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Robinson Looks to Rebound in ARDC
By Mark Kielblock

Felton, DE - Greg Robinson is a member of ARDC's "Sensational Sophomore" class. In 2007 the historic midget racing club was taken by storm by a class of rookie drivers such as Drew Heistand, Randy Monroe Jr and Ryan Smith -- among others -- that won races and racked up top 5's with regularity. After starting the '07 season slowly, Robinson began to drive his no. 00 to the front of the pack. In the second half of the season the Harrisburg, Pa. pilot racked up two fifth place finishes -- one at Susquehanna Speedway Park, the other at big Diamond Raceway -- and a pair of top-10's.

This season has seen Robinson's 00 run a limited schedule. "When the '08 schedule came out we looked at it and scratched off about 5 traveling races that we couldn't make because of our work schedule," Robinson pointed out.

On top of that, the Robinson team ended up missing the first two shows due to a late-arriving motor. "We ended up finding off-season motor issues," Robinson continued. "When we took it apart we found a cracked crankshaft and pistons that were beginning to deteriorate. We got a late start because we were waiting for parts. It also put us behind because we wanted to upgrade other stuff on the car, but ended up having to spend that on the motor," Robinson shared.

Robinson has only gotten in a handful of shows in the '08 ARDC campaign. His assessment of the season so far? "It's been good and bad. When we don't break things, we run good. But I'd have to call it a "Sophomore Slump" so far," a realistic Robinson concluded.

One story puts the Robinson season into perspective. "We planned on running the May 31 show at New Egypt," Robinson remembered. "We even took the car to one of the Susky test and tune sessions to make sure everything was set to go with the car. We went out and snapped a rear axle, so there went the New Egypt show," Robinson said.

Despite the lack of seat time and discouraging results, Robinson remains up beat. Barring any more bad luck, Robinson plans to make all seven shows remaining on the ARDC schedule, starting with a weekend double header on August 1 and 2 at Big Diamond Raceway and Susquehanna Speedway Park. "We try to make the best of every race," Robinson enthused. "I'm confident I can run with those guys."

One way of dealing with the discouragement for Robinson was remembering a fun racing adventure from this past winter. "At one point when I was really down, I thought about pulling out the Champ Kart that we got for Atlantic City to run it some where," Robinson said. "I got together with a bunch of my buddies and we all ran that race. I don't think any of us qualified, but we all had a good time. There is nothing like running on Coke Syrup, the way the car sticks and the G-forces you pull in the corners," Robinson enthused.

Every team needs inspiration when times are tough. Robinson's team gets theirs from Doug Cassatt. "He's a big supporter and he keeps us up," Robinson explained. "He has a way of looking at the bad and finding something good."

Beecher's Auto Body, AJ's Truck and Trailer, S&S Racing Fuels, Durham Masonry, Simpson Race Products and Hoosier Tire Mid Atlantic make up the sponsorship package on the Robinson 00.

 

Photo courtesy of Chad Warner