hwytohell Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Smithfield from Petty to Stewart - Hass a done deal in 2018 ,http://www.espn.com/jayski/cup/2017/story/_/id/20656963/smithfield-moves-stewart-haas-racing Petty is in deep trouble for funding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Thank god! TICKETS RACE CENTER SCHEDULE STANDINGS MORE Gregory Shamus | Getty Images Danica Patrick won’t return to Stewart-Haas in 2018 By Staff Report NASCAR.com September 12, 2017 at 3:44 pm RELATED: Danica Patrick at home, living out dream at her Somnium Vineyard Danica Patrick announced Tuesday afternoon that she will not return to Stewart-Haas Racing in 2018. Her full statement, which was posted on her Facebook page: “It has been my honor to drive for Tony Stewart, Gene Haas and everyone at Stewart-Haas Racing for the past six seasons. Together we earned a Daytona 500 pole, seven top-10 finishes and we also had some exciting racing along the way. My time driving for them, however, has come to an end due to a new sponsorship arrangement in 2018. Sponsorship plays a vital role in our sport, and I have been very fortunate over the course of my career, but this year threw us for a curve. Our amazing partners, such as Aspen Dental and Code 3, stepped up in a big way on short notice this year and I am incredibly grateful. MORE: Track NASCAR’s Silly Season | Danica Patrick through the years “I wish SHR the best of luck with their new sponsorship and driver. Thanks for the memories. Right now, my focus is on the remainder of the 2017 season and finishing the year strong. I have the utmost faith in myself and those around me, and feel confident about my future.” This story will be updated 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Shamus | Getty Images Danica Patrick won’t return to Stewart-Haas in 2018 By Staff Report NASCAR.com September 12, 2017 at 3:44 pm RELATED: Danica Patrick at home, living out dream at her Somnium Vineyard Danica Patrick announced Tuesday afternoon that she will not return to Stewart-Haas Racing in 2018. Her full statement, which was posted on her Facebook page: “It has been my honor to drive for Tony Stewart, Gene Haas and everyone at Stewart-Haas Racing for the past six seasons. Together we earned a Daytona 500 pole, seven top-10 finishes and we also had some exciting racing along the way. My time driving for them, however, has come to an end due to a new sponsorship arrangement in 2018. Sponsorship plays a vital role in our sport, and I have been very fortunate over the course of my career, but this year threw us for a curve. Our amazing partners, such as Aspen Dental and Code 3, stepped up in a big way on short notice this year and I am incredibly grateful. MORE: Track NASCAR’s Silly Season | Danica Patrick through the years “I wish SHR the best of luck with their new sponsorship and driver. Thanks for the memories. Right now, my focus is on the remainder of the 2017 season and finishing the year strong. I have the utmost faith in myself and those around me, and feel confident about my future.” This story will be updated
hwytohell Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 No unexpected news about Danica. I had hopes for her in francecar but it didn't work out. Some rumors floating around that she will race F-1 in 2018 What we do know is her little ass won't end up behind the wheel at Petty..... he hates women drivers in francecar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Petty is just a figurehead in his own shop anyways but they are just a field filler at this point unless they find a young guy wih some sponsorship Amirola must be going to Haas with Smithfield unless they are going to sponsor Busch but from her comments about a new driver and sponsor and the fact that Smithfield didn't announce it i'd guess a 3 car team next year with Harvick, Amirola and Bowyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Maybe Kenseth will drive the 10 car with Smithfield as the sponsor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 6 minutes ago, ckf said: Maybe Kenseth will drive the 10 car with Smithfield as the sponsor? Hair club for men would be a great sponser for Kenseth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 5 minutes ago, FAT DAVE said: Hair club for men would be a great sponser for Kenseth. If you can't play nice you can go take a timeout in the corner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted September 12, 2017 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 12, 2017 (edited) 55 minutes ago, hwytohell said: No unexpected news about Danica. I had hopes for her in francecar but it didn't work out. Some rumors floating around that she will race F-1 in 2018 What we do know is her little ass won't end up behind the wheel at Petty..... he hates women drivers in francecar 39 minutes ago, Angry ginger said: Petty is just a figurehead in his own shop anyways but they are just a field filler at this point unless they find a young guy wih some sponsorship Amirola must be going to Haas with Smithfield unless they are going to sponsor Busch but from her comments about a new driver and sponsor and the fact that Smithfield didn't announce it i'd guess a 3 car team next year with Harvick, Amirola and Bowyer There is no way in hell she ends up in F1 and IMO RPM is on the way out.....The King is 80 years old and they just cannot compete which is a shame considering the history there...the death of Adam Petty really hit them hard. Where does Kurt Busch end up if SHR goes to a 3 car team? Edited September 12, 2017 by Biggie Smails 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 11 minutes ago, ckf said: If you can't play nice you can go take a timeout in the corner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 12 minutes ago, Biggie Smails said: There is no way in hell she ends up in F1 and IMO RPM is on the way out.....The King is 80 years old and they just cannot compete which is a shame considering the history there...the death of Adam Petty really hit them hard. Where does Kurt Busch end up if SHR goes to a 3 car team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwytohell Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Kurt Busch is rumored to be staying @ S-H , Matt Kenseth is rumored to be going to the # 77 Furniture Row seat with sponsorship in tow from Gibbs. Who the fuck knows ?