Gilder Replaced At BJR

For Immediate Release

Myrtle Beach, SC July, 22, 2011

Jeff Gilder was replaced as driver in a last minute move by Bell & Bell Vintage Modified super team, Bruce James Racing (BJR).

Amid the buzz associated with this weekend's premier event for the Bell & Bell Vintage Modified series, there was some unexpected news out of the (BJR) camp involving driver, Jeff Gilder. The series is scheduled to return to Carolina Speedway in Lakeview, SC this Saturday night in what is expected to be one of the largest vintage racing events of the year. Series Sponsor Bell & Bell Buick GMC is also the title sponsor for this weekend's event. Unless he lands a ride with another team, the outspoken Gilder will not be competing.

Gilder who had one race under his belt with BJR was apparently abruptly ejected as driver for BJR for undisclosed reasons early Friday morning. Speaking to reporters outside his plush office at Zeus Media Network in normally sunny Myrlte Beach, SC, Gilder had this to say. "We didn't exactly have a stellar performance at our first outing. Bruce (James) asked me to drive the car and tell them (BJR) what it needed to be competitive. I did that in a well written 40-page epistle. The car chief for the #46 was let go shortly after that. I'm not sure if my epistle had anything to do with his dismissal. I don't think so. Regardless of this heartbreaking news, I have nothing but the utmost respect for the BJR team and wish them the best. But, If anyone has an open seat, I'm officially available. I'll drive it like I stole it...and remember...like my hero Ricky Bobby says...if ya ain't first, yer last."

Gilder, a former NASCAR Weekly Racing Series Champion, was making his long anticipated come back into Saturday night racing. Many expected this seasoned veteran who touts a lifetime 25% win-to-race ratio to be a star in the vintage racing ranks. Others who witnessed his performance in his last outing are not surprised at his dismissal.

" I was at Lakeview when Gilder made his come-back debut," said renowned motorsports artist, Michael W. Smith (aka W)." He looked like a monkey on a football, if you know what I mean. He ran completely out of the track during practice and later pounded the only (front stretch)wall on the track. You'd think with only one wall on the track even a half-assed driver could miss it. Apparently not! He was complaining about the car not handling well and said the brakes and steering were messed up. Frankly I was glad to see the no-driving, squid park the thing during the race before he hurt someone."

BJR representatives were unavailable for comment, but it is rumored they will field at least 3, possibly 4 of the 7 cars in the extensive BJR fleet of vintage race cars. There's no official word, but it is believed that Kieth, lead mechanic at BJR will be given a shot in the #46. "Kieth is an awesome mechanic", said Gilder. "I hope the changes he and I made to the car last night prove to make it a pleasant experience for him."

With or without Gilder, the show will go on this Saturday night at Carolina Speedway. Promoters at the famed track are asking fans to please arrive early in order to avoid another debacle like the one witnessed a couple of weeks ago in Kentucky. One local resident has reported lines are already forming and some have been camping at the facility since yesterday. All routes into the track will be heavily patrolled and fans are warned of the infamous Nichols speed trap.

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updated by @jeff-gilder: 12/05/16 04:07:53PM

Sounds like the BJR team isn't interested in winning. Maybe they can start and park to get the tow money.

He apparently sucked...what else can ya say...lol.


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Message to "W". It was a long wall! Darn near the length of the race track.


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I see a lot of writing talent here! NASCAR, ISC and SMI could use this kind of writing help.


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LOl..thanks Dave.


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''Alls'' I can say is...I was there , saw it happen first hand and still have trouble describing the sights I saw that night....I didn't know that a 4/10 mile dirt track could have so many racing grooves, lol.

Sorry Jeff just kiddin'...In my book, Ya done er good.

I loved the monkey on a football part ........LMAO

Thanks William! There were some unbelievable events that night.


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What is Mr Gilder going to do if he can`t get a ride i hope he`s not going to B homeless

I do not begin to understand this!! How can Jeff be replaced?

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What a change! It's been awhile since I've checked in and I'm quite surprised. It may take me awhile to figure it our but first look it's really great.

I hope y'all can recognize the intended humor in my post. Although the root of the story is certainly...somewhat... true, I wanted to give some publicity to the Bell & Bell Vintage Modified Series and the race at Lakeview this week end and thought this would get more folks to read about it...it worked...lol. If you ever check the site "Top Content" stats at the bottom right...you'll notice (at the time of this post) this post is already up to number 2.


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Hat Jeff i think all this was very Cool LOL

Sounds good to me Jimmy. We need a big check for that one.


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I wish I still had my Corvette, Robbie. I love SCCA!!...and any kind of autocross.


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Thanks, Leon.


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Whew, and for a while I thought you got fired for my Tire Recipe you used last race...wait I mean in practice...It is not illegal in practice...I can rest better now!

In one of the photos posted showing you getting belted into the car I was kinda worried there,as you will notice you had a look of "what am i doing here"on your face. I first thought it was because the belts were to short,pun intended, but later saw that it was the suit was riding a little to high and tight----kinda like a handling problem with tires if you know what I mean.

But the wall is up there for a purpose Jeff--like the one in Tn. so let it be.

So now you got the kinks out of the car the real driver can cruise in now and win win win.

Great job on the post sir and if you dont lax up to much you just may get another chance to tool around the track in a 40 chevy JMR engines Special.-------------------------------------------------------memories

If you see Gilder tell him I brought the fire-proof long johns just in case.

That would be so cool! I'll be standing by on RR pit road.

To start out I would like to say that if that preacher from Nashville would have been there that night he would have covered every possible issue with the driver, the car, and crew in his prayer. Everything would have been fine. That being said I would like to add to my other statement that I posted earlier, at least I think I posted it? Maybe not. Probably not. The race was awesome! full of action to say the least but if you would have followed the master B to the track you would have seen the real show. He drove his tow rig over the RR tracks faster onthe way to the track then any racecar did in the race. Chains and binders were flying everywhere. They never stopped and headed right for the chicken joint.We stopped and picked up the dabree in the roadway and met up with them when they loaded up about 1800 lbs of Chicken in the back of the truck to feed everyone in the pits. That's just the way Karen and BB do it.I talked to Jeff at the track and he told me that he was a little loose getting in and tight getting out. Later he admitted he was talking about his driving suitand not the car.Oh and that he meant it was tight getting in it andthat things were loose when he got out of it. For the little bit of time Jeff spent on the track I thought he did great! I don't understand how he lost the ride. He did everything great drivers do. Hit walls drive on the highside, lowside whatever? Tell the crew chief it's the cars falt but ne never gave up never. Matter of fact he's still trying to get out of that driving suit. That damm chichen! W

Oh My! She has a tailpipe in the front and rear...

New meaning for the the term ''rice burner'' ?

Jeff, why don't you and Billy B team up? It'd be perfect...the Racers Reunion Special!