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Originally Posted by dkdorkboy:
Justin Grant been on the gas lately.He would be a good win it or wear it driver.

I think they just had one of those.

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Terrible move by HAR!! Dumping two good racers in the same year and not even givin DC a full shot at alot of the tracks on the schedule. How bout get a crew chief?? Then a chassis thats worth a lick?? Still a poor call IMO. If Larson cant get the job done then the Hoffman boys only have themselves to look at. Luckily Jerry fell back on his feet after he was dumped, im sure we will see the MDC runnin soon!!

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Originally Posted by Gee2:
Call Jeff Bland Jr..... I am sure he still knows how to wheel a sprint car:6:

That he does,but I think unavailable currently I imagine.

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Daron told me at Terre Haute he offered the Hoffman's a brand new Maxim to run but they didn't want it. He said he wasn't comfortable in the Chalk chassis and didn't know what to do with it. The car lurched almost into the wall at THAT on the front stretch in TT's and did the same at Kville. I wouldn't want that ride right now either. I really don't think Larson will do any better and he tore up his sprint ride at Osky last year. I would've chosen Dickie Gaines for Oskaloosa considering he won it before in his own car. I don't know why everyone forgot about that great driver. Is it because he's over 30 yrs. old? I sure hope Clayton can get back in a Maxim or DRC soon. He more than deserves a good ride or sponsor to get his own car back out.

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Burdette has had a good season for a lower budget team! Should have been in the Feature @ gas city for sprint week but just had some bad luck! Has won @ gas city and LPS. I think he would do well in a top end car like the 69.

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Just goes to show how dedicated the hoffmans are to winning. Daron has run tons better in the Maxxim and if the hoffmans wanted to have the best combination to set themselves up for victory they should have atleast gave it a shot, not turned up their nose!

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Originally Posted by Charles Nungester:
Yeah, we even have families firing family in this sport.
Wish all the best to everyone.
Chuck

Yeah, I always thought blood was thicker than methanol:19:...

Ok guys you have twisted my arm enough! I'll do it :) lol
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And some thought that Daron and Shelley were crazy for still wanting to win the antacid deal after he agreed to drive for HAR.....
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Originally Posted by smith19:
mugavin, wallbangerII said your fired....:5:

Thanks Chris,
I have been in that seat for 21 years and am still surprised when I show up every week and my name is still on the roof. Sad part is I think the owner could still get the job done behind the wheel himself with one leg and all. About 8 years ago he strapped in for an old timers race at the Burg and was the fastest thing out there by far.

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Message to young Mr Larson , stay as close to Mr Kunz as you can. He will take you as far as you want to go. By the results you have had, why drive for anyone else right know?

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The HAR 69 is a good ride no doubt but they are missing something... Drivers fire crew chiefs, car owners fire drivers, and teams try new equipment when they are struggling.... but most of the time it seems to come down to the general outlook and attitude of the people involved that make the difference!!! There are alot of guys that would love the chance to drive that racecar including me! But I think that they should really take a look at Chad Boespflug...Hes a heck of driver, and great dude and deserves to show case his talent with a team with the same goals as him!!!

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Hoffman has some good sponsors to satisfy. Maybe Mean Green and Oyxdol didn't feel they had enough exposure for their $$$. Just thinking out loud. As long as there is more good drivers than there is good cars you are going to see this.

Love to see Chad Boesflug get a shot on the strength of his Sprint Week performances. JJ Hughes is another good shoe. Would Justin Grant change rides? Another driver with a win this year that I think deserves a shot is Brent Beauchamp.

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How about the huge chance that this is simply a hoax????? Since when have the Hoffmanns ever needed to advertise on a web site forum for a driver???? Do you really think that they are at such a complete loss as to who to put in their car that they would sink to this level??? My guess is, somebody is having a good laugh right now.......JMO

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I think destroying a car every other time he hits the track might have something to do with this.

