Bobby Pierce not planning to run a national tour in 2019?

[TackyTracker]

unless you have stupid $$$ or are running a series it doesn't make common sense to go down there

[racincowboy02]

So Bobby Pierce won't run a national tour this year cause it doesn't make sense for him to do that this year with his family ride and i can understand that. What I would like to see him do if he chooses to stay in the family ride for 2020 is fo run an outlaw schedule this season and win races and money and put some money back so that he would have a better chance at running a national tour and running for a points championship of either tour. I think that he is a very talented driver and i would love to see him run a tour and i think we all would like to see that just to see how he stacks up against the other top tier drivers and teams.

[kidrock]

So Bobby Pierce won't run a national tour this year cause it doesn't make sense for him to do that this year with his family ride and i can understand that. What I would like to see him do if he chooses to stay in the family ride for 2020 is fo run an outlaw schedule this season and win races and money and put some money back so that he would have a better chance at running a national tour and running for a points championship of either tour. I think that he is a very talented driver and i would love to see him run a tour and i think we all would like to see that just to see how he stacks up against the other top tier drivers and teams.

I understand what your saying but, for me he doesn't need to run a tour to see how he stacks up with the competition. He is for sure one of the top 10 if not top 5 drivers in the late model ranks. now that just my opinion.

[racincowboy02]

I can agree with you on what you are saying. I guess for me it would be nice to see him put a couple of lucas and woo tour titles in his belt so when he hangs it up sometime 30 years or so from now. Im not saying he sucks or shouldn't pick and choose how he races but i would like to see him on tour and winning titles i think he is more than capable of doing that

[Barbecueboy]

I never said there was anything wrong with his decision to go. I'm looking at it from a financial decision standpoint. I've never cashed a check full of memories.

That's kinda sad........

[Mud Packer]

So Bobby Pierce won't run a national tour this year cause it doesn't make sense for him to do that this year with his family ride and i can understand that. What I would like to see him do if he chooses to stay in the family ride for 2020 is fo run an outlaw schedule this season and win races and money and put some money back so that he would have a better chance at running a national tour and running for a points championship of either tour. I think that he is a very talented driver and i would love to see him run a tour and i think we all would like to see that just to see how he stacks up against the other top tier drivers and teams.

Just my opinion but as long as he is in the family ride it will be an outlaw schedule. If someone else is footing the bill, I'm sure they would be happy to discuss following a tour. A lot of money to be made close to home so why even risk going out on tour.

[kazual]

Racing one of the two national series is over rated. It’s not necessarily a good money decision, picking and choosing with less travel expense may be a better avenue from a financial standpoint.

[MI Dirt Fan]

Now it probably is somewhat overrated with more tracks and regional series paying $5k-$10k and a few $15k here and there compared to 7-10 years ago.

[Clayton_Wetter]

Only the best can run the National Tours.

[kidrock]

I can agree with you on what you are saying. I guess for me it would be nice to see him put a couple of lucas and woo tour titles in his belt so when he hangs it up sometime 30 years or so from now. Im not saying he sucks or shouldn't pick and choose how he races but i would like to see him on tour and winning titles i think he is more than capable of doing that

I believe one day that he will in fact end up running a series and that may or may not be in the family owned team.

[Highside Hustler25]

Just looking at last years schedule, their were 16 races (non WoO & Lucas) paying 10g to win within 2-3 hours from central Illinois.
Lucas and WoO had 8 races (LaSalle & Joliet would have made it 10) in the same area.
Throw in numerous 5-8 g races and it's easy to see why a lot of guys stay close to home around here.

Shannon Babb is a perfect example. Even with the help from Petrof, he never runs a Nat. tour. And we know he would definitely make some noise.

[racincowboy02]

Yall make very good points that. I am kind of unfamiliar with the racing up there and thank yall for helping me understand and not think im bashing him.

[CILDirt]

Just looking at last years schedule, their were 16 races (non WoO & Lucas) paying 10g to win within 2-3 hours from central Illinois.Lucas and WoO had 8 races (LaSalle & Joliet would have made it 10) in the same area.Throw in numerous 5-8 g races and it's easy to see why a lot of guys stay close to home around here.Shannon Babb is a perfect example. Even with the help from Petrof, he never runs a Nat. tour. And we know he would definitely make some noise.

That’s why I made my comment about him sticking close and doing Summer Nationals. Those are all 5/10K I think. I believe they are still doing the weekly bonus and he is almost guaranteed to win the overall point fund. If he wins the Summer Nats, that also puts him in at least top 2 for UMP national points depending on what Schlenk does. Even if there isn’t a crown jewel or 10K race on some random weekend he can drive up to FALS and race for 2500. Throw in PDC, North/South, Knoxville, and Eldora and he can make some decent money within a fairly short drive from the house.

[Cardirt0]

If he stays close to home Good for the ones that live close to home that love or hate him. They get to see him Light things up were they can see him.