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That big guy on Newman's team is D***head for trying to fight Busch.

So he has no right for being mad after almost being run the hell over?
 
The hilarious thing is Busch isn't the one that spun Newman.

It was Almirola. :lol:

Yeah I noticed that. Pretty dumb move from both Busch and Newman. Almirola obviously tried to get noticed for a change, but even then he failed :lol:
 
I don't understand why Kurt's car was up against Newman's in the pit lane. Anyone know how that happened?
 
Ok, that makes sense. The other cars must have just cleared out by the time we could see the two of them. I think I'm caught up now, thanks. :D
 
So he has no right for being mad after almost being run the hell over?

If that's the same big guy that had the fuel apron on, he was yelling at one of the TV screens in the pits when the replay of the incident was shown. Then he was pulled away by that very same apron by one of the other crew members. Pretty sure he was still fuming over what he thought was Ryan getting spun by Kurt, even though Kurt didn't do it.

In other news, Hendrick Motorsports is going to be unveiling something at noon EST today. Their hint on their facebook page is that it's something to do with their team history. The obvious is that it has to do with their 200th victory.

Edit: Matt Kenseth will be getting a new number on his car, but it won't be a new car number. It's got something to do with a sponsor.
 
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If that's the same big guy that had the fuel apron on, he was yelling at one of the TV screens in the pits when the replay of the incident was shown. Then he was pulled away by that very same apron by one of the other crew members. Pretty sure he was still fuming over what he thought was Ryan getting spun by Kurt, even though Kurt didn't do it.

I thought I heard that Kurt sped through Ryan's pitbox and almost hit the crew.

Edit: Matt Kenseth will be getting a new number on his car, but it won't be a new car number. It's got something to do with a sponsor.

So basically they are pulling the same thing Hendrick did last year with the #48.
 
So basically they are pulling the same thing Hendrick did last year with the #48.

Nope.

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Will run in 4 races this year.
 
Kurt Busch was placed on probation after Saturday night's incident. That really not going to help his future plans with furniture row racing.
 
Kurt Busch was place on probation after Saturday night's incident. That really not going to help his future plans with furniture row racing.

Considering he drives for Phoenix Racing, I don't think he's having any problem with Furniture Row. Unless I'm missing something.
 
I'm pretty sure the reason Roush is having sponsorship issues is the asking price is too high.

That and he just has too many cars to put sponsors on to.
 
I'm pretty sure the reason Roush is having sponsorship issues is the asking price is too high.

That and he just has too many cars to put sponsors on to.

Yeah 3 is WAY too many...
 
Speaking of sponsorship, seems like Hendrick hasn't really had abit of those same sponsorship issues the last few years like RCR did or like Roush is right now, at least I don't seem to remember any mention of them having any. Either they have some of the most loyal sponsors in the entire garage, or they aren't asking for nearly as much as everyone else is.
 
The Hendrick drivers are just waaaaay more marketable.

yep, when you go buy driver merchandise in a non sports store youll find dale jr, gordon, johnson and stewart. Unsurpriingly kahne is having a bit of sponor troubles at times
 
Yeah 3 is WAY too many...

It's more than 3. Carl is the only one who doesn't have a lack of sponsors because he's the only one in the organization that's fully marketable to every demographic. Every other Roush driver either has just enough sponsorships or barely, if any, at all. It was only a few years ago when Roush complained about the teams being limited to four cars, and now he's down to 3, and his NNS team has gone from 3 to barely 1.

In other news: Looks like the speculation about the new Chevy SS Performance that I posted a few weeks back was spot on.

http://www.jayski.com/cupnews.htm#20120516d

Holden will announce tomorrow an export program for the Commodore, which will see the Adelaide [Australia] made car become a race and showroom star in the United States. Though sales of the Elizabeth-produced sedan continue to slide in Australia, a Commodore V8 will be exported to America where it will be sold with the Chevrolet SS Performance badge. In that guise, it would also star for the heartland brand in the NASCAR stock car racing series, which runs second only to Formula One in global popularity. Holden has been testing left-hand drive cars on public roads in Victoria in recent weeks and running it head-to-head with one of its strongest potential rivals, the Dodge Charger, as it finalises its end of the important new deal. Motorsport sources in the USA hint that an announcement of the Chevrolet SS program is imminent, including the Holden connection. The coming VF Commodore as the donor car for the program ticks the boxes for American muscle car fans, and NASCAR stock car racing as well, thanks to its V8 engine, large body and rear-wheel drive. Former GM Holden president Mark Reuss, now the head of GM operations in the US and a known fan and supporter of the Commodore, dodged Carsguide's questions on a link between the SS program and the Commodore. Holden chairman Mike Devereux also refused to comment on the strengthening rumours in the US, which were triggered by the announcement. Full-scale testing of the racer is expected to begin soon, and the bodywork expected to be revealed at the same time.
 
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A lot of the time, marketable sportsmen and women come down to looks. I know this sounds vain but Danica Patrick has got a whole career in Nascar already mapped out for her courtesy of Godaddy. Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon again are loved by all soccermoms and are marketable because of their looks as Danica is.

I know sponsorship does not count on looks but it is one of the factors whether extremely small or very big.

PS: I'm straight.
 
It's more than 3. Carl is the only one who doesn't have a lack of sponsors because he's the only one in the organization that's fully marketable to every demographic. Every other Roush driver either has just enough sponsorships or barely, if any, at all. It was only a few years ago when Roush complained about the teams being limited to four cars, and now he's down to 3, and his NNS team has gone from 3 to barely 1.

In other news: Looks like the speculation about the new Chevy SS Performance that I posted a few weeks back was spot on.

http://www.jayski.com/cupnews.htm#20120516d

Holden will announce tomorrow an export program for the Commodore, which will see the Adelaide [Australia] made car become a race and showroom star in the United States. Though sales of the Elizabeth-produced sedan continue to slide in Australia, a Commodore V8 will be exported to America where it will be sold with the Chevrolet SS Performance badge. In that guise, it would also star for the heartland brand in the NASCAR stock car racing series, which runs second only to Formula One in global popularity. Holden has been testing left-hand drive cars on public roads in Victoria in recent weeks and running it head-to-head with one of its strongest potential rivals, the Dodge Charger, as it finalises its end of the important new deal. Motorsport sources in the USA hint that an announcement of the Chevrolet SS program is imminent, including the Holden connection. The coming VF Commodore as the donor car for the program ticks the boxes for American muscle car fans, and NASCAR stock car racing as well, thanks to its V8 engine, large body and rear-wheel drive. Former GM Holden president Mark Reuss, now the head of GM operations in the US and a known fan and supporter of the Commodore, dodged Carsguide's questions on a link between the SS program and the Commodore. Holden chairman Mike Devereux also refused to comment on the strengthening rumours in the US, which were triggered by the announcement. Full-scale testing of the racer is expected to begin soon, and the bodywork expected to be revealed at the same time.
Can't wait, bowties ftw.
 
A lot of the time, marketable sportsmen and women come down to looks. I know this sounds vain but Danica Patrick has got a whole career in Nascar already mapped out for her courtesy of Godaddy. Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon again are loved by all soccermoms and are marketable because of their looks as Danica is.

I know sponsorship does not count on looks but it is one of the factors whether extremely small or very big.

PS: I'm straight.

That is a good point. People have to look good promoting various products, especially when they are all over national television on a weekly basis.
 
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