GUGLIOTTA: I WAS IN NO-WIN SITUATION
Mon, 2008-10-20 10:29
The Meatball giveth and the meatball taketh away.
Veteran Pro Stock driver and event low qualifier Frank “The Flying Meatball” Gugliotta preserved Jeff Dobbins chances to contend for the eliminator world championship on Saturday in Rockingham, N.C., only to end them a day later.
Dobbins faced Gugliotta needing only one more round than Pete Berner in order to clinch the title following the latter’s first round exit.
Gugliotta swiped 25 points from Berner on Saturday therefore keeping Dobbins in the race. The Meatball giveth and the meatball taketh away.
Veteran Pro Stock driver and event low qualifier Frank “The Flying Meatball” Gugliotta preserved Jeff Dobbins chances to contend for the eliminator world championship on Saturday in Rockingham, N.C., only to end them a day later.
Dobbins faced Gugliotta needing only one more round than Pete Berner in order to clinch the title following the latter’s first round exit.
Gugliotta swiped 25 points from Berner on Saturday therefore keeping Dobbins in the race.
Gugliotta, who boasts strong friendships with both combatants, said he was just racing this weekend and that would bring forth a fair outcome. He was eliminated from championship contention following Saturday’s first qualifying session.
Dobbins knew Gugliotta was in a tough position and their exchange after the round confirmed there was nothing but mutual admiration between the combatants.
His loss left him 8 points short of a championship.
This weekend marked the final race for the team owned by Jimmy Johnson and Kevin Burnett. Their equipment was listed for sale at the conclusion of the event.
“We gave it our best shot,” Dobbins said. “You look back over the years and you see the rounds where we could have won. Then we wouldn’t have put me or him in this position.
“Frank felt bad and I could tell. I think he was pulling for me because we both run Kaase motors. He told me down there that he knew I wouldn’t have wanted a gimme. He was right. I didn’t want a gift. I wanted to earn it.”
Gugliotta confirmed Dobbins feelings.
“It was a no-win situation,” Gugliotta confirmed. “He’s a racer just like me and we want a win only if we’ve earned it.”
Gugliotta only regret in the situation is that he didn’t go on to win the race to justify the situation.
“I really couldn’t believe I was that late,” Gugliotta admitted. “It’s a shame because our team will be disbanding like theirs is.”
Veteran Pro Stock driver and event low qualifier Frank “The Flying Meatball” Gugliotta preserved Jeff Dobbins chances to contend for the eliminator world championship on Saturday in Rockingham, N.C., only to end them a day later.
Dobbins faced Gugliotta needing only one more round than Pete Berner in order to clinch the title following the latter’s first round exit.
Gugliotta swiped 25 points from Berner on Saturday therefore keeping Dobbins in the race. The Meatball giveth and the meatball taketh away.
Veteran Pro Stock driver and event low qualifier Frank “The Flying Meatball” Gugliotta preserved Jeff Dobbins chances to contend for the eliminator world championship on Saturday in Rockingham, N.C., only to end them a day later.
Dobbins faced Gugliotta needing only one more round than Pete Berner in order to clinch the title following the latter’s first round exit.
Gugliotta swiped 25 points from Berner on Saturday therefore keeping Dobbins in the race.
Gugliotta, who boasts strong friendships with both combatants, said he was just racing this weekend and that would bring forth a fair outcome. He was eliminated from championship contention following Saturday’s first qualifying session.
Dobbins knew Gugliotta was in a tough position and their exchange after the round confirmed there was nothing but mutual admiration between the combatants.
His loss left him 8 points short of a championship.
This weekend marked the final race for the team owned by Jimmy Johnson and Kevin Burnett. Their equipment was listed for sale at the conclusion of the event.
“We gave it our best shot,” Dobbins said. “You look back over the years and you see the rounds where we could have won. Then we wouldn’t have put me or him in this position.
“Frank felt bad and I could tell. I think he was pulling for me because we both run Kaase motors. He told me down there that he knew I wouldn’t have wanted a gimme. He was right. I didn’t want a gift. I wanted to earn it.”
Gugliotta confirmed Dobbins feelings.
“It was a no-win situation,” Gugliotta confirmed. “He’s a racer just like me and we want a win only if we’ve earned it.”
Gugliotta only regret in the situation is that he didn’t go on to win the race to justify the situation.
“I really couldn’t believe I was that late,” Gugliotta admitted. “It’s a shame because our team will be disbanding like theirs is.”
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