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I have a feeling she is happier now then when they were living the NASCAR life style. All of the big time racing organizations like NASCAR, INDYCAR, F-1 and NHRA can be such a strain on a relationship because everyone has to kiss so much azz and get pulled in so many different directions trying to keep the money people happy doing meet and greets and merchandise signing. And not just for the sponsors but for the series also. A driver has to keep the sponsors, the racing organization, the team owner, and the fans all happy, and try to keep their performance level as high as they can... all while trying to be a good husband and father. That can be a huge amount of stress for anyone, and it can put a huge amount of stress on the wife when she is trying to support him through all of this. Obviously, if it is a women driver then the roles are reversed.
I guess Chastain but I dont think they realize or fail to grasp he was under contract with Kaulig going for a Xfinity Championship. Who knows if Ross would have done better either? In my view if I was Chip I would have went the veteran route myself, we also dont know if he chose Matt to keep the sponsors from bailing. Matt has the experience of dealing with many a sponsor. I still think Matt turns it around this year, too early to say the move was a bust IMO
Chip knew he was under contract and committed to X before he brought him up to cover pre-COVID.
Sure. But I thought he covered for Newman in the 6 at Roush? That may have been struck on a knowingly basis of a temporary deal between the parties. We dont know the logistics contract wise of what it would have been to get him to run a full season in the 42 while also simultaneously running the 10 in Xfinity. It just never seemed that easy to me honestly.
As of right now there were not very many choices, they tried for Carl and struck out, Matt was probably the next best choice. Being a big Kenseth fan I did not see him or think that he would be carrying an empty sack to the track. Neither of the team cars were front runners, but at least Kurt pulled his big boy pants up and tried... Matt reached for his skirt.
Now that is a pair that a good team could be built around.
What's with the 'GEEEZZZZ'? Excluding Darlington 1, @kyle busch 18 is right.
Will agree with that there is an equipment issue....probably based on the lack of technical talent (some of which could be attributed to the Chinese Virus). That being said, it has to be obvious to all that Matt is not getting the same performance out of the same equipment that Kurt is. To me. this was on full display from the start of the race this past weekend.
Sure was running well with Larson in it
I agree. I think some don't give Larson the credit he deserves. Sure he has taken himself out of contention because of his driving style, but that same style kept him running up front. CGR is not Penske, Hendrick or JGR.
He's had eight mediocre races, finishing in the mid 20s. Sadly, DW's downfall went on for years and a finish of 25th would have been gold. No comparison.
Give it time.
I don't think Kenseth will have the time in this day and age. Bobby LaBonte was the last driver I can remember and front row Joe when they had start and park. The charters have about killed that deal.
There won't be time. This is a 'rest of the season' deal. The opportunity won't be there to reach DW's level of humiliation.
Seems to be well on his way.
At least DW had the excuse of the 66 being terrible equipment
