GR Smith off WoO tour...shocking

[EvelB7]

I will defend GR a bit, raced with him for quite a few years. He took his lumps (some earned), but in the end he deserves some respect for what he is trying to do. The piece a few miss is that maybe he is trying to draw up more support by announcing he is going to run WoO; could be he was hoping to land some help that just did not happen.On the other side, GR-quit trying to defend yourself. I learned along time ago it is easier to judge others non-accomplishments than to try and accomplish something yourself. Keep doing the latter.

[Barbecueboy]

I will defend GR a bit, raced with him for quite a few years. He took his lumps (some earned), but in the end he deserves some respect for what he is trying to do. The piece a few miss is that maybe he is trying to draw up more support by announcing he is going to run WoO; could be he was hoping to land some help that just did not happen.On the other side, GR-quit trying to defend yourself. I learned along time ago it is easier to judge others non-accomplishments than to try and accomplish something yourself. Keep doing the latter.

I like what he does....not sure I understand all the gr hate.

He always seems to be pretty fast and does it with less.....hope he pays attention to your advice.

[Zonks32x]

We always ran for 40% of the purse split between the coupes and sportsman at that time. I think we usually raced for about $600 total with 8 heats, a semi, a consi and the feature. Heats paid four spots, consi about 8... the semi paid all 24 cars and the 18 car feature the same... had a $50.00 Ford Starliner with a $50.00 352.... one season I made $11.00 total in winnings. The rulebook said don't spend more than you can earn!!!!

My Dad always tells the story about helping Charlie Weddell at Hales, and how they won $0.50 and a case of beer.

[latemodelfan]

What? Isn't this the fourth or fifth time he has said that he is following a tour and never made it to March?

[Rich down South]

I don't understand why the slam on GR to begin with. So the guy said he was gonna run the WoO tour and dropped off a week in. He had unforseen motor issues. Who cares why the motors failed. Im sure his intention was to run the tour, at least for as long as he could. If success came, he would continue.

He is genuinely proud of the accomplishment with JD 2 years ago. Quite Frankly, JD needed a ride and GR gave him one. The timing was right and it was a very good short lived deal that Jonathan needed and they both benefited from.

I dont know GR from Adam but again, as we see continuously, people will jump on the negative bandwagon to talk (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word) about someone to make everyone think they are in the know. As if they are so knowledgeable about GR and his personal situation.

For me, I like to watch the guy race. He is another personality in the field and adds to the show. He announced he will now drop off the tour due to motor issues. Ok, so drop off the tour. Its unfortunate but it is what it is. Why start the slamming parade.

[racincowboy02]

I get the whole trying to get more help either it being financial or crew help by announcing that he is running the world of outlaws schedule but come on man if you don't have it by the time you leave then wouldn't it make a little better sense to stay home and try and get that funding before you venture out

[EvelB7]

Say GR goes to Florida, runs good for two nights. Maybe someone says, 'hey, I'd like to help'...Do you think that is going to happen if he is not there? I can tell you, the longer you are away from the track the faster you fall from view... Heck, even this post on here could land him some help. As they say, 'Even bad press is better than no press'. If he needs a hand I'd ride to the track and help out if the timing worked out. Guess I need to stop in and see GR.

[B_K]

I like what he does....not sure I understand all the gr hate.

He always seems to be pretty fast and does it with less.....hope he pays attention to your advice.

We agree on a lot of things. This ain't one of them. The guy's attitude warrants what he gets.

[ZERO25]

Perhaps, he should take Smokey's advice...."if you're gonna be in racing, you BETTER have skin thicker than an alligator"!

[fastford]

I don't understand why the slam on GR to begin with. So the guy said he was gonna run the WoO tour and dropped off a week in. He had unforseen motor issues. Who cares why the motors failed. Im sure his intention was to run the tour, at least for as long as he could. If success came, he would continue.

He is genuinely proud of the accomplishment with JD 2 years ago. Quite Frankly, JD needed a ride and GR gave him one. The timing was right and it was a very good short lived deal that Jonathan needed and they both benefited from.

I dont know GR from Adam but again, as we see continuously, people will jump on the negative bandwagon to talk (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word) about someone to make everyone think they are in the know. As if they are so knowledgeable about GR and his personal situation.

For me, I like to watch the guy race. He is another personality in the field and adds to the show. He announced he will now drop off the tour due to motor issues. Ok, so drop off the tour. Its unfortunate but it is what it is. Why start the slamming parade.

i agree , why go on book face and call every one on 4m " classless key board racers" , he dont want to come on here and defend him self against the couple that said something about him , but instead makes a post on his FB about 4m as a whole and then want allow any one to reply , yep , that shows a lot of class......

[Barbecueboy]

We agree on a lot of things. This ain't one of them. The guy's attitude warrants what he gets.

I haven't had any interaction with him only watched him race around the southeast...I do think the Facebook post appeared a little grayish and bratty though.

I've always liked the underdog or the rebound story in racing , probably why I'm impressed with how fast he is at times with very little support......guess what you are saying is why he doesn't have much support, lol.

I went years thinking lanigan was a complete doosh and after he was humbled a little in that cbr disaster I'm kinda liking him in his own stuff and on the rise again.....not that he is really an underdog , but he definately got a wake up call.

[jog49]

I would think there were lots of people over the years that intended to run a national series who would have lost a couple of engines at the beginning of a season who would have been headed home just like G.R. Engines are very expensive nowadays. I watched his progression over the years after his move to North Carolina, going from a reckless abuser of his (grandpa's) equipment to a pretty darn good race car driver. And he could be very fast at times. He burned down a stout track record at Dublin, NC before its closing and, quite frankly, there were many that thought that could never happen.

[Dlmfan123]

Sold one of his cars to Ratliff racing as well

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

I believe stuff was for sale last yr also.

[Hoosier_Dirt]

Rig and Trailer is now for sale