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Just wondering why Daron Clayton lost his ride in the Trucker's number 10 ??? I've heard about five different stories......someone please set me straight......


Hoping Brady can make it 3 for 3 in MSCS races, this weekend at North Vernon if he shows I'll be there for sure!!!!!

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He didn't respect the other drivers?

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is that an answer or a question?

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Originally Posted by a tall Short fan 36:
Just wondering why Daron Clayton lost his ride in the Trucker's number 10 ??? I've heard about five different stories......someone please set me straight......


Hoping Brady can make it 3 for 3 in MSCS races, this weekend at North Vernon if he shows I'll be there for sure!!!!!

Could it be that the car is crap? Bad setups. I don't think Clayton has forgot how to drive. Just like Darland didn't like the 9 midget setups.

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Yea I agree he's a lot more aggressive and fun to watch when he's not in the 10!!! Did you see him at Tri-State for the 10K to win last month in the 4X........Wild!!!!!

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Originally Posted by a tall Short fan 36:
Yea I agree he's a lot more aggressive and fun to watch when he's not in the 10!!! Did you see him at Tri-State for the 10K to win last month in the 4X........Wild!!!!!

Wasn't the end result pretty much the same as when he was in the 10?:redflag:

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All I know is that Daron "The Modern Day Cowboy" Clayton reminds me of a very young Jac Haudenschild. If you are old enough to remember Jac when he was young I would bet the MDC brings back some of those memories. I for one am extremly happy that the kid is driving sprint cars and giving us fans something to look forward to and remember thats a very special skill.

Daron Clayton thanks for what you do in a sprint cars you are a true example of what is right in racing today.

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Originally Posted by Peter Griffin:
...you are a true example of what is right in racing today.

I am going to have to disagree with that statement. Bigtime.

This ain't a personal attack on Daron, because I don't know him. But from a racing standpoint, I think what he's done over the last three years or so is a true example of what is wrong in sprint car racing today. When you drive over your head like he's consistently done, yet there are no repercussions b/c of daddy's deep pockets, that's a problem. Young guys need to have respect for their equipment and learn to take care of it, then go fast. All Daron learned to do the first couple years was the second part of that sentence.

He did tone it down a little in the 10 car, but I know if I owned one and was on any kind of budget I wouldn't touch him with a 10 foot pole at this point.

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I saw on another forum that he is running Calistoga Labor Day weekend. His website says Duqoin. If he's at North Vernon this weekend, could somebody find out. Also, MDC is NOT what is wrong with sprint car racing these days. Seems like their pockets weren't that deep because didn't they have to park the 92 for awhile couple years ago for lack of funds? Gimme a break!

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You give me a break! They were deep enough to support Daron as he went through what, 15 cars in two years or some ridiculous number? I think those qualify as deep pockets by anyone's estimation! Especially when you're buying them off the rack from DRC and Maxim!

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Originally Posted by backitin:
I am going to have to disagree with that statement. Bigtime.

This ain't a personal attack on Daron, because I don't know him. But from a racing standpoint, I think what he's done over the last three years or so is a true example of what is wrong in sprint car racing today. When you drive over your head like he's consistently done, yet there are no repercussions b/c of daddy's deep pockets, that's a problem. Young guys need to have respect for their equipment and learn to take care of it, then go fast. All Daron learned to do the first couple years was the second part of that sentence.

He did tone it down a little in the 10 car, but I know if I owned one and was on any kind of budget I wouldn't touch him with a 10 foot pole at this point.

Although I am a hugh supporter of Brady Short now, it's Daron Clayton that pulled me into this sport two years ago....I attended a local show at Tri-State and saw him come from the very back to the lead in five laps..... Seeing that kind of entertainment was just unbelievale to me, and I have been a huge fan of NON WING sprint car racing ever since..... so don't tell me that Daron's driving style is bad for the sport!!!!! Don't dilsike him just because he has more... a lot more balls then just about anyone out there!!!!

I would have thought that he would be at Tri-State Speedway on Labor Day for the MSCS show..... probably his favorite track??? Right or wrong??????

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Originally Posted by backitin:
I am going to have to disagree with that statement. Bigtime.

