Robert Ballou
 

im looking for a ride for the kokomo klash, perris oval nats., and manzy western world...
mphg promotions are done for the year because they are out of money...its been a great year with dallas mulvaney and jim plew...i hope someone will give me an opportunity..
thanks for your time,
Robert Ballou

Re: Robert Ballou
 

Originally Posted by Robert Ballou:
im looking for a ride for the kokomo klash, perris oval nats., and manzy western world...
mphg promotions are done for the year because they are out of money...its been a great year with dallas mulvaney and jim plew...i hope someone will give me an opportunity..
thanks for your time,
Robert Ballou

Good luck on finding a ride....I hope to see you at the klash.

Re: Robert Ballou
 

Never heard of ya :confused:Do ya have a resume:moon:

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Originally Posted by AERO410SCJA:
Never heard of ya :confused:Do ya have a resume:moon:

hey man if you are trying to be funny you need to make it a little more clear because right now your not very humorous. this young man is a very talented driver and deserves a chance at some more races he just won the 10,000 dollar show at the burg for the second year in a row so he is proven

Good luck robert on finding a ride

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Originally Posted by PupFan:
hey man if you are trying to be funny you need to make it a little more clear because right now your not very humorous. this young man is a very talented driver and deserves a chance at some more races he just won the 10,000 dollar show at the burg for the second year in a row so he is proven

Good luck robert on finding a ride

Bait taken Aero...Reel him in

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Originally Posted by PupFan:
hey man if you are trying to be funny you need to make it a little more clear because right now your not very humorous. this young man is a very talented driver and deserves a chance at some more races he just won the 10,000 dollar show at the burg for the second year in a row so he is proven

Good luck robert on finding a ride

I think Robert and Areo are good friends, it is nice to see you stick up for Robert.

Jerry #66j
www.joshspencer.com

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Wow...this is upsetting to say the least! One of the most exciting racers in the country without a ride, a week after taking home the $10,000 to win at Lawrenceburg. I truly hope you can put something together soon...Oval Nationals are only a few weeks out...

C'mon guys...this is a great opportunity here...this young man drives his heart out and has won some major races, which is even more impressive when you consider the magnitude of the team he was with versus the corporate teams he beat. Give this guy a shot...you will NOT be disappointed!

Good luck Robert...I am really looking forward to seeing you out West again...

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sorry chris nunn if i sounded like a ***** (i know you didnt call me one) im just saying the kid deserves a ride for the remainder of the season and i didnt know if aero was being funny or serious

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Robert,
Best of luck in finding you a ride. You are an awesome driver and deserve a ride!

He did just take home the big $$ at the Burg and had the 1st 10k race at Haubstadt until he lost a wheel!

Best of luck Robert, hope to see you tearing up the track soon!

Jason Watt

Re: Robert Ballou
 

Originally Posted by AERO410SCJA:
Never heard of ya :confused:Do ya have a resume:moon:

http://www.balloumotorsports.com/

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Robert, an earlier thread was"If I had the opportunity" well it would be to get you the ride that you are looking for with all the "tools" for you to be in the position to win every race. Seriously, I hope someone steps up and offers you a ride for the rest of the season.

Re: Robert Ballou
 

Aero,

Thanks for the laugh. Jeff Walker, got anything?

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Originally Posted by AERO410SCJA:
Never heard of ya :confused:Do ya have a resume:moon:

:rolling Aero- i think this dude maybe runs winged 305's or something like that. :Steer
Seriously though- good luck Robert and if someone is serious about winning some cash and prestigious races- here's your chance! :checkered:

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:rolling

This Aero guy doesn't get out much....:O:

Re: Robert Ballou
 

Robt.....Guess you've already checked with D. Ellis??......Brucer'

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Originally Posted by racephoto1:
Aero,

Thanks for the laugh. Jeff Walker, got anything?

It would be good to see those two hook up... Jeff's always got a few nice pieces lying around, sitting idle. Isn't he already taking Burdette out west, though?

Re: Robert Ballou
 

Theres a nice Truckers ride available I believe for the rest of the season...What do you think Cindi??

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Originally Posted by JasonWatt:
Robert,
Best of luck in finding you a ride. You are an awesome driver and deserve a ride!

