ckf Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 1 minute ago, hwytohell said: Bowman is a hot shoe , not a driver to let slip away. It will be fun to watch the e jr. show , as he has had a number of head knocks . The on track future results are not on his side , if you look at francecar driver history. I think 2017 will be JR's retirement tour. JR Motosports could run Bowman in a cup car for a few races next year to help keep Bowman at HMS for when a ride opens up when JR retires. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 31 minutes ago, ckf said: I think 2017 will be JR's retirement tour. JR Motosports could run Bowman in a cup car for a few races next year to help keep Bowman at HMS for when a ride opens up when JR retires. Just stfu! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 28 minutes ago, Dave said: Just stfu! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ckf Posted December 8, 2016 Author Share Posted December 8, 2016 Earnhardt, Jr. medically cleared to return to racing: Following a test session Wednesday afternoon at Darlington Raceway, Hendrick Motorsports driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been medically cleared to resume NASCAR competition after making a full recovery from a concussion. He will return for the beginning of the 2017 season at the Feb. 26 Daytona 500. Earnhardt, 42, was cleared Wednesday evening by Dr. Micky Collins, medical director of the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program in Pittsburgh, in consultation with Charlotte neurosurgeon Dr. Jerry Petty. Petty attended the test at the 1.366-mile South Carolina racetrack. "Dale is one of the hardest-working patients I've ever encountered," Collins said. "He's done everything we've asked, and we believe he is ready to compete at a professional level again and can withstand the normal forces of a race car driver. Dale has been very open with us, and we've had plenty of time for his treatment, so we feel very good about his long-term prospects and how this has been managed by everyone involved." Earnhardt, driver of the #88 Chevrolet SS for Hendrick Motorsports, completed 185 laps during a nearly five-hour session at Darlington under the guidance of his crew chief, Greg Ives. In addition to the on-track test, which was observed by NASCAR, the driver has logged more than 15 hours in a racing simulator during his recovery. "I feel great, and I'm excited to officially be back," Earnhardt said. "I expected things to go really well yesterday, and that's exactly what happened. Actually getting in a race car was an important final step, and it gives me a ton of confidence going into 2017. Thanks to the staff at Darlington for hosting our team and to NASCAR for giving us the opportunity to put a car on the track. I'll do more testing in January to help knock the rust off. When it's time to go to Daytona, I'll be ready." "Dale deserves so much credit," said Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports. "I'm proud of him for listening to his body and standing up to take responsibility for his health. He's worked extremely hard and set a terrific example for others. It's great news as we go into the off-season, and we can't wait to see him back on the racetrack at Daytona." Bowman will race the #88 Nationwide Chevrolet SS in the Feb. 18 season-opening, non-points The Clash at Daytona International Speedway, which will feature pole position winners from the previous year. Bowman won the #88 team's lone 2016 pole at Phoenix in November. "Alex did such a great job in the car this year, and I felt like he deserved another opportunity," Earnhardt said. "When I spoke with Rick and the team about him driving The Clash, everyone agreed that he more than earned it, and Nationwide was 100-percent on board. I'm really grateful to him and Jeff for what they did for our team, and I'm glad Alex is getting another run with us."(Hendrick Motorsports)(12-8-2016) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 I think will start working on your avatar John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted December 8, 2016 Author Share Posted December 8, 2016 12 minutes ago, Dave said: I think will start working on your avatar John He hasn't started a race yet. He might trip and bang his head between now and February Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 5 minutes ago, ckf said: He hasn't started a race yet. He might trip and bang his head between now and February Only if you start stalking him... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwytohell Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 francecar needs e jr. e jr doesn't need francecar. At 42 years old , with head injuries , recovery , marriage and maybe starting a family look for jr. to be the next replacement team owner for the bow tie loss of Stewart - Haas . e-jr has revenue value in his name beyond him wheeling a car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 30 minutes ago, hwytohell said: francecar needs e jr. e jr doesn't need francecar. At 42 years old , with head injuries , recovery , marriage and maybe starting a family look for jr. to be the next replacement team owner for the bow tie loss of Stewart - Haas . e-jr has revenue value in his name beyond him wheeling a car. He will win da cup next year!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted December 8, 2016 Author Share Posted December 8, 2016 31 minutes ago, hwytohell said: francecar needs e jr. e jr doesn't need francecar. At 42 years old , with head injuries , recovery , marriage and maybe starting a family look for jr. to be the next replacement team owner for the bow tie loss of Stewart - Haas . e-jr has revenue value in his name beyond him wheeling a car. Tony stepped in to an established team when he partnered with Gene Hass, I don't see Jr starting a team from scratch in today's francecar. I'm not sure how the rules are as far as partnering with Rick? 1 minute ago, Dave said: He will win da cup next year!!!! In a dream world, maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 5 minutes ago, ckf said: Tony stepped in to an established team when he partnered with Gene Hass, I don't see Jr starting a team from scratch in today's francecar. I'm not sure how the rules are as far as partnering with Rick? In a dream world, maybe. Well what are we gonna wager for this now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted December 8, 2016 Author Share Posted December 8, 2016 9 minutes ago, Dave said: Well what are we gonna wager for this now? JR winning the cup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 24 minutes ago, ckf said: JR winning the cup? Yup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted December 8, 2016 Author Share Posted December 8, 2016 Just now, Dave said: Yup You can't be serious? If that were to happen then we would all know Francecar is fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 1 minute ago, ckf said: You can't be serious? If that were to happen then we would all know Francecar is fixed Wtf are you talking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 2 minutes ago, ckf said: You can't be serious? If that were to happen then we would all know Francecar is fixed Wtf are you talking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted December 8, 2016 Author Share Posted December 8, 2016 Just now, Dave said: Wtf are you talking about? I just can't see JR winning the cup next season. He really wasn't all that competitive last year before he was forced out of the car from the head injury. IMO Bowman would have a better chance to win the cup in the 88 car than JR would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Just now, ckf said: I just can't see JR winning the cup next season. He really wasn't all that competitive last year before he was forced out of the car from the head injury. IMO Bowman would have a better chance to win the cup in the 88 car than JR would. Hey dont try and shit in my corn flakes buddy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted December 8, 2016 Author Share Posted December 8, 2016 3 minutes ago, Dave said: Hey dont try and shit in my corn flakes buddy... I guess it's always good to have hope. I was very impressed with what Bowman was able to do in the 88 car. JR, like most veterans, doesn't have the hunger that the young guys have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 3 minutes ago, ckf said: I guess it's always good to have hope. I was very impressed with what Bowman was able to do in the 88 car. JR, like most veterans, doesn't have the hunger that the young guys have You re probably right...but if jr died at 49 he could still tie his pops for cups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 5 minutes ago, ckf said: I guess it's always good to have hope. I was very impressed with what Bowman was able to do in the 88 car. JR, like most veterans, doesn't have the hunger that the young guys have You re probably right...but if jr died at 49 he could still tie his pops for cups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Wtf now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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