No disrespect, but I don't see Matus, Spithaler and Garvin making the full All Star tour. It sounds like a great plan and they could do the Shark Racing deal of learning as you go, but it takes deep pockets and lots of sponsor money to make that happen. Wish them the best, but I'd be surprised if they aren't off the tour by the Silver Cup.
It is concerning that three of the top guns are heading to the road, but we've been down that road before; thinking mid 90s when Tim Shaffer, Dale Blaney, Jimmy Hawley, Rod George and Ed Lynch Jr. all stretched their wings and hit the road in some way, shape or form.
Drivers always fill those voids.
I believe AJ Flick's sponsors want him to run local/Lernerville on Friday Nights, but he does love Port Royal, so I wouldn't be surprised if Jo is right.
Veterans Dan Shetler and Dan Kuriger know how to win races.
Third generation drivers Sye Lynch and Adam Kekich are candidates to fill that talent void.
Any chance Jimmy Seger and Lockhart run Lernerville weekly?
Darin Gallagher will surprise some people if he's stepping into the 410 ranks full time and hopefully Zack Morrow, Clay Riney and George Hobaugh can take the next step in their development. It's a shame Alex Paden sold all of his stuff, he showed flashes of brilliance last year.
It's also a shame Turkey won't be back in a car this year, but it's refreshing to see a young man prioritize his health and family to his passion.
It will be great to have Rod George back, hopefully it's weekly, but I think Ed Lynch Jr. is done.
At the moment, Danny Holtgraver is without a major ride and does plan to run special events close to home, but I doubt other than an opening night shakedown for the All Star race you'll see him much at Lernerville. If he wins the first couple races, he may continue to run weekly, but for the money they have in their equipment, I doubt they run weekly for $1,300.
Rumor has it, a top driver from another division may be dabbling in sprint cars this year, maybe even running full time double duty, but we'll see if there's any truth to that rumor. If it's true, you'll know who it is right away. If not, then I know at least one more person is full of . . .
Is it opening night yet? Still plenty of talent in the division, it will be fun to watch who rises to the challenge!
Sodeman's work schedule makes it difficult for him to get to Lernerville some Friday nights, so I think he'll be around to defend.
Edited by DegenerationX, 30 January 2017 - 10:42 PM.
