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Bradley Howard hoping to gain experience with the All Star Circuit of Champions

Wonder if Ryan Smith has paved the way or influenced other young Central PA guys to give the All Stars a shot. Not sure Howard can emulate Smith's success last year, but he'll learn a ton.

I would be amazed if he can even come close to running in the top 5 or even top 10 let alone get a win or 3 like Ryan Smith did he was at least up to speed before he committed to the series. I believe that it is probably a good decision to get some seat time and see some new tracks and learn but he was barely able to make a weekly show in central Pa. at tracks the he had experience on but I have a feeling that they are going to have alot of long nights home after some dnq's.... I wish them all the luck and I hope that they prove me wrong

Yep I wasn't implying he'd have the success or speed of Ryan, just that perhaps seeing someone from his region paved the way for at least the thought of giving the All Stars a shot.  More of a compliment to Ryan for having the fortitude to try the All Stars.  Could be influential for others. 

As an aside if it wasn't for a less than stellar Ohio Speedweek Ryan probably would've finished top 4 or 5 in points.

there were nights last year where BH was "scary fast"...in the interest of safety, I hope the "scary" part is minimized going forward

Lincoln 1845 ft/.35 mile T1=118MPH 
Eldora 2287 ft/.43mile T3=135MPH
Port 2716 ft/.51 mile T3=TBD
Grove 2792 ft/.53 mile T3=135MPH
Selinsgrove 2847 ft/.54 mile T1=136MPH
"I didn't move to PA from El Paso in search of better 
weather." Van May

Yeah speedweek was definitely the low point of his season last year and I was told that his crew chief had a vacation that was planned and paid for before they committed to running the all stars and he missed speedweek but the second half of the season they were very impressive I look for some wins from that team this year

I wish him well , yes he will gain experience but at a high cost factor . He could gain much experience by running more at home in Pa if he ran , Path Valley , Grandview , Port Royal , and all other tracks . Not only running for experience but running for money is what all teams do these days  , its just not like it use to be . He is right when he says start money needs to be increased but the tracks can't afford it , only when they have bigger shows .Running solely for money is not always the answer , as he may find out . Running where you have a better chance to win is better then traveling at higher costs .Just ask the more successful teams .

If his chances of winning in Pa are slim, traveling increases his chances. He needs to experience adjusting to new tracks in order to adjust to familiar ones. Just because Danny Dietrich wins 10+ races a year's doesn't guarantee that he could do the same anywhere else. I like Bob and Brad and look forward to seeing him grow as a racer. 

I wish Brad the best of LUCK in his travels this year,hope he sticks with it even with some tough nights.

Looks like a great year for the All Stars if all 14 on this roster do fallow the whole tour!!!

To bad so many from last year are not returning Wilson ,Darrah,Smith,and Schaffer were all winners last year and will be missed.

Also enjoyed seeing guys like Parker Price,Phillo,and Danny Smith look forward to seeing them in Ohio.along with Lady Lightning and The Wild Child. 

Maybe he'll take a liking to smaller tracks.

As a matter of fact Danny should have won at The Field last year.