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Cynthia Gauthier (in Monster Mutt), Bari Musawwir, and Colton Eichelberger have taken the last three spots. Really surprised Cynthia got in (I was honestly expecting Kevin to get the call for the Mutt), but I called it with the other two. The only question now is who takes spot #31....

Colton is definitely going to the big show. He was the only driver on Tyler's tour that could keep up with him in the slightest, and could still win the tour at the start of the final weekend. Seeing how many points Tyler racked up, that by itself is an accomplishment on Colton's part. Bari getting in is also a likely possibility. He had a pretty decent season so I wouldn't be too surprised if he gets the call. And then there's also the question of whether or not Brodozer is good to go for Vegas. If so, Colt's getting the last spot. But if not, it could go to either Chuck or Chad, my guess being Chuck.

FS1 Cleatus - Marc McDonald (Not only did he finish very well, but he's in the FS1 truck, so that's basically an automatic in for him) El Toro Loco - Becky McDonough (Had an even better season than last year. She deserves it.) Lucas Oil Crusader - Linsey Weenk (Another sponsor truck and a World FInals veteran, plus despite having a rough season, he had his share of wow moments) Zombie - Bari Musawwir (May have fallen off the grid a bit, but proved to be impressive on Triple Threat Central) Wild Flower - Rosalee Ramer (Definitely had a rough season, but in Oakland she proved she still has the craziness in her) El Toro Loco - Chuck Werner (I'm waiting.......) Monster Mutt Dalmatian - Candice Jolly (Obvious) Soldier Fortune - Chad Fortune (Obvious) Max-D - Colton Eichelberger (Obvious) Great Clips Mohawk Warrior - Bryce Kenny (Obvious) Brodozer - Colt Stephens (They're trying to get the truck in for Vegas, and I hope they can do it. Otherwise, a second Zombie it is.) Whiplash - Brianna Mahon Bounty Hunter - Jimmy Creten Scooby-Doo - Steven Sims (C'mon, the guy deserves it.) Dragon - Jon Zimmer Northern Nightmare - Cam McQueen (Arena Tour Champion)

It is indeed an error. There's an FAQ page on the World FInals site that confirms there will be 32 trucks in the main field. Plus, there's also the DDS champ being added in, so 16 in this state wouldn't make sense. Also, seeing as how MJ confirmed the last competitor will be from the Arena Tour, and the top spot is between Cam and Pablo....one of them is gonna get snubbed. Just like that, I hope Cam wins.

Aaand Justin Sipes has won Triple Threat East!!! WOOO!!!!!

Justin wins Triple Threat East!!!! YES!!!!!!!

Ah well, there's still Vegas. GG guys. Congrats to Morgan on the win.

Marc can win Stadium Tour 3 with or without a clean sweep. 42 points are on the line, and he trails Morgan by 29. Heck, even a win in just one competition and a good finish on the other two would be enough for Marc to win it. Also hoping Justin wins as well. Unlike last year, this year he has not one, but two monkeys on his back wanting to knock him down. That, and if Eichelberger or Vinson win, it could result in someone good getting snubbed (As much as I hate to say it, most likely Chuck) to bring Blackwell in for Megalodon.

You know, we're getting very close to the halfway point on qualifiers, so I think it's time I make my Main Field predictions. Bolded names are already confirmed. Grave Digger - Charlie Pauken (Stadium Tour 2 Champion) Max-D - Tom Meents Team Hot Wheels Firestorm - Scott Buetow Max-D - Neil Elliott (Stadium Tour 1 Champion) Grave Digger - Adam Anderson Mutant - Todd LeDuc Avenger - Jim Koehler (I'm guessing a lot of navy blue for his paint scheme this year) VP Racing Fuel's Mad Scientist (Reigning Freestyle Champion + Stadium Tour 4 Champion) Son-Uva Digger - Ryan Anderson (Reigning Racing Champion) Gas Monkey Garage - BJ Johnson Overkill Evolution - Mike Vaters II FS1 Cleatus - Marc McDonald (Stadium Tour 3 Champion; he was my pick from the very beginning to win it and I'll be grinning ear to ear if he does) Grave Digger - Morgan Kane El Toro Loco - Becky McDonough Soldier Fortune - Chad Fortune Mutant - Coty Saucier Lucas Oil Crusader - Linsey Weenk Grave Digger - Tyler Menninga (Triple Threat Central Champion) Max-D - Colton Eichelberger Earth Shaker - Tristan England (Reigning Double Down Showdown Champion + Triple Threat West Champion) Megalodon - Justin Sipes (Triple Threat East Champion) Northern NIghtmare - Cam McQueen (Arena Tour Champion) Monster Mutt Dalmatian - Candice Jolly El Toro Loco - Chuck Werner (You better not snub him again, Feld.) Wild Flower - Rosalee Ramer (May have had a rough season but keep in mind where she finished in Freestyle last year) Great Clips Mohawk Warrior - Bryce Kenny Zombie - Bari Musawwir Bounty Hunter - Jimmy Creten Scooby-Doo - Steven Sims Brodozer - Colt Stephens Whiplash - Brianna Mahon

SUD, Gas Monkey, and Overkill have qualified for the big show. Surprised they didn't announce Jon Zimmer and I'd be shocked if he's getting snubbed this year.

