[imalilracey]

I feel the need to announce my exhiliration regarding Ricky Rudd's announcement to his short lived retirement and entry into the 2007 NASCAR drivers Nextel Cup roster. I think all will see something come out of a veteran driver like nothing before!!!!

[Bob Tanner]

Originally Posted by imalilracey

I feel the need to announce my exhiliration regarding Ricky Rudd's announcement to his short lived retirement and entry into the 2007 NASCAR drivers Nextel Cup roster. I think all will see something come out of a veteran driver like nothing before!!!!

Welcome to the group, Racey. Don't just sit around being an observer. Jump right in, as you did with your two posts today and join the conversation.

"...see something come out of a veteran driver like nothing before."

That's a pretty tall order, but I like the sentiment. Personally, I'd be happy, and I believe Robert Yates would consider it a roaring success, if Ricky could finish in the top fifteen in points. Snickers and Pedigree might be a stopgap measure and having the number 88 competitive in the majority of the races could make obtaining another sponsor much easier.

[bud01234]

Originally Posted by Bob Tanner

Personally, I'd be happy, and I believe Robert Yates would consider it a roaring success, if Ricky could finish in the top fifteen in points. Snickers and Pedigree might be a stopgap measure and having the number 88 competitive in the majority of the races could make obtaining another sponsor much easier.

I guess Ricky bailed out on Wyler Racing, huh? Any idea who will run Wyler's COT now that Ricky went back to Yates? Was looking forward to seeing Ricky in the Wyler car in Daytona.

[SherryAnn]

I haven't watched NASCAR long enough to see Ricky racing, but after I watched a documentary on his big accident, I am really excited to see him in action. They made the comment that he was "tougher than woodpecker lips," and I was just amazed by his commitment to racing!

[clutch]

I'm glad to see Ricky back racing and I'm sure that more than a few of you are suprised by his speed at testing in Daytona

[Bob Tanner]

Originally Posted by clutch

I'm glad to see Ricky back racing and I'm sure that more than a few of you are suprised by his speed at testing in Daytona

Speaking for myself, I can't say I'm totally surprised by his testing speeds, mate. Yates puts out good plate engines and Ricky is nothing if not a seasoned veteran. I think he'll make "Brian's Chosen" (top 35 in owners points) with relative ease. However, considering the competition out there this season, and the people he and Yates will be going up against, I still think a top 15 would be considered a success. I'm not sure RYR is close to being to to speed with the NASCARmobile.

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by Bob Tanner

I'm not sure RYR is close to being to to speed with the NASCARmobile.

I don't think any organization is close to being up to speed with the NA$CARmobile Bob.