Lucas schedule change

[Dlmfan123]

https://lucasdirt.com/news/latest-news/2021-news/new-lucas-dates-announced-for-411-and-talladega

[TeNfOMaFiA69]

https://lucasdirt.com/news/latest-news/2021-news/new-lucas-dates-announced-for-411-and-talladega

Praise the lord!!!!!!

[Jking24]

What was conflicting scheduling in the area ?

[Josh Bayko]

What was conflicting scheduling in the area ?

They must have got spooked by Bristol.

[HoosierDirtFan]

What was conflicting scheduling in the area ?

World Of Outlaws Late Model Series race at Bristol.

[dirtcrazy4u]

Or was it a certain track owner that called Forrest Lucas ? and said what can you do for me if something comes your way.

[zyoung25]

Or was it a certain track owner that called Forrest Lucas ? and said what can you do for me if something comes your way.

In my best stone cold Steve Austin voice "what?"

[TeNfOMaFiA69]

Or was it a certain track owner that called Forrest Lucas ? and said what can you do for me if something comes your way.

That makes absolutely no sense

[DLC]

That makes absolutely no sense







There has got to be some politics being played here.

Lucas would never reschedule for WRG..

[foxfire2dirtracing]

It could have been a request from 411 owners?
Some Lucas drivers also???

[WisWildManFan]

Should be a nice stacked field now

[Dlmfan123]

It just doesn't make sense to run 2 national tour races within what 2 hours of each other? Lucas had the date first tho which makes it (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)ty on the outlaws part imo

[chupp n bloomer fan]

It just doesn't make sense to run 2 national tour races within what 2 hours of each other? Lucas had the date first tho which makes it (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)ty on the outlaws part imoWhile your absolutely right, I’m sure that was the date WoO was given. I truly think the series are past the measuring contest:).

It was probably discussed, BMS said here it is, and then cooler heads prevailed and they all worked together. I’d say all the tracks and the series didn’t want that crap show. Woulda been insanely dumb.

[BTExpress]

I feel this is a good thing for the national DLM scene. In my opinion this is the way it should work, and for the most part the WOOLM & the LOLMS have worked pretty well together over the last few years. Even if only a handful of Lucas drivers race at BMS that weekend. It is good for both series and especially good for the fans.

[dirtcrazy4u]

Who owns bristol ? It's either hump wheeler or Burton smith. You think for 1 minute they are not involved. I don't care who is promoting the show, because he isn't putting all the money up for this show. That scheduling conflict has been there since day one. Now all of a sudden, months after, it's taken care of. No more conflict. It took the right person talking to the right person, period.

[foxfire2dirtracing]

Briton Smith owns Bristol. Humpy Wheeler used to be the GM for Charlotte Motor Speedway. I am not 100% sure- but I think Briton’s son heads up all the tracks under his dad’s ownership?

It is a win/win for everyone -regardless of who/what/ where took place! Let’s just be glad it did. No races lost because 411 & Talladega was moved to an open date in May and now more quality of drivers can race Bristol if they choose to do so.
Win/Win in my book!

[foxfire2dirtracing]

Bruton Smith

[Pennsboro32]

Who owns bristol ? It's either hump wheeler or Burton smith. You think for 1 minute they are not involved. I don't care who is promoting the show, because he isn't putting all the money up for this show. That scheduling conflict has been there since day one. Now all of a sudden, months after, it's taken care of. No more conflict. It took the right person talking to the right person, period.

Even though Lucas had the date out first, I’d assume they realized that two races on top of each other that close was a losing proposition for them. Good for them rescheduling, the folks at WRG/Bristol weren’t going to budge.

I give Lucas major props, they continue to put fans first.

[foxfire2dirtracing]

Pennsboro
Great post!

I live about half way between the 2 tracks. All my local racing buddies and I bought tickets to Bristol. We can go to 411 anytime but not to a dirt race at Bristol. I was there the 2 years they put dirt on Bristol and both were entertaining weekends. My money is spent on entertainment not loyalty to a series.
I personally think Mitch McCarter at 411 may have seen the writing on the wall for his attendance?

[TerryM]

Our granddaughters are in northeast Knoxville. Been looking for a reason to see a show at 411 for several years now, and now it works. This will be track #117 for me. (I think) (maybe?). Can’t wait.

[Rajflyboy]

Marcus Smith supposedly runs the business now but he also said he had a degree from UNC but magically UNC has no record of him completing a degree there.

[TerryM]

UNC has a history of fake degrees.

[Rajflyboy]

UNC has a history of fake degrees.Marcus couldn’t even manage to take advantage of that 😜

[foxfire2dirtracing]

TerryM

With the new date at 411 being in May- presently WOO is off that weekend. Could be some WOO guys show up for the Lucas show ??

[STRONGERTHANDIRT]

What if none of the Lucas drivers are invited???

[dirtSLMracing]

What if none of the Lucas drivers are invited???

Then none of them will go to Bristol to race.

[foxfire2dirtracing]

I was thinking the same thing- but I believe it would be a “big black eye” for WOO!

[chupp n bloomer fan]

Marcus Smith supposedly runs the business now but he also said he had a degree from UNC but magically UNC has no record of him completing a degree there.He was on Jr’s podcast, he comes off like he does care about racing and new ideas.

How do you know he didn’t get a degree?

[nc mudcat]

So let's argue over why it happened. Can't we just be happy it happened? Personally, I think it was a deal where I'll do this for you, just remember it down the road. And we'll all win.

[Josh Bayko]

This might be the first step in the two national series going back to staying off each other’s biggest dates.

[Dlmfan123]

It sucks woo scheduled 30 grand at davenport on top of Lucas weekend at port royal too.

[dirtcrazy4u]

^^^yep, there was higher powers that settled this deal for bristol because woo put the anchor to teams that had port royal penciled in. We don't need 2 national touring slm series. 1 touring series, 2 day shows on Friday, Saturday. Pay a strong purse, get a good tv deal. I think the sport would grow tremendously.

[Pennsboro32]

^^^yep, there was higher powers that settled this deal for bristol because woo put the anchor to teams that had port royal penciled in. We don't need 2 national touring slm series. 1 touring series, 2 day shows on Friday, Saturday. Pay a strong purse, get a good tv deal. I think the sport would grow tremendously.

1 touring series would hurt drivers wallets.

[Josh Bayko]

^^^yep, there was higher powers that settled this deal for bristol because woo put the anchor to teams that had port royal penciled in. We don't need 2 national touring slm series. 1 touring series, 2 day shows on Friday, Saturday. Pay a strong purse, get a good tv deal. I think the sport would grow tremendously.

1 national series would result in NASCAR garbage where the 20 or whatever touring drivers being guaranteed spots and the local/regional/outlaw drivers would be left with 4 spots total.

[Highside Hustler25]

It is impossible for WoO and Lucas to put together a schedule without some conflicts. Overall they work together pretty well. And yes. Be thankful we have 2 touring series along with the Southern Nats, Summer Nats, Mars and others. Without them, guys would have nowhere to race for the money needed to fund these teams.

[fryefan]

It sucks woo scheduled 30 grand at davenport on top of Lucas weekend at port royal too.

I have no problem with that. Those tracks are no where near each other and it gives more drivers an opportunity to earn some good money.

[fryefan]

It is impossible for WoO and Lucas to put together a schedule without some conflicts. Overall they work together pretty well. And yes. Be thankful we have 2 touring series along with the Southern Nats, Summer Nats, Mars and others. Without them, guys would have nowhere to race for the money needed to fund these teams.

Totally agree with this assessment.