rvrdgsfn Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Well.... Well.... Well.... Perhaps I spoke too soon about Silly Seasonhttp://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Closing-Bell/2015/07/29/MWR.aspxMichael Waltrip Racing principal Owner Rob Kauffman is close to purchasing Felix Sabates’ stake in Chip Ganassi Racing, according to multiple industry sources, which would cause Kauffman to drop his affiliation with MWR if the sale is completed.Sources said that Kauffman would take one of the two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series entries at MWR – the No. 15 Toyota driven by Clint Bowyer – with him to CGR. Because MWR's sponsors, including 5-Hour Energy, Aaron’s, Peak, AAA and Maxwell House, have yet to determine their next move, it is unclear whether the operation, which also has the No. 55 currently driven by David Ragan, would form an alliance or merge with another team, or pursue some other option. CGR execs had no comment; MWR did not respond to e-mails by presstime.Bowyer in a Hendrick engine, that could be very beneficial however, this would be a huge blow to MWR if they don't merge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubsfan2015 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Wow....wonder Chip Ganssi Racing with Rob Kauffman.Weird things happen.......As for the 55,I expect that team to merge BK Racing (Uh-oh) and add JGR engines to that racing stable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportzfan Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Wow....wonder Chip Ganssi Racing with Rob Kauffman.Weird things happen.......As for the 55,I expect that team to merge BK Racing (Uh-oh) and add JGR engines to that racing stable.JGR doesn't make engines for cup, only TRD makes Toyota cup engines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCarp1231 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 So from what I understand... Clint Bowyer and the 15 will move to CGR essentially forcing MWR to merge with them? If so a team lineup consisting of Jamie McMurray(1), Clint Bowyer(15), Kyle Larson(42), & David Ragan?(55) doesn't sound bad at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubsfan2015 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 So from what I understand... Clint Bowyer and the 15 will move to CGR essentially forcing MWR to merge with them? If so a team lineup consisting of Jamie McMurray(1), Clint Bowyer(15), Kyle Larson(42), & David Ragan?(55) doesn't sound bad at allLadies and gentleman,the next dark empire of NASCAR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalcowboyfan92 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 So from what I understand... Clint Bowyer and the 15 will move to CGR essentially forcing MWR to merge with them? If so a team lineup consisting of Jamie McMurray(1), Clint Bowyer(15), Kyle Larson(42), & David Ragan?(55) doesn't sound bad at allLadies and gentleman,the next dark empire of NASCAR.The next dark empire is a bit of a stretch since you do have likeable guys in Jamie Mac, Larson!, and Ragan. Bowyer's the only one people don't like out of that four; what with the "Spin Heard 'Round the World" in Richmond 2013. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubsfan2015 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 So from what I understand... Clint Bowyer and the 15 will move to CGR essentially forcing MWR to merge with them? If so a team lineup consisting of Jamie McMurray(1), Clint Bowyer(15), Kyle Larson(42), & David Ragan?(55) doesn't sound bad at allLadies and gentleman,the next dark empire of NASCAR.The next dark empire is a bit of a stretch since you do have likeable guys in Jamie Mac, Larson!, and Ragan. Bowyer's the only one people don't like out of that four; what with the "Spin Heard 'Round the World" in Richmond 2013.Boywer's Darth Vader.You've got the 2010 Brickyard and Daytona 500 winner,a upcoming great driver,and one of the greats at restrictor plates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportzfan Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 So from what I understand... Clint Bowyer and the 15 will move to CGR essentially forcing MWR to merge with them? If so a team lineup consisting of Jamie McMurray(1), Clint Bowyer(15), Kyle Larson(42), & David Ragan?(55) doesn't sound bad at allLadies and gentleman,the next dark empire of NASCAR. The next dark empire is a bit of a stretch since you do have likeable guys in Jamie Mac, Larson!, and Ragan. Bowyer's the only one people don't like out of that four; what with the "Spin Heard 'Round the World" in Richmond 2013. Boywer's Darth Vader.You've got the 2010 Brickyard and Daytona 500 winner,a upcoming great driver,and one of the greats at restrictor plates.which one is "one of the greats at restrictor plates" because if it's not Jamie Mac it isn't any of the other drivers they got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalcowboyfan92 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Ragan got both of his wins at restrictor plate tracks (Daytona with Roush and '13 in Talladega with Front Row Motorsports), but he's not exactly the best; and not better then Jamie Mac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvrdgsfn Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 So the worst kept secret in NASCAR finally happened, despite Felix's denial....http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2015/7/30/michael-waltrip-racing-chip-ganassi-racing-partnership.htmlMichael Waltrip Racing co-owner Rob Kauffman has agreed to purchase an interest in Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, according to statements from the