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.