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My Robby Gordon Experience from Fontana
Just wanted to share my RGM experience from the race this past weekend:
On Monday, September 28th, 2009 I found out via email that I won the "Hard Rockin for Robby" video contest. I recieved 4 hot passes, 4 grandstand passes, $250 gift certificate for the RGM merch trailer, VIP team member access, and a meet and greet with Robby Gordon,
We arrived at the track at about 8:30 AM Sunday and it finally started to hit me that I was actually there and going to have an awesome time. I probably had to walk a mile or more just to get to the right ticket office to pick up my credentials. We then walked thru the tunnel in turn 4 and met with Kevin from RGM near the entrance to the garage area and, I also met the 2nd place winner, Caleb and his wife. Kevin brought us through the garage area and to the RGM hauler. We had a little time to kill before Robby stopped by so we got to walk around the garage area and I got to take some good pictures and video with/of the car and some of the other teams that were close by. I did find it funny that Michael Waltrip's hauler was right next to Robby's. Anyway...Robby came over and met with all of us, and he was awesome, the nicest guy, he seemed to care that we were actually there and it wasn't just a quick "hi and bye". He was funny as hell too. There was nothing "fake" about him, he was just a great person overall. Sorry it's hard to explain unless you meet him. As we were wrapping up with pictures and autographs with Robby, he told Randy (sorry if I screw up the names) to give us a hauler tour. So we stepped on inside and he ran us through many different aspects of the hauler, which was really awesome! Robby was in the front of the hauler in the little conference room having his pre-race meeting with Kirk...Randy let all of us take a peek in there, and Robby even paused and told us what they were discussing. After the hauler tour, we had some time to kill and they let us hang around the hauler with everyone who was around there until the race started. I was amazed to see that pretty much everyone on that team was always working, always doing something, Robby also seemed very involved in everything that was going on. It was truly amazing to watch those guys run around and do their thing. Robby's dad Bob was also hanging around the hauler, so I grabbed a picture with him too, he was also a great guy!
I do have to say, everyone on that team was so friendly and hospitable, they let us hang out at the hauler, let us help ourselves to any of the drinks and things that were around. (we probably drank more monster than we should have, but you gotta support the sponsors right? It's good stuff) Race time rolled around and it was off to our seats we went, which were between turn 4 and the entrance to pit road. It was my first race and what a great experience it was! I can't explain with words how awesome it was! I am really greatful to Robby and the whole RGM team for the great weekend. Everyone and everything was fantastic, everyone there treated us like family! I have even more respect for this team than I did before the trip. This experience will never be forgotten!
Just felt like sharing my experience with all of you. I'll post some pics and videos when I get the chance.
On Monday, September 28th, 2009 I found out via email that I won the "Hard Rockin for Robby" video contest. I recieved 4 hot passes, 4 grandstand passes, $250 gift certificate for the RGM merch trailer, VIP team member access, and a meet and greet with Robby Gordon,
We arrived at the track at about 8:30 AM Sunday and it finally started to hit me that I was actually there and going to have an awesome time. I probably had to walk a mile or more just to get to the right ticket office to pick up my credentials. We then walked thru the tunnel in turn 4 and met with Kevin from RGM near the entrance to the garage area and, I also met the 2nd place winner, Caleb and his wife. Kevin brought us through the garage area and to the RGM hauler. We had a little time to kill before Robby stopped by so we got to walk around the garage area and I got to take some good pictures and video with/of the car and some of the other teams that were close by. I did find it funny that Michael Waltrip's hauler was right next to Robby's. Anyway...Robby came over and met with all of us, and he was awesome, the nicest guy, he seemed to care that we were actually there and it wasn't just a quick "hi and bye". He was funny as hell too. There was nothing "fake" about him, he was just a great person overall. Sorry it's hard to explain unless you meet him. As we were wrapping up with pictures and autographs with Robby, he told Randy (sorry if I screw up the names) to give us a hauler tour. So we stepped on inside and he ran us through many different aspects of the hauler, which was really awesome! Robby was in the front of the hauler in the little conference room having his pre-race meeting with Kirk...Randy let all of us take a peek in there, and Robby even paused and told us what they were discussing. After the hauler tour, we had some time to kill and they let us hang around the hauler with everyone who was around there until the race started. I was amazed to see that pretty much everyone on that team was always working, always doing something, Robby also seemed very involved in everything that was going on. It was truly amazing to watch those guys run around and do their thing. Robby's dad Bob was also hanging around the hauler, so I grabbed a picture with him too, he was also a great guy!
I do have to say, everyone on that team was so friendly and hospitable, they let us hang out at the hauler, let us help ourselves to any of the drinks and things that were around. (we probably drank more monster than we should have, but you gotta support the sponsors right? It's good stuff) Race time rolled around and it was off to our seats we went, which were between turn 4 and the entrance to pit road. It was my first race and what a great experience it was! I can't explain with words how awesome it was! I am really greatful to Robby and the whole RGM team for the great weekend. Everyone and everything was fantastic, everyone there treated us like family! I have even more respect for this team than I did before the trip. This experience will never be forgotten!
Just felt like sharing my experience with all of you. I'll post some pics and videos when I get the chance.
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Permalink Reply by vak7 on
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How cool! Sounds like a fantasy come true. Congratulations! Can't wait to see your pics.
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Permalink Reply by ricardo suarez on
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MAN THATS SO FREAKEN KOOL,LUCKY GUY.CONGRATS ON THE WIN FOR SURE.
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Permalink Reply by Davin Wilson on
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That is soooo awesome - thanks for sharing. Look forward to seeing your pictures. Congrats.
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Permalink Reply by kurt kern on
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Cool. thanks for sharing that. I sure they're all good guys, but Robby has a great reputation for superior fan touch.
Robby is that....a very down to earth and cool guy. I met him at the Menards store in Michigan during an autograph session. We had a great conversation about The Dakar Rally. I was amazed that he took so long to focus a conversation with just fan, while the autograph line was full, snaking through the store. I'll never forget that and always be a Robby Gordon fan. Go Robby!
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Permalink Reply by LuckyLarry7 on
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Great Report! Thanks!
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Permalink Reply by kevin dinsmore on
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nice.......sounds like a blast.
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Permalink Reply by Kevin Sweeney on
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Thank you guys! It was something I'll never forget!
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Permalink Reply by Mouseking7 on
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My wife and I have met Robby and his Dad many times! Awesome people, and his crew is A-1 as well! What you experienced is what we have seen over and over again!!!!! Glad you have that as a lifetime memory as well!! Thanks for sharing with all of us! Hope to see you around!!!!
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Permalink Reply by Craig Veld on
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Sweet deal
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