Brian Shirley

[chupp n bloomer fan]

My basic thought is that he didn't use the same basic setup at what Randy and Longhorn recommends. Driving styles are different for sure. But with Weavers basic set up three different drivers have been competitive. I watched Brian a few time at tracks in my area and he was all over the track. There wasn't any transition to allow the car to settle before hitting the gas.
Maybe his drive style needs changing not his cars

But that's just my opinion. Take it for what that's worth.

I agree, it's business though, so he had to move on. I agree, Randy is good, Brandon is good, and JD was good in that car, so it was just a driver not liking them issue I guess.

[chupp n bloomer fan]

He would get more feedback from Weaver than he will from rocket, he was solid in it last year is what's strange to me. There's already some stuff out there that certain rocket drivers have that others don't, and I'm not just talking about things the house car has either. The secret has been put for quite awhile now. The talk at eldora is will be banned come 2018, it doesn't seem to matter cuz they till can't beat the 0.

Most of the people in the XR1's have raved about the feedback and the book they get. I know someone who has one and has never had an issue getting ahold of Rocket.

[blncfn57]

The 116 Overton is in is his and Chip Stones team.

yea, I thought I heard that he was helping another team this year also, maybe I'm thinking of someone else.

[blncfn57]

Most of the people in the XR1's have raved about the feedback and the book they get. I know someone who has one and has never had an issue getting ahold of Rocket.

I've heard the same about Rocket. I know they sell a lot of cars, but they always seem to be one of the most consistent chassis brands at or close to the top.

[zyoung25]

There's alot of information out there with every "house" car that doesn't get passed along to anyone else. More times than not, the chassis itself is even a little bit different. The thickness of one piece of tubing or the material one piece of tubing is made of can make a difference and you wouldn't be able to see that when looking at 2 chassis sitting side by side. It's a tough game to keep ahead in, I don't blame anyone for keeping even a small advantage to themselves.

I don't think you got what I was saying. I know that happens with everyone that has a house car, that's how they stay ahead. What some of these guys have, is parts some can't get. There are only a handful of guys that have this certain setup. I'm sure the feedback is good as long, I bet it's not as good as those who have spent the extra money though.

Why would Shane Clanton leave integra after the season started with all the success he had with them? Think about it. That one seemed to slip by everyone.

[BTExpress]

I was a little surprised Brian dropped off the WoO tour. He did have a win. It will be interesting to see what kind of schedule he runs for the rest of the year?

[SHOE32]

Per DoD a sponsorship payment was not made therefore their budget has been cutback. That's why they are off tour.

[chupp n bloomer fan]

I don't think you got what I was saying. I know that happens with everyone that has a house car, that's how they stay ahead. What some of these guys have, is parts some can't get. There are only a handful of guys that have this certain setup. I'm sure the feedback is good as long, I bet it's not as good as those who have spent the extra money though.

Why would Shane Clanton leave integra after the season started with all the success he had with them? Think about it. That one seemed to slip by everyone.

Whose he with now?

[MidTnDirtFan]

The most puzzling part about this is Brian ran pretty good last year in these cars. Are they the same cars as last year? If not, did he purchase different cars from somewhere other than Weaver and now not getting the help he was last year? When the cars and the driver are proven to be able to win, it leads me to believe it's a information problem. Maybe Randy's not as available this year as he was last year. Isn't he out on the road consulting with another team this year?

Well late last year I visited Randys shop and he was in the process of building two rollers for Brian so I would say that he had new cars at the beginning of the season

So other than that I dont know for sure. Maybe its just bad luck or the other guts have gotten better.

[MidTnDirtFan]

yea, I thought I heard that he was helping another team this year also, maybe I'm thinking of someone else.

I would uave to think you might be referring to Rumley doing some consulting with Clint Boyer racing earlier this year. Randy is running his team and still building and repairing race cars out of his shop in Crossville TN.

[PBR66]

Didn't Brian win alot of races in Rockets when he was starting on the national scene? Why would it be a surprise he goes back?

[J20in1st]

That is good news...summer nationals haven't been the same without Brian, Brandon, and Dennis Erb.

Ya since birky stopped it hasnt been the same

[ptown]

Ya since birky stopped it hasnt been the same

Birky's dominatrix wife won't let him race!

[champion24]

Whose he with now?

I think Clanton went with Penske. If that's what you were asking.

[chupp n bloomer fan]

Birky's dominatrix wife won't let him race!

You are ridiculous. You realize he was in the Kay Gheer'd up 15 car right? He wasn't very good, and he didn't wanna put the time in to get the car to his liking. He said this himself. He has two boys who if not teenagers, they are right there. Could you possibly wrap your dam brain around the fact that maybe, just maybe, he might want to be a father. You know, actually spend time with his boys, not travel up and down the dam road trying to make it as a full time racer. Having no benefits or job security, or being able to see his boys grow up as he should. He is not the only one to quit, so I'm not sure why it is some of you wanna keep b!tching as if it's his wife's fault he said fuk it.