Gateway Dirt Nationals: Race Of Champs???

[Kwd1253]

Need help finding the list of what all champion category they are using this year. I’m Trying use ROC as bonus point pick for fantasy picks for gateway. I know in 2017 they released it months before the event of what champs will be in it.

2016 VP Racing Fuels Gateway Dirt Nationals Champion
2016 VP Racing Fuels Gateway Dirt Nationals Prelim Night Winner
2017 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Points Champion (Or most recent not already in ROC)
2017 World Of Outlaws Late Model Series Points Champion (Or most recent not already in ROC)
2017 UMP Summer Nationals Points Champion (Or most recent not already in ROC)
2017 UMP National Points Champion (Or most recent not already in ROC)
2017 IMCA National Points Champion (Or most recent not already in ROC)
2017 WISSOTA National Points Champion (Or most recent not already in ROC)
2017 Dirt Late Model Dream Race Winner (Or most recent not already in ROC)
2017 World 100 Winner (Or most recent not already in ROC)
2017 Knoxville Late Model Nationals Winner (Or most recent not already in ROC)
2017 North South 100 Winner (Or most recent not already in ROC)
2017 Dirt Track World Championships Winner (Or most recent not already in ROC)

[dch191]

I’m not sure which categories their using but they released the names of the drivers racing it already.

Bloomquist
Babb
Don O’Neal
Moyer
Sheppard
Pierce
Davenport
Erb Jr
Rusty schlenk
T mac
Jeremiah Hurst
Gundaker
Feger

[Kwd1253]

Thanks dch, where did find it at. I been looking for that the last two days lol

[dch191]

https://www.facebook.com/585480674962111/posts/1187636231413216/

[3 wide]

Sure wouldn't want to miss a 55 mph race.

[turnleftandgasit]

Sure wouldn't want to miss a 55 mph race.

The best races are not at the fastest tracks in my opinion. Not trying to say the Dome is the best race, just saying MPH isn't the end all be all.

[Kwd1253]

Sure wouldn't want to miss a 55 mph race.

Not going say it's my cup of tea. But they are doing something right with the drivers they get and crowd it draws. It does show off drivers wheeling ability being that tight to each other.

[MI Dirt Fan]

Sure wouldn't want to miss a 55 mph race.

Is it even that fast?

[MI Dirt Fan]

I'm not sure if I read right but my understanding is the track is going to be a bit wider than previous events?

[3 wide]

Probably not that fast I gave them the benefit of the doubt I was watch it last year and I thought they threw the caution but they hadn't that was as fast as they could go.

[wfofan]

Surely the world is full of dipchits who don't want to go miss a 190 mph race...Nascrap!!!
Speed does not make a race...some of the best "RACING" I've seen has been in the slower classes...
3Wide, maybe you're thinking of John Force and friends...

[Bubstr]

The 55mph is probably the best thing about this race. It takes big engines and some of the aero out of the race, making it a better deal for the low budget teams. Fred Flintstone is just as fast as George Jetson. We will see the better drivers moving forward. If they have a seat of the pants feel for what the tires are doing and a foot that will go along and fast hands, They have a chance.

[rickybrown1952]

Sure wouldn't want to miss a 55 mph race. 55 mph are you kiddingme they do 5 0 or a little over in the corner about 7 0 in the straight at least

[MI Dirt Fan]

55 mph are you kiddingme they do 5 0 or a little over in the corner about 7 0 in the straight at least

Get outta here. Maybe when one car is out there.

[WildBill32]

If you ever have seen a race at Macon Ill. You know that great racing is not all about speed. Its about side by side racing, with a little beating and banging thrown in. That race two years ago with Babb taking the win, was a Kicka$$ race for sure.

[slmcrewchief99]

Funny how some look down their nose at this race but when its all said and done, there will be more supers at this event than every crown jewel race this year. There will be a ton of fans there as well. I can guarantee you that we are all going to have a blast. I know I will.....JS

[dirt junkie]

The most boring races I’ve been to have been on hammer down racetracks. If you think it’s all about speed you should be on a Indy car or F1 forum.

Myself, I’ll be making my first trip to Gateway and I’m fired up about it. Hope the naysayers have a good weekend sitting on their couch. Bah humbug you buncha grinch Lol

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

Funny how some look down their nose at this race but when its all said and done, there will be more supers at this event than every crown jewel race this year. There will be a ton of fans there as well. I can guarantee you that we are all going to have a blast. I know I will.....JS
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