Mr.Gulick, I in no way was diminishing what Lucas accomplished in his young career. I too go to the Grove every Friday night and watched Lucas turn into a very good sprint car driver. I also grew up watching his dad (Randy) winning some in the Keen Trucking #5w. I wish Lucas well and hope he has a successful career.
Your second line is what I was thinking. Their must of been some kind of relationship there through his dad that carried over to Lucas' career for him to make it that far, that fast.
I actually didn't say anything in my first post, but, I think there's driver's in USAC and Indiana that are MORE deserving at this chance of a lifetime, than Lucas. I thought that was what the IRL was supposed to be about.
But you know the old saying, It's all in who ya know or something like that....
P.S..It's funny you mentioned Cody Darrah. This weekend my freinds and I were talking about Lucas and Cody, and I said I'd bet Cody wins an Outlaw race before Lucas, then I see this post on the Grove board.