Bayne signs with Roush

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I heard about this earlier, but was waiting on something to copy and paste to verify it.

Roush signs Bayne: Roush Fenway Racing announced it has signed up-and-coming NASCAR driver Trevor Bayne. The 19-year old has started all 28 races in the Nationwide Series this season, running to 10 top-10 finishes and five top fives. After getting acclimated in the series, Bayne has totaled three poles, nine top 10s and five top fives in his last 14 Nationwide starts. He is currently ranked seventh in the Nationwide Series standings. "We are pleased to be able to sign a driver of both Trevor's caliber and character," said team owner Jack Roush. "Trevor has exhibited a distinctive ability to run fast, up front and compete side-by-side with veteran drivers in a relatively short amount of time. We feel that he possesses all of the tools necessary to grow into a top-level driver and we look forward to working with him to hone his skills as we move forward down the road." Bayne will pilot the #17 Roush Fenway Nationwide Series entry this weekend in Kansas, and Roush Fenway intends to run him for the remaining six races on the schedule. (RFR)(-2010)
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Great fit. Makes one think that this has been brewing for a bit.
 
I am really glad to hear this. I met him four years ago at Bristol and he really is a very cool driver.
 
ted@economy said:
Great fit. Makes one think that this has been brewing for a bit.
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There's more talk in the garages about what might happen than what gets told on these racing shows or in the news. But I heard Jerry Punch says on the radio on Monday that anytime he'd interview Bayne at Dover, Roush was always lurking around in the background. And each time, he'd get a little closer to hear what he had to say.
 
The Roush name came out right away, then seemed to be pulled back ...at least until all the I's were dotted and the T's were crossed.
 
Whats to be excited about? Where is Stephen Leicht now? Roush squanders talent like the rest of them. Betcha Trevor will be looking for a ride next year, too.
 
carsntunes said:
Whats to be excited about? Where is Stephen Leicht now? Roush squanders talent like the rest of them. Betcha Trevor will be looking for a ride next year, too.
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I think Leicht was gone before Yates merged with Roush cause he was a Yates driver.
 
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