Nascar 2008

**Cincy'sMom** · 07-05-2008, 02:56 AM

Originally Posted by RICHARD

NUMBER 5 in 2009!!!! All year long!!

I think that kills the idea of Robin supporting my ABH policy!!!

I was watcing a race tonight and thought it was new...turns out it was a repeat of February...well almost anyway!!! Same car numbers 1-2-3...Go Denny!!!!

After the race Clint Bowyer said a monkey could win in that car. We know Tony's done it 5 times!!! ( come on, have you seen the hair on the back?!?

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**RICHARD** · 07-05-2008, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by Cincy'sMom

After the race Clint Bowyer said a monkey could win in that car. We know Tony's done it 5 times!!! ( come on, have you seen the hair on the back?!?

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NAIR, the official hair remover of NASCAR!

But then again, Tony knows his 'beans'.

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Why doesn't NASCAR just do a race that's 10 laps short and have a demo derby for the last 10?

Were people throwing stuff again?

**RICHARD** · 07-09-2008, 12:40 AM

Tony Stewart has been granted his release from his current contract.
He'll go to Haas Racing next year.

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I really hate this kind of wheeling (pun intended) and dealing during the season.

It's kinda like telling a kid that his grad present is a trip to Hawaii no matter how he finishes the school year. I think that it crushes any desire for them to do well until the end of the semester.

So what keeps a driver interested? The Mark Martin contract might be a little different. Any races he runs in this season are practice for him. He looks forward to next year with a reason. Do you think that TS will just 'play out the string' this year?

The deal is said to make TS the highest paid driver in NASCAR.

**Cincy'sMom** · 07-09-2008, 07:47 AM

Depsite the fact I think Tony is making a big mistake, he will still be my #1 Driver. I will still root for JGR (at least Denny and Joey!)

I understand the long term planning and working for his future...he isn't going to drive forever. But I think Dale did it right when he kept his driving and business separate. Buy the team, plan for the future, but keep racing where someone else can worry about the details. Robby Gordon is probablly the most successful as a driver driving his own equipment currently...and that isn't saying a whole lot! Michael Waltrip hasn't had much luck yet. Even Kevin Harvick coming down and running his own car in Nationwide has struggled.

As for the rest of this year, I think the top 13 have the best shot at making the chase. I predict 1 of 2 things. First, since the news is out, and the deal is done, Tony will have more focus on the track and will make the chase, with Biffle being the odd man out (Poor guy can't buy a break this year!). Or, he will have less focus, be ready to move on and he will be the odd man out.

Personally, I hope Tony makes the chase. I think this is his last chance at a title. Without the Gibbs organization behind him, he will struggle....even with Hendrick power.

**anna_66** · 07-10-2008, 07:04 AM

Amy, guess you can't say ABH any more can you

We knew this was coming and I hope it all works out for Tony.
I agree, I don't see Tony winning any more championships...but who knows, maybe he'll surprise us all!

I'll still be a JGR fan (and yes, I'll even root for Kyle

) but Tony will still be my #1 driver.

**Cincy'sMom** · 07-10-2008, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by anna_66

Amy, guess you can't say ABH any more can you

Hey, he may have Hendrick engines and Hendrick tech support, but it will be Stewart-Hass racing....not Hendrick!! ABH applies to his stable only! ( And I do somewhat root for Jr. anyway

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**Cinder & Smoke** · 07-10-2008, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by Cincy'sMom

Depsite the fact I think Tony is making a big mistake,
he will still be my #1 Driver.

Has anyone said what Tony's "New Number" will be?

And what does Home Depot plan to do ... follow Tony or stay with the #20
and back a new driver?

It's gonna seem *strange* next year!

**Cincy'sMom** · 07-10-2008, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by Cinder & Smoke

Has anyone said what Tony's "New Number" will be?

And what does Home Depot plan to do ... follow Tony or stay with the #20
and back a new driver?

It's gonna seem *strange* next year!

There is no word as to his number. Hass currently runs the 66 and 70. Rumors have also said he may try to get 14, AJ Foyt's old number, which is available. The 20 and Home Depot will both stay with JGR. Tony's sponsors will be (according to the rumors) Office Depot and Old Spice.

Should know more after the 2:30pm conference today. You can watch live on Nascar.com