"There's only one King in Nascar."
-- Bubba Wallace
Maybe a year ago, someone asked Bubba Wallace if something (I've forgotten the details) made him feel like a king, and Bubba instantly replied, "There's only one King in Nascar," referring to his car owner Richard Petty.
Dale Jr. is not the King, but he is a pretty big deal. His legacy is closely related to the 88 team.
Jimmie Johnson is not the King, but he also is a pretty big deal. His legacy is closely related to the 48 team.
IDK why so many people here think Rick Hendrick should throw away the brand equity associated with the 88 and 48 to resurrect old numbers like 5 and 25 that lack genuine brand equity. Maybe someone here could explain the rationale for doing that.
As for Steve Phelps and Jim Campbell and Kyle Larson all visiting the Urban Youth Racing School in Philadelphia together... wow. That's big news for sure. Makes me think Kyle Larson will have a major announcement soon after the season finale at Phoenix. I'd expect general radio silence until then, FWIW.
Suspended NASCAR driver Kyle Larson is eyeing a return to the Cup Series as soon as possible.
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