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Originally Posted by cecil98:
How about the huge chance that this is simply a hoax????? Since when have the Hoffmanns ever needed to advertise on a web site forum for a driver???? Do you really think that they are at such a complete loss as to who to put in their car that they would sink to this level??? My guess is, somebody is having a good laugh right now.......JMO

Straight off Hoffman's website:
Kyle larson will be making his Hoffman racing debut at Oskaloose, IA

A decision has been made to put Kyle Larson in the "MEAN GREEN MOPAR MACHINE" for Tuesday nights race at Oskaloose, IA.. Making a driver change is not the most pleasant part of racing on any level. However it is a part of racing and should never be a reflection on a driver or team. We wish Daron the best in his future racing endeavors. Find more on Kyle Larson at this link: http://www.kylelarsonracing.com/bio.htm

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While it doesn't make it any easier, every driver that drives for a car owner knows (or should know) at some point they will lose the ride. Dave Darland is one of the best sprint car drivers ever and look at how many rides he's had.

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Who cares what I think, but Darren Hagen is a nice young man and a talented driver.

Just exchange Daron for Darren.:)

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I'm one of those that think that some other things need to be looked into. I said the same thing when the Hoffman/Coons, Jr. split happened. Why not try a Maxim, Spike or DRC? I know that they tried a Maxim, I believe, last season. Did that car get destroyed, or did they give up on it?

I really think that the outcome with Daron would have been different if they were running a DRC, Maxim or Spike. However, with that being said, I saw the split coming this time. He tore up some equipment and you can't blame them for not wanting this to happen any longer. It's just a shame that the drivers keep getting swapped, but nothing else seems to change.

I wouldn't be shocked if Larson did well in the #69. He's a huge talent and on a roll right now. I could be wrong, but I just don't see their equipment being consistent, which I think is the main issue they're facing.

Again, as always, JMO...

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Originally Posted by cecil98:
How about the huge chance that this is simply a hoax????? Since when have the Hoffmanns ever needed to advertise on a web site forum for a driver???? Do you really think that they are at such a complete loss as to who to put in their car that they would sink to this level??? My guess is, somebody is having a good laugh right now.......JMO

Not much chance in this case, as far as I was concerned. Tim Wolfrum's always been a good source of things going on at HAR and has never been one come to the board with things that turned out not to be true. Again, this one turned out right on the money, as well. As far as it being a different way of doing things, they're in a different situation, this week. They're five or six hundred miles away from home, looking to make a driver change in the middle of a series of races. As they say, desperate times call for desperate measures.

Jerry

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I don't see what the big to do is about this. Drivers have been getting fired from rides for ever. You have to produce in todays environment or your out. Remember, 2nd place is just the first loser. That being said, I was always told that if you do not flip a few times a year, then you are just not driving hard enough. Best of luck to the MDC.

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Originally Posted by SPRINTCAR:
What about a crew chief ? ;)

I hear ya :8:

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I think Josh Spencer would be a good fit for the two shows mentioned.

Jerry #66j
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Remember.....this is the same team that has employed Rich Vogler, Cary Faas, and Mark Casella. All previously known to tear up cars and drive extremely aggressive. When they hired Clayton my first thought was I hope they try a standard Maxim/DRC like he's use to or this might not last long. I guess we'll find out tonight if Larson can make it work. My adrenaline started flowing big time as soon as my eyes opened early this morning. Oskaloosa is the best track in the country for non-wing sprints in my opinion.

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Originally Posted by ThrowbackRacingTeam:
Remember.....this is the same team that has employed Rich Vogler, Cary Faas, and Mark Casella. All previously known to tear up cars and drive extremely aggressive. When they hired Clayton my first thought was I hope they try a standard Maxim/DRC like he's use to or this might not last long. I guess we'll find out tonight if Larson can make it work. My adrenaline started flowing big time as soon as my eyes opened early this morning. Oskaloosa is the best track in the country for non-wing sprints in my opinion.

You know if Daron found a ride for the Oskaloosa race tonight?

