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There have been some pretty good rumors flying around here the past few weeks. I have recently heard that Ballou and crew chief Jimmy Jones are headed to the Truckers Team, which left the door open at MPHG, and heard that Kevin Swindell will be running a full wing schedule with MPHG funding, along with select pavement events. Former BK Motorsports crewmen Matt and David Draskovic are now employed at Kasey Khane Racing, Matt taking the crew chief roll for Brad Sweet. The reason for their departure sounds like Bud has been hired to run the WoO tour with a "new team" that is basically the Wright One Construction car, headed up by Rob Hart. Also heard was that the Demon may be headed back west to drive the Crossno 38, and that Matt Neely could be in the running for the Pace Electronics operation. Cole Whitts daddy cut the big check to Keith Kunz and will be riding Bullets in sprint and midgets next year. Next year willl be pretty wild!

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SO where does that leave Weir? Back to Indiana?

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I would imagine so, maybe to team up with Scott Benic.. I forgot this one, and am kinda scared to say anything cuz I dont think it is a done deal YET.. But Levi has been heavily rumored to be leaving TSR and going to the Walker 11. If this were to happen, it would be a free for all of drivers trying to get in at TSR, some good candidates would be, Jesse Hockett, Mike Spencer, Scotty Wier, Daren Hagen, Matt Neely, Casey Shuman, and Maybe even TK himself.. The one question that is for sure is who will turn the wrenches with Ole Bub going to the Pace 44.

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I wish more guys would get on here and post this kind of stuff. There's several more guys that I wonder about. I guess I'm just not patient enough to wait 'til April to see who's doin' what.:emote20:

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I think TSR would prefer a driver that has experience in BOTH Sprints and Midgets and just not one or the other. I only see 1 of the drivers in your list that fits that catergory well, but not saying that the other 6 drivers couldn't do well in the midgets

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Why would Levi want to take a step or 2 backwards and leave TSR??? CAREER SUICIDE.

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I also think they would need to be proficient at both pavement and dirt as well. a quadruple threat using hollywood terms ;)

Finding good dirt drivers here in Indiana is relatively easy. Finding someone who can run pavement becomes a little more difficult. Finding someone who can do both is almost impossible. Finding seat time to get good on dirt is pretty easy, finding seat time to get good on pavement is darn near impossible and very expensive.

Hopefully the Regional series will continue to grow and offer a place for our talented dirt drivers a place to learn their way on pavement.

I am working on a program that will hopefully, if all goes as planned will be able to give some of these young dirt studs an opportunity to run some pavement.

Right now I could count on one hand drivers who are proven winners at all of the disciplines it would take to compete for a TSR.

Knowing the obvious choices are already tied up for 08 I would look towards the west coast and get Ryan Kaplan back here. Ryan has won in Midgets dirt/pavement and sprints dirt/pavement as well as been up front in limited wing appearances and even has picked up a win in a formula something on the road course.

Tim

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Maybe what looks good on the outside ...isn't so good on the inside

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I spent alot of time with Levi at the PRI show and everything seemed to be the same for next year. I highly doubt that he will switch rides. He seems very happy where he is at. Also talked to Daryl Saucer and Damion Gardner at the PRI show and said they were together with the Lefler deal. Spent alot of time with the Truckers Team and never heard a word about Balou and Jimmy Jones coming over. I think most of these are just rumors.

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They are some pretty good ones thou.I might write some rumors in the near future,Do you need a big money ride Risky?I could pencil you in:headbang:

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all of these have come from sources pretty close to the deals. I know a few of them were suppose to be hush hush untill after PRI. Maybe some of these guys are learning to keep things on the down low untill they are ready to announce them, or maybe I should have waited to post this, but heck, it will come out sooner then later.

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I would like to welcome Jeff Bland Jr. to the Arnold Bros. Racing stable. Jeff will be the

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and by the way i heard that jones septic will be fielding a car, doing battle for the sprint car title with brian clawson on pavement and kris windumb on dirt, and when they cant be there kirt spridgeion will fill in. :thumb:

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Great rumors, dawg.
Levi is staying at TSR. Let's stop that talk now.
I'm pretty sure Ballou and Jones are staying put, but I think they are looking for pavement help.
I highly doubt Gardner/Pace/Saucier would split up after making so many upgrades at the end of the year.

There are some other big announcements coming, so stay put.

