I seriously wonder what hope RCR has now. Clint's gone. Harvick's off in 13 months. Burton and Menard didn't really come close to making the Chase this year and Brendan Gaughan hasn't really set the world alight with his limited showings, I anticipate a possible merger with Earnhardt-Ganassi Racing shaping up.
I seriously wonder what hope RCR has now. Clint's gone. Harvick's off in 13 months. Burton and Menard didn't really come close to making the Chase this year and Brendan Gaughan hasn't really set the world alight with his limited showings
I anticipate a possible merger with Earnhardt-Ganassi Racing shaping up.
And as for that theory about Kurt in the 29 in 2014, who else is better to fill kevin harvicks spot?
Wow, Harvick to SHR? I myself didn't see that coming but as first mentioned, Stewart is pretty much best buds with Harvick so it does seem reasonable. Harvick also brings plenty of sponsorship with Jimmie Johns and Budweiser (assuming they follow him).
Harvick to the #10?! Then at least SHR would actually have 3 valid drivers!
Yeah but as for RCR, they've definitely had the biggest downfall in the recent years among active teams. Scary.
They remind me of Williams, one of the best teams in the 80's-90's but haven't been able to match that success since.
With Harvick leaving and Bowyer already gone, there might not be any pressure to get Burton out of the 31. If RCR was still a four-car team, with the Dillon boys waiting for a seat to open up, he would definitely be on his way out. We all know Menard's bottomless family-owned sponsor dollars aren't going anywhere, so Paul is safe. But with seats now available for Austin and Ty, why throw out Burton if he can keep bringing CAT and BB&T back to RCR with sponsorship dollars in hand?
I'm curious why everyone is so hell bent Menard, yes his old man funds alot for RCR but isn't the only team he helps either. Robby Gordon, ThorSport both come to mind! Now Paul is a mid pack driver but why is that so bad? It keeps teams afloat and only a handful will be like the top 10 or so in points give to take. Paul has had decent years in last few. You also have to look at another funding help for RCR which is Tim George Jr who hasn't done much at all with his family owned Applebees.
I never get why people assume everyone in top level motorsports will be top drivers when even as we know in everything there are very few world class drivers, average, then lower class.
Stormtrooper217I have to agree. Menard does have talent, and is definitely one of the most underrated drivers. If he didn't have talent, how did he win the Brickyard 400 last year?
Kyle Busch on pole
R1600TurboNotables:
P6 - Kurt Busch
P8 - Regan Smith 👍
P11 - Jeff Gordon
P14 - Brad Keselowski
P24 - Jimmie Johnson
I'm curious why everyone is so hell bent Menard, yes his old man funds alot for RCR but isn't the only team he helps either.
RACECARI myself am not implying Menard has no talent (and I don't see a recent post saying that either), I and many others are only saying his sponsorship dollars are gonna keep him in the RCR seat.
Notables:
P6 - Kurt Busch
P8 - Regan Smith 👍
P11 - Jeff Gordon
P14 - Brad Keselowski
P24 - Jimmie Johnson
P37 - Danica Patrick
Now if Brad can come our ahead and Kurt maybe pull off a win!
But I thought you guy's said Brian Scott sucked? lol