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Through The Esses

Sun, 14 Oct 2007 09:37:04 PST

Rob was recently featured in Andrew S. Hartwell's "Through The Esses" column on TheRaceSite.com. Follow along as Andrew Hartwell takes an in depth look at various different aspects of the sport. From drivers to sanctioning bodies to graphic designers, Hartwell gives us his take on the happenings in the sportscar world.

Road Atlanta Review

Sat, 06 Oct 2007 09:00:00 PST

Rob Bunker had a strong start to the Star Mazda Championship race weekend at Road Atlanta, but changing weather conditions zapped him on race day.

Petit Le Mans

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 13:50:00 PST

Road Atlanta - Braselton, GA

Road Atlanta Preview

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 09:00:00 PST

While other drivers are ditching their familiar open-wheel racing mounts for the lure of stock-car racing, Rob Bunker is bucking the trend. After manhandling horsepower in the ARCA RE/MAX Series, he will return to compete in a Star Mazda Championship race this week. He hopes the skills he has acquired in the heavier, higher-horsepower stock car will boost his performance in a nimble Pro Formula Mazda car.

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Sun, 16 Sep 2007 09:00:00 PST

Chicagoland ARCA 200

Sat, 08 Sep 2007 09:00:00 PST

Chicagoland Speedway - Joliet, IL

Pocono Review

Sun, 05 Aug 2007 09:00:00 PST

Rob Bunker came from behind three times to post a 12th-place finish in the ARCA REMAX Series race at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa., on Saturday � a race that was one of the toughest of his career. After chasing an optimum setup in the No. 4 Dodge Motorsports Dodge Charger, Bunker and the Cunningham Motorsports crew found the right combination for race day, enabling the Bridgewater, N.J., driver to mount strong charges after each of his three pitstops.

Pennsylvania 200

Sat, 04 Aug 2007 09:00:00 PST

Pocono Raceway - Long Pond, PA

Pocono Preview

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 09:00:00 PST

Rob Bunker is looking forward to his first return engagement of the season. The Bridgewater, N.J., driver will compete in the ARCA RE/MAX Series race at Pocono Raceway on Saturday � his second event on the 2.5-mile tri-oval track in Long Pond, Pa. Bunker will again drive the No. 4 Dodge Motorsports Dodge Charger prepared by Cunningham Motorsports. He hopes familiarity will breed success.

Kentucky Review

Sun, 15 Jul 2007 09:00:00 PST

Rob Bunker practiced his trademark charge during the ARCA RE/MAX Series race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, KY, on Friday evening, but a couple of miscues zapped his effort.

WLWT Channel 5-150

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 09:00:00 PST

Kentucky Speedway - Sparta, KY

Kentucky Preview

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 09:00:00 PST

Rob Bunker hopes Friday the 13th will bring good luck, as he starts his fifth of seven ARCA RE/MAX Series races this season. The Bridgewater, N.J., driver will be behind the wheel of the No. 4 Dodge Motorsports Dodge Charger prepared by Cunningham Motorsports. The 150-mile race is scheduled for Friday evening on the 1.5-mile Kentucky Speedway oval track in Sparta, KY.

Pocono 200

Sat, 09 Jun 2007 13:00:00 PST

Pocono Raceway - Long Pond, PA

Pocono Preview

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 09:00:00 PST

Rob Bunker has done a lot of preparation for the upcoming event this weekend at Pocono in the Pocono 200. A standout in open wheel racing, Rob Bunker will be racing on a track which is more to his style of racing. Cunningham Motorsports and Rob are looking to make great strides this weekend racing on what is a �Road Course Oval�. This is a great opportunity for the entire team to rebound after some bad luck at the beginning of the year. Rob will be piloting the #21 Dodge Charger this weekend in conjunction with Jack Bowsher and associates.

Toledo Review

Mon, 21 May 2007 09:00:00 PST

Rob Bunker�s weekend was short lived when a misfortune on lap 115 relegated the #4 Dodge Motorsports Dodge Charger to a 32nd place finish in the Hantz Group 200. Cunningham Motorsports is a Dodge Development driver team and Rob has made a lot of progress since the beginning of the year. The weekend was filled with its share of thrills and Rob was none too happy with the outcome. The Cunningham Motorsports Team was on track for a good finish until an impatient competitor took it upon himself to push Bunker aside which created havoc for the whole team and put the #4 Dodge Motorsports Dodge Charger in the garage.

