Monday, April 7, 2014

2014 Preview: Irish Lads Racing

Owner- Mike Mahon
2013 Standings- 5th / 2014 Projection- 6th
Irish Lads really turned it on at the end of last season. In the first 5 races, they had only scored one top 10 finish. In the next nine, both cars finished out of the top 10 in only one race. The proection may be decieving, because of their bad start, but if they can post good results from race one, they should be competing for the team championship come race 20.

Joey Walkowiak / 25 / Havoline Cheverlet SS
2013 Standings- 11th / 2014 Projection- 13th
 One of the best young talent in the field, don't be surprised to see the 25 in victoy lane this season. He is 10 years younger than Bowen, but he plays the role of team leader. The key to finishing in the top half this season is to have the form he had mid season last year. In a 4 race stretch, his lowest finish was 7th, including the Lads' first victory. Expect the 25 to mix it with the best around, but be realistic for the young guy.

Tim Bowel / 82 / Buffalo Wild Wings Cheverlet SS
2013 Standings- 13th / 2014 Projection- 15th
 The biggest thing for the 82 to work on is get more top 10s. Only 6 from last year wont be enough to mix it with the top drivers this season. Especially if he has another poor start like the 2013 season. His win at Phoenix helped him out with momentum fot his next year. But the in shop rivalry with Walkowiak should push him to better finishes.

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