This ain't a personal attack on Daron, because I don't know him. But from a racing standpoint, I think what he's done over the last three years or so is a true example of what is wrong in sprint car racing today. When you drive over your head like he's consistently done, yet there are no repercussions b/c of daddy's deep pockets, that's a problem. Young guys need to have respect for their equipment and learn to take care of it, then go fast. All Daron learned to do the first couple years was the second part of that sentence.

He did tone it down a little in the 10 car, but I know if I owned one and was on any kind of budget I wouldn't touch him with a 10 foot pole at this point.

i can agree with you to a point and that point is daddys deep pockets...from what i understand the clayton team isnt a high budget deal...not trying to start anything but if somebody is racing on "daddys deep" pocketts it would be kevin swindell or at least he was

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Originally Posted by a tall Short fan 36:
Although I am a hugh supporter of Brady Short now, it's Daron Clayton that pulled me into this sport two years ago....I attended a local show at Tri-State and saw him come from the very back to the lead in five laps..... Seeing that kind of entertainment was just unbelievale to me, and I have been a huge fan of NON WING sprint car racing ever since..... so don't tell me that Daron's driving style is bad for the sport!!!!! Don't dilsike him just because he has more... a lot more balls then just about anyone out there!!!!

I would have thought that he would be at Tri-State Speedway on Labor Day for the MSCS show..... probably his favorite track??? Right or wrong??????

Originally Posted by COTTLE FAN:
i can agree with you to a point and that point is daddys deep pockets...from what i understand the clayton team isnt a high budget deal...not trying to start anything but if somebody is racing on "daddys deep" pocketts it would be kevin swindell or at least he was

I never said he didn't have big ones or wasn't exciting, because those two things are defintely true.

And yeah, there are a lot of them out there with deep pockets.

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Originally Posted by backitin:
I am going to have to disagree with that statement. Bigtime.

This ain't a personal attack on Daron, because I don't know him. But from a racing standpoint, I think what he's done over the last three years or so is a true example of what is wrong in sprint car racing today. When you drive over your head like he's consistently done, yet there are no repercussions b/c of daddy's deep pockets, that's a problem. Young guys need to have respect for their equipment and learn to take care of it, then go fast. All Daron learned to do the first couple years was the second part of that sentence.

He did tone it down a little in the 10 car, but I know if I owned one and was on any kind of budget I wouldn't touch him with a 10 foot pole at this point.

I can tell you this, I won't go to a sprint car race that he's not going to be at, ever again, as long as he is racing anyway.

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Originally Posted by Joey Woods:
I can tell you this, I won't go to a sprint car race that he's not going to be at, ever again, as long as he is racing anyway.

...gonna miss some good racing, then.

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Originally Posted by JordanBlanton:
...gonna miss some good racing, then.

I can't disagree, but I know he rekindled my interest when I was burnt out on the sport, and I have become fascinated by his driving style. I was always a big Hayhurst fan until the wing cars died off around here, I did'nt take to the non wing cars all that well until I noticed Clayton. JMHO, thats all folks, I definatelyl don't mean any disrespect to any other drivers, I'm just a Clayton fan.

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....and Glad Brad, are you sure you don't have Daron Clayton mixed up with the "wunderkind" from Bartlett, TN?
I mean Daron spends his fair share of time on his head, we all know that. But unlike your boy "Bulldog" (quite possibly the most "un-respecting" driver I've ever seen), Clayton very seldom takes anyone with him.

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Originally Posted by mortboyz:
....and Glad Brad, are you sure you don't have Daron Clayton mixed up with the "wunderkind" from Bartlett, TN?
I mean Daron spends his fair share of time on his head, we all know that. But unlike your boy "Bulldog" (quite possibly the most "un-respecting" driver if ever seen), Clayton very seldom takes anyone with him.

Exactly. Seems the ones I remember he was by himself and rarely if ever runs over anyone.

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I just cant picture the phrase Modern Day Cowboy without seeing John Gill....

