So who challenges Clanton in WoO in 2017?

[dalemcfan]

With Richards officially announcing he is following Lucas next year, who will step up and be Clanton's biggest threat for the WoO title? I've been thinking Overton will run regionally but with Josh leaving Overton would almost be a lock to finish top 3 in points. I think with the help & equipment he now has from Weaver he could beat Eckert and challenge Clanton.

I think Tmac would be smart to switch back to WoO now. I think he could be a bigger fish in a smaller pond but I'm not the one footing the bills.

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

Overton could win WoO for sure.

[TMaCiLLiNi39]

I doubt Overton run it.... weaver is about building the biz and selling cars... not running a national tour....

I'll say Brandon Sheppard will be tough

[Cardirt0]

Sheppard..........

[Cardirt0]

This would be a good place for 32 Bobby to land.....

[dirt FANatic 11]

this thread should have been titled "who challenges Sheppard for WoO crown in 2017"

Prediction: Sheppard will win a dozen or more WoO races in 2017, and wins the title in a close battle with Clanton & Moyer JR

[calverton]

I think the 32 is happy where they at might be wrong though

[cutman]

Steve Francis comes back to life on the WoO tour

[dirtdobber45]

Sheppard has a better chance of winning the title than Clanton does. It be nice to see somebody like Overton but like it was said Weavers not going to run a tour schedule...maybe.

[Bubstr]

Sheppard probably should be the favorite. As he is driving the car that has won a lot of these championships. Clanton is always up there on the podium on a constant basis and that is what it takes to win a championships. As far as that goes, Francis and Eckert could step up and get the stars aligned right or some racing luck and make the rest of the field look bad all year long. Every once in a while, you see that corner speed or drive off the corner that made them so great, just a few years ago. If they caught that and kept it all year, they could make it hard on the rest. New seasons are great. Every driver is undefeated so far.

[Barbecueboy]

B shep wins it by a bunch.......

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

B shep wins it by a bunch.......

Unless Clinton finds some speed over the winter, you are probably right.

[flagone]

Hearing a very interesting name...

[Josh Bayko]

I look for BMJ to win a pile of races on tour next year.

[calverton]

unless clinton finds some speed over the winter, you are probably right.wht you putting sunoco is her pants suit lol

[slmcrewchief99]

There are a dozen different guys that will be following the WoO Tour and it could be any of them. Ya'll act like there are only 2 or 3 guys running the Tour and are the only guys that can do it. It was only a few years ago that that old washed up Rick Eckert won the title. And if I remember right it was done on the last night of the season. It's a matter of making the most of the whole entire season that makes a Champion. Plenty of things can happen over the off season. 1 small change to a shock, a little different front end geometry, or even a weight ballast change and a driver that was off a little last year could be hard to catch during speedweeks and get a good start for the year. All those guys are good enough to win races and all of them have done it. So any of those guys could win the championship. Especially if they can string together some consistency like that washed up, no driving, overrated Rick Eckert was a few years ago. I'm saying good luck to ALL of them. I'm excited to see how it shakes out.

[pink floyd]

I look for BMJ to win a pile of races on tour next year.

maybe wins 2 or 3 at most.

[B_K]

Hearing a very interesting name...

Do tell.....😏

[Barbecueboy]

There are a dozen different guys that will be following the WoO Tour and it could be any of them. Ya'll act like there are only 2 or 3 guys running the Tour and are the only guys that can do it. It was only a few years ago that that old washed up Rick Eckert won the title. And if I remember right it was done on the last night of the season. It's a matter of making the most of the whole entire season that makes a Champion. Plenty of things can happen over the off season. 1 small change to a shock, a little different front end geometry, or even a weight ballast change and a driver that was off a little last year could be hard to catch during speedweeks and get a good start for the year. All those guys are good enough to win races and all of them have done it. So any of those guys could win the championship. Especially if they can string together some consistency like that washed up, no driving, overrated Rick Eckert was a few years ago. I'm saying good luck to ALL of them. I'm excited to see how it shakes out.

Well said as always.....I just think there is too much firepower coming out of the big blue marble in 2017...with a chip on their shoulder and something to prove.

Like you, I can't wait for it to get started.

[nuff said]

Things could change drastically after Speedweeks.You never know who may come out of Florida ahead of the pack.Clanton did it and won the title.Davenport last year and they weren't planning in running the Lucas tour.