He did just take home the big $$ at the Burg and had the 1st 10k race at Haubstadt until he lost a wheel!

Best of luck Robert, hope to see you tearing up the track soon!

Jason Watt

He also had both speedweek nights at the burg (Possibly) except for tire issues both nights.

Good Luck Robert!

Chuck

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Good luck finding a ride. Here is some pictures of you in the Tony Hulman Classic
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c7...c/DSC_0232.jpg
I believe this is you int eh back
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c7...DSC_0354-1.jpg

Re: Robert Ballou
 

Originally Posted by terrehautian:
Good luck finding a ride. Here is some pictures of you in the Tony Hulman Classic

That is why I made in "Picture of the Day" for today. Here is one I got of him at the Hulman Classic. He just saved a bicycle from turning into a flip and I caught the four wheel hop.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2054/...01d84f05_b.jpg

Re: Robert Ballou
 

Originally Posted by AERO410SCJA:
Never heard of ya :confused:Do ya have a resume:moon:

Is this the same guy you put on his hat AFTER he won $10,000?:moon:

Re: Robert Ballou
 

Im hearing rumblings of Truckers putting Jeff Bland Jr in one of their cars for the west coast swing. Not 100 percent sure

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Originally Posted by Chris Nunn:
Theres a nice Truckers ride available I believe for the rest of the season...What do you think Cindi??

Would have been a great Idea, but ..... We are going to Cali with Darren Hagen and Jeff Bland (Just official yesterday)

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Originally Posted by racechic66:
Would have been a great Idea, but ..... We are going to Cali with Darren Hagen and Jeff Bland (Just official yesterday)

Jeff Bland...sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

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Can't believe it:rolling Best wishes to Jeff jr and the entire Truckers 24Hr Team. Wish I was going with them:)

Re: Robert Ballou
 

Originally Posted by AERO410SCJA:
Never heard of ya :confused:Do ya have a resume:moon:

Too cool,AERO:thumb Great time at the burg. WOOF

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i would like to say good luck to darren hagen out west in the trucker's car hope it turns out to be a nice ride for him. go get 'em champ

Re: Robert Ballou
 

Originally Posted by racechic66:
Would have been a great Idea, but ..... We are going to Cali with Darren Hagen and Jeff Bland (Just official yesterday)

Yay! :thumb
Way to go Jeff - good luck!! :applaud:

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Good job TRUCKERS!

Jeff Bland.... Smartest CHOICE!,,Big $'s rolling in:applaud:

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If I was getting ready to hit the big tracks, such as the nationals, Ballou would be my choice! I'm sure a lot of the people out west were hoping to see that Cowboy show back up in the Black #10!

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Here's are a few facts on what Robert has been able to accomplish in just his first 2-years in Non-Wing Sprint Cars:

2007 & 2008 410 Non-Wing Sprint Car Stats:
(72) Total 410 Non-Wing races (+/- 36 races per year)
(14) Wins (20%)
(31) Top 5 (43%)
(42) Top 10 (59%)
$75,000 + in winnings ($1,041.67 / race average)

I would like to make the point that because of funding, or lack of, the total amount of races Robert has been in is less than 1/2 of most USAC drivers single season race totals. The drivers he is competing against nightly have 150 to 180 races over the same 2-year period. Based on the statistics above, this supports the point that if he was able to get in 70 to 80 races in a single season, he would have a very strong case to be considered one of the top drivers in the country. I don't think people realize how few races he has actually been in a non-wing sprint car, and even at 19 years old, his stats measure up to about anyone in the country.

Re: Robert Ballou
 

Originally Posted by Dirtfan:
Can't believe it:rolling Best wishes to Jeff jr and the entire Truckers 24Hr Team. Wish I was going with them:)

well go then.....:O: I KNOW YOUR NOT WORKING:action-smiley-049:

Re: Robert Ballou
 

Originally Posted by Wallsracing:
well go then.....:O: I KNOW YOUR NOT WORKING:action-smiley-049:

:Steer:checkered:

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I'm sure the Truckers team has a third car laying around somewhere... :idea:

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cmakin: That photo of Ballou with all four off the ground is pretty much my fave pic of the year so far. I was standing inside of three and four and just got a glimpse of him when that happened.

