I
                                Banned
                                • May 2017
                                • 846

                                #90
                                Some cheating going on? Yep, lol... Wrg just overlooked that one im sure

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