45 points with 4 to go

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

JD, GR and Rumley must came up with a new, new device for Pittsburg and Portsmout

Yea they regrouping for strong finish

[dirtdobber45]

Has anyone ever one more *national* titles than 0?

No. Moyer is close but no Lucas title.

[Highwayman]

Really? Pittsburgh's PMS is in Josh's back yard. Steve Baker has won there numerous times over the years. Jared Miley runs the same chassis/engine combo and is super close with Josh.
Then you've got the DTWC. The House Car has won that two out of the last three. Mark wants that Championship more than Josh. Don't think for one second everyone involved with Rocket isn't already working on their stuff to accomplish what they set out to do. Win both major series'. The WoO deal is a lock. All resources will be utilized to help Josh be only the second man in the Sport's history to win Championships in both series.

He's the front runner and more has resources than anyone in the sport. Advantage Josh! JMO!

Funny how many people don't read everything you write and then jump to some offended conclusion. Last I checked Steve Baker wasn't driving the car. Just saying...

It's not like Richards is going to finish last in these four remaining events. Seems sort of foolish to bet against the points leader based on blind speculation and BS. But hey, that's the foundation of 4M in more recent years.

I wouldn't call it blind speculation, I gave Josh his props, but at least 2 of the remaining 4 tracks aren't in Josh's wheel house. I even mentioned PPMS being his best bet, but 1 in 4 isn't gonna cut it and Dixie will be his most daunting challenge, where a top 10 may be all he can muster, but we'll see. All anyone can do is speculate, but the fact is momentum has swung away from Josh, period.

Josh Richards cut his dirt late model teeth at and is extraordinarily tough at PPMS. He won last year's Pittsburgher pretty handily. To dismiss his chances there is pure ignorance.

To not read what was written and pontificate is showing ones bias and lack of honest examination of the facts.

All it takes is for Josh to have 1 bad race. If that happens then T-Mac & Bloomquist will be right there as long as they don't have a bad race either. I see this as a 3 horse race coming down to the DTWC at Portsmouth. Scott has numorious victories at all 4 of the remaining tracks on the schedule & McCreadie has got a lot better as their year has progressed. For us fans I think this will be fun to watch. We know Bloomer is good at mind games but what will Josh & T-Mac do when it comes down to the nitty gritty. Those last 2 races are 100 lappers and we all know how good the 0 is at saving tires and being there at the end. Look at what happen at Batesville during the Topless 100. Yeah most of the field pitted but look who came out in top there. I think it will come down to tire choices at Portsmouth. I look for PPMS & PRP to be an exciting show for the fans between those 3 drivers. Will know it about a month who comes out on top. If T-Mac wis it then he and Scott will be the only 2 drivers with championships in both current major dirt late model series.

My point exactly.

Josh says ppms is his favorite race track every time he races there, I'm sure he licking his chops to get there. He's done won prp earlier in the year, it's not like he sucks there, plus it seems Randall has a pretty idea of what to do to the car. Tmac has more consistency than the other 2, that doesn't win titles though (unless your Ryan Dungey.) Rome may be a toss up, I still see Richards winning the title.

It's clear who the poster is that is doubting him. We shouldn't expect any less there.

If PPMS was the only remaining stop I'd agree with you, but it isn't, there are 3 others and 1 particularly tough one.

...Dixie is a different kind of slick, very difficult to get around....

Thats all i was saying.

@ The Other Guys,
Josh has had a "good" year, I just don't think he's carrying enough of a point cushion or momentum to carry him through to the title. Now if we get rain-outs like in 15' or bad luck hits the other 2 he may very well carry the day, but if misfortune stays home and weather cooperates I see Bloomer with the title and 2nd place then becomes the issue. My view is probability based on past performance and recent momentum, not hopes and dreams because I have a man-crush on anyone. I do think Josh has the advantage over Tmac, but only slightly.

Bloomquist 75%
Josh 60%
TMac 50%

[Josh Bayko]

Funny how many people don't read everything you write and then jump to some offended conclusion. Last I checked Steve Baker wasn't driving the car. Just saying...

I wouldn't call it blind speculation, I gave Josh his props, but at least 2 of the remaining 4 tracks aren't in Josh's wheel house. I even mentioned PPMS being his best bet, but 1 in 4 isn't gonna cut it and Dixie will be his most daunting challenge, where a top 10 may be all he can muster, but we'll see. All anyone can do is speculate, but the fact is momentum has swung away from Josh, period.

To not read what was written and pontificate is showing ones bias and lack of honest examination of the facts.


My point exactly.


If PPMS was the only remaining stop I'd agree with you, but it isn't, there are 3 others and 1 particularly tough one.


Thats all i was saying.

@ The Other Guys,
Josh has had a "good" year, I just don't think he's carrying enough of a point cushion or momentum to carry him through to the title. Now if we get rain-outs like in 15' or bad luck hits the other 2 he may very well carry the day, but if misfortune stays home and weather cooperates I see Bloomer with the title and 2nd place then becomes the issue. My view is probability based on past performance and recent momentum, not hopes and dreams because I have a man-crush on anyone. I do think Josh has the advantage over Tmac, but only slightly.

Bloomquist 75%
Josh 60%
TMac 50%

You edited your original post as soon as somebody disagreed with you. You know da*n well what it said before the edit. You are an incredibly pathetic person.

[Bubstr]

It really doesn't matter what any of these drivers did in the past, they have to do it in these next 4 races and do it with out making any mistakes. Richards does not have to win a race to get the Championship. One win would do TMac good with solid finishes at the others. Fast times and being in the top 5 could be the difference. For one, getting there on time and not starting in a hole is very important. He could do it and if he does, it ill be a show to watch.

[Highwayman]

You edited your original post as soon as somebody disagreed with you. You know da*n well what it said before the edit. You are an incredibly pathetic person.

Wrong, wrong I edited it 6 minutes s after posting because I didn't complete my thought. My original post was 9:36 and edited at 9:42. The next post wasn't until 10:02, sorry to disappoint.

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

If Richards is still in front after Dixie and Rome, he will win it. I am not sure he will be.

My hunch was correct.

[a25rjr]

My hunch was correct.

Mine also. They both let the goat back in it!

Bloomer smells blood now!

[Highwayman]

Mine also. They both let the goat back in it!

Bloomer smells blood now!

Your right and this is the time of year when Bloomquist always shines. Josh had a great first year on Lucas tour, he even faired better than I thought he would, but he may have let opportunity slip through his fingers. The season isn’t over, anything is possible, but this season was maybe his best shot. If JD returns to the tour next year and Tmac remains with Longhorn, I don’t see next season being easier for him. He has the equipment and the resources to make it happen so time will only time will tell. You got to be in it to win it, so...