Sure wish DC could make it out west in the 92 but I figure it won't happen. Maybe he can hook up with Crossno again. Good luck to Bland and he makes his first venture out west.

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Originally Posted by petey:
cmakin: That photo of Ballou with all four off the ground is pretty much my fave pic of the year so far. I was standing inside of three and four and just got a glimpse of him when that happened.

Sure wish DC could make it out west in the 92 but I figure it won't happen. Maybe he can hook up with Crossno again. Good luck to Bland and he makes his first venture out west.

I got a picture if him bicycling just before the hop, too. Oh I might as well put that one up, too.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2048/...e15f3958_b.jpg

Remember, these pics are for sale. . . . . (hint, hint).

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Originally Posted by PupFan:
sorry chris nunn if i sounded like a ***** (i know you didnt call me one) im just saying the kid deserves a ride for the remainder of the season and i didnt know if aero was being funny or serious

Well, Chris is too nice, but I call em' like I see em'. YOUR A *****.:loser:. It's a shame such a nice guy RB has a fan like you. Good luck RB. the rest of the year.

Joe Greene

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Originally Posted by jakethesnake:
Well, Chris is too nice, but I call em' like I see em'. YOUR A *****.:loser:. It's a shame such a nice guy RB has a fan like you. Good luck RB. the rest of the year.

Joe Greene

hey i havent been in this mix but that is real nice class jakethesnake calling someone a ***** for stating his opinions about a driver or drivers. hey he has his first amendment rights but your border line harassment there. and i dont see anything that is so bad about any of pupfans posts on the robert ballou conversation. good luck to all drivers headed out west for the rest of the year.

Re: Robert Ballou
 

Originally Posted by Clubber Lane:
Here's are a few facts on what Robert has been able to accomplish in just his first 2-years in Non-Wing Sprint Cars:

2007 & 2008 410 Non-Wing Sprint Car Stats:
(72) Total 410 Non-Wing races (+/- 36 races per year)
(14) Wins (20%)
(31) Top 5 (43%)
(42) Top 10 (59%)
$75,000 + in winnings ($1,041.67 / race average)

I would like to make the point that because of funding, or lack of, the total amount of races Robert has been in is less than 1/2 of most USAC drivers single season race totals. The drivers he is competing against nightly have 150 to 180 races over the same 2-year period. Based on the statistics above, this supports the point that if he was able to get in 70 to 80 races in a single season, he would have a very strong case to be considered one of the top drivers in the country. I don't think people realize how few races he has actually been in a non-wing sprint car, and even at 19 years old, his stats measure up to about anyone in the country.

Robert's stats speak for themself. Not to mention that his failure to finish races this year were no fault of his own - most of them were caused by parts failure or someone crashing into him. And he hasn't ran a midget all that often but those of us that saw him drive at paducah know he will be just as good in that series as well.

These teams are foolish if they let him slip by and don't pick him up. i haven't seen a more talented driver in a long time, he deserves a chance to run with a real team and show us what he's capable of.

Re: Robert Ballou
 

Originally Posted by Clubber Lane:
Here's are a few facts on what Robert has been able to accomplish in just his first 2-years in Non-Wing Sprint Cars:

2007 & 2008 410 Non-Wing Sprint Car Stats:
(72) Total 410 Non-Wing races (+/- 36 races per year)
(14) Wins (20%)
(31) Top 5 (43%)
(42) Top 10 (59%)
$75,000 + in winnings ($1,041.67 / race average)

I would like to make the point that because of funding, or lack of, the total amount of races Robert has been in is less than 1/2 of most USAC drivers single season race totals. The drivers he is competing against nightly have 150 to 180 races over the same 2-year period. Based on the statistics above, this supports the point that if he was able to get in 70 to 80 races in a single season, he would have a very strong case to be considered one of the top drivers in the country. I don't think people realize how few races he has actually been in a non-wing sprint car, and even at 19 years old, his stats measure up to about anyone in the country.

His early season wheel-to-wheel duel with Jesse Hockett @ THAT was one of the most exciting races I've ever seen there and with the possible exception of the ISW race at Bloomington, maybe the best race I saw all year. Everybody's ticket is worth a little more when this guy is in the lineup.

Jerry