National Tours in 2017

[slmcrewchief99]

No, It said, the 2 have split AND the RUMOR is Devin Moran as the driver and run WoO.

[ReignMan23]

Fellas don't you think ReignMan23 is covering his own A S S (oldfart50)?

Say what now?! Read his posts, then read mine. 0 similarities what so ever unless he's a bloomer fan. But back to the topic. Do we have any young guns that will be joining either series? I know for awhile there were a couple under 18 years of age(Pierce, Red(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)). Any newbies coming up from crates to race with the big dogs?And being from Iowa, what's going to happen to Ryan Gustin? Heard he lost his ride from Gressel.

[Barbecueboy]

Fellas don't you think ReignMan23 is covering his own A S S (oldfart50)?

That's classic........

[Ryan21mid]

No, It said, the 2 have split AND the RUMOR is Devin Moran as the driver and run WoO.

Same difference, it's all just RUMORS until it comes from the horses mouth.

[W2Racing09]

Updated the original post with chassis for each driver as well as added/removed several drivers as a result of PRI Announcements.

[plunks7]

Say what now?! Read his posts, then read mine. 0 similarities what so ever unless he's a bloomer fan. But back to the topic. Do we have any young guns that will be joining either series? I know for awhile there were a couple under 18 years of age(Pierce, Red(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)). Any newbies coming up from crates to race with the big dogs?And being from Iowa, what's going to happen to Ryan Gustin? Heard he lost his ride from Gressel.

USMTS is what I have heard. Tyler Bruenning Might try for ROTY with WOO as already posted.

[plunks7]

Updated the original post with chassis for each driver as well as added/removed several drivers as a result of PRI Announcements.

Have you heard if Jake Oneal will be running or Don Oneals son running either series? Just asking.

[HoosierDirtFan]

Per Dirt On Dirt
After talking with Brandon Sheppard Peoria, Illinois driver Bob Gardner planning an assault on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Bob plans on entering the first 14 events and evaluating the rest of he year after that.

[W2Racing09]

Have you heard if Jake Oneal will be running or Don Oneals son running either series? Just asking.

I have heard/read rumors online about Hudson O'Neal, but given his relative inexperience in an SLM I would be surprised if his father wants him out running a big series yet. Personally I think he would do just as well as several of the drivers on either series. I've heard nothing about Jake O'Neal but he would be an excellent addition to either series as well.

Thanks,
Jeff.

[W2Racing09]

Per Dirt On Dirt
After talking with Brandon Sheppard Peoria, Illinois driver Bob Gardner planning an assault on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Bob plans on entering the first 14 events and evaluating the rest of he year after that.

I have marked Gardner as running the LOLMDS despite his plans to reevaluate after 14 events. I think without saying it many driver reevaluate after so many shows, if they had an awful start they might just drop off mid season after initially planning to run the whole thing (Chase Junghans last year, Darrell Lanigan in 2015, etc)

Thanks,
Jeff.

[plunks7]

I have heard/read rumors online about Hudson O'Neal, but given his relative inexperience in an SLM I would be surprised if his father wants him out running a big series yet. Personally I think he would do just as well as several of the drivers on either series. I've heard nothing about Jake O'Neal but he would be an excellent addition to either series as well.

Thanks,
Jeff.

Thank you for your quick reply back Jeff.

[bleedblue55]

I have marked Gardner as running the LOLMDS despite his plans to reevaluate after 14 events. I think without saying it many driver reevaluate after so many shows, if they had an awful start they might just drop off mid season after initially planning to run the whole thing (Chase Junghans last year, Darrell Lanigan in 2015, etc)

Thanks,
Jeff.

With all due respect to Chase Junghans, he was dealing with a whole lot more than racing results last year.

[Snake X3]

Not sure if anyone else has seen/heard this yet, but during DoD's 3rd PRI video it was mentioned that Chris Madden is considering a WoO run.

WoO is doing a great job rebranding itself as a young guns series, but if Madden does follow the tour that is a big upgrade to the experienced talent on the tour too. Add to that having Rick Eschelman handling the announcing again, they've gotten my interest back. Should be a great season.

[Pennsboro23]

Not sure if anyone else has seen/heard this yet, but during DoD's 3rd PRI video it was mentioned that Chris Madden is considering a WoO run.

WoO is doing a great job rebranding itself as a young guns series, but if Madden does follow the tour that is a big upgrade to the experienced talent on the tour too. Add to that having Rick Eschelman handling the announcing again, they've gotten my interest back. Should be a great season.

I agree, while the talent pool might not be as good as Lucas. I think the WoO series could be a lot more interesting next year. I love the diverse group of drivers, also a lot of them are up and coming young drivers who have a chance at winning some races with Richards leaving the tour. I can see 5-6 drivers winning 3-4 races on tour next year. (Clanton, Sheppard, Moyer Jr, Moran, Shirley, Eckert, and Madded/Overton if they run). Also wouldn't be surprised to see Eric Wells win a few races.

[Snake X3]

I agree, while the talent pool might not be as good as Lucas. I think the WoO series could be a lot more interesting next year. I love the diverse group of drivers, also a lot of them are up and coming young drivers who have a chance at winning some races with Richards leaving the tour. I can see 5-6 drivers winning 3-4 races on tour next year. (Clanton, Sheppard, Moyer Jr, Moran, Shirley, Eckert, and Madded/Overton if they run). Also wouldn't be surprised to see Eric Wells win a few races.

That's is what I am really hoping for. As a whole no one can complain about the competition level in the sport, but unless a few of the Lucas teams step up their compete level, WoO may have the more interesting point battle with or without Madden. Actually with the departure of JD and B-Shep, I think Lucas could use Madden more than WoO. Having Madden on a national tour will be good for the sport no matter which tour he choses.