Whatever happened to Geoff Bodine Racing?

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Geoff Bodine, sponsor have big Sprint Cup plans for 2012: In an industry that relies heavily on sponsors, the tough economy has brought uncertainty among many NASCAR drivers and teams this off-season. That's not the case for veteran driver Geoff Bodine, who has developed a bond with emerging 2011 stock car sponsor Luke & Associates Inc., which is looking to broaden its exposure in Sprint Cup. At 62, the Chemung native made a comeback of sorts this past season, competing in four of his six Sprint Cup races with sponsorship from Luke & Associates. "I'm very thankful that they gave me this opportunity," Bodine said Wednesday from his Melbourne, FL home. The Florida-based health care provider to the U.S. military is stepping up its program in NASCAR in 2012 and beyond, with Bodine as its initial driver. "There's teams out there that want us and would like to work with us and we're happy about that," Bodine said. Bodine has sponsorship for a minimum of 15 Sprint Cup races next season. He said he and his sponsor are not just shopping this deal around to teams but instead want a partnership. "They are serious about it and they want some ownership with a team," Bodine said. "A little bit this year (2012), and next season a little bit more." Bodine has been working with Serena Brock of Charlotte, a marketing representative with Luke & Associates who has previous experience in NASCAR racing. "We've got a lot of data from different teams and we're looking through it so that we can try to make the best decision, business-wise and performance-wise," he said. Bodine said while it won't be a top-tier team, it will be a competitive team that already runs multiple cars. Bodine said a deal could be struck as early as the end of this week, but "for sure before New Year's." Depending on the team deal, Bodine could race fewer than 15 events himself or even a full season if more sponsors come aboard. Driving for Tommy Baldwin Racing this year, Bodine had a best finish of 30th in his four starts. "I had no problem as far as endurance," Bodine said. "I felt great. The only problem I had was I didn't go fast enough. That was strictly related to the vehicle." Baldwin is a small, relatively new team, and Bodine knows he can do better with the right equipment. "I'm thankful for what Tommy did for us last season, but I'm hoping next season we get in a better opportunity where I can show whether I can do a good job or can't do a good job," he said. "I think I can do well." Bodine said he would prefer to run a full season.(see full post at the Elmiria Star Gazette)(12-22-2011)


That was more than a year ago. Yet nothing from him. What gives?
 
He announced his retirement after Dale Jr.'s concussion.
 
62 y/o.
The man in his prime was good. Over shadowed by Dale and Rusty in the late 80s but he was good, not a first year HoF type, but a worthy entry in the future.
He is smart and could help a team, but I think he needs to hang the helmet up, and apply his resources to developing a young gun.
 
Greg said:
62 y/o.
The man in his prime was good. Over shadowed by Dale and Rusty in the late 80s but he was good, not a first year HoF type, but a worthy entry in the future.
He is smart and could help a team, but I think he needs to hang the helmet up, and apply his resources to developing a young gun.
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I'd love to see Bodine contribute money and resources to helping Tommy Baldwin get better.
 
Geoff has spent most of the last decade more concerned with two runners than four wheels. Has he run more than a half dozen races since his truck accident at Daytona?
 
I dont belive so.


Does anyone know the answer to my origanal question?
 
Geoff had one of, if not, the wickedest crash in Truck Series racing at Daytona. He's very lucky to be alive. Whatever he is doing, I hope he's enjoying life.
 
Captain Coyfish said:
...Does anyone know the answer to my origanal question?
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From Wikipedia: "...Geoff Bodine Racing is a former NASCAR Winston Cup and Craftsman Truck Series team. It was owned and operated by former NASCAR driver Geoffrey Bodine following his purchase of the estate of Alan Kulwicki. He remained owner of the team until the 1998 season, when he sold the operation to Jim Mattei and John Porter. Through the chain of succession, the team is now operated by Robby Gordon..."
 
Greg said:
62 y/o.
The man in his prime was good. Over shadowed by Dale and Rusty in the late 80s but he was good, not a first year HoF type, but a worthy entry in the future.
He is smart and could help a team, but I think he needs to hang the helmet up, and apply his resources to developing a young gun.
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Seems to me he did some good driving with Tanya Tucker too.;)
 
BobbyFord said:
From Wikipedia: "...Geoff Bodine Racing is a former NASCAR Winston Cup and Craftsman Truck Series team. It was owned and operated by former NASCAR driver Geoffrey Bodine following his purchase of the estate of Alan Kulwicki. He remained owner of the team until the 1998 season, when he sold the operation to Jim Mattei and John Porter. Through the chain of succession, the team is now operated by Robby Gordon..."
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But wasnt he gonna race for Tommy Baldwin?
 
I guess he and his sponsor never could find a team that would bite on giving up some ownership.
 
Luke & Associates went thru a major reorganization moved all of it's offices to Rockledge after aquireing a new contract from the military after losing it's NASA contractor status and several other goverment contracts.
I imagine during all the reshuffling of management the racing sponsorship idea left the building.
 
FlFlash said:
Luke & Associates went thru a major reorganization moved all of it's offices to Rockledge after aquireing a new contract from the military after losing it's NASA contractor status and several other goverment contracts.
I imagine during all the reshuffling of management the racing sponsorship idea left the building.
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yep ! once baldwin knew.....everybody else did !

coy's op was only senior citizen geoff's :bsflag:last effort .....pr release !
 
FlFlash said:
Luke & Associates went thru a major reorganization moved all of it's offices to Rockledge after aquireing a new contract from the military after losing it's NASA contractor status and several other goverment contracts.
I imagine during all the reshuffling of management the racing sponsorship idea left the building.
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That would make sense...thanks. :)
 
Captain Coyfish said:
I'd love to see Bodine contribute money and resources to helping Tommy Baldwin get better.
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I doubt it...he wouldn't help his brother Brett with some sponsor $$ waaay back in mid 1990's. That turned into a family fued culminating in an on track bashfest between them at the 94 Brickyard 400...Is Brett still the "Official Pace Car Driver" for NASCRAP these days......
 
I was at the ARCA race at Salem Speedway a couple of weeks ago. The announcer mention Bodine was helping out with Bo Lemastus team there.
 
MELROSEMAFIA said:
I doubt it...he wouldn't help his brother Brett with some sponsor $$ waaay back in mid 1990's. That trned into a family fued culminating in an on track bashfest between them at the 94 Brickyard 400...Is Brett still the "Official Pace Car Driver" for NASCRAP these days......
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I remember the Indy deal, but Brett or Todd collectively were never in Geoffs league. Brett probably would have never had a cup ride without the assumed cred of being Geoffs brother. Geoff did more in modifieds, and was also better in busch and cup cars.

And Bretts only cup win included a scoring dispute that favored him.
 
Todd Bodine. :D:D :D

Absolutely terrible Cup driver. Good Truck driver.

If I told you in 1990 that the only Bodine who would win a championship in one of the top three NASCAR national series would be Todd, you wouldn't believe me.
 
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