45 points with 4 to go

[mccreadiefan39]

Dixie, Rome, PPMS and Portsmouth

[Highwayman]

85 back to Bloomer and he runs very well at all the remaining tracks with numerous wins at each. Barring some bad luck I don't see Josh holding on till the end, it'll either be Tmac or Bloomquist with the title. Dixie is especially difficult for drivers who've never run there and then it still takes a while to find success. Had Josh been able to maintain a larger point spread he had a chance, but 45 back to second and 85 back to third, I don't see enough cushion to pull it off and I don't forsee any victories for the Best team going forward this season. Anything is possible, but highly improbable for Josh in 2017. It's technically a 3 horse race but the leader stepped in a gopher hole rounding the far pole and is off the pace. Portsmouth may be his only shot at pulling out a nail bitter if things go sideways at the other tracks for Tmac & Black Sunshine.

[Senroc-Systems]

85 back to Bloomer and he runs very well at all the remaining tracks with numerous wins at each. Barring some bad luck I don't see Josh holding on till the end, it'll either be Tmac or Bloomquist with the title. Dixie is especially difficult for drivers who've never run there and then it still takes a while to find success. Had Josh been able to maintain a larger point spread he had a chance, but 45 back to second and 85 back to third, I don't see enough cushion to pull it off and I don't forsee any victories for the Best team going forward this season. Anything is possible, but highly improbable for Josh in 2017. It's technically a 3 horse race but the leader stepped in a gopher hole rounding the far pole and is off the pace. Portsmouth may be his only shot at pulling out a nail bitter if things go sideways at the other tracks for Tmac & Black Sunshine.

Really? Pittsburgh's PMS is in Josh's back yard. Steve Baker has won there numerous times over the years. Jared Miley runs the same chassis/engine combo and is super close with Josh.
Then you've got the DTWC. The House Car has won that two out of the last three. Mark wants that Championship more than Josh. Don't think for one second everyone involved with Rocket isn't already working on their stuff to accomplish what they set out to do. Win both major series'. The WoO deal is a lock. All resources will be utilized to help Josh be only the second man in the Sport's history to win Championships in both series.

He's the front runner and more has resources than anyone in the sport. Advantage Josh! JMO!

[jog49]

It's not like Richards is going to finish last in these four remaining events. Seems sort of foolish to bet against the points leader based on blind speculation and BS. But hey, that's the foundation of 4M in more recent years.

[MI Dirt Fan]

Really? Pittsburgh's PMS is in Josh's back yard. Steve Baker has won there numerous times over the years. Jared Miley runs the same chassis/engine combo and is super close with Josh.
Then you've got the DTWC. The House Car has won that two out of the last three. Mark wants that Championship more than Josh. Don't think for one second everyone involved with Rocket isn't already working on their stuff to accomplish what they set out to do. Win both major series'. The WoO deal is a lock. All resources will be utilized to help Josh be only the second man in the Sport's history to win Championships in both series.

He's the front runner and more has resources than anyone in the sport. Advantage Josh! JMO!

So do you agree that BPM is a second house car?

[TDRacin®]

Anyone have points-per-position?

[joshroth14]

1- 200
2- 180
3- 170
4- 160
5- 155
6- 150
7- 145
8- 140
9- 135
10- 130
11- 125
12- 120
13- 115
14- 110
15- 105
16- 100
17- 95
18- 90
19- 85
20- 80
21- 75
22- 75
23- 75
24- 75

10 points for the fastest qualifiers in each group.

[Josh Bayko]

Josh Richards cut his dirt late model teeth at and is extraordinarily tough at PPMS. He won last year's Pittsburgher pretty handily. To dismiss his chances there is pure ignorance.

[TDRacin®]

1- 200
2- 180
3- 170
4- 160
5- 155
6- 150
7- 145
8- 140
9- 135
10- 130
11- 125
12- 120
13- 115
14- 110
15- 105
16- 100
17- 95
18- 90
19- 85
20- 80
21- 75
22- 75
23- 75
24- 75

10 points for the fastest qualifiers in each group.

