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Ballou Bags Two Top-Five’s Heading

Ballou Bags Two Top-Five’s Heading...

7/16/2018
PETERSEN MEDIA: Getting in a couple of tune up’s prior to kicking off NOS Energy Indiana Sprint Week this weekend, Robert Ballou finished second on Friday night at Bloomington Speedway before battling Mother Nature at Tri-State Speedway on Saturday night and finishing fourth. “We took advantage of a couple of shows over the weekend to try some stuff,” Robert Ballou said. “Our results were okay, but I didn’t like how we felt so it was a success in the fact that we...more
Brittney Johnson
  • Brittney Johnson on Jul 19, 2018
  • Article Date: 7/16/2018
Tags: Robert Ballou, USAC National Sprint Cars, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged
Robert Ballou Back on Kokomo Podiu

Robert Ballou Back on Kokomo Podiu...

6/27/2018
PETERSEN MEDIA: Returning to racing action in Indiana after an extended trip on the East Coast, Robert Ballou would spend his Sunday at Kokomo Speedway where he would pick up a third place finish. “We were a little tight in the feature event on Sunday, but fortunately we were still able to get on the podium,” Robert Ballou said. “Were still chasing things a little, but we are starting to get consistent.” Timing the Dickinson Farms/Lucas Oil Products/Abreu Vineyards...more
Brittney Johnson
  • Brittney Johnson on Jul 01, 2018
  • Article Date: 6/27/2018
Tags: Robert Ballou, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged, Non-Winged Sprints
Ballou Best at BAPS During Eastern

Ballou Best at BAPS During Eastern...

6/22/2018
PC-Foto Bomb Production PETERSEN MEDIA: Robert Ballou put together a strong a strong finishes during the annual USAC Eastern Storm that included his first USAC win of the season as he took top honors at BAPS Motor Speedway on Father’s Day. “It was a decent week for our team,” Robert Ballou said. “We keep searching to get me comfortable in the racecar, because I feel that if I am not comfortable I need to find something else to do. Last week, we hit on some things and...more
Brittney Johnson
  • Brittney Johnson on Jul 01, 2018
  • Article Date: 6/22/2018
Tags: Robert Ballou, USAC National Sprint Cars, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged
Ballou Pockets Two Top-Five's at t

Ballou Pockets Two Top-Five's at t...

5/14/2018
PC- Sprint Fun PETERSEN MEDIA: Robert Ballou traveled to the famed Eldora Speedway on Friday and Saturday night with the USAC National Sprint Car Series and ran well as he finished second on Friday night and fifth during Saturday’s finale. “We had some long nights putting a new car together for this weekend and it seemed to pay off in our first two nights with it,” Robert Ballou said. “We have made some leaps and bounds the last couple of weeks and I think we will...more
Brittney Johnson
  • Brittney Johnson on May 14, 2018
  • Article Date: 5/14/2018
Tags: Robert Ballou, USAC National Sprint Cars, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged
Robert Ballou Thrills at Plymouth

Robert Ballou Thrills at Plymouth...

5/9/2018
PC- Indy Racing Images PETERSEN MEDIA: Following a so-so night at Gas City I69 Speedway on Friday night, Robert Ballou caused some fireworks on Saturday night in Plymouth, IN as he charged form his 11th starting position and came oh-so-close to pulling off a thrilling win only to end up with a third place finish. “We went for it there at the end, and we almost came out with the win,” Robert Ballou said. “We are getting better and better each nigh, and I am looking...more
Brittney Johnson
  • Brittney Johnson on May 11, 2018
  • Article Date: 5/9/2018
Tags: Robert Ballou, USAC National Sprint Cars, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged
BALLOU GOES FOR UNPRECEDENTED 3-IN

BALLOU GOES FOR UNPRECEDENTED 3-IN...

10/9/2017
Few races on the USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car trail conjure up the history, the memorable moments and the prestige that the “Tony Hulman Classic” brings. Since 1971, many of the sport’s best have added the traditional “Hulman” rifle to their trophy collection. Names like Bettenhausen, Pancho, Opperman, Hewitt, Shuman, Kalitta, Yeley and Kruseman are among the proud few who have graced victory lane in previous 46 runnings of the famed event at the Terre Haute Action...more
administrator
  • administrator on Oct 11, 2017
  • Article Date: 10/9/2017
Tags: Robert Ballou, Terre Haute Action Track, USAC National Sprint Cars
BALLOU BAGS PUTNAMVILLE FINALE; TH

BALLOU BAGS PUTNAMVILLE FINALE; TH...

7/17/2017
Separated by just 23 points entering Sunday night’s Indiana Sprint Week presented by Camping World feature at Lincoln Park Speedway, Kevin Thomas, Jr. and Robert Ballou each knew what was on the line. Win the race and the points will take care of themselves is the motto you’ll often hear, but as the race wore on, the two ISW title contenders would find themselves on two separate paths: Ballou with a stranglehold up front and Thomas attempting to overcome a tumultuous...more
administrator
  • administrator on Jul 18, 2017
  • Article Date: 7/17/2017
Tags: Robert Ballou, Kevin Thomas, Lincoln Park Speedway
Ballou overcomes serious injuries

Ballou overcomes serious injuries...

5/15/2017
There have been some great comebacks in USAC racing history: Mel Kenyon from near-fatal burns in a 1965 IndyCar race at Langhorne, Pennsylvania, Lee Kunzman from a broken neck and burns in a 1970 sprint-car race in Odessa, Missouri, and Pancho Carter from crippling injuries during an IndyCar test crash in 1977 at Phoenix. And you can now add Robert Ballou's name to that distinguished list. Ballou broke his neck and back last Labor Day in a sprint-car accident at...more
Brittney Johnson
  • Brittney Johnson on May 17, 2017
  • Article Date: 5/15/2017
Tags: Robert Ballou, USAC National Sprint Cars, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged
ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY: IN THE WO

ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY: IN THE WO...

11/8/2016
At this time one year ago, Robert Ballou was headed out west preparing for the final events of his historic 2015 season. It was a magical season in which the Rocklin, California driver would tally 13 USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car feature victories on his way to his first USAC National title. Fast-forward to exactly one year later and the setting has drastically changed for Robert. A repeat dream season has been anything but. You won’t see Robert’s name listed as a...more
administrator
  • administrator on Nov 14, 2016
  • Article Date: 11/8/2016
Tags: Robert Ballou, USAC National Sprint Cars, Non-Winged Sprints
Robert Ballou Recovery Fund Set Up

Robert Ballou Recovery Fund Set Up

10/10/2016
A recovery fund has been set up to help with medical costs for 2015 USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car champion Robert Ballou of Rocklin, California. Robert was injured in a severe accident on September 3, 2016 during the “Louie Vermeil Classic” USAC/CRA AMSOIL Sprint Car feature at Calistoga (Calif.) Speedway. Although he was able to walk to the ambulance, Robert was later airlifted to Stanford (Calif.) Medical Center anticipating surgery. After an evaluation, Robert...more
administrator
  • administrator on Oct 10, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/10/2016
Tags: Robert Ballou, USAC National Sprint Cars, USAC National Midgets
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