Hantz Group 200 by Federated Car Care

Sun, 20 May 2007 09:00:00 PST

Toledo Speedway - Toledo, OH

Toledo Preview

Fri, 18 May 2007 09:00:00 PST

Rob Bunker will be back behind the wheel of the #4 Cunningham Motorsports Dodge Charger this weekend in Toledo. Cunningham Motorsports is a Dodge Development team and Rob shares the driving responsibilities with a few other drivers. This will be Bunker�s weekend to shine and prove what kind of racecar driver he is becoming. Shifting from the open wheel ranks, Bunker has had a great deal of obstacles to overcome in the stock cars. �The cars, the drivers, and the entire process of stock car racing have been a learning experience for me. Every race I learn something new and I am beginning to find more comfort and confidence each time I get behind the wheel of the #4 Cunningham Motorsports Dodge Charger,� explained Bunker.

Winchester Review

Wed, 09 May 2007 09:00:00 PST

Winchester Speedway proved to be an exciting race for Rob Bunker and his #4 Dodge Development-Cunningham Motorsports team. Rob qualified 17th for the Winchester ARCA 200 and had high hopes of racing his way to the front. Those hopes were demolished on the first lap when Bunker spun right into the path of veteran ARCA driver, Mike Harmon. Battling a torn up racecar, Rob would fight his was back to a 24th place finish. At times after the crash Rob was running laps times as fast as the leaders. This was definitely a learning experience for Rob Bunker. Learning how to climb back from the bottom of the barrel after being involved in a wreck is a great lesson for all developed racecar drivers to learn. Bunker is still learning and has extraordinary expectations for himself in the future.

Winchester ARCA 200

Sun, 06 May 2007 09:00:00 PST

Winchester Speedway - Winchester, IN

Winchester Preview

Fri, 04 May 2007 21:00:00 PST

This will be Rob Bunker�s first trip to the �-mile, high-banked oval track of Winchester Speedway. Behind the wheel of the #4 Cunningham Motorsports Dodge Charger, Rob hopes to accomplish two things this weekend: �finish the race and be on the lead lap when the race is over�. This is Bunker�s first year in the ARCA/REMAX Series and he is still adjusting to the cars. Moving from an open wheeled car into a stock car has definitely been a challenge for Bunker. With a little more seat time under his belt, Rob has the potential of becoming a polished stock car racer.

Kentuckiana Ford Dealers ARCA 200 by Federated Auto Parts

Sun, 22 Apr 2007 09:00:00 PST

Salem Speedway - Salem, IN

Salem Preview

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 21:00:00 PST

Rob Bunker is ready for his first ARCA RE/MAX Series race, after completing successful tests on the banked short tracks of Toledo (Ohio) Speedway and Salem (Ind.) Speedway. The Bridgewater, N.J., driver will take the green flag at Salem Speedway on Sunday, driving the No. 4 Dodge Motorsports Dodge Charger for Cunningham Motorsports.

Cunningham Motorsports Pocono Test

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 09:00:00 PST

Pocono Raceway - Long Pond, PA

Cunningham Motorsports Salem Test

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 09:00:00 PST

Salem Speedway - Salem, IN

Cunningham Motorsports Toledo Test

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 09:00:00 PST

Toledo Speedway - Toledo, OH

Road Atlanta Review

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 09:00:00 PST

Rob Bunker was back on track March 6, testing the Velocity Motorsports Pro Formula Mazda at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Ga. The Bridgewater, N.J., driver eased back into race mode before a three-track test in his new ARCA RE/MAX Series car, scheduled for early April.

Road Atlanta Test - Photo Gallery

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 09:00:00 PST

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Rob Bunker Joins Dodge Driver Development Program

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 09:00:00 PST

Rob Bunker will contest six ARCA RE/MAX Series races this season, driving the No. 4 Dodge Motorsports Dodge Charger for Cunningham Motorsports. Bunker, of Bridgewater, N.J., completed a successful test for the team in February and will follow with a three-track test this month. He will enter the series races at Salem (Ind.), Winchester (Ind.), Toledo (Ohio), (Sparta) Kentucky, Pocono (Long Pond, Pa.) and Chicagoland (Joliet, Ill.) speedways.

Velocity Motorsports Star Mazda Test

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 09:00:00 PST

Road Atlanta - Braselton, GA

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Mon, 26 Feb 2007 09:00:00 PST

Continued Development in 2007

Sat, 24 Feb 2007 09:00:01 PST

Rob Bunker is a young driver on a mission. At 18, he has decided on a career in the tough world of motorsport. The sport challenges him physically, emotionally and intellectually. And making a living on track is extremely difficult, with hundreds of talented drivers vying for every position � or "ride", in motorsport-speak.

