Brandon Overton - Car or Driver or Both?

[LM1]

Looking at how successful Brandon's been the last few years I think its safe to say that he is one of the sports biggest stars and will be for some time to come. I know after the long races he talks about taking care of his tires which is obvious, but begs the question is he just that smoother than everyone else right now? Or has he also figured out car setup better than most? It seems like even the best drivers miss the setup from time to time and don't quite have the car to win but Overton either is hitting the setup right on most nights or he is just that good of a driver to be able to overcome if the car is off a bit.

[Josh Bayko]

It’s a little of column A, little of column B.

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

He's one of the 5 best drivers, for sure. His car is spot on right now too. You don't go on this kind of run without both, unless you have some game-changing technical advantage.

[Pennsboro32]

Overton has been good in everything he’s been in. I bet Randy Weaver is kicking himself in the rear end.

[Rajflyboy]

Both for sure. Young man totally has his act together 👍

[BloomerWon]

Mybe it's just the car and anyone would have the same success as Big Sexy... You know, like the rocket1 used to be. ... .. .....

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

Mybe it's just the car and anyone would have the same success as Big Sexy... You know, like the rocket1 used to be. ... .. .....

That would be easier to believe if the 76 hadn't had it's skirt lifted a few weeks back. When the blue 1 was fast, Richards was tackling guys like a linebacker, for glancing underneath.

[AllenK]

I would definitely say both. He has come into his own the last two years. I think he's just getting started as a matter of fact.

Clements engines are very good right now also.

[JabberJaws83]

Definitely both and strongly disagree that anyone would be fast in that car.

[NeedforLM$peed]

Mark is going to be on the next Rigsby report to blow smoke when asked questions

[dirty-white-boy]

76 is the new 0!!

[Morgs153]

Both. Exceptional talent behind the wheel, very disciplined in his approach to the race itself and not wild or over his head in his driving style. The team and the car too. No doubt Longhorn has come quite a ways in the last ten years or so.

[NeedforLM$peed]

What was up with the B 1 bombing Overtons left front under caution?

[FF21]

A famous Quote from Bloomquist "He has the better go cart right now"

[BloomerWon]

76 is the new 0!!

Blooms ever been this good consistently? I'd say the 76 is the new 6... 😉

[Slideways]

Best driver... Best car... The perfect combination.

[BloomerWon]

Best driver... Best car... The perfect combination.

Larson?? .....

[NeedforLM$peed]

I think it was after the $20k race in Virginia where he said "He thinks he finally got the car back to his liking."

[TS FAN]

Of course its a combination. Always has been that way.

[BloomerWon]

Of course its a combination. Always has been that way.

Unless your name is Brandon Sheppard... :rolleyes:

[Barbecueboy]

That would be easier to believe if the 76 hadn't had it's skirt lifted a few weeks back. When the blue 1 was fast, Richards was tackling guys like a linebacker, for glancing underneath.

Mark tackling guys like a linebacker,lol…..he has people for that.

[Dlmfan123]

What was up with the B 1 bombing Overtons left front under caution?A dumbas$ behind the wheel that has no clue what's going on around him.

[Highside Hustler25]

I've seen Mars, Davenport, Bloomer and others go on hot streaks.
They all eventually came to a end.
Slim Sexy's will to sooner or later.

[LM1]

Highside - I agree to a point but this is going on over a year now. When does it stop being a streak and start being potentially one of the best drivers of the current era of DLM racing? Another year? Or two? And are his accomplishments even more appreciable this day in age when its so darn competitive? Take nothing away from the GOATS but I don't think the 80's and early/mid 90's were as competitive as DLM racing is today.

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

Barbeque,

Indeed he does. But sometimes, at Ocala, the heat of the moment overcomes him.

[84wedge]

What was up with the B 1 bombing Overtons left front under caution?I was wondering the same thing. Of course the announcer didn't notice cause who knows what he's watching, then he went on about how Overton might have a problem and pontificated until the green came out again.

[Kryptonite17]

If by “better car” you mean setup wise then yes, right now they’ve hit on things setup wise to be hooked up in the slick better than anyone else is at the moment. But if you mean “better car” purely as equipment then no. Everyone has good equipment now. It’s just figuring out the right combination to make it go faster than everyone else’s good equipment... I’d also say that from hot laps to feature they don’t seem to have to make a ton of adjustments to keep up with the track. You’ll see some guys heat race well and fade in the feature and vice versa. He looks to have dialed in a very good baseline setup that they can take just about anywhere and compete to win. Of course the guy in the drivers seat is pretty good too.

[Mod Runner]

Overton has figured out what he needs in a car for a dry track. I want to see him run on a heavy tacky track with a cushion.

[dirtcrazy4u]

Overton is the guy calling the shots on set up and he is the guy that seemingly can do no wrong behind the wheel. He knows when to charge, he knows when to sit back and let opportunity come to him. The guy has his act totally together and it's a pleasure watching him do what he is doing.

[Pennsboro32]

I was wondering the same thing. Of course the announcer didn't notice cause who knows what he's watching, then he went on about how Overton might have a problem and pontificated until the green came out again.

With all due respect to Rick, he's just not a top tier announcer. He doesn't seem to see very much of the action.

As far as Overton, I've heard a few racers say that Overton is very good with shocks, like elite with knowing his chit. It helps he's also a very very good driver.

[84wedge]

His car turns differently than the Rockets. He's real straight in the corners.