Thanks Looks like it's anyone's title to lose!

[HoosierDirtFan]

All it takes is for Josh to have 1 bad race. If that happens then T-Mac & Bloomquist will be right there as long as they don't have a bad race either. I see this as a 3 horse race coming down to the DTWC at Portsmouth. Scott has numorious victories at all 4 of the remaining tracks on the schedule & McCreadie has got a lot better as their year has progressed. For us fans I think this will be fun to watch. We know Bloomer is good at mind games but what will Josh & T-Mac do when it comes down to the nitty gritty. Those last 2 races are 100 lappers and we all know how good the 0 is at saving tires and being there at the end. Look at what happen at Batesville during the Topless 100. Yeah most of the field pitted but look who came out in top there. I think it will come down to tire choices at Portsmouth. I look for PPMS & PRP to be an exciting show for the fans between those 3 drivers. Will know it about a month who comes out on top. If T-Mac wis it then he and Scott will be the only 2 drivers with championships in both current major dirt late model series.

[Senroc-Systems]

So do you agree that BPM is a second house car?

Absolutely!

[Highside Hustler25]

Hate to burst you'alls bubble but Rocket Chassis will rule both National tours in 2017. I know it hurts but suck it up and accept it. It's reality:)

[Forward Bite]

Josh looked too strong at Knoxville to be overlooked for the championship. He survived many restarts to maintain the lead.

[dirtdobber45]

???? Has any chassis builder won both titles in the same year?

[zyoung25]

Josh says ppms is his favorite race track every time he races there, I'm sure he licking his chops to get there. He's done won prp earlier in the year, it's not like he sucks there, plus it seems Randall has a pretty idea of what to do to the car. Tmac has more consistency than the other 2, that doesn't win titles though (unless your Ryan Dungey.) Rome may be a toss up, I still see Richards winning the title.

It's clear who the poster is that is doubting him. We shouldn't expect any less there.

[dirtcrazy4u]

I think you'll see this go down to the last race. All 3 teams understand what they need to do. FINISH, because if you don't your out. I think it's a 2 man run, t-mac and richards. Ports mouth and PPMS are 2 tracks bloomer and Richards will be good at and tuff for t mac to gain any ground.

[a25rjr]

85 back to Bloomer and he runs very well at all the remaining tracks with numerous wins at each. Barring some bad luck I don't see Josh holding on till the end, it'll either be Tmac or Bloomquist with the title. Dixie is especially difficult for drivers who've never run there and then it still takes a while to find success. Had Josh been able to maintain a larger point spread he had a chance, but 45 back to second and 85 back to third, I don't see enough cushion to pull it off and I don't forsee any victories for the Best team going forward this season. Anything is possible, but highly improbable for Josh in 2017. It's technically a 3 horse race but the leader stepped in a gopher hole rounding the far pole and is off the pace. Portsmouth may be his only shot at pulling out a nail bitter if things go sideways at the other tracks for Tmac & Black Sunshine.

For the most part I agree.

Dixie is a different kind of slick, very difficult to get around.

My moneys on Bloom bloom......by a nose! :)

[Kwd1253]

For the most part I agree.

Dixie is a different kind of slick, very difficult to get around.

My moneys on Bloom bloom......by a nose! :)

Tmac runs good last year ther. But bad thing is JD, McDowell, Madden, Marlar, Casey, will be there. If Josh, Scott or Tim not on their A-game this drivers can put gap between points. Then moving to Rome you pick up Overton entering that even. Then can't count out mother nature. Pittsburg brandon will be there, they will give any info need for josh off their car.

It's going be interesting last four events, that for sure.

[Kwd1253]

I think you'll see this go down to the last race. All 3 teams understand what they need to do. FINISH, because if you don't your out. I think it's a 2 man run, t-mac and richards. Ports mouth and PPMS are 2 tracks bloomer and Richards will be good at and tuff for t mac to gain any ground.

Are saying 2 man run, when last time josh raced at Dixie or Rome? Scott and tmac favor over josh at Dixie and Rome. Scott and Josh favor over tmac at Pittsburg and Portsmouth.

