Ballou leaves Baldwin #5

racemedia · 6/20/13, 10:33 AM

Robert Ballou formerly of Rocklin, CA currently living in Indiana released this statement on his Facebook page today:

I have made the difficult decision to part ways with the #5 team. It has been a rough start to the year and unfortunately traveling to LaFayette to work on the car out of my own pocket by myself has become too much of a burden to continue. This is not the outcome I had hoped for but I believe it is what is best for me at this time. I want to publicly thank Ken & Margo Baldwin for the opportunity and hope they can continue their season on a high note. I will be piloting the Pollock Racing 21x this weekend and in the future and look forward to strong finishes with that team. I have great confidence in their motors and equipment. I will continue to run my own #12 car as my schedule allows and I want to thank my sponsors as well as mechanic Derrick Bye for sticking with me through thick and thin. I believe we will finally be getting the wins that you all deserve. My focus has always been racing and will continue to be 100% in the future.

dubsak95 · 6/20/13, 11:51 AM

Wow good luck Madman!!!

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johnnythunderhead · 6/20/13, 1:38 PM

might be an op for grant or hupp?

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3wide · 6/20/13, 1:39 PM

I doubt Grant would go back to the Baldwin ride. He drove for them in 2010.

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Ty · 6/20/13, 2:40 PM

Maybe T-mez?

PJ Wright · 6/20/13, 2:58 PM

After hearing Robert's interview on last weeks "Flip the Switch", I can't say this comes as a surprise. I hope this works out well for all involved.

i love dirt track racing · 6/20/13, 8:22 PM

Mad man I'm a big fan I've got number 81 shirt signed and I just bought a number 5 shirt if I bring it to race we sign it and I'll have to give me a 21 X good luck

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sp6967 · 6/20/13, 8:45 PM

best of luck

illinifan · 6/20/13, 9:15 PM

Always look forward to watchin the Madman drive, no matter the car. Best of luck to this new pairing

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Sausage · 6/21/13, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PJ Wright

After hearing Robert's interview on last weeks "Flip the Switch", I can't say this comes as a surprise. I hope this works out well for all involved.

Exactly what I was thinking.

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6/20/13, 2:58 PM	#6 Re: Ballou leaves Baldwin #5 - to pilot Pollock 21x
PJ Wright Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,036	After hearing Robert's interview on last weeks "Flip the Switch", I can't say this comes as a surprise. I hope this works out well for all involved. __________________ You laugh because I'm different. I laugh because you're all the same. Copied from the back of the #16 supermodified.

6/20/13, 11:51 AM	#2
dubsak95 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 22	Wow good luck Madman!!! Posted via Mobile Device

6/20/13, 1:38 PM	#3
johnnythunderhead Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,158	might be an op for grant or hupp? Posted via Mobile Device

6/20/13, 1:39 PM	#4
3wide Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 294	I doubt Grant would go back to the Baldwin ride. He drove for them in 2010. Posted via Mobile Device

6/20/13, 2:40 PM	#5 Re: Ballou leaves Baldwin #5 - to pilot Pollock 21x
Ty Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 1,494	Maybe T-mez?

6/20/13, 8:22 PM	#7
i love dirt track racing Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 20,387	Mad man I'm a big fan I've got number 81 shirt signed and I just bought a number 5 shirt if I bring it to race we sign it and I'll have to give me a 21 X good luck Posted via Mobile Device

6/20/13, 8:45 PM	#8 Re: Ballou leaves Baldwin #5 - to pilot Pollock 21x
sp6967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 902	best of luck