Lucas Oil and WoO Rosters

[bleedblue55]

You do know that Carrier ran the WoO for a couple years before he ran Lucas, right? Considering the number of WoO races within relatively short distance from home base in 2016, It's not out of the realm of possibility that he could do it once again.

Additionally he never had a brand name corporate sponsor when doing so. Seems everyone forgets that Eddie didn't start the year with Optima, that deal was originally with Mastersbilt and Ray Cook.

[zyoung25]

He ran all of 15 with optima on the car, 14 he started the year without them.

[zach51]

Gustin most likely runs with the MLRA/MARS because many of those races also offer decent purses for Modifieds on the same night/weekend, and he can run both. Also on off weekends from late models he won't be hung out on the east coast somewhere and can run USMTS in the midwest for 2-3k a win on a regular night, and more than that for some of those races on his home turf. Plus, his car owner likes to be at the track with the team and I don't get the impression that he is too excited about running back and forth across the country. He doesn't need the money, just wants to race.

Kinda of the same with Stovall, minus the modified part. Lots of decent races 3,4,5 hours or less from the house.

[Pennsboro23]

Paul and Austin had their Bloomer at Charlotte last month.

I understand that, it's an interesting move that he is chasing WoO. Paul is a good driver, and I think he could have a great year if he ran regionally. I've watched him run at Tyler County since i started going to races. The last couple years he hasn't ran very well.

[bleedblue55]

He ran all of 15 with optima on the car, 14 he started the year without them.

You're correct on that. Just pointing out that Eddie had toured for many years without the corporate type sponsor.

[huskerdirt]

Gustin most likely runs with the MLRA/MARS because many of those races also offer decent purses for Modifieds on the same night/weekend, and he can run both. Also on off weekends from late models he won't be hung out on the east coast somewhere and can run USMTS in the midwest for 2-3k a win on a regular night, and more than that for some of those races on his home turf. Plus, his car owner likes to be at the track with the team and I don't get the impression that he is too excited about running back and forth across the country. He doesn't need the money, just wants to race.

Kinda of the same with Stovall, minus the modified part. Lots of decent races 3,4,5 hours or less from the house.

Actually Gustin does need the money. His winnings put food on the table. He can run in the midwest with his mod and late model and make just as much as running a national tour.

[zach51]

If you actually read what I said, the OWNER doesn't need the money, and likes to keep his cars fairly close to home.

And yes you are right, that's my whole point.

[dirtMAN007]

Has Bloomquist
confirmed that he will run the Lucas tour in 16'?

[Josh Bayko]

Has Bloomquist
confirmed that he will run the Lucas tour in 16'?

I'd have to imagine the moonshine and Mark Martin sponsorships will have him on the Lucas tour and their TV stuff.

[zach51]

Bloomquist said tonight that they were going to try to win "it" this year, and he was referring to Lucas

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Dennis Erb will be Running Lucas Again for 2016 its on His Website

[WisWildManFan]

Carrier sounds like he's running closer to home this year per a DOD interview. Lots of decent money races within 3 or 4 hours of him.

[starrette fan]

Madden will more than likely run what he normally does , locally and maybe Ray Cooks series . and yes , the car Paul Wilmoth has now is Maddens Sweet-Bloomquist car

[W2Racing09]

Updated.

Please post a link to anywhere you see an article regarding any of the drivers still on the unsure list. I don't want to start changing things because of rumors. Would like to find out (FOR SURE) where Francis, Moyer Jr, Casebolt, etc. plan to run.

Thanks,
Jeff.

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Dillon Wood will return to chase WoO points in 2016