BRUISE
BROTHERS
"2001"
"THE NEXT GENERATION"
Just when you thought it was safe to come back
to the arena........your nightmares begin again!
BEWARE OF
As far as the regular team this year.....we  were mediocre
and sometimes just fell in the "also participated" class.
Despite some unusual cars , some bright spots, and a few good hits......we sucked!
HOWEVER!.......
We added 3 NEW  first time drivers this year and they
were AWESOME!
They were all 3 my nephews and this page will be devoted
mainly to them and here's how it went............
Adam Merchant
Tony Merchant
Bruce A. Gallion
2001 Cloverdale "FunFest"
Fall Mini-Car Derby
TONY MERCHANT
Brian's oldest son, 14 yr. old Tony Merchant, entered a 1982
chevette for his very first attempt at this event.
He did very well and finished in 3rd place.
CONGRATULATIONS  TONY....WELL DONE !
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Brian's youngest son, 13 yr. old Adam Merchant, entered a
1986 Plymouth Horizon for his first attempt at this event.
Adam did a SUPER job of driving and nearly beat out an experienced driver for first place.  Not to shabby getting a 2nd place finish on your first try and received the
"Best Rookie Driver Trophy"
EXCELLENT JOB ADAM !
ADAM MERCHANT
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2001 OWEN COUNTY
FALL SEASON              SPENCER, INDIANA
"Apple Butter Festival"
Mini-Car Derby
My nephew from Avon, Indiana, 16 yr. old Bruce Allen Gallion, entered
a 1994 Hyundai for his first attempt at this event.
Bruce did a fantastic job as he competed against 35 other drivers
in the same heat. Bruce went on to finish 5th for his first time ever
driving in a derby. This was a super job, especially with all the competition.
FANTASTIC JOB OPIE !..................... WELL DONE!
BRUCE A. GALLION
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