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February 08, 2026 at
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Sometimes I wonder where the money comes from for some of these big fancy sprint car outfits. I skim through my brain but it's like someone misappropriates my thoughts.
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February 09, 2026 at
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Posted By: saphead on February 08 2026 at 06:24:18 PM
Sometimes I wonder where the money comes from for some of these big fancy sprint car outfits. I skim through my brain but it's like someone misappropriates my thoughts.
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Google Danny Peace for an eye opener.
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February 09, 2026 at
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Team DGRD had an interesting way to finance a team
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February 09, 2026 at
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Posted By: saphead on February 08 2026 at 06:24:18 PM
Sometimes I wonder where the money comes from for some of these big fancy sprint car outfits. I skim through my brain but it's like someone misappropriates my thoughts.
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It blows my mind how much money it must cost to keep a team on the road these days. Not only engines and cars and parts, but the support stuff. Motel rooms, salaries, diesel. Those rigs are $$$ although I guess there's less maintenance on a semi tractor that can do millions of miles. I'm old enough to remember Karl Kinser's open trailer and Chevy pickup (that he eventually converted to diesel) I bet some pit mules today approach the cost of his truck and trailer.
There may be a few rogue car owners in sprint car racing but overall the sport is squeaky clean compared to IMSA/Sports car racing in years past. The Whittington Brothers, John Paul, Randy Lanier....holy shit.
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February 09, 2026 at
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Posted By: YATYAS on February 09 2026 at 01:56:32 PM
Team DGRD had an interesting way to finance a team
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Yeah creative approach LOL
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February 09, 2026 at
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Posted By: TforTexas on February 09 2026 at 03:43:59 PM
It blows my mind how much money it must cost to keep a team on the road these days. Not only engines and cars and parts, but the support stuff. Motel rooms, salaries, diesel. Those rigs are $$$ although I guess there's less maintenance on a semi tractor that can do millions of miles. I'm old enough to remember Karl Kinser's open trailer and Chevy pickup (that he eventually converted to diesel) I bet some pit mules today approach the cost of his truck and trailer.
There may be a few rogue car owners in sprint car racing but overall the sport is squeaky clean compared to IMSA/Sports car racing in years past. The Whittington Brothers, John Paul, Randy Lanier....holy shit.
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There's been a few in dirt racing Danny Peace and Kenny Weld come to mind. The Batmobile modified Kenny brought to Syracuse was rumored to be financedby drug money considering both the builder Weld and driver Gary Balough both went to prison for drug distribution.
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February 09, 2026 at
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Posted By: YATYAS on February 09 2026 at 01:56:32 PM
Team DGRD had an interesting way to finance a team
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I read references to this, but no explanation. Can anybody provide a link to something?
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February 09, 2026 at
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What is the story with Team DGRD and Dennis Gainey?
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February 10, 2026 at
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Posted By: racer goin broke on February 09 2026 at 08:59:29 PM
What is the story with Team DGRD and Dennis Gainey?
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Being sued by ICE for 5 million . Alabama company, not the gov agency. Embezzelment issue....
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February 10, 2026 at
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Posted By: smokerudrinkplayeruget on February 10 2026 at 09:35:52 AM
Being sued by ICE for 5 million . Alabama company, not the gov agency. Embezzelment issue....
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Thank you.
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February 10, 2026 at
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What is there to Gain(ey) by this? Has the story been emezzl.., I mean embellished?
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February 10, 2026 at
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Posted By: saphead on February 10 2026 at 12:04:41 PM
What is there to Gain(ey) by this? Has the story been emezzl.., I mean embellished?
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Like magic, all social media pertaining to Gainey and DGRD has vanished
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February 10, 2026 at
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Posted By: smokerudrinkplayeruget on February 10 2026 at 02:54:05 PM
Like magic, all social media pertaining to Gainey and DGRD has vanished
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Not surprising, probably on the advice from his attorney. Kinda a sad story, as most know, racing is a serious addiction. It will be intersting to see how this plays out for him and his future.
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February 10, 2026 at
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Posted By: saphead on February 10 2026 at 12:04:41 PM
What is there to Gain(ey) by this? Has the story been emezzl.., I mean embellished?
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You can research it if you think it is being embellished.
- Case Number: 52-CV-2026-900052
- Venue: Alabama 8th Judicial Circuit Court, Morgan County
- Filing Date: February 2, 2026
- Plaintiff: I.C.E. Contractors, Inc. (an electrical, voice, data, and fiber optics company based in Decatur, AL)
- Defendant: Dennis Gainey
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February 10, 2026 at
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Posted By: YATYAS on February 10 2026 at 03:47:41 PM
You can research it if you think it is being embellished.
- Case Number: 52-CV-2026-900052
- Venue: Alabama 8th Judicial Circuit Court, Morgan County
- Filing Date: February 2, 2026
- Plaintiff: I.C.E. Contractors, Inc. (an electrical, voice, data, and fiber optics company based in Decatur, AL)
- Defendant: Dennis Gainey
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Gainey's information on LinkedIn: Vice President of National Accounts at I.C.E. Contractors · Experience: TEAM DGRD · Location: Quad Cities Metropolitan Area
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Posted By: sprintfanatic on February 10 2026 at 03:58:34 PM
Gainey's information on LinkedIn: Vice President of National Accounts at I.C.E. Contractors · Experience: TEAM DGRD · Location: Quad Cities Metropolitan Area
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His name and photo have been removed from the I.C.E.company website
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