Ricky Thornton Jr. Vs. Hudson O'Neal | Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series At Eagle Highlights

Watch the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series "High Bank Heist" highlights at Eagle Raceway from July 15, 2024 on MAVTV on FloRacing
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[@samleary2733]

RTJ gave Huddy a BIG gift not turning him around the first time Huddy tangled with the lap car. Won’t see any more respect than that out of anyone

[@John-pz6nm]

Especially Bobby Pierce

[@DingoOverlord]

@@John-pz6nmHating just to hate. How petty

[@John-pz6nm]

@@DingoOverlord The truth hurts doesn't it fan boi?

[@levilittlefield]

If you think that was respect then you don’t know racing. Thornton was saving his car not Hud. If he hits Hud and spins him out like you think Pierce would he risk destroying his right front and nose just to get the lead with 30 to go in a aero drivin car lol okay y’all are comedy

[@jacobstanfield1564]

​@@levilittlefield I don't know about wether or not there was respect, but if I am RTJ, I would want to beat my old car clean with zero questions or doubts. This rivalry just might make Lucas great again.

[@davidlampman3214]

Once RTJ gets his new ride dialed in look out he will be kicken ass

[@DingoOverlord]

But he lost…

[@tylersx6258]

@@DingoOverlord Re-read the comment genius

[@holeshot26]

He was purposely avoiding hittin O'Neal to show respect for him & the team! plus i think his car took a lil damage in that dirty lap traffic move. They're both bada$$es!! been watching them both since last season!

[@toddashlock4381]

​@paulles1377 what do you mean what's to dial in? He hopped in a car that never ran up front and ran really well the first 2 races I think that speaks volumes. Just because the chassis is built by longhorn does not mean it's identical. I like huddy and rtj both but you have to admit Hudson hopped in a program that has been dominating for the last 3 years. Rtj hopped in a car that has never did nothing.

[@CM-ve1bz]

@@toddashlock4381 Longhorn might need to check their jig

[@automatedman2542]

This story was like a damn movie, to have those two racing this hard just weeks after the moves, too sweet!

[@WBrex56]

Great race. No dirty moves. Just hard racing

[@dannyht92]

That was a badass race.

[@Nebraska93]

Eagle raceway never disappoints

[@anthonydavis5d]

The racing at Eagle is ALWAYS top-notch regardless of what classes are running

[@jasonwilliams208]

That was some great racing!!!!👍😁🏁

[@jeffgapen4522]

I like RTJ, he really is the guy to beat, in my eyes, doing great for a new team.

[@robfultz7946]

Awesome race! How can anyone not ike Dirt Racing! Especially with the group of talented drivers in this series!

[@richardross119]

The next few months should be fun!!!

[@georgiabandit1321]

What a race.

[@dakotahjohnson7689]

Watching this race in person was crazy!! Really wish Marlar wouldn’t have had any troubles. Feel like he would have been a top contender

[@jimmieroan9881]

marlar didn't have trouble, maybe you need to watch the video if you missed the "trouble".

[@HillaryClintonWinning]

Killer racing

[@reesejohnson4526]

The best late model race I’ve seen in a long time

[@DblCheese]

Rtj being this competitive in a car that as of two weeks ago wasn’t running the Lucas series has already confirmed that boy can drive.

[@DaltonHerzmann]

Awesome track awesome racing

[@DJDouglasWarden]

Good clean racing! Well done gentlemen.

[@chiefthompson2702]

That was a barn burner for sure💯✊🏽

[@chadzeiders8293]

Man that left rear on the 71 was really moving around, like way more than the rest

[@mattfetter4123]

Damn! Missed this one last night. Looked like a good barn burner!

[@12345tball]

Awesome !! Great race !

[@rickyrickyrule6451]

Hell of a show.... ❤ eagle raceway

[@marksmith4298]

Wilson got the short end of the stick

[@sonliving]

Good race 👏🏼🏁👏🏼

[@daleoplinger3577]

Great racing!!!

[@landonmurray3814]

Did lawler just stand on the brake?

