X GAMES Invite list

http://xgames.espn.go.com/events/2014/austin/invitedathletes/

So is there a reason that Robby is not on this list? I mean I like the list and the car count but where is Robby F'n Gordon!

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Permalink Reply by Kurt Poehlmann on April 3, 2014 at 1:33am
He runs the show, he didn't need to be invited. He will be there I'm sure
Permalink Reply by Josh Fisher on April 3, 2014 at 3:09am

Kinda bummed that Block & Foust aren't gonna be trying their hand at the SSTs as well.

Permalink Reply by Dave-O on April 3, 2014 at 10:41am

I'm sure this isn't the definitive list - event is still 2 months away. But 17-18 racers will make for a pretty cool event.

Permalink Reply by Kevin Meyer on April 3, 2014 at 11:39am

IMO this is the most important event on the schedule for the growth of the series.

Permalink Reply by Dave-O on April 3, 2014 at 11:53am

Agreed. The exposure and coverage will be so huge, it's important to put on a good show.

Getting guys int the trucks that know how to race them will be a big part of putting on a good show. You drop Block or Faust into a car without proper practice and they are going to look lame. Getting guys who have raced these before will be a big boost.

Permalink Reply by Bricoop on April 3, 2014 at 3:43pm

You think so? Its basically a rally car. Look how fast much less skilled drivers have picked it up such as Arie. No offense to him, but if he caught on quickly, think about someone with credentials like Faust.

Permalink Reply by Dave-O on April 3, 2014 at 7:58pm
It's a RWD with 400 horse, and runs incredibly loose. Arie had a ton of seat Tim, but he was still mainly a backmarker.
Permalink Reply by Josh Fisher on April 3, 2014 at 5:55pm

Block would be more of just a marketing draw but I think Foust could be pretty competitive

Permalink Reply by Aaron on April 3, 2014 at 3:54pm
Funniest looking, handling and most durable rally car I've ever seen.... Arie had tons of seat time to get kind of competitive.
Permalink Reply by TOG on April 3, 2014 at 2:41pm

Many more names will be on the invite list.

Permalink Reply by Sandi Parker on April 3, 2014 at 3:22pm

Is the Austin,Tx event an exhibition race ... or is it a sanctioned SST championship-points race?  SST contestants don't need invitations ... or so I'm led to believe.

Permalink Reply by TOG on April 3, 2014 at 3:27pm

points race too.

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