Why is everyone pouncing on HAR? They weren't getting the results they wanted with Jerry so they made a change. They gave Daron a shot because they had success right out of the gate previously. It obviously wasn't working so why continue doing it? If the cew chief isn't comfortable setting up a car other than the one they run, why would he get a car he can't set up? Easiest change to make when the crew chief owns the car is the driver.
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Originally Posted by ekohl23:
You know if Daron found a ride for the Oskaloosa race tonight?

2 car
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Originally Posted by Z-man:
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Cactus Jack, huh. This could be an interesting combination. Hope it works out for both.

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Originally Posted by Rogue-9:
I think destroying a car every other time he hits the track might have something to do with this.

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Straight off Hoffman's website:
Kyle larson will be making his Hoffman racing debut at Oskaloose, IA

A decision has been made to put Kyle Larson in the "MEAN GREEN MOPAR MACHINE" for Tuesday nights race at Oskaloose, IA.. Making a driver change is not the most pleasant part of racing on any level. However it is a part of racing and should never be a reflection on a driver or team. We wish Daron the best in his future racing endeavors. Find more on Kyle Larson at this link: http://www.kylelarsonracing.com/bio.htm

I'm not talking about the Kyle Larson part.....I'm talking about advertising for a driver for the other two nights.....I would think the Hoffmanns have enough driver numbers in their little black book to come up with somebody w/o having to solicit one on this web-site forum...

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Hell, I am old enough to remember changing rides race to race, or weekends to weekends. Every body trying to better themselves. So what is the big deal. If you are not putting money into car ownership, go sit in the stands.

Lynn

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Originally Posted by cecil98:
...I would think the Hoffmanns have enough driver numbers in their little black book to come up with somebody w/o having to solicit one on this web-site forum...

I think it's a good way, personally. If you were in their situation and wanted to get some information distributed fast, in this racing scene, what would be a better place than IOW? If there is one, name it. There are 7000 registered members. Almost all the drivers, driver's friends and family members are here. Why just start cold calling when you could find a way to have those who 100% interested to call you? Maybe even some that they would have never guessed will be interested. Plus, they only have three days till Dodge City.

Jerry

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They want to try a different driver for the weekend. Lets try little Swindell . He will for sure drive the wheels off. Lets see if they need a different car-driver-crew etc. :6:

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Originally Posted by mr g:
They want to try a different driver for the weekend. Lets try little Swindell . He will for sure drive the wheels off. Lets see if they need a different car-driver-crew etc. :6:

YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME??????????? :5:

First post I've actually busted out laughing to in awhile!

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Originally Posted by mr g:
They want to try a different driver for the weekend. Lets try little Swindell . He will for sure drive the wheels off. Lets see if they need a different car-driver-crew etc. :6:

He's running full-time at Knoxville, and he will be running the Nationals that weekend. I don't think he will leave the Nationals to run a couple of USAC races. Same with Bill Rose (WoO).

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Scotty Weir? or why not give that Andrew Elson kid a shot..good kid that runs well locally and doesnt tear much stuff up

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Is this a joke?? From the other 69 thread??

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Just heard open wheel vetren Brent Charles is coming out of retirement to run the Hoffman sprinter this weekend in Dodge City and Missiori..

what about blake Fitzpatrick? jmo
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Originally Posted by cmcooper2:
Terrible move by HAR!! Dumping two good racers in the same year and not even givin DC a full shot at alot of the tracks on the schedule. How bout get a crew chief?? Then a chassis thats worth a lick?? Still a poor call IMO. If Larson cant get the job done then the Hoffman boys only have themselves to look at. Luckily Jerry fell back on his feet after he was dumped, im sure we will see the MDC runnin soon!!

Looks like you found your answer. Car must have been ok tonight.
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This is what make this sport such a challenge. You are always rolling the dice. Now some people on here are going to eat some crow. I am proof it does not taste good. Ha Ha

Lynn