[@grantfaustich4181]

Looks like Lawler turned down on Huddy intentionally

[@madpackrips]

@@grantfaustich4181Lawler must have a rear view mirror to be able to stalk the leader. Hudson just didn’t know where to go and caused the wreck with indecision. He’s got the fastest car now, he doesn’t need to drive like he’s in a demo derby 😂

[@CM-ve1bz]

@@madpackrips The RTJ boys had me convinced he could win in a Pepsi truck. But they were wrong

[@grantfaustich4181]

@madpackrips I think the first encounter was on Huddy and the second encounter looked like Lawler was retaliating.

[@tcjohnson3437]

Bs, Hud had the lane under him by half a car, and he still turned into the leader, maybe that rear view will come with some talent ​@madpackrips

[@xylol412]

Dang lapper. Would’ve like to seen Wilson run the whole show.

[@baboracus]

should have seen that coming.

[@jimmymeeks6908]

Good job O'Neal 👍

[@Brandon-youtube]

Not an RTJ fan or dirty racing but if there was ever a time for a door or park job this was it!

[@gomtbprescottaz9685]

That was some seriously hard racing right there. RTJ!!

[@MajorrGamiingMann]

Seavey from last to a top 10, wow. That kid is a wheelman

[@Skerz4TheWin]

Freaking live watching races when they ate at Eagle

[@1400hpnextgen7]

That 20RT car is getting faster!

[@hayd3ncalkin283]

Whata battle!! Hudson needs to be carful around lap traffic tho😂

[@therealBocaStudios]

Would love to see Bobby Pierce in the R1, would make this a dream series. The key to bringing in money is make the races classics from go.

[@Tipzyyy]

He’d never do that though. He runs his own team

[@jacobstanfield1564]

It was a big enough deal to get out of Pierce chassis into Longhorns. I don't think he would run for Richards out of respect for his own father. I could be wrong though, opinions being what they are generally worth.

[@paulles1377]

Mark would never, ever, EVER let somebody else make the calls on his team.

[@keystoneroots]

Badass race

[@standobson1021]

Another top 5 finish #99 Moran and Crew, Congratulations

[@PaisleyAnn_Vlogz]

It’s me your fan devin

[@OHIOFARMBOY-kb6fn]

Good show

[@rousejeremy]

Lawler with the rookie mistake.

[@marktheaardvark7208]

Well, that still didn’t answer the question a lot of people were asking , Was it the car or the driver, I think the answer is yes.

[@gagemeyer363]

It’s clearly the car thorton wouldn’t have been tangled up fighting 4 cars for a position if he had the best of the best in the car he’s in now! He’s basically there but not quite all the way. Either way huddy has proved he needs the best of the best equipment or he’ll be towards the back or not in the feature at all🤷🏼‍♂️ he had one of the best rides in the rocket house car and he still couldn’t compete that well 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@MarkEastman-gi6zs]

@@gagemeyer363still couldn’t compete😂he won the Championship in the R1

[@Deeds80]

The championship with an asterisk next to it because he sure didnt earn it​@@MarkEastman-gi6zs

[@thomasrunnels9306]

It's clear to see RTJ is way better than O'Neal early when track was in his favor "heavy"just had tires and track go away. Their set-up was off, happens all the time.. Its not always just about driver! The car set-up on dirt has to be close on starting lap and on point for when the track slicks off or you start losing traction and you start slowing down! Then it's just about trying to maintain your position and finish! Dang good racing RTJ will be right back out front next two races and spoiling the shows!They have that cars set-up close to perfect for his driving skill!!

[@CM-ve1bz]

@@gagemeyer363 He was never less than second in points and had the lead for a while. What do you consider competitive?

[@user-it4em8sx7k]

Rtjj the man

[@unlawfulcartel3207]

Odd how RTJ all the sudden kicking ass this year then leaves team and Hudson is now up in the top with him. Either that team found some illegal stuff to do or RTJ did and didn’t want Hudson to find out.

[@Etan1122]

It’s hard to do it on your own. Bobby can do it because his dad has a shit ton of experience

[@lucky-tl5ep]

Man I thought Alberson had a good shot. Next one #58❤

[@shtrzrus]

People been saying "maybe next time 58" for a while. It won't happen

[@Random_Atom420]

Screw Hudson! Some dirty ass moves. Respect to RTJ for not pitting O'Neil he definitely had a bunch of opportunities to take him out. Hell of a race though.