Just after hearing that nickname for the past 21 years..lol

I kinda liked the Sikeston Sawblade better

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I am 46 years old and and started going to the races when I was 8, so I have seen quite a few great drivers. However after seeing Daron for the first time I can say that there is something different, electric, exciting or what ever word you use when something stands out. When Daron is "on", there is no more exciting driver out there to watch. Period. Granted he may only be "on" for a heat or maybe the whole night, but its just different the way he drives it in there. I met his mom at Kamp last year(07) at sprint week and I can say that the family had risked everything for Daron to race last year. He had a good sprint week last year and ended up with Walker for a few races and then I beleive he went to the 10 car. He just wasn't the same driver in the 10, whether it was the car,set-up, or Daron trying to learn how to race on a team other than the families car. It just wasn't the same. At TRI-STATE in the 4x he looked to be back. However until he see's that when he's on he can take it down a notch or 5 and still have -em covered he will probably struggle. But it will be awesome once he matures and learns how to take care of the car and beat-em by a little , instead of trying to lap the field. GO DARON. Just my opinion and not the views of the staff and management. DON

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Clayton is very good for the sport. Watching Clayton at Tri-state is really something. I often walk away shaking my head trying to figure out if he is brilliant or just plain crazy. He brings a buzz to the crowd when he races. It's like JS in the Fox 53 car. As soon as you see him pull onto the track, you know something special could be getting ready to happen. However, I wouldn't want to have to pay for all the cars he has gone through. $:icon_smile_blackeye$

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He always runs on the edge and when you do that, occasionally, you are going to go over the edge. The more times you go over the edge the more you learn exactly where the edge is and then you can consistently run closer to it without crossing over it. That is called experience and unfortunately you will tear up some equipment obtaining it.

As far as the 10 car goes some great drivers and great crew chiefs don't mesh and they will never be successful together. Others click right away and are very successful.

As an example, for whatever reason, Jon Stanbrough and I didn't click even though we were both successful before and after our teaming. Jerry and I clicked right away as the first two USAC races we ran we were 3rd and 2nd. Clayton and I have had two races together and he crashed in the first and won the second (Gas City Sprintweek 07) even though he tried to crash about every lap while leading!!!

Even though he is a gasser, I haven’t seen him do many blatant take out moves to gain position on the race track. He is very exciting to watch which will put fans in the stands and grow the sport that we all love. So count me as a Clayton fan and I wish him luck in his racing.

Rob Hoffman

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Originally Posted by Racerrob:
He always runs on the edge and when you do that, occasionally, you are going to go over the edge. The more times you go over the edge the more you learn exactly where the edge is and then you can consistently run closer to it without crossing over it. That is called experience and unfortunately you will tear up some equipment obtaining it.

As far as the 10 car goes some great drivers and great crew chiefs don't mesh and they will never be successful together. Others click right away and are very successful.

As an example, for whatever reason, Jon Stanbrough and I didn't click even though we were both successful before and after our teaming. Jerry and I clicked right away as the first two USAC races we ran we were 3rd and 2nd. Clayton and I have had two races together and he crashed in the first and won the second (Gas City Sprintweek 07) even though he tried to crash about every lap while leading!!!

Even though he is a gasser, I haven’t seen him do many blatant take out moves to gain position on the race track. He is very exciting to watch which will put fans in the stands and grow the sport that we all love. So count me as a Clayton fan and I wish him luck in his racing.

Rob Hoffman

I like you RacerRob, you talk like a man with a lot of sense. To me watching Daron run is done with my heart in my mouth as they say but I have never seen him disrespect any driver unless the other driver has given him numerous reasons to do so. I have never seen him "take out" another driver. He knows all too well how dangerous the sport is. I wish DAron all the luck there is and truly hope he gets
his chance, which is all he wants, to be able to keep racing, which is what he loves.

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There is something in the air when Clayton is at a race track. He brings some kind of special electricity because you know that you might something amzing...it might be standing on the gas, a slide job, or even getiing upside down in an amazing way but he is special. The race at Tri-State in the Bush car was just that. He drove harder than anyone I can remember. Sure he ended upside downin turn one but that was still just amazing. His heat race and the first 10 laps of the feature were well worth the price of admission.

I agree with some other posts that he rarely takes anyone out with him. He is clean, fast, and on the edge.

Our family is a huge fan on the Modern Day Cowboy. Little Sam always asks if Daron Clayton will be at every sprint car race we go to.

Go DC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by Chris Nunn:
I just cant picture the phrase Modern Day Cowboy without seeing John Gill....

Just after hearing that nickname for the past 21 years..lol

I kinda liked the Sikeston Sawblade better

I agree

I agree

I agree

Even if he did run off dad's money, who cares, at least he wasn't out spending all of his money buying rides from people like Darland, Drake.

