HearnNation20 82 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Saw on Matt Sheppard fan page that he will not be running Eastern States. I know in the past its been known he doesn't care for OCFS, but kind of surprised considering the money on the table, there's no DIRTcar conflict, and he has had some success there. Thoughts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chas71 1,242 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 The others drivers present will be fine with his decision. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stratton87 412 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I do find it odd that he'd skip the race, I'm sure Morey would let him use the 358 again for Saturday and he'd use his own car for Sunday but maybe he's just getting ready for the big finale at charlotte? As for his success, when has he done great there? Not saying he hasn't but I don't recall any wins for him there or being in contention for the 200 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster 914 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Maybe 98h will 🏁now . lmao 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HearnNation20 82 Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 56 minutes ago, stratton87 said: I do find it odd that he'd skip the race, I'm sure Morey would let him use the 358 again for Saturday and he'd use his own car for Sunday but maybe he's just getting ready for the big finale at charlotte? As for his success, when has he done great there? Not saying he hasn't but I don't recall any wins for him there or being in contention for the 200 I do recall him driving a backup car from 40th to finish 2nd in the 200 the last time it was a SDS race, which was 2013 I believe.. I suppose overall he hasn't had a ton of success there but there is $60,000 up for grabs.......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stratton87 412 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 9 minutes ago, HearnNation20 said: I do recall him driving a backup car from 40th to finish 2nd in the 200 the last time it was a SDS race, which was 2013 I believe.. I suppose overall he hasn't had a ton of success there but there is $60,000 up for grabs.......... Ok, just saw that 43 to 2nd in 2014 other than that he has a 6th and 4th as best finishes. Not as bad as I thought. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobMiller 6,768 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 3 hours ago, HearnNation20 said: Saw on Matt Sheppard fan page that he will not be running Eastern States. I know in the past its been known he doesn't care for OCFS, but kind of surprised considering the money on the table, there's no DIRTcar conflict, and he has had some success there. Thoughts? Where did you see this again? I went through his fan page, his personal page and his wife's page trying to pick up a clue, and I didn't see where he said it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HearnNation20 82 Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 2 minutes ago, BobMiller said: Where did you see this again? I went through his fan page, his personal page and his wife's page trying to pick up a clue, and I didn't see where he said it. Go to Matt Sheppard Fan Page on Facebook. Someone posted in the visitor posts, will you be running ESW? And the page replies "no" Also someone just asked again on the post about Brockville 10/15 and the response was also "no" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
old racer 574 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 2015 he had Weedsport conflict.....This year they could not run Wheels without Point Loss .......So why would they let them go to ESW ?.....he is 208 points ahead of SF .....SF owner is man behind Big $$ at ESW so maybe SF will lose points if he goes there ?.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HearnNation20 82 Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 4 minutes ago, old racer said: 2015 he had Weedsport conflict.....This year they could not run Wheels without Point Loss .......So why would they let them go to ESW ?.....he is 208 points ahead of SF .....SF owner is man behind Big $$ at ESW so maybe SF will lose points if he goes there ?.... There's no DIRTcar conflict with Eastern States this year.......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
old racer 574 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 There wasn't at Wheels......where you been ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
predmore13 190 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 22 minutes ago, old racer said: There wasn't at Wheels......where you been ? 24 hour rule was in effect at the wheels. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
old racer 574 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 maybe so but look at ESW BB entry for $35k win race .....how many top 15 points in DIRT entered ? .....No MS, DJ,FULLER,WARD,WIGHT,FLACK,PHELPS,COZZE,BRITTEN,DECKER,MAHANEY,McLAUGHLIN,WILLIAMSON,HAERS,TERRANCE,TOMKINS......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chas71 1,242 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 There are DIRT platinum drivers racing at OC, Hearn, Friesen to name 2, so anyone who doesn't go, it's their choice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
deifan 60 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 He'll never get 70 wins this year by not showing. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaRooster 1,434 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Good, now we won't see his foolish and dangerous brake-checks on the double-file restarts. He got punted into the 4th turn wall by none other than Hearn one year for doing so. Nice. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HearnNation20 82 Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 2 hours ago, old racer said: There wasn't at Wheels......where you been ? 24 hour rule was in effect... totally different scenario, hence why I said there is no DIRTcar conflict for ESW. Additionally, this is an early list and some have not decided/gave an answer... Hearn Stew DJ will be there as well as others I'm sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lenster24 459 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 6 hours ago, HearnNation20 said: Saw on Matt Sheppard fan page that he will not be running Eastern States. I know in the past its been known he doesn't care for OCFS, but kind of surprised considering the money on the table, there's no DIRTcar conflict, and he has had some success there. Thoughts? Superman Sucks At OCFS...Hearn Scares Him.... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leroy 6,449 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Maybe Matt will race at Outlaw Speedway? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leroy 6,449 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 6 hours ago, stratton87 said: I do find it odd that he'd skip the race, I'm sure Morey would let him use the 358 again for Saturday and he'd use his own car for Sunday but maybe he's just getting ready for the big finale at charlotte? As for his success, when has he done great there? Not saying he hasn't but I don't recall any wins for him there or being in contention for the 200 Maybe his equipment got more damage at Oswego than he had hoped for? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leroy 6,449 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 6 hours ago, foster said: Maybe 98h will 🏁now . lmao good one. I'll be shocked if Jimmy shows up at Eastern States. But stranger things have happened. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dirtmodfan 36 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Doubt we will see any Platinum drivers there other than Hearn. Outlaw speedway has a solid purse the same weekend. Only other invaders I can think of that will be there are Tremont, Bachetti, and perhaps Laubach. Should be around 50 modifieds or so. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
montess 642 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 1 hour ago, leroy said: Maybe Matt will race at Outlaw Speedway? I wouldn't hold my breath on that one. When talking to Matt at the autograph night @ Cmp. I asked him about Outlaw & he wasn't a big fan of Outlaws surface. I know it's gotten better but Matt said his car took a beating because of the rocks there. I really hope he dose race that weekend. That would be awesome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HearnNation20 82 Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 17 minutes ago, Dirtmodfan said: Doubt we will see any Platinum drivers there other than Hearn. Outlaw speedway has a solid purse the same weekend. Only other invaders I can think of that will be there are Tremont, Bachetti, and perhaps Laubach. Should be around 50 modifieds or so. Stewart Friesen and Danny Johnson will also be there. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster 914 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 3 minutes ago, HearnNation20 said: Stewart Friesen and Danny Johnson will also be there. Most all the "platinum" drivers will be at ocfs . Platinum status means nothing for this . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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