[Scott Boesel]

I think a lot of guys will do well on woo but the few times I seen Eric Wells last year in my neck of the woods he was a contender every night I would like to see him win a few

[onlyfacts]

Hearing a very interesting name...Smokey......

[tiretester]

I heard that Arnie Ranta stepped up Brian Shirleys program a bunch in 2017 and if the squirrel is back to 100% behind the wheel after the concussion, he could be a factor in the title chase. I see his web sight says Arnie is signed and soon an announcement on the tour choice. I would not count out the 3s team, they have something to prove.

[cutman]

Hearing a very interesting name...

The always informative "I might know something, but I'm not telling" post 🙄

[dirtdobber45]

The always informative "I might know something, but I'm not telling" post He will tell us after whoever hes talking about announces it themselves...lol

[Barbecueboy]

The always informative "I might know something, but I'm not telling" post 

Clearly you don't know the poster.......there is no might to it.

[cutman]

Clearly you don't know the poster.......there is no might to it.

It's still part of my point. The pointless tease......

[nuff said]

Madden would be a likely candidate but he always seems to drop off and decide to race closer to home when his chances of winning are in question.Can't really blame him for that.

[Highside Hustler25]

I heard that Arnie Ranta stepped up Brian Shirleys program a bunch in 2017 and if the squirrel is back to 100% behind the wheel after the concussion, he could be a factor in the title chase. I see his web sight says Arnie is signed and soon an announcement on the tour choice. I would not count out the 3s team, they have something to prove.

WoO I'm thinkin.

[Josh Bayko]

WoO I'm thinkin.

I remember reading something a couple months back that Brian more or less said that as long as he had enough sponsorship, that a return to the WoO for 2017 was the plan.

[plunks7]

I hope Clanton doesn't win a D A M N RACE!!

[B_K]

I hope Clanton doesn't win a D A M N RACE!!

Well I'd prepare for disappointment fairly early in the season.

[dirtdobber45]

With Casebolt and Tye parting ways, that would give Devin Moran a dam good chance at being ROY in WoO. IF rumors are true

[dirtdobber45]

I heard that Arnie Ranta stepped up Brian Shirleys program a bunch in 2017 and if the squirrel is back to 100% behind the wheel after the concussion, he could be a factor in the title chase. I see his web sight says Arnie is signed and soon an announcement on the tour choice. I would not count out the 3s team, they have something to prove.
I remember reading something a couple months back that Brian more or less said that as long as he had enough sponsorship, that a return to the WoO for 2017 was the plan.It would be nice to see the squirrel win the title.

[nuff said]

Tough year for Casebolt with 0 wins.

[NormP]

It's still part of my point. The pointless tease......

Exactly right. If you know something but can't say outright, then don't say anything at all. It serves no purpose and doesn't impress anyone.

[MI Dirt Fan]

I think the 32 is happy where they at might be wrong though

Cherry picking $2000 to win races.

[NormP]

Plus cherry picking the World 100 and North-South 100

[cutman]

Cherry picking $2000 to win races.

If it's good for business and good for the team, who cares? His schedule is pretty smart if you ask me

[Mantis]

With Casebolt and Tye parting ways, that would give Devin Moran a dam good chance at being ROY in WoO. IF rumors are true

No longer a rumor.....Devin will be making a run at WoO ROY in 2017.

[calverton]

If it's good for business and good for the team, who cares? His schedule is pretty smart if you ask meyep third in national rankings , probably earnings also his most impressive spanking was the world 100 yep that was cherry picking time lol

[nuff said]

Some cherries are bigger than other ones.

[calverton]

that's for sure

[dirtdobber45]

No longer a rumor.....Devin will be making a run at WoO ROY in 2017.Thats cool ^^^^^

[TackyTracker]

WoO will definitely be more competitive next year

[jog49]

Kelley Carlton lives too close to Madden to NOT know any news......and Madden has a band new rig. That's my pick....and I'm sticking with it!

[flagone]

Madden IS strongly considering chasing the WoO in 2017

[Barbecueboy]

Go get em smokey......

[Josh Bayko]

Madden IS strongly considering chasing the WoO in 2017

I believe he ran the series through the Firecracker a number of years ago (IIRC, it was the year the Firecracker paid 40k). Would be cool to see him stick with it the whole season.