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So they concede to having Martin in the car for their sponsored rides?According to the team chart , 2019+ for Arris.
So they concede to having Martin in the car for their sponsored rides?According to the team chart , 2019+ for Arris.
That is a good question.So they concede to having Martin in the car for their sponsored rides?
JGR being a de facto Toyota factory team that can just pull the rug out from under any other TRD-supported car is not something I like. I cannot imagine HMS getting sore enough that Larson is kicking all of their asses besides Chase, or RFR getting their doors blown off hard enough by SHR and Penske that they just decide to stop supplying customer engines. Consolidation of quality entries might be good for a select few but no one else. "Business-savvy" sucks for the sport.
I thought they washed their laundry enough for us to know Tony shut the door on sharing.Would be interesting to see behind the curtain of the HMS/SHR relationship before it ended, wouldn't it?
It was reported that it wasn't about HMS but a better deal with Ford. And HMS seems to have a good working relationship with the others they deal with.Would be interesting to see behind the curtain of the HMS/SHR relationship before it ended, wouldn't it?
He's as committed to racing as ever but his priorities have changed due to health, age, family etc. That's why he's placed the best people in key positions in his organization so that he's prepared for whatever comes along. I'm interested in finding out what position Jeff Gordon is going to have in the Company.I think Rick is no longer interested in racing, just another source of money for him. I base this on him not being at the track very often. Could be health related.
It was reported that it wasn't about HMS but a better deal with Ford. And HMS seems to have a good working relationship with the others they deal with.
Which entailed...?You missed Jimmie Johnson's interview then.
Nope.You missed Jimmie Johnson's interview then.
Which entailed...?
If there is evidence that SHR were encouraged or essentially forced to split that would be interesting to see. For the most part, it seems like an opportunity presented itself where SHR could become a flagship program for an OEM that had decided to invest more in racing and had a long-term strategy set up, and SHR could in turn also become more independent.
You missed Jimmie Johnson's interview then.
UnfortunatelyDidn't Rex Stump leave HMS for SHR?
The 41 car.Cole Pearn expects to remain with Martin Truex, Jr. next season
http://www.espn.com/jayski/cup/2018...rn-expects-remain-martin-truex-jr-next-season
Not buying the JGR rumors?The 41 car.
Hoping he doesn't go with them after what they did.Not buying the JGR rumors?
I'm with you. I would lose much respect for MTJ if he signs with The Preacher.Hoping he doesn't go with them after what they did.
I keep waiting for that announcement also. I sense that he will replace the General Manager.He's as committed to racing as ever but his priorities have changed due to health, age, family etc. That's why he's placed the best people in key positions in his organization so that he's prepared for whatever comes along. I'm interested in finding out what position Jeff Gordon is going to have in the Company.
I keep waiting for that announcement also. I sense that he will replace the General Manager.
The HMS/SHR relationship was a dumpster fire. Not good. SHR leaving wasn't about a better deal, it was most definitely a divorce.It was reported that it wasn't about HMS but a better deal with Ford. And HMS seems to have a good working relationship with the others they deal with.
The HMS/SHR relationship was a dumpster fire. Not good. SHR leaving wasn't about a better deal, it was most definitely a divorce.
Most divorced couples were madly in love on their wedding night.OK, but was it always that way, or just end up that way? At one time Gene Haas and Rick Hendrick were awfully tight.
I'm not sure. By the time I was offered a peak behind the SHR curtain, it was already a pretty unhealthy relationship. No idea when it started or why. Or even who was most at fault. i just know that the relationship wasn't ideal and was likely on borrowed time.OK, I guess what I'm asking is, if you feel at liberty to offer an opinion , where did it go off the rails?
What position does Rick's brother hold??Please specify who you are referring to, because I'm not sure HMS has anyone with that title currently.
Here it is Pete.What position does Rick's brother hold??
I posted this in the wrong place. But it does explain that there is no longer a general Manager at HMS.Here it is Pete.
Hendrick Motorsports losing Doug Duchardt as General Manager.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Hendrick Motorsports general manager Doug Duchardt will leave the organization at the end of this month after 12 years with NASCAR's powerhouse team.
Duchardt also is the executive vice president at Hendrick.
Duchardt joined Hendrick in 2005 as vice president of development, and he oversaw race car design, engineering and production. The general manager position was created for him in 2013.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/spor...losing-duchardt-as-general-manager/102562332/
Ricks Brother died in the plane crash.What position does Rick's brother hold??
I want to echo what Lew said.@Allenbaba thank you for your insight... This is news to me, as many of your posts are. Appreciate all your tidbits from "behind the curtain."
Kenseth stated he wanted to go into management after racing when he signed on at Roush. He hinted that was supposed to be the deal at Gibbs. I kinda feel for Hemric if he goes there, but paw paw kids who he beats regularly come first. I'll wager if he goes to the 95 he will do better than McDowell and Kahne did with the car.Two things I read today....
Daniel Hemric is on the short list for the 95
If Matt Kenseth returns to Roush Fenway it will most likely be in a part-time schedule again.
No problem bud.Sorry I forgot he was in the crash, my bad.
Hendrick Motorsports is continuing to try to find sponsorship for its No. 48 Chevy driven by Jimmie Johnson next season, and there are signs emerging that the team has a couple worthwhile leads that are developing.
Lowe's announced earlier this year that it would leave HMS and NASCAR as a sport after this season, but sources said that HMS has re-engaged Lowe's on the possibility of returning next year on a partial basis. Sources said the move to re-engage Lowe's came, at least in part, because the home-improvement retailer has seen a host of exec changes in recent months in areas including marketing. Some of the new execs are said to be more favorable to sports marketing or motorsports than their predecessors.
It is unclear how far along talks are with Lowe's, which is represented by GMR Marketing, or whether it will lead to any sponsorship.
Lowe's expiring, season-long deal with HMS was thought to be worth at least $20M, but HMS' rates for '19 were unclear. Meanwhile, sources said that HMS has at least one other separate lead for the No. 48 that is far enough along that it involved a meeting this week at HMS HQ.