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Originally Posted by mortboyz:
....and Glad Brad, are you sure you don't have Daron Clayton mixed up with the "wunderkind" from Bartlett, TN?
I mean Daron spends his fair share of time on his head, we all know that. But unlike your boy "Bulldog" (quite possibly the most "un-respecting" driver I've ever seen), Clayton very seldom takes anyone with him.

I'm sure... :rolling

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The truckers cars are shitboxes whiteside has a horrible maintenance program if they had someone that wanted to be good those cars could be amazing.
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Two words for mortboyz: JACK HEWITT

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Originally Posted by a tall Short fan 36:
is that an answer or a question?

I'm just saying...

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Originally Posted by Glad Brad:
Two words for mortboyz: JACK HEWITT

Personal friend of ours.....what about him?:O:

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Hewitt's taken his fair share out while attempting a slide job. You guys just don't like Kevin because of his last name and maybe a comment or two he made in the past. But the kid can drive just look at Belleville & Oskie. Not bad for a part timer.

Clayton is a gasser, but like it was said he is on the edge. There's nothing wrong with that, doesn't the two go hand in hand in non-wing racing? Those are the kind of driver's fans pay to see.

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All I am gonna say is that I want to be entertained when I goto the race track period. I know for a fact that the MDC does that as much as anybody. The young guns in racing right now are some of the most fun to watch in quite awhile. JMO

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My whole point was that I don't see where Daron Clayton is "disrespectful" to other drivers, as Glad Brad would previously question.
And maybe it was disrespectful of me to bring Kevin into the conversation, as disrespectful as I think he is. My opinion has absolutely nothing to do with his name, just stuff like mashing the throttle wide open while sitting atop the hood/rollcage of another guys' car....:kookoo
Just stuff like that......

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Originally Posted by tailtank:
Hewitt's taken his fair share out while attempting a slide job. You guys just don't like Kevin because of his last name and maybe a comment or two he made in the past. But the kid can drive just look at Belleville & Oskie. Not bad for a part timer.

Clayton is a gasser, but like it was said he is on the edge. There's nothing wrong with that, doesn't the two go hand in hand in non-wing racing? Those are the kind of driver's fans pay to see.

Tailtank is on it. Heaven forbid you touch Hewitt's car. Clayton is worth the price of admission. Not many are. Whiteside just never gave him a car worthy of his talent.

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I grew up at places like Haubstadt and Terre Haute. I've been privileged to see a good portion of the best this sport has ever produced. Dick Gaines, Steve Kinser, Jack Hewitt, Rich Vogler, Sheldon Kinser, Chuck Amati, Gary B., Jan Opperman and Pancho Carter are a few of the greats I've been lucky enough to see display their talents. And while all of those drivers will be looked back on in history, when everything is said and done, as better drivers that Daron, not a single one of them could light up a place and electrify a crowd like the MDC can, when he's on. Especially those two joints. I've never seen anything like him.

Jerry

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no thats not true both sides worked their asses off to make it work as the guy who took care of morgans 93 i was their cowboy just never was able 2 find the FEEL he needs 2 do his majic thats what we are all trying 2 find daryon kevin dustin they may piss u off from time 2 time but they all sure stand on the gas:thumb

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Originally Posted by mortboyz:
My opinion has absolutely nothing to do with his name, just stuff like mashing the throttle wide open while sitting atop the hood/rollcage of another guys' car....:kookoo
Just stuff like that......

Bingo:thumb Couldnt have said it better myself. That was the point he went from being simply an aggravating smart ass to a true danger to other drivers. That might have been the most INTENTIONALLY dangerous thing I've ever seen on a racetrack.

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Daron is the man no question about it. The truckers car did not fit his style of driving Dont know about the set ups. Is he disrespectful? @@@@ no he is not. Watch the next time he wrecks and takes someone out with him. Every time he takes some out that i have seen the first thing he does when he gets out of his car is not look at his own car to see what the damage is on it. Every time i have seen him he gets out of his car and goes over to check on the other driver makes sure they are ok and opalagises well it looks that way to me. The boy might have some wrecks but lets see some of us get out there and try to do what he does i will bet that there would be even more wrecks.


GO GET THEM DAREN SHOW THESE HATERS WHATS UP

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Is Daron going to North Vernon?????? anyone know?????

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Most likely not he on the tnt tour