Really hoping Armando Castro can make that final push on his tour. He's only one point behind Camden and 137 behind Tristan. With 144 points still up for grabs, he can still do it.

Lee O'Donnell is the Stadium Tour 4 Series Champion!!!

It is officially possible that Tyler Menninga can repeat what Justin did last year, and grab the TTS Central Series Championship early; only Colton and possibly Bari still have a shot to get it. Also, Hotsy will be driven by Geremie Dishman tonight and tomorrow in El Paso.

I think the following competitors are good for what I'd like to call a Wild Card spot: Cynthia Gauthier - Monster Mutt Dalmatian - Had an excellent season, but she's been falling off the grid of her leaderboard recently. Kevin Crocker - Monster Mutt - A little while back I attempted to call it and say he might be in the big show. And I still stand by that. Matt Pagliarulo - Jester - He definitely knows how to freestyle like a Feld driver. It's just a shame he had a very rough season. Alex Blackwell - Megalodon - If Justin loses, he's in. if Justin wins, he's probably gonna get the boot again. Cory Rummel - Pirate's Curse - He had a pretty good season, and had his share of wow moments. All of these guys are unlikely to get into the big show, but there's a chance that Feld could pull a wild card on one of them, like they did with Rosalee Ramer and Buddy Tompkins last year.

It was pretty obvious these three would go to Vegas again. Several more are gonna be announced sometime soon.

Welp, after a long battle for the top spot on Stadium Tour 1 between a trio of beasts, the beast that came out on top was Neil Elliott!!!

HECK YEAH! Such an underrated driver, glad he finally got a win!

Did they forget they have one more show tomorrow? lol

I didn't put Collete on my predictions list because it's actually possible for her to get in the big show. Man of Steel got that exact treatment back in 2014, where it competed only in arenas for the entire first quarter, and ended up going into the main field. Considering how Wonder Woman is owned by DC, like Man of Steel is, such an occurrence could happen again. The reason why I didn't put Armando on my list either is because he has put Tristan's lead on his TTS tour in jeopardy. Four to six more overall wins, and he's got the lead. And I think he can do it.

Okay so considering the fact that we're about to hit a point where a bunch of competitors are gonna be announced, I guess I'll put my DDS predictions. Monster Mutt Rottweiler - Brad Allen Over Bored - Jamey Garner Obsessed - Eric Swanson El Toro Loco - Mark List Bounty Hunter - Austin Minton Scooby-Doo - Linsey Read Megalodon - Trent Montgomery Zombie - Travis Mowrey (Rookie of the Year if Brandon doesn't count. I mean, have you seen his freestyles?) Jester - Matt Pagliarulo El Toro Loco - Kayla Blood Grave Digger - Brandon Vinson (Rookie of the Year if he counts) Soldier Fortune Black Ops - Tony Ochs Stinger Unleashed - Zane Rettew Grave Digger - Krysten Anderson Pirate's Curse - Camden Murphy Pirate's Curse - Cory Rummel DDS Winner: Grave Digger - Brandon Vinson or Monster Mutt Rottweiler - Brad Allen They should really consider increasing the size of this field again, because it took me a good hour to decide on this.

Agreed. Steven has been in the DDS 3 times before, and all 3 times in which he had one of the fastest qualifying times. Had he won back in 2016, he would've had one of the fastest times out of anyone in the main field. And with how much he's improved recently, it would be a huge snub for him to not be in the main field.

You're most likely right about Colton, but Randy is only 23 points behind Lee, so he could still pull a fluke and win it. But I see where you're going with this. Neil Elliott did drive FS1 Cleatus 2 years ago so such a twist is definitely possible. 3 El Toros and 2 Megalodons are also possible, as Armando is charging at Tristan like an actual bull, and to not put Alex in the field would be nothing short of a snub.

With it officially confirmed that Pauken is in Digger for the main field, a major question comes to mind; who'll drive the Mutt in the main field? I know this is highly unlikely in a lot of cases, but I'm gonna try to call it and say Kevin Crocker might go to the big show. He's the one whose been driving the Mutt all year, so to not choose him when the guy who normally drives it in the main field is in a different truck this year, especially with how consistent Kevin has been all year, would be kinda strange. If not Kevin, Cynthia is also a solid choice.

Since Pauken just won his tour, I'd assume these guys from that tour are also going to the big show: Colt Stephens Chuck Werner (I will flip a table if Feld snubs him again) Tom Meents Cole Venard Candice Jolly Scott Buetow Rosalee Ramer I'm very iffy about these guys, but chances are they're going to the DDS: Jamey Garner Cory Rummel Eric Swanson

Aaaand Charlie Pauken is the Stadium Tour 2 Champion!!!