Robert Ballou New Hood/Paint Donation Fund

DAVID131 · 6/21/10, 11:28 PM

Saw this on HOSEHEADS , thought I would copy it over here.

This message was edited on June 21, 2010 at 09:53:43 AM by zach51

Congrats to the Ballou team for sweeping the TNT races this weekend. Is it just me or does the hood on Robert Ballou's car seem uncommonly beat to hell. On one hand, I think it is kind of neat because its old school, the "It'll make it through the season" mentality. But good lord, that thing needs a makeover. As much as he runs out front you wouldn't think it would get beat up that bad.

If they can't find any money in the budget for a new hood then i'll step up and donate $20, although on the other hand they are winning and kicking arse.

Also note the cool Jesse Hocket "In Memory Of" suit

So what do you guys think?

Disclaimer: Photo is from ASCS Sprint Bandits Website

http://www.hoseheadforums.com/images...ucas061910.jpg

Austin75 · 6/21/10, 11:36 PM

Thats funny

Rpracing1 · 6/21/10, 11:37 PM

I am old school and I just love the look of an old beat up "Fast" sprinter. Guys that put their winnings to make the car go faster, but not necessarily look real good, aka....Ballou.....Fox Bros.....etc are what it is really about as far as I am comcerned. Love the hood!

Jerry Shaw · 6/21/10, 11:49 PM

That is funny. Kurt Gross is another one. I saw that black 1x car several times last year, haulin' ass, w/ it's number looking like they just stuck some silver duct tape on the tank.

Jerry

hoosierfan · 6/22/10, 12:04 AM

As much as that hood has been through its not in bad shape. I'm sure if you asked Robert getting to all the different races and being fast is way more important than looking good.
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AustinSprinter · 6/22/10, 12:38 AM

anybody remember back in the day,a car from Pa.,on the Real Outlaw circuit that was the worst looking sprint car out there??...but was allways fast,upfront n' wining all the time!!....he went by the nicname of "Scruffy"!!...was usually a white #(1a)....if you were able to tell it was white??....that should be easy...to many hints!!.......
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CTtoPA · 6/22/10, 1:33 AM

Looks like hell, but goes like hell! Gotta love it!
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#1jackhewittfan · 6/22/10, 1:33 AM

awesome if it isnt broke dont fix it.
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6/22/10, 1:44 AM

I remember one night at Paragon mid 70's, Bubby Jones showed up in a 2 tone primer sprint car (the hood was primer red and tail primer gray with a #1 made out of white tape. It looked about as bad as I have ever seen, well you can guess the result. Wish I could show you the victory lane photo so you could laugh.

Danny Burton · 6/22/10, 6:29 AM

Leave that hood alone, Robert, unless it's a safety hazard. I'm living proof that looks aren't everything.

6/21/10, 11:49 PM	#4 Re: Robert Ballou New Hood/Paint Donation Fun
Jerry Shaw Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,739	That is funny. Kurt Gross is another one. I saw that black 1x car several times last year, haulin' ass, w/ it's number looking like they just stuck some silver duct tape on the tank. Jerry __________________ A man is about as big as the things that make him angry. Winston Churchill

6/22/10, 6:29 AM	#10 Re: Robert Ballou New Hood/Paint Donation Fun
Danny Burton Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,350	Leave that hood alone, Robert, unless it's a safety hazard. I'm living proof that looks aren't everything. __________________ http://www.hoseheads.com/dannyb.html Quiet, numbskulls. I'm broadcasting.

6/21/10, 11:28 PM	#1 Robert Ballou New Hood/Paint Donation Fund
DAVID131 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3	Saw this on HOSEHEADS , thought I would copy it over here. This message was edited on June 21, 2010 at 09:53:43 AM by zach51 Congrats to the Ballou team for sweeping the TNT races this weekend. Is it just me or does the hood on Robert Ballou's car seem uncommonly beat to hell. On one hand, I think it is kind of neat because its old school, the "It'll make it through the season" mentality. But good lord, that thing needs a makeover. As much as he runs out front you wouldn't think it would get beat up that bad. If they can't find any money in the budget for a new hood then i'll step up and donate $20, although on the other hand they are winning and kicking arse. Also note the cool Jesse Hocket "In Memory Of" suit So what do you guys think? Disclaimer: Photo is from ASCS Sprint Bandits Website http://www.hoseheadforums.com/images...ucas061910.jpg

6/21/10, 11:36 PM	#2 Re: Robert Ballou New Hood/Paint Donation Fun
Austin75 Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 40	Thats funny

6/22/10, 12:04 AM	#5
hoosierfan Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 388	As much as that hood has been through its not in bad shape. I'm sure if you asked Robert getting to all the different races and being fast is way more important than looking good. Posted via Mobile Device

6/22/10, 1:33 AM	#7
CTtoPA Senior Member Race Count This Year: 6 Race Count Last Year: 4 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 489	Looks like hell, but goes like hell! Gotta love it! Posted via Mobile Device

6/22/10, 1:33 AM	#8
#1jackhewittfan Senior Member Race Count This Year: 45 Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 356	awesome if it isnt broke dont fix it. Posted via Mobile Device

6/22/10, 1:44 AM	#9 Re: Robert Ballou New Hood/Paint Donation Fun
aceace Posts: n/a	I remember one night at Paragon mid 70's, Bubby Jones showed up in a 2 tone primer sprint car (the hood was primer red and tail primer gray with a #1 made out of white tape. It looked about as bad as I have ever seen, well you can guess the result. Wish I could show you the victory lane photo so you could laugh.