Bobby Pierce joins the World Of Outlaws Late Model Series full time in 2023.

[ftfiowa]

booby should qualify as hes never run the tour b4.

[foxfire2dirtracing]

That’s what I was also thinking. He’s definitely not a rookie by any means but he would be on the WIO tour as a full time campaigner. I may be wrong on this.

[bleedblue55]

I'm thinking one of the series has a "not won a major race clause" in it. Not sure which one but that Eldora win would stop him for ROY status in that series.

[Snake X3]

I'm thinking one of the series has a "not won a major race clause" in it. Not sure which one but that Eldora win would stop him for ROY status in that series.

For certain Lucas does. I'm not sure about WoO. I'm pretty sure if they didn't, Marlar or Madden would have won once.

[dirtcrazy4u]

By the time the h*ll tour comes around Bobby will be gone. WRG must be giving these guys some big incentives, the sprint car tour has the platinum package, so have they ramped up the same type of deal for the slm teams ?

[larsonwon]

Bobby is not eligible to run for rookie of the year

[kidrock]

I predict Bobby drops off the tour before June. That is roughly halfway of the schedule. That way he could run the Hell Tour.

You may be right but, he really has nothing more to prove on the Hell Tour and lets face it the Hell Tour is not what it used to be. I can see him dropping off the tour if he is not running good and his down in the points. He won't be the only one dropping off the tour. It happens every year that drivers drop off the tour.

[Rajflyboy]

By the time the h*ll tour comes around Bobby will be gone. WRG must be giving these guys some big incentives, the sprint car tour has the platinum package, so have they ramped up the same type of deal for the slm teams ?

I think you are right 👍

[weatherman85]

Rookie requirements from WRG website.

D. Rookie Status

a. A “rookie” is determined by the criteria as set forth by World Racing Group Officials.

b. To be eligible a driver must submit his declaration for Rookie of the Year prior to the 15th event of the current season or April 15th, whichever may come first, to receive approval to participate for the award.

c. The parameters for eligibility will include but will not be limited to; any competitor that has never competed in an entire previous season; any competitor may not have won more than five (5) declared Series races (qualifying and/or features) in their career; have exceeded a maximum of three (3) declarations of intent to participate for Rookie of the Year in any prior seasons and/or competed in 50% or more series events in a single season.

d. The minimum number of races to be eligible for the Rookie of the Year Award will be 75% of the scheduled races as of the season opener, although those competitors not competing in 75% of the scheduled races will remain in the accumulated standings.

e. The Rookie of the Year Standings will be maintained based on the series points.

f. An Eligibility Panel will endorse Rookie of the Year candidates following the declaration(s). The Rookie of the Year Award will not be based solely in regard to on track performance. The Eligibility Panel will include: The Series Director, Race Director, Series Public Relations, World Racing Group Senior Management. The vote will be determined by a simple majority. Ties will be broken by another vote.

[foxfire2dirtracing]

Bobby has won 4 WOO features- rules state 5: but that includes preliminaries. Does preliminaries mean heat races?
The rules are fairly vague.

[MRM]

Even though some won't finish the season with them, WoO has attracted a diverse group of drivers for this season. Credit probably goes to Steve Francis for some of the changes he's made, including bigger purses and better scheduling.

[weatherman85]

Bobby has won 4 WOO features- rules state 5: but that includes preliminaries. Does preliminaries mean heat races?
The rules are fairly vague.

I agree foxfire, pretty vague.

[foxfire2dirtracing]

Also states: ROY not determined by just “on track performance.”

[cgrace]

Pierce had ran for Lucas Rookie of the Year.They've let other drivers race for ROY that seemed over qualified. Just my opinion, but thinking he should be able to.He could win the series, he is competitive enough.

[Barbecueboy]

Even though some won't finish the season with them, WoO has attracted a diverse group of drivers for this season. Credit probably goes to Steve Francis for some of the changes he's made, including bigger purses and better scheduling.

I agree, They have done a nice job getting a good roster of cars…….