2006 Star Mazda Championship Review

Sat, 24 Feb 2007 09:00:00 PST

For me, 2006 was a lot about becoming a more professional young driver. I spent time being interviewed, talking firsthand with team owners, signing autographs and, of course, reporting on each of my events. Ian Willis and the rest of AIM Autosport really helped me understand the general setup of a formula car and the finer points of driving one. We made sure my voice was heard and I spent a lot of time talking to Ian about setup, as well as making plans for when I was on track. Time management was a huge deal because there were just so many events, but my team and I always had a clear goal for every session.

Rob Bunker - Introduction

Sat, 24 Feb 2007 09:00:00 PST

Rob Bunker is a hot young driver who can deliver results, both on track and off. His versatility is evident in his performance in open-wheel and stock cars, racing on permanent road courses, street circuits and oval tracks. His talent, focus and drive to succeed have been honed in a host of cars, from high-tech Formula BMW, Mazda, and Renault racers to all-American stock cars. He has conquered the biggest, most challenging tracks in North America and tested his skill in Europe.

2007 ARCA RE/MAX Series Schedule

Sat, 27 Jan 2007 09:00:00 PST

Rob will be competing in a limited number of ARCA RE/MAX Series events in 2007, driving the #4 Cunningham Motorsports Dodge.

2007 ARCA RE/MAX Series Marketing Guide

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 09:00:00 PST

Welcome to ARCA... The Automobile Racing Club of America, and the ARCA RE/MAX Series.

Cunningham Motorsports Test

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 18:00:00 PST

Rob Bunker can add stock-car racing to his list of potential futures, after completing a successful test with Cunningham Motorsports. The Bridgewater, N.J., driver paced the team's ARCA Series car through two days of testing on the Peach State Speedway half-mile asphalt track in Jefferson, Ga.

Cunningham Motorsports Test - Photo Gallery

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 18:00:00 PST

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Star Mazda - Photo Gallery

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 09:00:00 PST

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Laguna Seca Review

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 08:00:00 PST

Rob Bunker found top speed at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, Calif., checking another element in his growing race portfolio. After difficult qualifying sessions during his rookie Star Mazda Championship year, he nailed it for the Oct. 21 season finale, posting a top-three qualifying performance after leading the 41-car field during the session.

Laguna Seca Preview

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 21:00:00 PST

Rob Bunker returns to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, Calif., this week, ready for both the new and familiar. The Bridgewater, N.J., driver will be behind the wheel of the No. 18 AIM Autosport Pro Formula Mazda in the final race of the 2006 Star Mazda Championship on Sept. 21. The 2.238-mile road course has been repaved and some areas have changed since his last visit, but he is confident he'll adapt quickly with the help of his Speed Secrets coach, Bob Perona.

Road Atlanta Review

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 08:00:00 PST

Some athletes carry lucky charms or talismans in competition; Rob Bunker carries his objectives. The Bridgewater, N.J., teen tried a new tactic for the Sept. 29 Star Mazda Championship race at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Ga. He recorded his goals for the race, tucked the note in the pocket of his driver suit and went on to post a strong result on the demanding 2.54-mile road course.

Road Atlanta Preview

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 15:00:00 PST

Rob Bunker returns this week to the scene of success. He scored his best finish of the 2005 season at Road Atlanta (fourth, in a Formula BMW USA Championship race) and he's hoping for another strong result this year, in the Sept. 29 Star Mazda Championship race on the sweeping 2.54-mile road course in Braselton, Ga.

Road America Review

Mon, 04 Sep 2006 20:00:00 PST

Rob Bunker has been out of school for the summer, but he hasn't stopped studying. The Bridgewater, N.J., driver had a difficult Star Mazda Championship race at Road America on Aug. 19, but he took it as a racing lesson.

Road America Preview

Tue, 15 Aug 2006 20:00:00 PST

Rob Bunker was a quick study for this week's Star Mazda Championship race at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis. The Bridgewater, N.J., teen had only an abbreviated advance track test, but he quickly mastered the sweeping 4.048-mile road course in his No. 18 AIM Autosport Pro Formula Mazda.

Trois-Rivieres Review

Mon, 07 Aug 2006 17:00:00 PST

Rob Bunker found the fast line around the challenging Trois-Rivieres race track, but his preparation was forfeited when another competitor took him out at the start of the Aug. 6 Star Mazda Championship race. The Bridgewater, N.J., driver and the AIM Autosport crew were especially disappointed by the outcome because their No. 18 Pro Formula Mazda had been quick, posting the second-fastest lap time during the race warmup.

