2015 NASCAR Thread - And then there was 1

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Alright, changing the subject now.

A possible manufacturer swap for both MWR and Furniture Row Racing could be in the works for next year.

Edit: I'll post the link when I get to a computer. It doesn't want to paste for some reason on this device.
 
The hype about Furniture Row leads to a swap to Toyota. Who knows about MWR but for being the only other flagship Toyota team, they can't even come close to competing with JGR. Gibbs is making motors for everyone in the truck series, allegedly. LS based spec motors just for the Truck Series. Ever wonder why the crew chief's for the Giggs Toyotas sometimes tell the driver not to burn up the motor during the victory burnout in Xfinity? They sling them to truck teams. Gibbs is making lots of money right now from their motors. Possibly alluding to Gibbs making their own motors for the Cup Series and not having TRD do it anymore. Details are still hush hush.
 
Blood Eagle
Ever wonder why the crew chief's for the Giggs Toyotas sometimes tell the driver not to burn up the motor during the victory burnout in Xfinity?
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I'm pretty sure the lower series also restrict the number of engines a team can use in a year, in an effort to drive down costs.
 
MustangRyan
I'm pretty sure the lower series also restrict the number of engines a team can use in a year, in an effort to drive down costs.
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90 were just built under JGR directly and they are LS based. That's all I know right now and all for the truck series.
 
Blood Eagle
90 were just built under JGR directly and they are LS based. That's all I know right now and all for the truck series.
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If they are building for "every team" that is still only 2-3 engines per team.
 
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EDIT: Also, unless Jayski has screwed up somehow, there is a Pontiac truck entered this weekend.
 
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Update on the MWR story.

Michael Waltrip Racing principal Owner Rob Kauffman is close to purchasing Felix Sabates’ stake in Chip Ganassi Racing, according to multiple industry sources, which would cause Kauffman to drop his affiliation with MWR if the sale is completed. Kauffman, who has been with MWR for eight years, would take on Sabates’ minority stake in the team, while CGR principal Owner Chip Ganassi would continue to retain majority control, according to sources. It is unclear if Sabates will hold onto a small stake to retain his affiliation with the team or if he will be dropping the affiliation entirely.

Sources said that Kauffman would take one of the two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series entries at MWR – the No. 15 Toyota driven by Clint Bowyer – with him to CGR. Because MWR's sponsors, including 5-Hour Energy, Aaron’s, Peak, AAA and Maxwell House, have yet to determine their next move, it is unclear whether the operation, which also has the No. 55 currently driven by David Ragan, would form an alliance or merge with another team, or pursue some other option. CGR execs had no comment; MWR did not respond to e-mails by presstime.

Ganassi Racing currently has two Sprint Cup entries – the No. 1 Chevrolet driven by Jamie McMurray and the No. 42 Chevy driven by Kyle Larson. McMurray is currently ninth in the Sprint Cup standings, while Larson is 20th. For MWR, Bowyer is currently 15th in the standings and on the bubble for the Chase for the Sprint Cup, while a combination of drivers have left the No. 55 entry 28th among car owner standings. The combined three-car entity will remain with Chevrolet, which is the current supplier to CGR in the Sprint Cup Series. Kauffman also is chair of the Race Team Alliance, which was founded last year. Whether his role with the RTA will be affected is unclear.
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http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Closing-Bell/2015/07/29/MWR.aspx

Was just reported on RaceHub on FS1 as well.
 
Would Michael Waltrip and the 55 car maybe merge with Furniture Row to form a two car team? The Furniture Row pit crew still trains during the week at MWR's shop in Cornelius, NC, as they were all the pit crew for Truex's #56 car at MWR.
 
If Furniture Row switches to Toyota, I can definitely see a merge between the two. Truex raced for MWR so they'd have good team chemistry and with Furniture Row's strength this year, they could turn some heads with another team. Who would drive the #55 or #15 (whatever number he brings over) is another question, but I don't think Ragan or Vickers is staying because Bowyer outclasses both of them in every aspect, plus Vickers has continuous health problems that probably spell the end of his career.
 
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If Furniture Row switches to Toyota, I can definitely see a merge between the two. Truex raced for MWR so they'd have good team chemistry and with Furniture Row's strength this year, they could turn some heads with another team. Who would drive the #55 or #15 (whatever number he brings over) is another question, but I don't think Ragan or Vickers is staying because Bowyer outclasses both of them in every aspect, plus Vickers has continuous health problems that probably spell the end of his career.
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The way the 78 is running vs the 15/55 right now, whomever is left from MWR should strongly consider moving over to the RCR/Furniture Row Chevy alliance.
 
MustangRyan
The way the 78 is running vs the 15/55 right now, whomever is left from MWR should strongly consider moving over to the RCR/Furniture Row Chevy alliance.
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Furniture Row is probably going to be switching to Toyota (stupid move by the way, unless they align with Gibbs), so their partnership with RCR is pretty much over.

I do think if the Kauffman/Ganassi deal ends up happening MWR will be in quite a bit of trouble as I don't think Aaron's will be sticking around for another whole season deal.
 

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