two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series organizations.According to a statement from MWR, the "companies will continue to operate separately and compete against each other for the remainder of the 2015 season. They are also currently evaluating ways to field the most competitive race teams possible to provide an excellent platform for their partners and employees for the 2016 and beyond."How the move will impact the number of teams involved has yet to be determined, although it appears likely that the re-tooled CGR will be a three-team effort in 2016. What that means for co-owner Michael Waltrip and MWR going forward is also unknown at this time.Sponsorship agreements with Aaron's and manufacturer support with Toyota are scheduled to conclude at the end of '15.Yeah, I'm thinking Bowyer will be on this team now, Ragan will probably be gone along with Aaron's who may go to Chase Elliot (I believed Aaron's sponsored him before in ARCA (kind of ironic that this would happen, that Chase would get both of Mikey's sponsor's). The question is now, what will happen at MWR? Is it over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubsfan2015 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 So the worst kept secret in NASCAR finally happened, despite Felix's denial....http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2015/7/30/michael-waltrip-racing-chip-ganassi-racing-partnership.htmlMichael Waltrip Racing co-owner Rob Kauffman has agreed to purchase an interest in Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, according to statements from the two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series organizations.According to a statement from MWR, the "companies will continue to operate separately and compete against each other for the remainder of the 2015 season. They are also currently evaluating ways to field the most competitive race teams possible to provide an excellent platform for their partners and employees for the 2016 and beyond."How the move will impact the number of teams involved has yet to be determined, although it appears likely that the re-tooled CGR will be a three-team effort in 2016. What that means for co-owner Michael Waltrip and MWR going forward is also unknown at this time.Sponsorship agreements with Aaron's and manufacturer support with Toyota are scheduled to conclude at the end of '15.Yeah, I'm thinking Bowyer will be on this team now, Ragan will probably be gone along with Aaron's who may go to Chase Elliot (I believed Aaron's sponsored him before in ARCA (kind of ironic that this would happen, that Chase would get both of Mikey's sponsor's). The question is now, what will happen at MWR? Is it over?In the Trucks too.Also,this may be one of the biggest ownership moves since DEI merged with Gannasi.Well done,Rob Kauffman,well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc49erfan15 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 This Iowa race is bonkers. So entertaining! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportzfan Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 All the cautions aren't making it that exciting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubsfan2015 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Don't forget,this is Kenny Wallace's final race tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalcowboyfan92 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Kasey Kahne had a nasty lick to the pit wall, causing a 10-minute delay to weld the pit wall together where he hit (it was in the stall of the #32 car of Timmy Hill).And just a few minutes ago; Kevin Harvick's engine expired going into Turn 3 and his day is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubsfan2015 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Kasey Kahne had a nasty lick to the pit wall, causing a 10-minute delay to weld the pit wall together where he hit (it was in the stall of the #32 car of Timmy Hill).And just a few minutes ago; Kevin Harvick's engine expired going into Turn 3 and his day is done.I was at Outback and when I saw that I went,"Holy !"Also,it is very odd that Harvick had a bad day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc49erfan15 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 A lot of secondary/unusual sponsorships on the cars today. It's just odd to look at.Junior, instead of Mountain Dew or Nationwide, sponsored by... Windows?McMurray... instead of McDonalds... Lexar?Kasey Kahne... instead of Farmers/Great Clips... Aquafina?Clint Bowyer... instead of 5-Hour Energy... Maxwell House?Carl Edwards... instead of Subway/Arris... Stanley?I realize more than a few of those have run before, but it's weird to see them all on the track at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubsfan2015 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 A lot of secondary/unusual sponsorships on the cars today. It's just odd to look at.Junior sponsored by... Windows?McMurray... Lexar?Kasey Kahne... Aquafina?Clint Bowyer... Maxwell House?Carl Edwards... Stanley?Austin Dillion....American Ethonal?I realize more than a few of those have run before, but it's weird to see them all on the track at the same time.Fixed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportzfan Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 The dale jr. One makes sense with it being the windows 10 400 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubsfan2015 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 The dale jr. One makes sense with it being the windows 10 400And he spun out and is about to be lapped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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