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Barrie LLM's in 2009............ Quite possibly the best field ever assembled???

Guest · 2008-11-07T05:31:02Z

Ok well time again to get some race related chatter going here. This is my own views on what the Barrie LLM field might look like in 09, with a brief synopsis of each driver and my own take on a percentage of the likelihood of them appearing at Barrie in 09. (Will be done by numerical order with new additions at the end)#2 Hometown Mike Brown-------- coming off a tough 2008 season for sure. So much of Brown's availibility will be relying on securing the TTR sponsorship for 2008, and more so if Ron will allow the car to run at Barrie full time. The winner of at least a half a dozen features since he started running LLM in 04, Brown capped that off with a career best 5th in points in 07. A busy work schedule also seems to be hampering Mike right now, and could well be the case in 09. I would say a 50 per cent chance he returns full time in 09, but if some "sour grapes" are settled in off season between TTR and Barrie ownership that goes up to 75%. #5 Steve Quesnelle--------- could go on for hours on this guy but I wont. My fav LLM driver bar none, and would get the vote of many for the cleanest/classiest driver in the LLM division that Barrie has come across. The Triple Skin Tattoo and Piercing Chevy Impala SS will 100 percent be back at BSW in 09 in my opinion, as thats where that sponsor likes him to run. Not a "front runner" in recent years but put a built motor in the Quesnelle machine and he could very well return to 2003 championship form.#8 Dave Lewis-----------A staple of the Barrie field for the last 27 years, expect Dave to return for a 28th season in 09. The 1995 track champ is coming off a 3rd place in the points in 08, where he also captured 2 feature wins. Add to that title sponsor Rama Moccasin and Smoke came on board in a big way last year for the Thunder Car division, so Dave isnt likely to run anywhere else in 09.#9 Brandon Watson-------- So much can be said about the future of this guy that one or two paragraphs couldnt possibly cover it!! Turning 16 this coming season will open more oppertunities state side for the prodigy, who finished a impressive 3rd in just his 1st year in a deep KD LM field. Expect Brandon to get in at least a half dozen features at his "home track" in 09, but its clear bigger and better things are abound for the 2007 Inside Track Short Track racer of the year including possibly the OSCAAR series full time in 09 with Barrie on off weekends.#10 Gordie Shepherd ---------2 feature wins and the runner up in 08, to a very strong McLeod car, if anyone has a better handle on a crate motor and gets more speed out of one at BSW I dont for the life of me know who you could be talking about. Look for Gordie to come on strong as usual in 09, with a first track LLM title not out of reach for the 2003 Thunder Car champ. 100 percent back at Barrie in 09. I'm looking for big things for he and the RRR crew.#13 Robert Thornborrow------- The 2007 Rookie of the Year got off to a slow start in 08, but short tracks are still proving to be a learning ground for the former drag racer. With added knowledge coming from a solid team a top 10 in the points is not out of reach for the lime green #13. Should 100 percent be returning in 09 again I feel.#17 Garry "The Gambler" Reynolds ------------ Can you say bounce back year??? Garry sure can, and thats just what the 08 season entailed for the Coldwater driver. 4 feature wins and a 7th in the points shows the 35 year veteran might not be willing to hang em up just yet. And impending retirement might be looming for "The Gambler" or perhaps a future job in speedway administration, but I'd look for him to be back for at least one last run in 09 and willing to wager a 95 percent guess that indeed happens.Ok gonna continue this later kinda getting tired now!!!!!LOL Also future Thunder and both 4cyl previews in the works. I will personally work on this thread tomorrow so feel free to comment on those I have already remarked on.

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wattie1

Nov 07, 2008 6:26 pm

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Skidder are you letting the cat out of the bag I know you are well connected in these matters, please let us know what you know!

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Thayne

Nov 07, 2008 7:05 pm

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I know, from a killer source who talked to Tommy that he is like 90% running Barrie next year...

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skidder

Nov 07, 2008 10:18 pm

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Wattie As soon as i know anything i will pm you first. I cant wait for dave to get home fom his night of drinking as i am sure that he will keep us well informed.Dave i hope its well worth it.

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terrythetruthwilliams

Nov 07, 2008 11:41 pm

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Truth is Walters will be back at Barrie for the 09 season.It's true its true.

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barriefan1

Nov 11, 2008 5:49 am

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Truth is Walters will be back at Barrie for the 09 season.It's true its true.

Why do you keep saying it like that?

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