Usac: Darland to race for ballou in final 5 usac sprint race
 

10/29/18 12:18 PM DARLAND TO RACE FOR BALLOU IN FINAL 5 USAC SPRINT RACES

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DARLAND TO RACE FOR BALLOU IN FINAL 5 USAC SPRINT RACES

The United States Auto Club (USAC Racing) Competition Committee met on Saturday, Oct., 27, 2018 to discuss a request by suspended USAC driver Robert Ballou to have a car entered into the remaining five events on the AMSOIL National Sprint Car 2018 season.

The Competition Committee reviewed this request and approved the Ballou Motorsports #12 would be allowed entry into those events based upon the provision that only Darland could be the driver.

On Sept. 26, 2018 Ballou was prohibited from all USAC competition for the remainder of the 2018 calendar year due to numerous actions conducted by Ballou which were deemed detrimental to the sport of auto racing. The car entry by Robert Ballou will not be eligible for owner points or 2018 incentives as part of additional penalties/fines announced previously.

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That is a win-win in my opinion. Thanks to USAC for approving this.

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I presume he is allowed on the grounds to watch his car compete. Might be some long lines at his trailer to buy t shirts after the races.

I’m diggin’ this! I have tremendous respect for anyone tightening the belts and chin strap, but DD is still my longtime “favorite”. I’ve said in a prior post or two that meeting the Madman away from the track totally changed my perspective on Robert. Add me to the list of people that doesn’t always agree w/ what he says but 100% respect that he’s willing to say it, even if unpopular or the minority. You can also count me in for a “People’s Outlaw” T shirt.

Kudos to DDR & Ballou Motorsports for finding enough common ground to make this happen! Good luck the rest of the way out and definitely 2019!

or could we at least get a pair of cowboys riding out to the western sunset, one in a white hat, the other in black, “never say never when it comes to racin’“

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This is Halloween,Ballou might have a full body Darland suit mask included

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Good for USAC for allowing it, but Great for Robert for being agreeable to doing this in the first place. I spent some time visiting with Robert when he raced with us at Jacksonville a few weeks ago and at that time it seemed that he was questioning his future involvement in the sport. I recall him saying "I might just sell it all." Oh, please NO! The sport needs Robert Ballou and others like him.

It might not need 'over-the-top, say anything and everything that comes to mind' kind of Robert, but it needs characters like him who can draw attention to the sport and events even when the motors are silent. I'm sure through this Robert has reflected and had others counsel him into having a better idea of where the bright lines might be. And his willingness to step back into the arena from which he was so publicly removed - even in a different capacity - speaks volumes for Robert's love of the sport and appreciation for some of the finer things it offers including Dave Darland... and maybe even a sanctioning body he's found himself sideways with recently.

While I'm sure most of the 'thanks' we will see here will be directed toward USAC for making an exception, I want to give a huge THANKS to Robert Ballou for even considering the idea and in a way offering an olive branch by putting the People's Champ in a top quality ride for the West Coast fans to enjoy. Big gesture on your part that isn't going unnoticed.

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Originally Posted by mc/rider:
This is Halloween,Ballou might have a full body Darland suit mask included

I was thinking along the lines of a Shane Cockrum type Chili Bowl deal driving as someone else.

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Deputy (As he used to call himself) DD in the Outlaws Car. Epic.

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I also think this is a win for everybody. This will give Robert a way to build some momentum, and put this year behind him.

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Good for USAC their car count is up so high they have a competition committee to determine if another team can pay to run their races...

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I'll be rooting for both these guys. I want to see Dave and Robert make a lot of money in these last two weeks of the season. And it's a good deal for both. On one hand, Robert's hiring a 3 time Oval Nationals winner and one of the best ever. And Dave's getting a ride in a car that is a proven USAC A-Main winner. And is owned by a very savvy race car owner, who only shows up to win.

Jerry

I can only imagine the interview that the car owner Robert will give if they win together. How awesome would that be. Could possibly rank right up there with the infamous Hewitt interview. 😂
I’m glad this is happening. I hope they both make some money together.

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USAC stepped on their d**k on this one.I am not a big ballou fan but DD stepping in to drive is cool.this will all wash out now.

Ballou not stupid. Imagine the uproar if USAC would have said the The People's Champ could not pilot this car. Chaos would ensue. As Jerry said above, I hope these two go to Cali on full tilt kill mode!

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Originally Posted by Rpracing1:
Ballou not stupid. Imagine the uproar if USAC would have said the The People's Champ could not pilot this car. Chaos would ensue. As Jerry said above, I hope these two go to Cali on full tilt kill mode!

I agree with you 100%. This is a PR move by USAC. I don’t believe this would have happened with any other driver than DD tho. Very happy for both involved, but let’s not go overboard with lauding USAC. Hoping they make a lot of money.

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Omg, this is epic. Bet USAC never saw this one coming! Way to go RB. Just hope if Darland wins or makes podium, he talks about the shock program and lack of big airplane money. :3:

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A five race winning streak for DD and Robert would be pretty cool way to close out the season. :22:

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As fun as it would be to hear I dont think they are letting Robert anywhere near a microphone

Originally Posted by racefan20:
As fun as it would be to hear I dont think they are letting Robert anywhere near a microphone

I think in 2019 there making it mandatory that you must first thank USAC and then the track promoter before you can mention your sponsors in victory lane interviews.

Originally Posted by EZ04:
I think in 2019 there making it mandatory that you must first thank USAC and then the track promoter before you can mention your sponsors in victory lane interviews.

You are joking right ??

Kinser I'm joking but it wouldn't surprise me if usac hasn't thought about it !!!!

Originally Posted by EZ04:
Kinser I'm joking but it wouldn't surprise me if usac hasn't thought about it !!!!

. Oh I guarantee they have thought about it.