2011 NASCAR Thread

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Yeah, I still don't understand that at all. Can someone please explain what Turner's reasons were for replacing Sorenson out of the blue?
 
Austin343
Yeah, I still don't understand that at all. Can someone please explain what Turner's reasons were for replacing Sorenson out of the blue?
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I think it had to do with sponsorship. I don't really understand why either. I do know that Brian Vickers has been hired for two races.
 
I can't help but think this expansion was a bold and unfortunately bad idea in this economy. At least under Todd Braun, the team was solely focused on Nationwide. When Steve brought them up though, he also had three truck teams (And an ARCA team if I recall) so I'm thinking this might have put some financial strain on his team and Dollar General is the first domino to fall. I won't be surprised if everything else comes next.

Actually come to think of it, Dollar General is also leaving Sarah Fisher Racing in the Indycar series as well. Only team they haven't left yet is KBM in the trucks but I won't be surprised if it does eventually happen. Maybe Dollar General is in dire straits themselves and unfortunately have to cancel their racing programs.
 
Preview of Kansas NNS race this weekend:

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Another awesome Gamestop paint scheme to see this weekend. Wish it would've been Ace Combat instead, but still cool.


Edit: In unsurprising news:

Jayski
Michael Waltrip Racing announced Clint Bowyer will drive the team's #15 Toyota with 5-hour Energy as the primary sponsor for the next three NASCAR Sprint Cup seasons beginning at the 2012 Daytona 500 [for 24 races a season]. The announcement ends months of speculation for the highly valued free agent. "This has been a very long summer, but I think for everyone involved, the best decision was made to be at Michael Waltrip Racing," said Bowyer. "I am a big fan of 5-hour Energy so I was really happy when they approached me about putting a deal together. We were diligent in working through our options and finally found the right fit. I have been so impressed with what's going on at MWR. Then when the 5-hour Energy executives met with Michael and his people, we knew this was going to be our home. I've been with one organization for my entire Sprint Cup career and leaving there was the hardest part of the decision. But now I'm ready to start the next chapter in my racing career."
Bowyer, 32, is a six-year veteran with four victories, two pole positions, 30 top-five finishes and 90 top-10s in Sprint Cup competition. MWR is finishing its fifth season competing in the Sprint Cup series and has scored two wins.
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Cale
Preview of Kansas NNS race this weekend:

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:lol:👍
 
God Forbid 2012 with Travis and Danica and Dale and, just for the hell of it, Ken Block :scared:
 
Cale
Preview of Kansas NNS race this weekend:

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You're missing at least 50 Danica's there. :lol:
 
Just found out that not only have Turner Motorsports informed their employees that they could be layed off, but its also been revealed that Jason Leffler will not return to the team in 2012. I get the very unconfortable feeling Allgaier will be next.
 
Here is the aforementioned #15 car.

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At least 5-Hour is now on a car that will finish in one piece for the most part.:lol:
 
I found a theory from a user on NASCAR.com that seems to pretty likely sum up the mess with Doller General:

dollar general has a history of only wanting cup drivers in the car. they used to sponsor burney lamar for khi in the nationwide series and pulled him out in favor of kevin harvick and bobby labonte. same situation for kertus davis the next season they made harvick drive his races. and recently busch wanted them to have brian ickler drive the truck races for them but they told busch if he didn't drive then they were pulling their sponsorship. the only reason sorenson drove for them at all was because he was supposed to drive like 10 races last season with vickers driving the rest. when vickers was out for his blood clots there was no choice but for sorenson to take over full time
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When you also look at their bizarre announcement of leaving Sarah Fisher's Indycar team even after a very impressive win, you get a far bigger sense for Dollar General's departure. Even more evident is who they are reportedly headed to for Cup in 2012: JGR

In other words, Dollar General only wants to sponsor big names. I wouldn't even be surprised if they decide to head to say Penske in Indycar.
 
RACECAR
I found a theory from a user on NASCAR.com that seems to pretty likely sum up the mess with Doller General:



When you also look at their bizarre announcement of leaving Sarah Fisher's Indycar team even after a very impressive win, you get a far bigger sense for Dollar General's departure. Even more evident is who they are reportedly headed to for Cup in 2012: JGR

In other words, Dollar General only wants to sponsor big names. I wouldn't even be surprised if they decide to head to say Penske in Indycar.
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That makes sense from a marketing standpoint but a darn shame nonetheless. 👎
Justin
Here is the aforementioned #15 car.

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At least 5-Hour is now on a car that will finish in one piece for the most part.:lol:
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In one piece, yes, but how else will the car be on the highlights if it's not involved in a crash? :lol:
 
Oh look. The 48 wins, the 14 chokes on pit road, and the 24's championship hopes go up in smoke. Everything is falling in place just like the last five years. 29 and 99 stay in front in the points but it's only a matter of time before another repeat. 👎
outlaw4rc
On a related note, I'm not liking the 24's chances right now. I get the feeling they lost the hot hand and won't get it back.
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Wow. Did I call that? :lol:
 
Pretty obvious JJ would win from the way they covered him in the pre race show.

2011 championship seems to be decided.
 
outlaw4rc
Oh look. The 48 wins, the 14 chokes on pit road, and the 24's championship hopes go up in smoke. Everything is falling in place just like the last five years. 29 and 99 stay in front in the points but it's only a matter of time before another repeat. 👎
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That pretty much sums it up. :indiff:
 
Brad totally got unlucky on the restarts behind Tony and Kasey, but still almost got 2nd.
 

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