2013 Parker 425 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action for the 2013 B.I.T.D. Parker 425. Robby Gordon is driving the #77 SPEED Energy Trophy Truck. Qualifying is on Thursday, January 31st ( about 3:00pm/et ) & the race is slated to begin at 9:15am/et on Saturday, February 2nd. Live raceday CHAT will be available. Stay tuned for further info.

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Permalink Reply by Dave Horwath on February 3, 2013 at 2:46pm

Here's a little about BITD and Casey....
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Permalink Reply by Poncho Villa on February 3, 2013 at 3:31pm

H.D.R.A

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Permalink Reply by Jason on February 3, 2013 at 4:16pm

THIS WAS Just posted on RDC:

I was surprised when I heard about this because I was in Pete's truck while in line for qual when RG came up to us and actually gave Pete props for trying the paddles. They were both very nice to each other and made a friendly bet. Also RG didn't think the paddles were a bad idea at all, he just thought there was too many paddles on the tire, that's all.

Stuff happenes and guys will be guys. I understand why RG was pissed.
Ashcraft Racing #78 / DA Family

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Permalink Reply by Wheaton56 on February 3, 2013 at 5:30pm

So he needs to rename the serries

"Best in the desert unless I say so"

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Permalink Reply by John Schulte on February 3, 2013 at 6:20pm

I was at the finish about 1 hour or so before Robby drove in. Casey was working hard loading stuff up into a big box truck. Over my scanner I hear someone say that they were giving Truck #77 Robby Gordon a 15 min. penalty for communicating with his helicopter. He then repeated himself and sounded somewhat excited about it. I had not heard this person talk on the radio at all until then. I think it may have been the guy that interviews the drivers, but I am not sure. As Robby got closer to the finish the interview guy came out of a trailer and walked over to Casey to tell him that Robby would not be the overall winner of the race and why. I do not think Casey was consulted about the issuing of this penalty until after it was repeated twice over the radio. I guess I am kinda defending Casey because I do not think he knew what was going on until it was too late. Maybe if he was consulted they would have waited until after the race to review the situation and or evidence. Just my opinion. It was great to see the old Trophy truck run so well. Hats off to Weddle Industries and the new Albins Trans. they built for the truck.

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Permalink Reply by pdxracefan on February 3, 2013 at 6:25pm

What? Not consulted? JMO, but it's llittle hard to believe Casey wouldn't know about it. From all the BITD events I've followed, he seems involved in all aspects of the events. Again, JMO.

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Permalink Reply by John Schulte on February 3, 2013 at 6:49pm

I saw it and heard it with my own eyes and ears. Not sure why they would not go out and talk to Casey before getting on the radio like thet did. I also wonder why the guy on the radio sounded so happy about it.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on February 3, 2013 at 6:43pm

@John, Completely agree the Robby's TT was bad fast.nothing broke causing a DNF. And the Albin's modified by Weddle Industries look's like it passed the 425 test. I would love to see the box and rear gear in post race inspection.

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Permalink Reply by redlinetech on February 3, 2013 at 7:18pm

Id like to see that as well. Must be a pretty stout piece of engineering that trans. If it held up RG style, you can sell that trans to anyone now ;o)