[NY DIRT]

Tmac runs good last year ther. But bad thing is JD, McDowell, Madden, Marlar, Casey, will be there. If Josh, Scott or Tim not on their A-game this drivers can put gap between points. Then moving to Rome you pick up Overton entering that even. Then can't count out mother nature. Pittsburg brandon will be there, they will give any info need for josh off their car.

It's going be interesting last four events, that for sure.

Duck River raceway is running a 2 day show next Friday and Saturday paying $14,000 to win. $1,000 for 12th and $700 for last. I believe JD, Marlar, Overton, and McDowell are entered so they will not be at Dixie...

[Jed]

Trump won't let the Rocket Man win.

[MI Dirt Fan]

I think it comes down to who can avoid any mechanical issues

[a25rjr]

Trump won't let the Rocket Man win.

Why......did Josh take a knee? :)

[Trent B]

Trump won't let the Rocket Man win. I think Trump has had Bloomer off working on technology to beat the Rocket Man. Along with the rest of America's great scientists!

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

Duck River raceway is running a 2 day show next Friday and Saturday paying $14,000 to win. $1,000 for 12th and $700 for last. I believe JD, Marlar, Overton, and McDowell are entered so they will not be at Dixie...

Per jd's schedule he will be at tri county & dixie next wknd

[dirtdobber45]

???? Has any chassis builder won both titles in the same year?Yes BLOOMQUIST. Eckert in WoO and Jimmy Owens in Lucas in 2011

[Josh Bayko]

Josh says ppms is his favorite race track every time he races there, I'm sure he licking his chops to get there. He's done won prp earlier in the year, it's not like he sucks there, plus it seems Randall has a pretty idea of what to do to the car. Tmac has more consistency than the other 2, that doesn't win titles though (unless your Ryan Dungey.) Rome may be a toss up, I still see Richards winning the title.

It's clear who the poster is that is doubting him. We shouldn't expect any less there.

He's not intelligent enough to switch up his gimmick even. It's pretty pathetic.

[champion24]

JD has the last 4 Lucas races on his schedule. I think 0 was leading the points by a good bit a few years ago, and broke at Rome! Owens won the title. 0 was leading at Dixie recently, and spun by himself! Anything can happen, and at any time! We'll see how it turns out.

[Kwd1253]

Duck River raceway is running a 2 day show next Friday and Saturday paying $14,000 to win. $1,000 for 12th and $700 for last. I believe JD, Marlar, Overton, and McDowell are entered so they will not be at Dixie...
JD schedule said Tri-County and Dixie next to races. I knew Overton was going duck river. McDowell shows nothing but you could be right about marlar, McDowell and JD

[Kwd1253]

Yes BLOOMQUIST. Eckert in WoO and Jimmy Owens in Lucas in 2011

Eckert was in bloomquist, that i didnt know. What happen to that? He needs get back into bloomquist chassis.

[zyoung25]

He kinda lucked out that year. Richards had a rr flat while running a couple spots ahead Rick on a rubbered track at Charlotte. It all took place with about a lap and a half left, talk about making a man want to RALPH.

Rick ran them right before his stint in the rocket house car in 14. After 2011, he didn't seem to be as good as he was in those cars. I think he ran them from 09-13.

Could be how it goes down this year.

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

If Richards is still in front after Dixie and Rome, he will win it. I am not sure he will be.

[Bubstr]

It's down to the time where the crew means a lot. Meticulous dotting I's and crossing T's. Josh may have felt more comfortable in his dad's car bur at least, Best can get them to the race on time. TMac has a good chance if he don't hit the downer in his ups and downs. Bloomer has a advantage on two of the four tracks, if he don't shoot himself in the foot. How ever it turns our, it should be interesting. I'd guess that Longhorn and Rocket ill be in the picture to get the title. That should make it interesting also. The shock guys with stickers will be there also. Then there is the old adage,"Dance with the one that brought you" has a lot of weight.

[BloomerHarvickFan]

Just going through a quick bit of research on the tracks coming up for Bloomquist.
Dixie - 9 wins
Rome - 4 wins
PPMS - 5 wins
Portsmouth - 2 wins

These only count Pittsburghers, HAT races and Lucas Oil Races.
Not saying Scott is the favorite for the Championship, but he has a fighting chance, as well as he runs on these tracks.

[MI Dirt Fan]

Not based on who's better at what track than the other right now, I would say TMac has a better chance of taking the point lead. But like I said before. No matter who is good at what track, a mechanical issue can change everything.

[Pennsboro23]

Just going through a quick bit of research on the tracks coming up for Bloomquist.
Dixie - 9 wins
Rome - 4 wins
PPMS - 5 wins
Portsmouth - 2 wins

These only count Pittsburghers, HAT races and Lucas Oil Races.
Not saying Scott is the favorite for the Championship, but he has a fighting chance, as well as he runs on these tracks.

Scott has to have more than 2 lucas wins at Portsmouth. He's won 2 DTWC's there, also a couple of the other Lucas shows he has won there. I would say he is the favorite at PRP. Josh will be good at PPMS.

[BloomerHarvickFan]

Scott has to have more than 2 lucas wins at Portsmouth. He's won 2 DTWC's there, also a couple of the other Lucas shows he has won there. I would say he is the favorite at PRP. Josh will be good at PPMS.

I missed that. I was just looking at the DTWC weekend.

[BloomerHarvickFan]

I was horribly wrong. It looks like Bloomquist actually has 7 wins at Portsmouth.

[TackyTracker]

either way it's been a pretty exciting battle.. GL to all of them but I'd say Richards wins it

[weatherman85]

^^^^Yes pretty exciting battle. Looking forward to the Dixie & Rome races this weekend.

[Barbecueboy]

Tmac for the win......

[Clayton_Wetter]

Hate to burst you'alls bubble but Rocket Chassis will rule both National tours in 2017. I know it hurts but suck it up and accept it. It's reality:)

If you have extra time on your hands, you should go hunt the sidewalks for Litey. Maybe you two could play hop scotch and see who trips first??? :)

[dirtdobber45]

I believe Scott will have to win at least 2 maybe 3 of the last 4. Plus be top qualifier. Cause Richards and Tmac will be hard to get by this late in the year

[a25rjr]

I believe Scott will have to win at least 2 maybe 3 of the last 4. Plus be top qualifier. Cause Richards and Tmac will be hard to get by this late in the year

He's gottem shaking, after last weeks clinic! :)

Bloom bloom wins it ALL!

[Highside Hustler25]

If you have extra time on your hands, you should go hunt the sidewalks for Litey. Maybe you two could play hop scotch and see who trips first??? :)

Yeah, blow it out yer keister Wetter. Don't you have pictures to post somewhere:confused:

[a25rjr]

Yeah, blow it out yer keister Wetter. Don't you have pictures to post somewhere:confused:

Claytons got a wet keister.....whoa, that's too much information! :)

[Highside Hustler25]

Claytons got a wet keister.....whoa, that's too much information! :)

You could say that. With his condition, he's pretty much nothing but dry dreams and wet farts:D

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

He's gottem shaking, after last weeks clinic! :)

Bloom bloom wins it ALL!

Sounds like ur on your knees

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

If you have extra time on your hands, you should go hunt the sidewalks for Litey. Maybe you two could play hop scotch and see who trips first??? :)

Where theres a CW theres a LITEY

[Centeroff]

If Scott doesn't have fuel/carburetor whatever problems 4 weeks in a row he is already collecting the check. Josh is a little scary at Pittsburgh but Brownstown showed us all who the man is!

[Pennsboro23]

If Scott doesn't have fuel/carburetor whatever problems 4 weeks in a row he is already collecting the check. Josh is a little scary at Pittsburgh but Brownstown showed us all who the man is!

If my aunt had gonads, she’d be my uncle.

[a25rjr]

Sounds like ur on your knees

Im sure you beat me to it! :)

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

Im sure you beat me to it! :)

Nope not at all.

[dirtdobber45]

Nope not at all.We all know you have had knee pad implants... heavy duty...lmfao

[dirtdobber45]

If you have extra time on your hands, you should go hunt the sidewalks for Litey. Maybe you two could play hop scotch and see who trips first??? :)SS wants to join. Said itll be like a family reunion. Liteys twins.. SS and HH... LMFAO LMFAOSM!!!! j/k w ya HH

[Cardirt0]

Looks Like Good luck, Bad Luck, or no Luck, May have a lot to do with it....

[Illtsate32]

Ya im going to say if any of them finish outside the top 8 in any race it will be hard to win it then...

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

Duck River raceway is running a 2 day show next Friday and Saturday paying $14,000 to win. $1,000 for 12th and $700 for last. I believe JD, Marlar, Overton, and McDowell are entered so they will not be at Dixie...


Jd schedule now says hes off this wknd 29th & 30th

[Trent B]

He's gottem shaking, after last weeks clinic! :) Bloom bloom wins it ALL! Has anyone ever one more *national* titles than 0?

[Kwd1253]

Jd schedule now says hes off this wknd 29th & 30th

JD, GR and Rumley must came up with a new, new device for Pittsburg and Portsmout ;)

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

JD, GR and Rumley must came up with a new, new device for Pittsburg and Portsmout ;)

Yea they regrouping for strong finish

[dirtdobber45]

Has anyone ever one more *national* titles than 0?No. Moyer is close but no Lucas title.

[Highwayman]

Really? Pittsburgh's PMS is in Josh's back yard. Steve Baker has won there numerous times over the years. Jared Miley runs the same chassis/engine combo and is super close with Josh.
Then you've got the DTWC. The House Car has won that two out of the last three. Mark wants that Championship more than Josh. Don't think for one second everyone involved with Rocket isn't already working on their stuff to accomplish what they set out to do. Win both major series'. The WoO deal is a lock. All resources will be utilized to help Josh be only the second man in the Sport's history to win Championships in both series.

He's the front runner and more has resources than anyone in the sport. Advantage Josh! JMO!
Funny how many people don't read everything you write and then jump to some offended conclusion. Last I checked Steve Baker wasn't driving the car. Just saying...


It's not like Richards is going to finish last in these four remaining events. Seems sort of foolish to bet against the points leader based on blind speculation and BS. But hey, that's the foundation of 4M in more recent years.I wouldn't call it blind speculation, I gave Josh his props, but at least 2 of the remaining 4 tracks aren't in Josh's wheel house. I even mentioned PPMS being his best bet, but 1 in 4 isn't gonna cut it and Dixie will be his most daunting challenge, where a top 10 may be all he can muster, but we'll see. All anyone can do is speculate, but the fact is momentum has swung away from Josh, period.


Josh Richards cut his dirt late model teeth at and is extraordinarily tough at PPMS. He won last year's Pittsburgher pretty handily. To dismiss his chances there is pure ignorance.To not read what was written and pontificate is showing ones bias and lack of honest examination of the facts.


All it takes is for Josh to have 1 bad race. If that happens then T-Mac & Bloomquist will be right there as long as they don't have a bad race either. I see this as a 3 horse race coming down to the DTWC at Portsmouth. Scott has numorious victories at all 4 of the remaining tracks on the schedule & McCreadie has got a lot better as their year has progressed. For us fans I think this will be fun to watch. We know Bloomer is good at mind games but what will Josh & T-Mac do when it comes down to the nitty gritty. Those last 2 races are 100 lappers and we all know how good the 0 is at saving tires and being there at the end. Look at what happen at Batesville during the Topless 100. Yeah most of the field pitted but look who came out in top there. I think it will come down to tire choices at Portsmouth. I look for PPMS & PRP to be an exciting show for the fans between those 3 drivers. Will know it about a month who comes out on top. If T-Mac wis it then he and Scott will be the only 2 drivers with championships in both current major dirt late model series.
My point exactly.


