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Permalink Reply by Brett Crawford on March 22, 2010 at 10:44am

He was never was intended to be one of the 24 competing drivers. The truck build also has been delayed and will not be ready for the World Finals. Not sure when/where it will debut.

Permalink Reply by Robb on March 22, 2010 at 10:53am

Thanks for the update. Hoped that he would be there and let Terry Labonte qualify car in Martinsville for guaranteed starting spot.

Permalink Reply by Brett Crawford on March 22, 2010 at 11:15am

That's not a bad idea even now. I know he only has to beat out a few crappy teams (which he SHOULD do) but I always am worried about his qualifying. Especially at a place where a 10th means the difference between 1st and 20th...

Permalink Reply by NightHawk on March 22, 2010 at 8:39pm

Debut the new truck at either Atlanta or (my choice) the Alamo Dome, but that would mean no MONSTER JAM events for RGM untill later this or early next year, but as I understand the MJ season, mid- dec to the last event WORLD FINALs the last week in March, there are no events untill then anyway. Heard about a new event run by Feld moto. where the focus is totaly freestyle with no racing at the events.....dunno if that season is the at the same times or if RGM is running that brand or the more common events, but with football and baseball teams playing inseason there arnt many big time venues open untill mid dec anyway. I cant wait untill RGM has that wicked truck out there, even if RG isnt the driver. Got a feeling that it will be the first of the next generation of monster trucks.

Permalink Reply by Brett Crawford on March 23, 2010 at 9:16am

Monster Jam runs just about year-round, but does a few overseas tours in the summer-fall. Oct-Dec is mainly their slow time. The Freestyle Maina tour was from Jan-Mar, and mostly run at smaller indoor venues (under 10,000 people)

There are a few summer US stadium shows after the World Finals, but no idea how they'd fit with RG's plans. The existing RGM truck is based around the existing chassis that are run now. If they build a 2nd one in-house, that one could be fairly advanced. Frank Schettini builds killer trucks of his own, and I'd love to see what he could come up with using RGM's resources.

Permalink Reply by Wheaton56 on March 24, 2010 at 6:24pm

Well, Im of to vegas , 14 hour drive. Taking the kids there for spring break and MONSTER JAM, and the MINT 400

Too bad we wont see Robby, but maybe next year. y kids are a little bummed, but the understand

PEACE OUT

Permalink Reply by Kevin Meyer on March 24, 2010 at 6:50pm

That sounds like quite a weekend!! Have fun!