National Tours in 2017

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WoO opens at Screven Feb 17 & 18

[dalemcfan]

The Opening WOO race at Screven last year was not run the same week as Golden Isles. Screven was a week later and actually went up against East Bay. Josh Richards ran Golden Isles and East Bay thru the week before heading up to Screven for the weekend and then returning for Volusia. Screven and Golden Isles were on the same weekend in previous years as I would alternate between the two every year.

Yea I know. I'm glad they didnt run at Golden Isles and Screven on the same weekend last year. Per Kelley's post below WoO will be at Screven the weekend after Lucas is at Golden Isles.

[CrankedUp90]

If his merch still has a cult-like following, it'd be hard to pass on that revenue. Doing laps around the homestead only would be quite the financial sacrifice. Without a doubt, he's one of the top merch movers in the industry and even with a stagnant win ratio over the last decade, it hasn't been a real death blow to his fan base.

Of course, the road can grow weary at anytime for anyone, so who's to say? He might be at that point. I'm hearing about part-time racing more and more all the time around these parts.

He said at the WoO banquet that he was most likely going to give it one more shot in 2017, then slowly start backing down..

[PennDirt]

He said at the WoO banquet that he was most likely going to give it one more shot in 2017, then slowly start backing down..

Thanks for the Chub data. I hope he goes out screamin' !!

[W2Racing09]

Updated the list.

[dirtdobber45]

I thought Jared retired because of that neck injury?

[Ryan21mid]

Actually Ben said he doesn't know what the future holds just yet. Different reports from different doctors, goes to see the top specialist on this injury in 2 weeks which will give them a better outlook on if he thinks it's safe for Jared to get back in a car and when if so.

[W2Racing09]

Actually Ben said he doesn't know what the future holds just yet. Different reports from different doctors, goes to see the top specialist on this injury in 2 weeks which will give them a better outlook on if he thinks it's safe for Jared to get back in a car and when if so.

You are right, I went back and listened to it again. Ben definitely sounded optimistic but definitely didn't say he was racing again for sure. Apologies for the mistake.

I won't take him off the list unless it is for sure he isn't racing -- as if he does race I'm sure it will be with the LOLMDS.

Thanks,
Jeff.

[W2Racing09]

Updated to reflect the Rocket House car situation. Also removed Donald McIntosh from possible list for the WoO per DoD article. Also of note is Jared Landers has been cleared to race and will be back on the LOLMDS in 2017.

The LOLMDS could really use an additional driver or two to hop on board, they are definitely loaded with talent but not necessarily loaded with cars overall. Meanwhile the WoO does not have as much top shelf talent but has a pretty solid A-Main touring around the country by themselves if some of those possible drivers join up as well.

Currently left Josh Richards as possible for either tour as I believe it is probably a safe bet that he will be racing on one of them but nothing official released yet.

Thanks,
Jeff.

[Barbecueboy]

Josh is racing Lucas......

And it will finally put the speculation to rest on who is better than whom.

[W2Racing09]

Josh is racing Lucas......

And it will finally put the speculation to rest on who is better than whom.

I hope he does too -- there are a lot of LOLMDS races on my bucket list that I would like to check off next season. I don't want to put him on the LOLMDS list though until it is officially announced (I was hoping their plans would have been announced by now).

Thanks,
Jeff.

[Josh Bayko]

I hope he does too -- there are a lot of LOLMDS races on my bucket list that I would like to check off next season. I don't want to put him on the LOLMDS list though until it is officially announced (I was hoping their plans would have been announced by now).

Thanks,
Jeff.

I'd bet Richards' (and a few others) 2017 plans will be revealed at PRI.

[Stede Bonnet]

I heard Donald Bradshear was looking to try the WoO next year.

Probably just to spite GR Smith... Those 2 guys hate each other.

[Josh Bayko]

Per DoD, Bradsher is confirmed for the WoO in 2017.

[W2Racing09]

Per DoD, Bradsher is confirmed for the WoO in 2017.

Update made. Thanks Josh.