Chassis Builders

So I took in the dirt late model world of outlaws race at Charlotte last nigth as I was away Saturday night. While I listened to the comentary, they began to talk about the chassis a lot of these driver drive now a days.  It was mentioned that there once was multiple manufactures that you could choose from.  Now a days some some of these builders are still in existance, while some I have not heard anything about in years.

Back in the 90's, the dirt scene was really on fire.  The sport was begining to grow at a rate that hadn't been seen.  Part of the reason I think was more fans began to learn about racing from the explosion of the internet.  Some drivers began to advertise their talents on the internet.  The next thing you know, there were a ton of drivers driving all sorts of different chassis.  GRT, Mastersbuilt, Shaw, Rayburn, Rocket...all have seen their days of dominance.  However these chassis are still being made, but some drivers began to see the potential of building their own house cars and these chassis began to fade in popularity.

Locally, the Bob Pierce chassis appears to be the chassis of choice for most competitors.  Not really sure on exactly why, but they certainly are popular here.  Nationally though they don't appear to be as good as some of the pro's house cars. Moyer certainly has seen his share of success in his victory circle chassis.  Bloomquist had a few drivers working his chassis with Owens and Erb.  Josk Richards..aka, "Kid Rocket" brings the good with the Rocket house car.  Interestingly, colaboration between some NASCAR drivers and late modelt drivers are working on their own house cares.  Earl Pearson Jr and Bobby Labonte.  Bill Elliott and Ray Cook.  The biggest contributor though the the house cars is Tony Stewart and his drivers in late models as well as in sprint cars.

It is a way to use top of the line money to advance and maybe get in edge.  It certainly has though led the exi of may chassis that came before them.