Trois-Rivieres Preview

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 18:00:00 PST

Rob Bunker is ready for the streets of Trois-Rivieres, Que., site of the next Star Mazda Championship race, on Aug. 6. Having honed his charge-from-behind race style, Bunker will change his focus to qualifying the No. 18 AIM Autosport Pro Formula Mazda for the race. The tight 2.433-km (1.521-mile) street circuit offers few passing opportunities, so a strong qualifying effort will be critical for success.

Portland Review

Sun, 23 Jul 2006 14:00:00 PST

Rob Bunker didn't have the start position he wanted for the July 22 Star Mazda Championship race at Portland (Ore.) International Raceway, but that may have been fortuitous. The Bridgewater, N.J., driver avoided a first-turn incident that knocked eight cars out of the race and went on to finish fourth.

Miller Review

Sun, 16 Jul 2006 14:00:00 PST

Rob Bunker honed his practiced charge, racing from 15^th to finish fourth in the Star Mazda Championship race at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah, on July 15. The Bridgewater, N.J., driver gained 11 positions in just five laps of green-flag racing.

Montreal Review

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 12:00:00 PST

The June 24 Star Mazda Championship race at le Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal was shortened from 26 laps to 11 because of a crash that took 15 cars out on the first lap. Rob Bunker's race was even shorter; his was one of the cars caught in the m�l�e.

Montreal Preview

Fri, 23 Jun 2006 12:00:00 PST

Rob Bunker's formal education slows as school breaks for the summer, but his race education intensifies. The Bridgewater, N.J., teen continues to fine-tune his performance with lessons learned on track.

Milwaukee Review

Mon, 05 Jun 2006 12:00:00 PST

Rob Bunker added another first to his growing list of accomplishments � his first oval-track race finish. The Bridgewater, N.J., teen was chasing a top-five result in the June 2 Star Mazda Championship race on the Milwaukee Mile, but a worsening oversteer condition left him 13^th.

Milwaukee Preview

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 12:00:00 PST

A change of pace is paying off for Rob Bunker. After a frustrating Star Mazda Championship race in Houston on May 13, the Bridgewater, N.J., teen stepped back and analyzed his race strategy. His detailed plans had been flawless, but they missed a crucial element � the pure pleasure of racing. As many veteran drivers will attest, having fun makes winning easier.

Houston Preview

Thu, 11 May 2006 12:00:00 PST

Rob Bunker has been practicing driving on walls and car-dodging to prepare for the Star Mazda Championship race on the streets of Houston on May 12. The Bridgewater, N.J., teen driver goes beyond the computer games of his generation, using sophisticated visualization strategies to enhance his race performance. He works with his coach Bob Perona on race-specific mental imagery, starting at least a week before each event.

Sebring Review

Sun, 19 Mar 2006 17:00:00 PST

Rob Bunker made the best of a difficult start to his race season. The Bridgewater, N.J., teen recovered from a steering column failure during qualifying for his first Star Mazda Championship race, then charged from 35^th to ninth during the 46-minute sprint race.

Sebring Preview

Sun, 12 Mar 2006 09:00:00 PST

Rob Bunker continues to enhance his race performance with interesting training strategies. The Bridgewater, N.J., teenager has improved his vision to 20/10 with the help of a visual trainer. The techniques have been used successfully by elite athletes in baseball, basketball, football, golf, hockey, tennis and Olympic sports. Bunker says the training has helped him both on and off track.

Rob Bunker - Resume

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 09:00:00 PST

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Rob Bunker - Mission Statement

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 09:00:00 PST

To provide companies with a unique marketing tool (Rob)
in a unique marketing platform (motorsports)
which allows them access to a very specific, dedicated and loyal customer base (fans)
and the opportunity to build company awareness and sales.

How to Contact Us

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 09:00:00 PST

Rob Bunker
972 Sunset Ridge
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
USA

http://www.RobBunker.com

rob@RobertBunker.com

2005 Formula BMW USA Season Review

Fri, 14 Oct 2005 12:30:00 PST

Rob Bunker made the most of his rookie season in the Formula BMW USA Championship. The Bridgewater, N.J., teen finished the 2005 season eighth in the driver championship and seventh in rookie points, but the results don't tell the whole story.

Road Atlanta Review

Fri, 30 Sep 2005 18:00:00 PST

Rob Bunker saved his best until last, turning up his performance in the final double-race weekend for the 2005 Formula BMW USA Championship. Bunker, of Bridgewater, N.J., led the opening practice on the 2.54-mile Road Atlanta road course in Braselton, Ga., and followed with strong sixth-place qualifying efforts for both the Sept. 29 and 30 races.