And Jones is the only one who speaks the truth around here, so pay attention to him. In fact, I can tell you that Chris (aka kris windumb), Bryan (aka brian clawson), and I are honored to run a crappy car in what is really a sh!##y attempt at a USAC championship...

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some people must be really bored but more of those comments might be true then most think.you never know

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Man your ears must be falling off after hearing all of this:rolling:

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[QUOTE=D.O.;20581]I would like to welcome Jeff Bland Jr. to the Arnold Bros. Racing stable. Jeff will be the

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And his Dad was very good to.

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This is a TRUE statement!!!!!! Get'em Jeff!

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Comon Brian, Drive the truck, We wanna see you drive the truck!

PS, you might need nose clamps.

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[QUOTE=D.O.;20581]I would like to welcome Jeff Bland Jr. to the Arnold Bros. Racing stable. Jeff will be the

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Will the car number be number 1 or number two ??

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Thought Swindell was going truck racing next year.

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1+2 for car #

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crack open the dump valve just a little bit!
let the chunky monkey's fly

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Uh oh, big bad monitor deleted the last post? What gives, I mean yeah I noticed the last poster was new, heck I am relatively new also, but there was no profanity, slander, or ANYTHING remotely wrong with his post. Everyone else can chime in with their opinions why not this guy? I am sure I will be next, and this post will not be on here very long either. Just goes to show you how political people can be! SAD! It was interesting to hear him confirm a couple of my rumors though. But please, nobody else post their thoughts, it might not be what the monitors want to hear. This message board is nothing but a joke, and a forum for developmental ass kissing....

have fun... good bye

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Maybe he can drive the truck his daddy *ss packed at Lernerville?:rolling:

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Well, I must say that I'm pretty confused as to why the last post vanished, too. I didn't notice anything wrong, but then again, I might have missed something, or I'm just a lil' slow! :kookoo2:

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If you want to know what Levi is doing, call him. Private message me if you like and I'll give you his cell phone number. I'm sure he'd be glad to tell you....

For the record, spreading false rumors is not good for the sport. It's not good for those teams or drivers involved, either. Believe me, this has been a big problem lately...

If you want to play, go find a jungle gym!

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Since you are leaving, I gather that you have moved from apprentice to journeyman to master in the "talent" you say is developed here.

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I am sorry, but this sort of thing happens in ALL types of sports, football, baseball, basketball, etc. etc. Kobe Bryant and Shawn Marion have been "rumored" to be traded all year long, you dont see people in their sport getting their nuts in a ringer. I also find it very interesting that your biggest problem is regaurding Levi, could it be that there is some truth to the rumor? Could it maybe be that Levi just wants to get through the Florida races and Chili Bowl before dropping the bomb? Enquiring minds want to know, and you seem to know all the real information.

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I heard Double D was going to TSR to replace Stienhouse.Has anyone heard that or is it just another tale

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what avbout hines? wont he be replacing stenhouse?

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This guy down on the corner who is a car owners brother's,cousin's, uncle and sister told me that.
1-Standbrough and Fox to TSR
2-Sammy Swindell to the Clayton's 92
3-Holt and Critter teaming up
4-Jerry Spencer having a six car team dirt and pavement
5-race fan 20 grew 6''
6-Quinn lost his accent
7-bob switched to coors light
8-ME and Pine stopped drinking
9-Lawrenceburg going to a 1 mile paved track
10-J JONES is going to races 2 nights a week
Just kidding:angry-smiley-007:

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Sorry for the people that have repressed you on here brownie. I work with one. And when i can understand him i feel his pain. VIVA LA MEHECO

And why does it everytime someone gets on here that is not Kirk, Tim, or a Mod. get No respect for what they say. Is this not a message board where people come to talk and have fun. That is why Bill made this place for people to talk about what they hear in Openwheel racing. where is Rodney King when you need him. better yet Mr. Happy we all miss you. COME BACK PLEASE.

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Man AERO, its all believeable EXCEPT, RaceFan 20 growing six inches, that could be TOO much information!!!!:rolling:

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Ignore list

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Hey, I heard that Tony Stewart was going to finish Earle's Dream and build the Eldora Mile so that we can have another track fot the REAL Silver Crown cars to run on.

Or was that just another methanol induced fantasy?

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Man I get no respect around here. I may have grown 6 inches but only the 50-50 girl at the 'burg knows for sure:wink1:

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She told me you were short but sweet :thumb: