What impact will Scott Bloomquist's absence have on Dirt Late Model racing?

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Bloomquist failed to appear for a scheduled drug test and indicated he may have surgery

[CageFaraday]

Moyer has a better shot at another Globe.

[Josh Bayko]

Davenport will win the Lucas title handily. That’s really about all that will be impacted.

[Kwd1253]

Depending on who going be behind the wheel. The right driver and him crew chief could make it a long season for some. Might turn into like jd and rumley or Jimmy and Fox show with the right driver.

[Zonks32x]

None....

Your local/weekly track will still draw the same amount of fans.

Your regional series will be unaffected.

WoO will be unaffected. I highly doubt any fans at Lernerville drove home today b/c the 0 is no longer there.

Same will be true for Cedar Lake, World Finals, etc. The races will be run at packed houses, and the checks will be given away.

Eldora will be unaffected. They've already ran the World without him before...the show will go on, and they will make plenty of bank.

And...I highly doubt Lucas sees any downturn. They have plenty of "star" power plus their TV deal, and they know that fans are still going to show up to the racetrack.

The only one getting hurt by this is team zero. It's sad and unfortunate, and definitely not a situation to celebrate or gloat over.

[fryefan]

A lot less drama.

Hopefully, he gets into rehab and gets help with what has been a problem (drugs) for him for several years.

[bleedsbluer2]

Its going to hurt the sport in differant ways alot of people really do go just to watch scott win or loose its bad for w.r.g they just got a really bad name for themselves after the bobby pierce deal and now the bloomer deal alot of people race fans care less about w.o.o series anyway lucas oil series will see a decline in tickets the truth is if bloomer isnt at the big races its really not worth the ticket price because watching him is worth half the admission the only person the to get a good out come from this is davenport winning lucas title easy like last time if bloomer isnt at the world 100 our group will sit home that weekend and eldora will sell alot less tickets

[turnleftandgasit]

While some won't go to the World 100 without Bloomquist there, I am seeing it as the perfect time for me to go for the first time.

[a25rjr]

Moyer has a better shot at another Globe.

The only shot he'll enjoy at Eldora is.....bourbon or tequila! :)

[Planetzer0]

A lot less drama.

Hopefully, he gets into rehab and gets help with what has been a problem (drugs) for him for several years.

From a fan with no knowledge of the situation.

[TDRacin®]

Its going to hurt the sport in differant ways alot of people really do go just to watch scott win or loose its bad for w.r.g they just got a really bad name for themselves after the bobby pierce deal and now the bloomer deal alot of people race fans care less about w.o.o series anyway lucas oil series will see a decline in tickets the truth is if bloomer isnt at the big races its really not worth the ticket price because watching him is worth half the admission the only person the to get a good out come from this is davenport winning lucas title easy like last time if bloomer isnt at the world 100 our group will sit home that weekend and eldora will sell alot less tickets

Interesting you say that since Eldora was unaffected the last time Bloomer wasn't there, along with several other drivers.

[Krooser]

No change... not everyone lives and dies by what one driver does on the tour.

[Josh Bayko]

Its going to hurt the sport in differant ways alot of people really do go just to watch scott win or loose its bad for w.r.g they just got a really bad name for themselves after the bobby pierce deal and now the bloomer deal alot of people race fans care less about w.o.o series anyway lucas oil series will see a decline in tickets the truth is if bloomer isnt at the big races its really not worth the ticket price because watching him is worth half the admission the only person the to get a good out come from this is davenport winning lucas title easy like last time if bloomer isnt at the world 100 our group will sit home that weekend and eldora will sell alot less tickets

Lol. This is one of the biggest loads of pure b.s. that’s ever been posted in 4M.

[Planetzer0]

yeah thats B.S. No way Bloomquist adds fans to the stands. Theres no way that happens at all. LOL

[Mindwalker]

Lucas will see less in the stands is a given believe it or not. I bet a few tracks cancel. Hows that?

[bullring]

Shouldn't have any impact at all. Much like the loss of Dale Sr. didn't impact Nascar.

[Mindwalker]

JD got a gift! Ain't no doubt about that 😜

[CornSmoker]

ZERO !!! It will effect the sport ZERO !!!

[a25rjr]

ZERO !!! It will effect the sport ZERO !!!

Is Pole.....your brother? :)

[Mindwalker]

Its going to hurt the sport in differant ways alot of people really do go just to watch scott win or loose its bad for w.r.g they just got a really bad name for themselves after the bobby pierce deal and now the bloomer deal alot of people race fans care less about w.o.o series anyway lucas oil series will see a decline in tickets the truth is if bloomer isnt at the big races its really not worth the ticket price because watching him is worth half the admission the only person the to get a good out come from this is davenport winning lucas title easy like last time if bloomer isnt at the world 100 our group will sit home that weekend and eldora will sell alot less tickets
Well said and true.

[Mindwalker]

Maaaaaan.... Lol, you all are going to pretty dam suprised at the outcome of this..... Some of ya ain't gonna like it one darn bit 😉

[t3r3e3]

Shouldn't have any impact at all. Much like the loss of Dale Sr. didn't impact Nascar.

NA$CAR got screwed when Bill Jr handed over the reins to Don Jr. errrrr... Brian. Brian has destroyed everything his grandad and dad built.

[Tireguy17]

I hate that this happened for so many reasons. He needs to get healthy, both physically and “mentally”. Kick whatever habit he has because racing is better with him. Every sport needs a villain. I’m a fan of his for his abilities, but the controversy the last few weeks is a black eye for him. It takes some wind out of the sails knowing I won’t get to watch him at the Jackson/I-80 road trip and then USA Nationals. Just hope he gets better.

[bleedsbluer2]

Fuc u josh bayko u must be a w.o.o boy nut hugger u fag

[Swampy121]

Its going to hurt the sport in differant ways alot of people really do go just to watch scott win or loose its bad for w.r.g they just got a really bad name for themselves after the bobby pierce deal and now the bloomer deal alot of people race fans care less about w.o.o series anyway lucas oil series will see a decline in tickets the truth is if bloomer isnt at the big races its really not worth the ticket price because watching him is worth half the admission the only person the to get a good out come from this is davenport winning lucas title easy like last time if bloomer isnt at the world 100 our group will sit home that weekend and eldora will sell alot less tickets

WRG has already pissed off Bloomer's and Pierce's fans. Who's next? JD's and Richard's?

[BTExpress]

I sit back and chuckle watching all negative comments bashing WRG on this board depending on whether they are Bloomquist or Pierce fans......and the spin to go along with it is unbelievable. My father had a saying. "you see what you want to see, and you can iterprid what you see anyway you want"

[Mams]

For me his absence will have zero impact. Zilch. Nada. I will still go to the same races l always go to with same people l always go with, drink lots of beer like l always do, etc.

[Clayton_Wetter]

Fuc u josh bayko u must be a w.o.o boy nut hugger u fag

He's just a devout anti fan of Bloomquist with 100% biased comments, that's all. As a few others are also. They assume the worst intentionally. Maybe there is more to it than shoulder trouble and maybe not. But don't try to tell them that.

[Kwd1253]

I heard that 2000 rockets, 1500 Longhorn, 1200 black Diamond, 20 platinum, 2 cj, 1 Moyer Victory chassis got put on order today. Since Bloomquist out everyone feels they can will some money now lol

[TS FAN]

He's just a devout anti fan of Bloomquist with 100% biased comments, that's all. As a few others are also. They assume the worst intentionally. Maybe there is more to it than shoulder trouble and maybe not. But don't try to tell them that.

Clayton this post is to you and not to start trouble. I just wonder if he was taking something to deal with the shoulder pain that might have not past a drug test? To me it makes more sense than not being able to pee. He will be missed, but i am sure he will come back and continue his dominance.

[gumby_32d]

I hope he gets better myself. I think there is more to this story. Maybe there will be some statement released. Hardcore drug problem, I highly doubt it. Addiction to pain killers, possibly. I just don't see someone like dale and Shane McDowell pairing up with someone who has a serious hard drug problem. They appear to be pretty straight laced guys.

[Clayton_Wetter]

Clayton this post is to you and not to start trouble. I just wonder if he was taking something to deal with the shoulder pain that might have not past a drug test? To me it makes more sense than not being able to pee. He will be missed, but i am sure he will come back and continue his dominance.

That is a possibility TS, time will tell a lot.

[TS FAN]

Pain killers make it difficult to pee. Just a thought

[Clayton_Wetter]

Pain killers make it difficult to pee. Just a thought

There ya go, a legitimate excuse!!!! hahahahahaa

[TS FAN]

Its true too. I have first hand knowledge

[a25rjr]

Pain killers make it difficult to pee. Just a thought

At his age, he could have a swollen prostate!

[Josh Bayko]

Pain killers make it difficult to pee. Just a thought

This is true.

[3 wide]

None now that he is out of the way we can talk about racing.

[Illtsate32]

Pain killers make it difficult to pee. Just a thought

And make your nose itch lol...

[Kryptonite17]

Not a 0 fan, never have been but I hope he comes back and kicks @$$! Say what you want but he is a legend and our sport is better WITH him here. The twilight of his career is here and we need him around as long as possible. If you think Dirt late model racing is struggling now, wait until this guy hangs it up for good...

[drano]

As far as I see it with Bloomer not there in my eyes it is done who wants to pull for a bunch of rich kids living out there daddy's dreams.

[kenee]

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I have been takin Narcotic pain pills for a long time for a Chronic pain condition which I will never ever see relief from. Getting up 2 or 3 times a night to pee is no problem. Never had a problem going.

If Bloomquist does have a serious Rotator Cuff surgery, he will be out for quite a while. Just ask Garry Satterlee. I understand he recently had that surgery.