History on Dodge Material

CycloneFE · 06-03-2010, 06:59 PM

I finally met Bob Marshall a couple of weeks ago at the Indy divisional, which he did very well at, and was wondering if anyone could let me know more about the history there.

The Family, the car, cars, etc. I have a pic from Bowling Green in the 1980s and there were 2 big Mopars, Team cars?

I was just wondering. Their whole family and crew seemed great.

duster 408 · 06-03-2010, 09:55 PM

I remember seeing Bob Marshall and Bill Weekly with Dodge Material cars in the mid 70"s. This was at a 1/8th mile track in Proctorville, Oh. by the Name of Riverside Dragstrip. Usually Ray Christian was there also. I always loved seeing that big Hemi beat up on those Chevys! I still see him at some Chrysler Classic races and that car still hauls the mail. If youhappen to be at National Trails you stand a good chance of seeing it.

Chris1529 · 06-04-2010, 04:45 AM

Didn't some of the older Dodge commercials ask viewers "Are you Dodge Material"?

tpoh815 · 06-04-2010, 06:47 AM

My history is when ever I race him heads up, I get my *** kicked!

Ross Family Racing · 06-04-2010, 07:09 AM

Chris,
I believe you are right. Dodge also had an ad campaign in the mid 60's touting the Dodge Rebellion. I wanted to call our old wagon "Dodge Rebellion" because I always thought Bob's cars were cool, but Zac,being a youngster, didn't think it was as cool and he drove the wagon.
Bob Marshall has been around forever. He would run almost anywhere there was money to be had.I remember watching him in a final round bracket race at Columbus back in the late 70's against a 16 second Comet for $1000 with his big Hemi. Big money back then.
Craig is a chip off the old block too. They love to play mind games with the competition and that makes them that much more enjoyable to watch and compete against. Just ask Beard.
Also to note is the paint scemes on the Dodge Material cars are timeless. They have not changed since I can remember, but never look outdated. That in itself is quite rare.
Jeff Ross

stage1scott · 06-04-2010, 07:58 AM

Bob Owned (still owns?) a Shell station right off the 70 interstate freeway on the east side of Columbus when I went to High school there. I drove past that station every morning and afternoon going to and from school. I watched him race at National Trails from 1971-up. When I had my Stocker he was always at whatever track we went to for divisionals. That was/is a really nice car and it makes me glad to see him still campaigning it.

JJ3159 · 06-04-2010, 01:02 PM

isn"t there 2 of the big mopars ?

KEN BUGAJ · 06-04-2010, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by stage1scott

Bob Owned (still owns?) a Shell station right off the 70 interstate freeway on the east side of Columbus when I went to High school there. I drove past that station every morning and afternoon going to and from school. I watched him race at National Trails from 1971-up. When I had my Stocker he was always at whatever track we went to for divisionals. That was/is a really nice car and it makes me glad to see him still campaigning it.

He owns half of Columbus, lol
I talked to Bob at Rockingham, His mind is still good for an old guy...
We used to duke it out in SS/CA

rickkolber · 06-04-2010, 02:59 PM

Whats up with Craigs Dodge Material logo on his PONTIAC!

tpoh815 · 06-04-2010, 03:10 PM

I believe it says "not quite" Dodge Material. Its not right then again - neither is Craig!

06-03-2010, 06:59 PM	#1
CycloneFE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Decatur Illinois Posts: 634 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	History on Dodge Material I finally met Bob Marshall a couple of weeks ago at the Indy divisional, which he did very well at, and was wondering if anyone could let me know more about the history there. The Family, the car, cars, etc. I have a pic from Bowling Green in the 1980s and there were 2 big Mopars, Team cars? I was just wondering. Their whole family and crew seemed great.

06-03-2010, 09:55 PM	#2
duster 408 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 11 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: History on Dodge Material I remember seeing Bob Marshall and Bill Weekly with Dodge Material cars in the mid 70"s. This was at a 1/8th mile track in Proctorville, Oh. by the Name of Riverside Dragstrip. Usually Ray Christian was there also. I always loved seeing that big Hemi beat up on those Chevys! I still see him at some Chrysler Classic races and that car still hauls the mail. If youhappen to be at National Trails you stand a good chance of seeing it.

06-04-2010, 04:45 AM	#3
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,366 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 Posts	Re: History on Dodge Material Didn't some of the older Dodge commercials ask viewers "Are you Dodge Material"? __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

06-04-2010, 06:47 AM	#4
tpoh815 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: West Seneca Posts: 537 Likes: 62 Liked 28 Times in 11 Posts	Re: History on Dodge Material My history is when ever I race him heads up, I get my *** kicked! __________________ EX 5-Doorstocker

06-04-2010, 07:09 AM	#5
Ross Family Racing Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: St.Clairsville, Ohio Posts: 459 Likes: 0 Liked 51 Times in 14 Posts	Re: History on Dodge Material Chris, I believe you are right. Dodge also had an ad campaign in the mid 60's touting the Dodge Rebellion. I wanted to call our old wagon "Dodge Rebellion" because I always thought Bob's cars were cool, but Zac,being a youngster, didn't think it was as cool and he drove the wagon. Bob Marshall has been around forever. He would run almost anywhere there was money to be had.I remember watching him in a final round bracket race at Columbus back in the late 70's against a 16 second Comet for $1000 with his big Hemi. Big money back then. Craig is a chip off the old block too. They love to play mind games with the competition and that makes them that much more enjoyable to watch and compete against. Just ask Beard. Also to note is the paint scemes on the Dodge Material cars are timeless. They have not changed since I can remember, but never look outdated. That in itself is quite rare. Jeff Ross Last edited by Ross Family Racing; 06-04-2010 at 07:13 AM. Reason: Add more content

06-04-2010, 07:58 AM	#6
stage1scott Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cornville Posts: 406 Likes: 1,870 Liked 109 Times in 44 Posts	Re: History on Dodge Material Bob Owned (still owns?) a Shell station right off the 70 interstate freeway on the east side of Columbus when I went to High school there. I drove past that station every morning and afternoon going to and from school. I watched him race at National Trails from 1971-up. When I had my Stocker he was always at whatever track we went to for divisionals. That was/is a really nice car and it makes me glad to see him still campaigning it.

06-04-2010, 01:02 PM	#7
JJ3159 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: WEST SENECA N.Y. Posts: 140 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: History on Dodge Material isn"t there 2 of the big mopars ? __________________ jj h/r 1399 s/r 1399 s/g 1399

06-04-2010, 02:59 PM	#9
rickkolber Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: glendale,az Posts: 25 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: History on Dodge Material Whats up with Craigs Dodge Material logo on his PONTIAC!

06-04-2010, 03:10 PM	#10
tpoh815 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: West Seneca Posts: 537 Likes: 62 Liked 28 Times in 11 Posts	Re: History on Dodge Material I believe it says "not quite" Dodge Material. Its not right then again - neither is Craig! __________________ EX 5-Doorstocker