PlanetRobby Fan Club Meets in 'Dega!

The PlanetRobby fan club held another one of its meetings in Talladega, AL. The usual suspects were in attendance (Ms. Gibby, Path, Mouse and Sarah). The meeting was held at the Montana Saloon and Grill located on I-77, 2 miles from the track.

The members enjoyed a lovely meal before some indulged in Jim Beam Black.

Path made sure to guard the car before Robby got there.

Robby Gordon was a little late as usual, but made up for it by posing for pictures with the fans at the Jim Beam Toyota show car.

Shortly after that the Jim Beam/Operation Home Front bus arrived with the Jim Beam executives.

The Beam Girls were there.

And Beam Boys!

Some members of the fan club were treated to a ride in the street legal car.

Robby signed autographs, gave out hats and ladies tank tops, fan cards and lots of hugs! When I asked him about the lack of a souvenir trailer at the track, he told us it was due to contract conflicts between Checkered Flag and Monster. He told Path and I the trailer would be back at the Charlotte race under new management.
Before Robby left for the night, Path shared a warm hug with him on behalf of herself and the “Planeteers”.

Now I realize this was done with a bit of humor to it, but I have to say something about Robby on a serious note. If you have never met him, and you have the opportunity to do so, GO FOR IT!! Robby is one of the nicest and most fan friendly drivers you will ever meet. He knew who was there as a Robby fan vs. those just stopping by to see what was happening. He is a great ambassador for his sponsors, and is the first to thank you for purchasing/using their products. He will speak and listed to you with sincerity. He will carry on with you with such a sense of humor; you feel you have been friends forever.
I encourage the Planet members to continue to show your support of Robby. We need to show Nascar just how much we respect and support him when it seems like they don’t.

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Comment by Mouseking7 on April 28, 2009 at 8:25pm: THANKS Sarah for doing this! YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!!!!! Love ya
And a very SPECIAL thanks to TOG for starting this wonderful site so we can have a place to meet new friends, and "take a chance" and actually meet and plan events together!!!! Sometimes even forming lifelong friendships!!! You too are AWESOME TOG! THANKS!!!!!!!

Comment by brian campbell on April 27, 2009 at 1:19pm: robby is the man very fan friendly

Comment by Joan Forsythe on April 27, 2009 at 1:08pm: Robby IS th nicest driver and a wonderful human being. He has so many people who applaud his character. The man on Sirius radio, the fan who wrote Robby had spashed him in a rain soaked parking lot amd came back and apologized, the fans who said Robby got their cars out of muddy ruts after one of the rances, they said Robby went around got into the cars and got em unstuck. I am PROUD to be a Robby Fan. Joan

Comment by Baja Girl 77 on April 26, 2009 at 9:53pm: sounds like you guys had a good time. I know i have meet Robby a couple of times. He never fails to take time for the fans.

Comment by Ryan Dexter on April 26, 2009 at 5:17pm: Wow, That's Great Sarah, Certainly Love the Pictures And it's Sounds Like Such A Fun Night, Thank You For Sharing!!!! Hopefully I Get The Chance To Meet Him Soon!!!!

Comment by shana on April 26, 2009 at 9:21am: hey sarah, love the pictures . thanks for sharing !!!!!! love you guys.......

Comment by Jaci on April 26, 2009 at 9:12am: Looks like the 4 of you had fun and represented us well. Great pics and story. Thanks for sharing.

Comment by TobaccoRoad on April 26, 2009 at 8:04am: Great commentary, you hit it head on !

Comment by roush699 on April 26, 2009 at 2:54am: Sarah, I am so jealous! But I am glad that more of our "planeteers" were able to meet him. Great story and pics!