"TRIPLE TROUBLE" Keeps It All In The Family

I wish I had the time to do a story on every truck and driver that enters a mudbog.  I am sure there are stories to be told and drivers willing to tell.  It's a  big deal and on this day alot of drivers love their trucks as much (or maybe more) than they love their wives or girlfriends.....but never more than Mother!

Those in the pits don't always hear names of drivers when announced so most times we only know the name of the truck (and that's because it's written there for me to see).  A few weeks ago I kept hearing the same last name over and over, never giving any attention to the first name OR names.

Not one of Buddy's best photos.

Then I met Buddy.  Buddy happens to be one of the nicest dogs I've ever met.  Now Buddy, as it so happens, travels to every mudbog his family competes in.  I must give his family credit because the doggie does have manners better  than some children I've run into in my lifetime.

Buddy's favorite truck is "Triple Trouble".   

Here is the truck to watch!!  For the entire season this one truck has entered in at least three - sometimes more- classes on race day.  "Triple Trouble"  is owned by the Lohmeyer's from Denton, Maryland. ( Now, I know where Denton is because I was born in Caroline County.)

 The racing team consists of dad Keith and sons Kameron, Kyle and Kevin and sometimes (the uncle of these young guys) Brian.  That's what I call TEAM WORK!  (hope I have the names right)



The Lohmeyers (some of them)

The Lohmeyer guys are great drivers.......sometimes, like others, don't make it through the mud but my guess is that by the end of the season they will end up with some decent points!    I wish them the best of luck!

"Triple Trouble"
Driven by the Lohmeyer Family

And you really have to give dad a pat on the back.  He has THREE teenage boys that  race.  Instead of  creating three racing trucks he makes one do for all.  I call that practical - good use of money and time.  To do everthing this truck does during a race day the truck  has to be a well built truck. (I wonder if they ever argue when decisions need to be made?)

Anyway, keep your eyes on it......... And if Buddy grows thumbs before next racing season we might see him in a helmet behind the wheel.

Good luck Saturday, guys!!

Video of Kameron Loymeyer

 

Kameron Lohmeyer




Note to self:  Take treats for Buddy.

Crisfield Mud Bog Photos - "Freak Nasty" Video

Mud bogging in Crisfield ended with the race on  Labor Day.  We all knew that it was a big holiday weekend  and there would be fewer trucks.  Since it was Crab Derby Weekend in Crisfield and the Derby is a highly regarded tradition there would be less spectators for the mud event.  (Having had in-laws in Crisfield I know how important the Crab Derby is)



Cliff Taylor
Crisfield



But it all happened behind the Elks just the same.  Regardless of  numbers in attendence everyone seemed to have a grand time and there were certainly enough trucks in competition to make it all fun.  Hurricane Irene had made her visit to the Eastern Shore a few days before race day and had left enough rain in the pit to make the pit rather extra muddy. Extra muddy?  Yes.





"Triple Trouble"
Lohmeyer Truck
Denton, MD.



 So anyway, it left a sloppy mess for those that didn't make it through the pit fast enough or for those that got stuck........there were alot of those.

I'm going to miss Crisfield for alot of reasons.  I won't miss it because there is NO bathroom near the pit section  - for some reason.  And for some reason there never seems to be any race results posted within a short amount of time. I've heard complaints about these two items all year.




Ed and Bruce Vogel

Drivers of "No Shame" and "Gold Rush"

 

Bob Bower



One of the greatest things about mudracing in Crisfield are the wonderful people that work so hard to make each visit a pleasure no matter where you are - entering or going for something to eat- they're just plain nice and helpful.



John Laird

 



"Gold Rush" and "No Shame"

During these past races in Crisfield I've seen so many parents with their children entering the pits before the races begin to catch a glimpse of the brightly painted trucks. I've never seen so many taking pictures and so many of them stop and ask questions and seem to be really interested in the sport.  I can't help but wonder where the guy is that went around with the camera and tripod.....

"Baby Dumplin' "

But the traffic in the pits is possible because there is NO CHARGE to enter. People like things that are free. Drivers like the chance to talk about their trucks.  We have all met some of the kindest people- some  just happened to hear about and decided to see what it was all about and they liked it.  Sometimes this is the only praise and pat on the back these drivers get.


Thank you to the wonderful ladies that waited at the entrance on race day to collect money, answer any question and wish every driver good luck. 

And we can not and we must not forget the wonderful Marion Fire Company!!  Holding the responsibility of keeping the track damp and the 'mud muddy' you did an awesone job!  Did you know that while you watered the track that the mist sprayed back onto some of us in the pits and really cooled us for a while? (I just hope that was good water in that tank).  Great job - as always.


There's just no doubt about it - This is just plain Eastern Shore  hospitality.

Here's a video of "Freak Nasty" and driver Chuck West...

See you in Gumboro on September 24th

Crisfield Mud Bog ~ MODIFIED SHOOTOUT!~

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER OF THE

CRISFIELD MUD BOG

LABOR DAY WEEKEND

MODIFIED SHOOT OUT!!!!

The winner of the $750.00 prize money was

KELLY HUBBARD

Driver of 'HIGH VOLTAGE'

GREAT JOB!!

Readers- I am so very sorry that I do not have the winning results for you.  I have tried to obtain copies but for some reason no one seems to want to share them with me.  I must wait for the results to be posted on the official mudbog website before I can access them.  I am very sorry.  And I am well aware that we are NOW TWO races behind in results.

I know that many of my readers are reading from other countries outside of the USA and some of you are military.  I also know how much you look forward to seeing photos, videos,  and that most of you have your favorite trucks and look forward to seeing what their racing time was and what place they may be currently in. 

Please keep reading and please know I do appreciate it so very much.

To those of you in the military- far or near- thank you for everything you do.  It is because of what you do that keeps us free, able to enjoy all sports  and able to communicate--- the list is endless.....

 God Bless You. 

Be Safe

jmmb

COUNT DOWN TO THE CRISFIELD MUD BOG

CRISFIELD MUD BOG begins tomorrow at 1:00 PM. 

Be sure to be there to cheer on your favorite truck and driver!

187 East Performance



'In The Mix'



'Short and Sassy'





'All Night Soldier'

   The MudDoctor for the 187 East Performance Team has made his rounds today and everything looks good for the three trucks participating tomorrow!

~Thanks Donald!!~

We are sure going to miss 'The Grey Ghost' and 'Sod Buster'!!
They'll be back soon even better!

Sunday ~ Crisfield Mud Bog

SUNDAY

JULY 31, 2011

Admission $7 children 10 and under FREE

Registration 9:30 to 12;30

Events start 1:00

Power Wheel races for the kids

NO alcoholic beverages