Ricky Thornton Jr to run Lucas in 2021

[fryefan]

Hudson certainly has some potential, but he has a tendency (especially in the SSI ride last year) to tear stuff up. Meanwhile, Ricky very rarely tears stuff up and he has done well in major events. Thus, I can understand why they would want to back him on a national tour.

[Jking24]

It's very conceivable that when they let Hudson go they had every intention of scaling back as was said. Then after the success they've had with Thornton got re motivated. Happens all the time especially with racing you think your done with it and hate it until you quit and it's still all you think about

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

That was my first thought when I read the announcement yesterday that the team Hudson O'neal girlfriend's parents have or whatever. Everyone says that until after speedweeks or 3-4 events after then and they bail.

Hudson is driving for Double Down next year. The current ride was always a short term bridge.

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

Hudson certainly has some potential, but he has a tendency (especially in the SSI ride last year) to tear stuff up. Meanwhile, Ricky very rarely tears stuff up and he has done well in major events. Thus, I can understand why they would want to back him on a national tour.

I have never seen Hudson drive like a pinball. I'm confused at your comments.

[TeNfOMaFiA69]

I have never seen Hudson drive like a pinball. I'm confused at your comments.

I agree... I’ve never seen him drive like his father

[NeedforLMspeed]

Hudson is driving for Double Down next year. The current ride was always a short term bridge.

Yea I know. And they announced Saturday they were running a national tour in 2021 with a soon to be named driver

[Bforwarned]

The 20RT will definitely be a title contender next season if they can stay on the tour. Ricky has a great connection with his crew there also.

[NeedforLMspeed]

Surprised there isn't anything on DoD home page

[champion24]

Yep, I was told they didn't really like how little time Hudson spent at the shop. Not sure how much time Thornton spends there now since he lives in Iowa, but he and TC have been friends for quite a while having raced together in the southwest.

I think RTJ lives near them now. I think Indiana. Seems to be working out well for all parties.

[0_VodooChild_0]

I think RTJ lives near them now. I think Indiana. Seems to be working out well for all parties.

Ricky lives in Adel, Iowa. About 20 miles from Des Moines. Not quite the same as living in Indiana as it is basically 2 states away.

[Dlmfan123]

Ricky is moving renting a place in Indy for next year