Charlie Spencer
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Take his money and throw him out the back, that’s the Joe Gibbs Way!Suarez to the #31...kinda sucks. So glad JGR effectively ended this guy's career before it ever got started. Logano was underwhelming for four years and then became a regular contender. I don't see how someone big takes a flier on Suarez after a few years of putting up even worse numbers in much worse equipment with RCR (unless Arris weathers that storm and wants to stick around some more). Unfortunately much like F1 where the big factories string guys along for a few years and then drop them after a year or two in the big leagues because they have no seats for them.
Lol people acting like RCR is on the level of BK racing. I'd rather drive the top equipment for 2nd rate team then the 4th best equipment at Gibbs or shr. Kurt freakin Busch has barely been able to win in that 41 car, and Suarez is? Yeah right lol. Meanwhile, the 3 and 31 have quietly been showing more speed lately. A team of Dillon and Suarez actually would be decent
Meanwhile, the 3 and 31 have quietly been showing more speed lately. A team of Dillon and Suarez actually would be decent
Kurt is tied for fourth in the series with 17 Top 10s.Lol people acting like RCR is on the level of BK racing. I'd rather drive the top equipment for 2nd rate team then the 4th best equipment at Gibbs or shr. Kurt freakin Busch has barely been able to win in that 41 car, and Suarez is? Yeah right lol. Meanwhile, the 3 and 31 have quietly been showing more speed lately. A team of Dillon and Suarez actually would be decent
Kurt is tied for fourth in the series with 17 Top 10s.
Dillon and Newman have combined for 13.![]()
Is Suarez the caliber of driver of Kurt Busch? Again, I think Kurt makes that team a lot better then they are. And as good as he is, he still has like 5 wins since he’s joined the team. Obviously SHR isn’t a bad team, just saying RCR is getting way more crap then they deserve. Suarez has been 4th on the totem pole and hasn’t really worked out
What resources do you figure he isn't getting. If they find something to make the 4 car faster, why would they not spread that around? Or are you saying they have expensive equipment on the 4 that doesn't find its way to other cars?SHR dumps all of their resources into Harvick, and Almirola got a boost this year because they want to make Smithfield happy. I remember reading something a few days ago that stated the 4, 10, and 14 are on a fixed budget while the 41 is run strictly on prize money. They've always given Kurt Danica's leftovers. Daniel Knost, Tony Gibson, Billy Scott, etc. They messed up big time by not hiring Pearn when Kurt first joined. They could have been as successful as Harvick/Childers or the combo with Truex the past few years. Oh well. If they do hire Suarez they'll realize that money can't buy talent.
That thing making the 4 faster is the driver and ya, he don't come cheap.What resources do you figure he isn't getting. If they find something to make the 4 car faster, why would they not spread that around? Or are you saying they have expensive equipment on the 4 that doesn't find its way to other cars?
What resources do you figure he isn't getting. If they find something to make the 4 car faster, why would they not spread that around? Or are you saying they have expensive equipment on the 4 that doesn't find its way to other cars?
The next driver of the #41 car at SHR has three Chase qualifiers (one a recent champion) to help get up to speed. The best car at RCR (and it's debatable which one that is) has Austin Dillon to look to for assistance (or maybe to assist).Lol people acting like RCR is on the level of BK racing. I'd rather drive the top equipment for 2nd rate team then the 4th best equipment at Gibbs or shr. Kurt freakin Busch has barely been able to win in that 41 car, and Suarez is? Yeah right lol. Meanwhile, the 3 and 31 have quietly been showing more speed lately. A team of Dillon and Suarez actually would be decent
No comparison on which team has the most speed. SHR's (10 wins) worse driver has a better average finish than RCR's (1 win) best driver and Almirola is higher in the standings despite a win by RCR. RCR would be pretty dumb not to sign Hemrick if Suarez doesn't go with them. I can see them rolling out the red carpet for Suarez, but again if Suarez's backers want to pay the higher price to go to SHR it's a done deal.The next driver of the #41 car at SHR has three Chase qualifiers (one a recent champion) to help get up to speed. The best car at RCR (and it's debatable which one that is) has Austin Dillon to look to for assistance (or maybe to assist).
All of the big teams usually have one car that is far below the others.I dont believe any of that crap.. first of all the only differences between the 4 and 41 are the drivers,crews, and most importantly the crew chiefs!!! Don't believe that crap for one minute that Danica or Kurt has lesser equipment hahahahaha such propaganda....
All of the big teams usually have one car that is far below the others.
yeah I remember Stuart saying when he went over to Hendrick to get engines, He said there were 20 engines there and Rick would tell him to pick one out. Sure for a team that has one short track car and a speedway car, wrecking one or the other will get them a lesser car. It's the crew chief, setup and driver skill/racing luck that separates them on a multi car team.I dont believe that...look at how Hendrick has performed when they had 4 good drivers, look how Gibbs was when they had 4 good drivers, look how Roush was when they had 5 good drivers....that equal equipment thing is an excuse.
yeah I remember Stuart saying when he went over to Hendrick to get engines, He said there were 20 engines there and Rick would tell him to pick one out. Sure for a team that has one short track car and a speedway car, wrecking one or the other will get them a lesser car. It's the crew chief, setup and driver skill/racing luck that separates them on a multi car team.
Who says SHR is not the landing point for MTJ? Jibbs could easily lose a bidding war with Haas. Everyone assumes that Jibbs stole MTJ, but we won’t know until it is officially announced. For everyone’s sake, the future of NASCAR and the fan base, I hope Gene and Tony won this round.Since it looks like SHR is going to lose out on Truex/Pearn, I think they get Suarez, Hemric to the 31, and still not sure about the 95.
Has anything been announced on who is getting the #1? Seems like that's where Kurt Busch may end up.
Lordy.
Cole Pearn, MTJ, and all the 78 team knowledge just became basically worthless if they are actually going plate racing everywhere next year.
Probably not, but I don't think you put up the numbers Kurt has this year without having at least reasonably good equipment. He's also fourth in driver rating (behind le Big 3) this season. In all respects that #41 car is pretty good.Is Suarez the caliber of driver of Kurt Busch? Again, I think Kurt makes that team a lot better then they are. And as good as he is, he still has like 5 wins since he’s joined the team. Obviously SHR isn’t a bad team, just saying RCR is getting way more crap then they deserve. Suarez has been 4th on the totem pole and hasn’t really worked out
Maybe Jamie Mac goes to the 95 for a year? Would have to be a veteran as that’s likely Bell/next TRD guys eventual seat
I was thinking about the 95. No TRD announcement. Why? Something is going on here....not sure what....
I suspect no decisions have been reached, or if they have then no contracts have been signed.I was thinking about the 95. No TRD announcement. Why? Something is going on here....not sure what....
I'm on the same page as you on that one I think it's pretty weird.... this may be a bigger switch than they thought it would be