[LSC9901]

There has been some discussion about who you feel the "Toyota Shining Star for 2007" will be. Here are the choices. I've included Todd Bodine for GERMAIN RACING although they will be doing only a limited schedule. Good Luck. Time will tell who the winner is. Feel free to post why you are making your choice.

[Souporscotty]

I picked Blaney, not because I'm a fan nor really WANT him to be a star. Bob talked me into it.

[Bob Tanner]

Originally Posted by Souporscotty

I picked Blaney, not because I'm a fan nor really WANT him to be a star. Bob talked me into it.

I'm torn, Scotty. I want Dave because he's an open wheel vet and I'm partial to those kids. Plus, I want to see Bill Davis get some retirbution from what Jeffie-Pooh did to him fifteen years ago. However, they hire Mayfield when there were several equally talented drivers available who didn't have the baggage Jeremy carries with him.

On the other hand, Vickers impresses me because he let Hendrick. Plus, his determination and desire to win , backed up with a lot of talent and patience is something that isn't always shown on Cup race days. The fact he sent his "superior" team mate spinning, on the way to his first victory, and then had the audacity to not fall to his knees, kow-tow and beg for forgiveness and mercy also gave him some stature in my book.

Solely because of Red Bull money I'm going with Vickers. However, it'd make my heart go pitter-pat to see Blaney close to, or in, the Chosen Ten.

[Quality88]

Jarrett of course... Well that's what i'm hopin.

[nascarfan24]

brian vickers
he will be the big fish in a small pond
and i am talkn' small pond!

[candlejack]

Sorry all, it's going to be Mikey! He is the one who has spent the time and effort to get Toyota into NASCAR and will probably be their best driver this year. He won't be in the top 10, but, I think the "Toys" will give the other brands a run fot their money.

[Bob Tanner]

Originally Posted by candlejack

Sorry all, it's going to be Mikey! He is the one who has spent the time and effort to get Toyota into NASCAR and will probably be their best driver this year. He won't be in the top 10, but, I think the "Toys" will give the other brands a run fot their money.

I think that if you look at the history, Jack, you'll find Bill Davis Racing provided a lot more assistance to Toyota than did MWR. In fact, Dodge pulled their factory backing to BDR back in...? 2004? because he was providing so much assistance to Toyota.

It's easy to think that Waltrip was Toyota's big player because he has a tendency to try and focus all attention to himself and was probably the most vocal about switching to Toyota. However, history will prove that BDR was there first with the initial help and Bill put his money where his mouth was, so-to-speak.

As far as giving the American-logo'd cars a "run for their money, you are probably correct. I predict the first half of 2007 will be only so-so for the Rice Burners but they'll show some real spark the second half. 2008 will be successful but probably not remarkable. However in 2009, or maybe as early as 2008, Honda will make the announcement about their intentions and Toyota will dominate.

You can't imagine how much I hope I'm proved wrong on that last prediction.

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by Bob Tanner

You can't imagine how much I hope I'm proved wrong on that last prediction.

I can imagine Bob and as sad as it is to say it I hope you are 100% wrong.

[Hassan]

I picked Vickers but why didn't anyone pick Mayfield, have all forgot who made the chase for the first two years

[LSC9901]

We haven't forgotten. Now why didn't YOU pick him ????

[Hassan]

Bcuz i think Vickers is the shining star, all what im saying is Mayfield deserves more attention

[trollmc08]

Originally Posted by Hassan

I picked Vickers but why didn't anyone pick Mayfield, have all forgot who made the chase for the first two years

I picked BV to. As for mayfield he may have had his best day. He may have went with Toyota becouse no one else wanted him. I could be wrong I have been in the past.

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by Hassan

Bcuz i think Vickers is the shining star, all what im saying is Mayfield deserves more attention

He is probably getting all the attention he will get from the members of this forum

Originally Posted by trollmc08

I picked BV to. As for mayfield he may have had his best day. He may have went with Toyota becouse no one else wanted him. I could be wrong I have been in the past.

Can you say "BINGO"

[trollmc08]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

He is probably getting all the attention he will get from the members of this forum




Can you say "BINGO"

BINGO

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by trollmc08

BINGO

We have a winner !!! ...... or in this case we have a loser ... Jeremy