Road Atlanta Preview

Wed, 28 Sep 2005 11:00:00 PST

Rob Bunker wrote the master plan for his final two races in the 2005 Formula BMW USA Championship. After racing under the careful watch of his Speed Secrets coaches Ross Bentley and Bob Perona this season, Bunker was given the chance to craft his own plan for the Sept. 29 and 30 races at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Ga. The Bridgewater, N.J., teen settled on a mix of new and proven strategies.

Denver Review

Mon, 15 Aug 2005 23:00:00 PST

Rob Bunker continues to add to his race r�sum�, notching new tracks and configurations in his first Formula BMW USA season. The Bridgewater, N.J., teen showed his characteristic charge in his street-racing debut in Denver on Aug. 13 and 14, unfazed by the concrete walls of the 1.647-mile temporary street circuit designed for the Champ Car World Series.

Denver Preview

Mon, 08 Aug 2005 13:30:00 PST

Rob Bunker is psyched for his first street race, challenging the streets of Denver in Formula BMW USA races on Aug. 13 and 14. Although many drivers are intimidated by its concrete walls, Bunker, 16, thinks it will be fun to race on the 1.647-mile temporary street circuit.

Barber Review

Sun, 31 Jul 2005 23:00:00 PST

Rob Bunker proved the value of his targeted testing and coaching program with two strong results in Formula BMW USA races on July 30 and 31. The Bridgewater, N.J., driver is patiently climbing the ranks as he completes his rookie season with the series.

Barber Preview

Sun, 24 Jul 2005 21:30:00 PST

Rob Bunker made good use of his six-week hiatus between Formula BMW USA races. The Bridgewater, N.J., driver isolated and honed elements of his performance in two race cars � his No. 18 AIM Autosport Formula BMW FB2 and a higher-horsepower Formula Renault 2000. He worked on driving styles such as acceleration into and out of a turn, maintaining momentum and focused corner entry or exit speed.

Indy Review

Sun, 19 Jun 2005 22:00:00 PST

Rob Bunker is true to his generation, easily adapting technology to every task. The Bridgewater, N.J., teen used television replays and video games to learn the turns of the 2.605-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course to prepare for a Formula BMW USA double-race weekend on July 18 and 19, during the Formula One World Championship United States Grand Prix.

Indy Preview

Fri, 17 Jun 2005 14:00:00 PST

Rob Bunker returns to his roots this week, looking for intensity. He'll be in the right place, competing in two Formula BMW USA races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, sharing the race weekend with the Formula One World Championship. Bunker, who resides in Bridgewater, N.J., has long dreamed of racing on the 2.605-mile road course.

Montreal Review

Sun, 12 Jun 2005 20:00:00 PST

Rob Bunker is a quick study. His coaches say the 16-year-old has an uncanny ability to grab a concept and speed it to reality. He did just that at le Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montr�al on June 11 and 12, capping the double-race weekend with a fifth-place finish, after moving up nine positions in the 12-lap race.

Montreal Preview

Mon, 06 Jun 2005 11:00:00 PST

Rob Bunker found an interesting way to tune up for a race � entertaining a punk rock band. The teen driver offered to host Still Life Projector prior to a concert in New York on June 3. The band accepted and spent two days at Bunker's home in Bridgewater, N.J.

Mid-Ohio Review

Sun, 22 May 2005 18:00:00 PST

Rob Bunker likes to pass. He gained 11 positions in two 30-minute Formula BMW USA races on May 21 and 22, in what is becoming his trademark charge. Bunker, of Bridgewater, N.J., qualified 14^th and 17^th for the races at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, then quickly moved up to finish ninth and 11^th, respectively.

Mid-Ohio Preview

Mon, 16 May 2005 10:30:00 PST

Most drivers maximize speed through track tactics, memorizing apexes, shifts and brake points. Rob Bunker uses kinesthetics. Defined as the ability to feel movements of the limbs and body, kinesthetics provides additional sensory input that gives the Bridgewater, N.J., driver an edge on track.

Laguna Review

Sun, 01 May 2005 21:00:00 PST

Rob Bunker had a solid start to his first Formula BMW USA season. The Bridgewater, N.J., driver scored matching seventh-place finishes in the season-opening double race weekend at Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, Calif., driving the No. 18 AIM Autosport Formula BMW FB2 car.

Laguna Preview

Mon, 25 Apr 2005 12:30:00 PST

Rob Bunker has an eye on the future. While most his age (16) are sufficiently engrossed in the moment, Bunker has a five-year plan. And that's just the start.