Josh says ppms is his favorite race track every time he races there, I'm sure he licking his chops to get there. He's done won prp earlier in the year, it's not like he sucks there, plus it seems Randall has a pretty idea of what to do to the car. Tmac has more consistency than the other 2, that doesn't win titles though (unless your Ryan Dungey.) Rome may be a toss up, I still see Richards winning the title.

It's clear who the poster is that is doubting him. We shouldn't expect any less there.
If PPMS was the only remaining stop I'd agree with you, but it isn't, there are 3 others and 1 particularly tough one.


...Dixie is a different kind of slick, very difficult to get around....
Thats all i was saying.

@ The Other Guys,
Josh has had a "good" year, I just don't think he's carrying enough of a point cushion or momentum to carry him through to the title. Now if we get rain-outs like in 15' or bad luck hits the other 2 he may very well carry the day, but if misfortune stays home and weather cooperates I see Bloomer with the title and 2nd place then becomes the issue. My view is probability based on past performance and recent momentum, not hopes and dreams because I have a man-crush on anyone. I do think Josh has the advantage over Tmac, but only slightly.

Bloomquist 75%
Josh 60%
TMac 50%

[Josh Bayko]

Funny how many people don't read everything you write and then jump to some offended conclusion. Last I checked Steve Baker wasn't driving the car. Just saying...

I wouldn't call it blind speculation, I gave Josh his props, but at least 2 of the remaining 4 tracks aren't in Josh's wheel house. I even mentioned PPMS being his best bet, but 1 in 4 isn't gonna cut it and Dixie will be his most daunting challenge, where a top 10 may be all he can muster, but we'll see. All anyone can do is speculate, but the fact is momentum has swung away from Josh, period.

To not read what was written and pontificate is showing ones bias and lack of honest examination of the facts.


My point exactly.


If PPMS was the only remaining stop I'd agree with you, but it isn't, there are 3 others and 1 particularly tough one.


Thats all i was saying.

@ The Other Guys,
Josh has had a "good" year, I just don't think he's carrying enough of a point cushion or momentum to carry him through to the title. Now if we get rain-outs like in 15' or bad luck hits the other 2 he may very well carry the day, but if misfortune stays home and weather cooperates I see Bloomer with the title and 2nd place then becomes the issue. My view is probability based on past performance and recent momentum, not hopes and dreams because I have a man-crush on anyone. I do think Josh has the advantage over Tmac, but only slightly.

Bloomquist 75%
Josh 60%
TMac 50%

You edited your original post as soon as somebody disagreed with you. You know da*n well what it said before the edit. You are an incredibly pathetic person.

[Bubstr]

It really doesn't matter what any of these drivers did in the past, they have to do it in these next 4 races and do it with out making any mistakes. Richards does not have to win a race to get the Championship. One win would do TMac good with solid finishes at the others. Fast times and being in the top 5 could be the difference. For one, getting there on time and not starting in a hole is very important. He could do it and if he does, it ill be a show to watch.

[Highwayman]

You edited your original post as soon as somebody disagreed with you. You know da*n well what it said before the edit. You are an incredibly pathetic person.

Wrong, wrong I edited it 6 minutes s after posting because I didn't complete my thought. My original post was 9:36 and edited at 9:42. The next post wasn't until 10:02, sorry to disappoint.

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

If Richards is still in front after Dixie and Rome, he will win it. I am not sure he will be.

My hunch was correct.

[a25rjr]

My hunch was correct.

Mine also. They both let the goat back in it!

Bloomer smells blood now!

[Highwayman]

Mine also. They both let the goat back in it!

Bloomer smells blood now!

Your right and this is the time of year when Bloomquist always shines. Josh had a great first year on Lucas tour, he even faired better than I thought he would, but he may have let opportunity slip through his fingers. The season isn’t over, anything is possible, but this season was maybe his best shot. If JD returns to the tour next year and Tmac remains with Longhorn, I don’t see next season being easier for him. He has the equipment and the resources to make it happen so time will only time will tell. You got to be in it to win it, so...