2012 Silly Season Discussion

#127
#127
jhen713 said:
It seems likely. I wonder if Gibbs will move Logano to a 4th car or allow him to look for a ride elsewhere if this happens.
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I will be finding another driver to follow if Edwards drives the car that little weirdo LOgano is driving.

Kind of exciting actually.
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#128
#128
SyxxSynse said:
I want Edwards to stay with Roush, but that is for my own selfish reasoning that I am a Ford man. I started following Mark Martin solely because he drove a Ford but then started pulling for the driver, not the car, before the move to Chevy. When I thought he was going to retire, I became a fan of Edwards to stick with Roush/Ford, but I liked him as a driver too. I will continue to follow Carl if he goes elsewhere.
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Your reasoning for liking Carl is exactly the same as mine. But I will not follow him racing in a Japanese car manufacturer. Especially not the 20 car.
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#130
#130
I've said this before but I never understand brand loyalty. I don't care what my driver is in as long as he is winning. That's why I didn't mind seeing Mark leave Ford for Chevy.
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#131
#131
There is no reason to pull for brand in Nascar. The only thing brand related on the car is the emblem and even that is a decal. None of those automakers use carburetors anymore, you can't buy any of those cars from the dealer in rear-wheel drive and nothing about them is stock in any way.
 
#133
#133
NASCAR Race Hub said that some sources have said that Carl should make an announcement a little before or at Indianapolis. Take that for what its worth.
 
#136
#136
Burhead said:
I've said this before but I never understand brand loyalty. I don't care what my driver is in as long as he is winning. That's why I didn't mind seeing Mark leave Ford for Chevy.
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Toyota is the only manufacturer I have that problem with.
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#137
#137
615 Vol said:
There is no reason to pull for brand in Nascar. The only thing brand related on the car is the emblem and even that is a decal. None of those automakers use carburetors anymore, you can't buy any of those cars from the dealer in rear-wheel drive and nothing about them is stock in any way.
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Truth.

...old habits die hard, though. :)
 
#138
#138
615 Vol said:
There is no reason to pull for brand in Nascar. The only thing brand related on the car is the emblem and even that is a decal. None of those automakers use carburetors anymore, you can't buy any of those cars from the dealer in rear-wheel drive and nothing about them is stock in any way.
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Basically correct, but the engine blocks and heads are made by the auto manufacturer. In Nationwide the Charger and Mustang are rwd.
 
#139
#139
Besides, they haven't been stock cars since before most people were alive or can remember.

That argument doesn't hold weight anymore.
 
#140
#140
TennesseeFan07 said:
How can anyone justify the 31 team's performance? I can't see this team not getting shuffled.
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Berrier out as Burton's crew chief UPDATE: Jeff Burton will have a new crew chief alignment for his Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup team effective immediately, sources have told FOXSports.com. Todd Berrier will be replaced within the team, which will be run by a committee of crew chiefs in the coming races. Burton and Berrier have struggled this season, with Burton 25th in the NASCAR Sprint Cup standings.(Fox Sports)(7-25-2011)
UPDATE: Luke Lambert has been named interim crew chief for Richard Childress Racing's #31 Caterpillar/Chevy team with driver Jeff Burton in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Lambert replaces veteran crew chief Todd Berrier. "Todd has been an important part of RCR's success for many years," said Richard Childress, president and CEO of Richard Childress Racing. "He is still employed and under contract and his role with RCR will be determined in the near future." Berrier has been an RCR employee since 1994. This will be Lambert's first stint as a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series crew chief. The 28-year-old has been with RCR since September 2005. He was named a team engineer for the No. 31 program in 2008. He is a 2005 graduate of North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering. "Luke will be the interim crew chief until further notice," said Childress.(RCR)(7-25-2011)
 
#144
#144
My belief has been Edwards would stay at Roush, but now I'm not so sure. During an interview Matt Kenseth said something to the effect of after Carl is gone. The word "if" should have been used unless a decision has been made.
 
#146
#146
rbroyles said:
My belief has been Edwards would stay at Roush, but now I'm not so sure. During an interview Matt Kenseth said something to the effect of after Carl is gone. The word "if" should have been used unless a decision has been made.
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I think he is gone too. Would rather follow him @ Roush, but it is what it is. I also saw them doing a discussion, and they said his chance to win the title is over once/ if he says he is leaving. Really wish he was signed for longer. Why would he want to leave iyho? I know Jack can pay the man, and he has been good in those cars.
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#147
#147
Escape Goat said:
I think he is gone too. Would rather follow him @ Roush, but it is what it is. I also saw them doing a discussion, and they said his chance to win the title is over once/ if he says he is leaving. Really wish he was signed for longer. Why would he want to leave iyho? I know Jack can pay the man, and he has been good in those cars.
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Sometimes a driver feels he isn't appreciated to the extent that he thinks he deserves, and I get a little of this feeling from Carl. Perhaps JGR is willing to outspend Roush by a meaningful margin. Then there is that common affliction of race car drivers, Grass is greener itis coupled with it's all about me.
 
#148
#148
I'm sure he knows at this point. Hope it doesn't leak until after the season, or if he ever gets out of contention.
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#149
#149
Escape Goat said:
I'm sure he knows at this point. Hope it doesn't leak until after the season, or if he ever gets out of contention.
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I think his decision is made, just doesn't want to kill the team's momentum by announcing his leaving. If he were staying, I think he would say so now to keep team morale up.
 
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