The day has finally come to make some predictions for the WoO season as their racing season kicks off tonight following three nights of racing at Volusia.
I really think Donny Schatz is going to have a banner year this year, even for himself. I think he's going to win 20+ times on tour this year, even though this is the most 'heavy hitter-oriented' tour that I can think of. He is really going to frustrate the competition because they are spending a shitload of money as well, but he's gonna continue to beat them to the finish line on a nightly basis. I could be wrong, and we could see him DNF more times this year then in year's past that could cause a point battle, but I don't see it happening one bit. He's going to repeat at Knoxville (as much as I want to see a new winner), and he's gonna go out and win most of the big paying races just like he did in 2007.
The real points battle for the year is going to be for 2nd place between Jason Meyers, Craig Dollansky, Joey Saldana, Steve Kinser, Danny Lasoski, Jac Haudenschild, and Sammy Swindell (if he stays on tour). This is the real battle and its going to result in a driver(s) losing their ride after this year because they could finish as low as 8th in points possibly! Anyways, the start of the year always provides optimism and a sense that anything can happen, but everything usually comes screeching back to reality about a month into the season. Can't wait to see how it plays out!
Point Standing Predictions (Wins in Parenthesis)
1. Donny Schatz (21)
2. Craig Dollansky (7)
3. Steve Kinser (7)
4. Joey Saldana (5)
5. Jason Meyers (6)
6. Danny Lasoski (6)
7. Sammy Swindell (if he runs full tour) (6)
8. Jac Haudenschild (3)
9. Tim Kaeding (if he runs full tour) (2)
10. Kerry Madsen (1)
11. Kraig Kinser (2)
12. Sam Hafertepe, Jr. (0)
13. Chad Kemenah (0)
14. Jason Sides (1)
15. Lucas Wolfe (1)
16. Tony Bruce, Jr. (if he runs full tour) (0)
17. Brian Ellenberger (0)
18. Terry McCarl (partial tour) (2)
19. Brooke Tatnell (partial tour) (1)
20. Wayne Johnson (0)
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