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwytohell Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 The sad fact of francecar is that there is only four/ five good teams on the track , with the hope of a massive train wreck for others to sneak by for some points and money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted September 12, 2017 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 12, 2017 (edited) 13 minutes ago, hwytohell said: The sad fact of francecar is that there is only four/ five good teams on the track , with the hope of a massive train wreck for others to sneak by for some points and money. Hendrick, Gibbs, Ganassi, SHR, Furniture Row which is basically Gibbs....yeah you pretty much nailed it. I guess maybe Roush could be included because Stenhouse has gotten lucky a couple times this year but they aren't a player IMO. Edited September 12, 2017 by Biggie Smails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 2 hours ago, ckf said: Maybe Kenseth will drive the 10 car with Smithfield as the sponsor? I'm guessing someone not named Amirola will be driving the Smithfield car next year. Kenseth would be a good choice, but I've read #77 for him a couple times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 30 minutes ago, Biggie Smails said: Hendrick, Gibbs, Ganassi, SHR, Furniture Row which is basically Gibbs....yeah you pretty much nailed it. I guess maybe Roush could be included because Stenhouse has gotten lucky a couple times this year but they aren't a player IMO. You forgot Penske / Wood Brothers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted September 12, 2017 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 12, 2017 22 minutes ago, ckf said: You forgot Penske / Wood Brothers Oh shit....so that makes 6 legit teams..7 if you include Roush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted September 12, 2017 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 12, 2017 25 minutes ago, racinfarmer said: I'm guessing someone not named Amirola will be driving the Smithfield car next year. Kenseth would be a good choice, but I've read #77 for him a couple times. Yeah I keep reading conflicting stories about how connected Smithfield and Almirola are and Kenseth in the 77 sounds legit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awful knawful Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 15 hours ago, hwytohell said: No unexpected news about Danica. I had hopes for her in francecar but it didn't work out. Some rumors floating around that she will race F-1 in 2018 What we do know is her little ass won't end up behind the wheel at Petty..... he hates women drivers in francecar F1? If she can't race NASCAR competitively she'll be fucked in F1! AFAIK there's no seats available. Even Alonso can't get in a top 6 car. Contracts are locked! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwytohell Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Interesting read on the #77 Furniture Row ride ,http://kickinthetires.net/index.php/2017/09/12/furniture-row-racings-no-77-closure-inevitable-without-last-minute-sponsor/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted September 13, 2017 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 13, 2017 34 minutes ago, hwytohell said: Interesting read on the #77 Furniture Row ride ,http://kickinthetires.net/index.php/2017/09/12/furniture-row-racings-no-77-closure-inevitable-without-last-minute-sponsor/ Damn that is a good competitive team...if they are having sponsor problems it doesn't bode well for the future of the series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 15 minutes ago, Biggie Smails said: Damn that is a good competitive team...if they are having sponsor problems it doesn't bode well for the future of the series. Ya you might start seeing some empty seats soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted September 13, 2017 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 13, 2017 2 minutes ago, FAT DAVE said: Ya you might start seeing some empty seats soon. Haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 I cannot imagine a company like Smithfield wants a headcase like Busch in a car with their name on it. Id certainly like to see Kenseth in a SHR car, but I also wouldnt mind seeing Almirola in it either. See if hes any good or not. Petty has been on his way out since about 1988. Danica was in francecar because she had money behind her. Now that theres no money, she wont have a ride anywhere, let alone in F1. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted September 13, 2017 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 13, 2017 7 minutes ago, Legend said: I cannot imagine a company like Smithfield wants a headcase like Busch in a car with their name on it. Id certainly like to see Kenseth in a SHR car, but I also wouldnt mind seeing Almirola in it either. See if hes any good or not. Petty has been on his way out since about 1988. Danica was in francecar because she had money behind her. Now that theres no money, she wont have a ride anywhere, let alone in F1. Goes without saying but if it were anybody else other than The King that team would have folded years ago and I do think Almirola is a decent driver and fits the squeaky clean NASCAR image...I really wish Bubba Wallace would get a decent shot in a good ride. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 10 minutes ago, Legend said: I cannot imagine a company like Smithfield wants a headcase like Busch in a car with their name on it. Id certainly like to see Kenseth in a SHR car, but I also wouldnt mind seeing Almirola in it either. See if hes any good or not. Petty has been on his way out since about 1988. Danica was in francecar because she had money behind her. Now that theres no money, she wont have a ride anywhere, let alone in F1. Kenseth certainly deserves a good ride. I guess we'll find out who will be in the 10 car in the next few weeks. If Busch stays at SHR I think he will stay in the 41 car with Monster as the sponsor. Like you said, I don't think Smithfield would be a good fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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