Drivers dropping out of OSCAAR.

[3-Wide]

First it was Clark....now it would seem Spicer's team has withdrawn from OSCAAR in relation to the Clark incident.

also has been said on the OSCAAR forum that Dunford is also on the fence.


What's going on?!? somebody from OSCAAR needs to step in and do something....beacuse I don't like the way this is going.

There must be a bigger issue then just what happend Sunday Night..... 


Linkback: https://www.canadianracingonline.com/smf/index.php?topic=8085.msg49976#msg49976

[alan evans]

The call on Clark was a bad call even though Rob made a bone head move I do not think it was intentional it will be a big loss to the series there is a power struggle in Oscar between the old guard and the officials, Fletcher used to have his own way now he's gone Clark is the next victim, but if he wants to go let him go.

Linkback: https://www.canadianracingonline.com/smf/index.php?topic=8085.msg49978#msg49978

[SpencerLewis]

too bad...

spose clarke'll go back to delaware, wonder if spicer follows or if he'll be at flamboro in 09

Linkback: https://www.canadianracingonline.com/smf/index.php?topic=8085.msg49979#msg49979

[DWfan4ever]

The Clarke dumping was as blatant as the dumping by Connelly from what I saw of the situation.  And as mentioned in one of my previous posts the officials had to do something against Clarke since the other teams on pit road were asking if it was ok to do that for the rest of the race.  They just wanted to have clarification if dumping was allowed then go into the pits and start at the back.  Otherwise if they didn't black flag him there was going to be a demo derby on their hands.  The infield officials even asked the race director to make sure that the black flag was given to Clarke even though he was being towed off so that the teams would realize they were serious about it. Its unfortunate the series is losing drivers so fast since it was starting to make big strides in rejuvenating the series in the past few seasons.  Can anyone shed some light on why Spicer is leaving?

Linkback: https://www.canadianracingonline.com/smf/index.php?topic=8085.msg49984#msg49984

[OSCAARfan_SLM]

i'm pretty sure drew has been unhappy for a while, and i think it's with the way things are being run in general and i guess hes had enough...but what makes this past race different from any other race? the rule is that if you spin someone you go to the back, you dont get DQ'd, just because its a longer race and you get to come in and change your tires its still the same thing, you just go to the back. i don't understand how the officials just pull the black flag out of their ass, isn't that the first time it's been used this year..

Linkback: https://www.canadianracingonline.com/smf/index.php?topic=8085.msg49986#msg49986

[slapdown]

The series is definately in trouble under the current director. Not to blame the director, I don't know all of the things going on, but something has to be done. When you lose drivers in droves like they have this season you better have a plan. Arguably the best two drivers in the series are gone. Fletcher and Clarke ( if he goes ). Shepstone packed it in this year and he was probably the most exciting driver to watch. John Owen has cut back his program this year as well. Cost is the problem. One thing that comes to mind is tires. Many of the top guys were putting on a set for the heats and one for the feature last year. Is there a tire rule in OSCAAR? I don't know. If Spicer and Dunford go that doesn't really leave that mch of a field of cars.

On the bright side, maybe these guys will start racing LM in 09. Not that I want that, I sure love the Supers, but better LM car counts aren't a bad thing.

Linkback: https://www.canadianracingonline.com/smf/index.php?topic=8085.msg49989#msg49989

[3-Wide]

Yea it's looking like the count for KD is gonna be kinda low.... and maybe for the rest of the season sadly.

That's if we even get racing in tommrow..weather's not looking to good..what eles is new..

Linkback: https://www.canadianracingonline.com/smf/index.php?topic=8085.msg49996#msg49996

[gwatson]

I will have to challenge you on your tire use comment "Many of the top guys were putting on a set for the heats and one for the feature last year".  Not sure where you're getting your facts from but I think you are wrong.  We go through 1 set of tires a night and I feel pretty confident in saying most teams are about the same.  You may get the odd guy that will throw on an extra RR depending on their situation. 

I'm sure there have been some that have put 2 sets of tires on a night.  Sure doesn't make sense though when the heats pay nothing and our only real concern is making the top half of the field to get in the draw.

If we changed to a harder tire, I'm not sure that would change the situation at all.  Teams would still be bolting on 4 tires a night.  Some would be using old skags for weeks - how would that make the show better - and how much extra damage would there be from all the carnage from that?





Linkback: https://www.canadianracingonline.com/smf/index.php?topic=8085.msg50006#msg50006

[godsunclevic]

SAD BUT TRUE

 

 

After 10 Years and 5 OSCAAR Championships

 

Rob and the 49 Team have finally

 

 succumbed to OSCAAR's inconsistency in officiating.

 

 

 

A statement from Rob Clarke:

 

     I would like to thank all the fans that have supported me and the 49 team in all our racing efforts with OSCAAR. I would also like to thank all my sponsors, who without their help none of this would have been possible, and to all the drivers I have had the privilege to compete against and friendships that have made this a rewarding experience .

 

 

It seems that under the current situation with OSCAAR's officials I am unable to continue to support the OSCAAR Racing Program and so I have withdrawn from any future OSCAAR events under the current Administration. I will continue to support OSCAAR as a "CLUB" operated by the drivers and it's membership

 

 

Thanks,

 

Rob


  I found this on Rob Clarke's website if anyone was interested, but i think from this topic everyone had already seen it on the Oscaar forum.

Linkback: https://www.canadianracingonline.com/smf/index.php?topic=8085.msg50522#msg50522

[slapdown]

Glen granted I don't get to many OSCAAR races anymore, usually just Kawartha, where I did see a few cars bolting on new tires for both heats and feature. That was in 07 and the first race in 08. I had heard from a friend that does go to almost all of the OSCAAR races and that is where I heard it wasn't just at Kawartha it was happening. Maybe I heard wrong as you are a better authority than them. But I did see it at Kawartha. I also wasn't suggesting running on old tires, just a limit to one set per night. I know this wouldn't solve all of the cost issues but it could be a step. What are your suggestions as to how to get the car counts back? I really would hate to see OSCAAR go by the wayside. BTW, is there any talk of rescheduling KD?

Really too bad Clarke is quiting. I,ve been watching him since the old blue and yellow Spencer Steel regal.

Linkback: https://www.canadianracingonline.com/smf/index.php?topic=8085.msg50524#msg50524