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  1. mdh1776

    Random NASCAR Stuff to talk about.....

    A sad day for the auto industry. From what I've seen, it was a stroke brought on from a clot caused by the shoulder surgery. The man deserved to be able to retire next year and enjoy time in a rocking chair. It's a shame he wasn't able to do that.
  2. mdh1776

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    A very talented driver and a very talented crew chief establishing a once in a generation working relationship with a team owner with tons of resources and the ability to surround them with great equipment and people. I highly doubt Johnson and Knaus would have had the success they've had...
  3. mdh1776

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    With the vaporware Grand Wagoneer!
  4. mdh1776

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    Marchionne was clearly a roadblock to Dodge when it comes to NASCAR racing, that much is certain. I've looked for how Manley views motorsports participation, and haven't been able to find much at all that would show where he stands. He knows that the Jeep brand needs a strong grassroots...
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    Certainly the gimmicks are an issue, but the explosive growth seen in the 90s - 2000s was never going to be sustainable. Most sports are seeing similar declines in viewership, and I will agree that the Chase has 'chased' away some of the fan base. As has Toyota joining and dominating. Dodge...
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    This is absolutely true. Those numbers caused tracks to add too many seats, and causes the boom in 1.5 mile tracks to be built and added to the schedule. The sport is 'right sizing' itself. It isn't going to go away.
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    Admittedly, I am assuming he leaves before Knaus. Do you think Johnson will stick around another 5+ years? I doubt that he does. I think he has other stuff he wants to pursue. He doesn't really have a lot left to prove on the track.
  8. mdh1776

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    I think the biggest question he has to wrestle with is does he leave the pit box when Johnson retires, or try to recreate their magic with another driver.
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    I still think there is a chance that it happens. I know for a fact that they've been in talks with NASCAR to come back. And allenbaba also said that Dodge was testing with RCR. It was also said that Dodge was working on updating the NASCAR engine at Auburn Hills. All of that may have been...
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    I understand that. A lot of the things that he had heard lined up with the rumors I have heard from a source that I personally know. He is very reluctant to speak about his sources, which is understandable. As I said previously, all those rumors have yet to/maybe never will, come true.
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    I know you guys are having fun poking at Robert, but he is a really good guy. I've got to know him pretty well, and he's probably the biggest Petty fan I've ever met. He was just reciting the rumors he had been told. He was really excited for a possible Dodge return. I got caught up in that...
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    All of the rumors I heard must have either been elaborated, or they were shut down. I've heard that Dodge was waiting until a new body style Challenger comes out, and that is due for the 2021 model year. So if they come back, it won't be for another couple of years. It makes sense to me that...
  13. mdh1776

    SILLY SEASON 2018

    From the bits and pieces I've been told, Dodge was undecided about what model to run. They are waiting until Ford announces what model they will bring in 2019. Assuming it's the Mustang, Dodge will run the Challenger. The Challenger and Charger will see a complete redesign in 2020 for the...
  14. mdh1776

    SILLY SEASON 2018

    It wouldn't be without it's complexities, that's certain. We'll just have to see what the future holds.
  15. mdh1776

    SILLY SEASON 2018

    That's the easiest answer for him, no matter what he wants to do. He says one time "yeah, one day I want to run Cup with JRM" and the internet will explode with rumors and speculation for years. He will be asked about it from then on in every interview he gives. Should the right opportunity...
  16. mdh1776

    SILLY SEASON 2018

    JRM is also basically a 'pay to play' team. They prefer drivers that bring sponsorship with them. It's unknown at this point if Hulu and Starter intend to follow him, or if they do if they want to go to the Xfinity series.
  17. mdh1776

    SILLY SEASON 2018

    They are, you'll find 10 years worth of improvements in the 2018 JL! :cheers:
  18. mdh1776

    SILLY SEASON 2018

    Now that's just teasing. How about a private message and my word that I won't tell?
  19. mdh1776

    SILLY SEASON 2018

    The image on the Petty website has the Ford logo removed, but if you link to it the image shown still has it. http://richardpettymotorsports.com/news/richard-petty-motorsports-announces-partnership-with-richard-childress-racing/?platform=hootsuite
  20. mdh1776

    SILLY SEASON 2018

    I misspoke earlier, they have a new splitter design, not spoiler. The current splitter is responsible for 25% of the overall downforce. The new design gets that number down to 10%. This car was shown to practically eliminate side force as well.
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