[@ccrites123]

What dirty moves?? You should be pissed at the lapped cars out there riding the brakes and blocking traffic

[@gagemeyer363]

@@ccrites123that’s part of racing huddy clearly hit at least 2 lap cars and almost spun out in front of thorton a couple times as well. Hell if I was thorton I would have gained a bunch of fans for spinning him the first time he got sideways in front of me! Huddy wouldn’t be at the front every race without the best of the best equipment clearly he’s already shown us and Ricky’s got a “backup” car for shep and he’s wheeling that bitch better than shep did honestly 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@chriscurtis3150]

It was a good clean race the better guy won tonight!¡!!! It's called racing boys

[@Nitro9n]

Your bitterness is showing

[@CM-ve1bz]

He was surprised somebody could actually be that slow

[@avalanchefishing5725]

Geez people just enjoy a good race, quit putting drama in everything. I don’t care who wins if it’s good side by side action.

[@mattfetter4123]

Exactly! Who wants to watch one driver dominate all year?

[@landonmurray3814]

@avalanchefishing5725 agreed but also, having that drama makes moments like this all the more awesome yknow? Seeing ricky fly by huddy on the outside after all that's happened just has a certain charm to it when you know the backstory

[@ethanscholten1383]

Screw Hudson O’Neal

[@TRM83]

You mad cause things look different when it's an even playing field?

[@dmiller2788]

Why? What did he do? So screw him because he excepted an offer to drive for a great team. Not his fault the owner fired RTJ.

[@deangelojeremitriusvickers6319]

Found the Lawler burner account😂

[@MotoCrazeBMWS1KRR]

Hudson is a great guy, anyone who is bashing him doesn’t know him. He did nothing wrong by accepting the ssi ride. He made a great career move.

[@haroldgarrett9677]

Think Ricky used his up too early would have had him.

[@theginganinja-_-7695]

Lawler in the way as usual. Dude can’t win locally why’s he on the road? More money then talent I guess. 😊

[@MaggieChurch-mr3rg]

James Griffin🩵🩵🩵

[@TerryJester-r9t]

Why are they not using their new numbers?

[@jeremyduncan8194]

Who?

[@landonmurray3814]

@TerryJester-r9t in late model racing most drivers take their numbers with them. Rocket house car is an exception

[@deangelojeremitriusvickers6319]

Who isn’t? Huddy and RTJ are using their number lol

[@Ever443]

Well now that RTJ has joined Owens team and is clearly faster. How long before Jimmy looses his job?

[@CM-ve1bz]

Wonder if RTJ will get the blame the way O’Neal has.

[@vinceedwards575]

That the opposite of a tight job?

[@Brandon-youtube]

Owens is in a Rocket, RTJ in a Longhorn. Not an apples to apples comparison, and Owens was near the front.

[@gailtaylor1636]

That 71 was like a Chinaman in a bull shop. Looked like ole Dale Sr rooting and gouging. 😂

[@lextacy2008]

Inverse aggressive driving. That's when you race the lap traffic like a dumbass and cause a wreck

[@EmersumBiggins]

71 tried to wreck that lapper in front of the field twice😂

[@paulles1377]

Put the crack pipe down.

[@TracieParker-rw8ud]

Must su k geting beat by your old team

[@jasonlong3929]

Nice job rtj 2nd night in new team/car hope he shook O'Neils hand and said your welcome

[@scottsherrard]

Is it the car or the driver? Well the car just won so….

[@davids5006]

Lol

[@marktheaardvark7208]

@@scottsherrard - yeah, but the driver was right there and had a chance, The next few months are going to be fun to watch

[@CM-ve1bz]

The fastest car on the track without a good driver is nothing more than an also ran. RTJ was racing cars when O’Neal was in grade school, but got spanked by the kid.

[@HillaryClintonWinning]

O Neil couldn't even get around lappers you could tell he was scared shitless lol

[@CM-ve1bz]

@@HillaryClintonWinning He was putting the distance on the field in the last 5 laps, when it counts

[@GilesLaFave]

How many lappers is O'Neil going to hit? Lol

[@jasonj5613]

Huddy just proved it was the car

[@johnb8097]

RTJ just proved it wasn't.

[@wadebartholomew7436]

What a race.