[Quality88]

Originally Posted by clutch

While I dont much like talking about teams goin out of business ..........my prediction is Wood Bros. do before BAM

Nah... no way Roush will let one of his satellites go out by the wayside.

[thunderfoot]

Wood Brothers racing cant leave. They been there for so long they are like a cornerstone in our sport. That would be like Petty Enterprises folding. I cant see it.

What I can see is David Gilliland getting his first win. Either California, Phoenix,Vegas or Texas.

Long live Yates Racing

[Bob Tanner]

Originally Posted by thunderfoot

Wood Brothers racing cant leave. They been there for so long they are like a cornerstone in our sport. That would be like Petty Enterprises folding. I cant see it.

What I can see is David Gilliland getting his first win. Either California, Phoenix,Vegas or Texas.

Long live Yates Racing

Will all due respect, but IRT your above, can you say: Junie Donlevey, Bud Moore, Junior Johnson, Holman-Moody?

As much as we'd love to believe it, nothing is sacred any more in NA__AR, even the name Petty. Like Evernham, Yates, and Roush, unless you manage to find the next Jeff Gordon, and keep him, the ONLY way to success in today's NASCAR is to become so deeply combined with big money that you [almost] lose your individuality and identity.

[thunderfoot]

Originally Posted by Bob Tanner

Will all due respect, but IRT your above, can you say: Junie Donlevey, Bud Moore, Junior Johnson, Holman-Moody?

As much as we'd love to believe it, nothing is sacred any more in NA__AR, even the name Petty. Like Evernham, Yates, and Roush, unless you manage to find the next Jeff Gordon, and keep him, the ONLY way to success in today's NASCAR is to become so deeply combined with big money that you [almost] lose your individuality and identity.

Sadly Bob you are right. I will always have the image of the Silver Fox driving that gorgeous Montego and limping across the line ahead of The King. The greatest finish ever at Daytona. When I first met Leonard I was about 8 years old and was in awe of just being in his presence. Back then racing was so much simpler and we could run forever on a dollar. With the influx of big money so many people sold out and it seems we were doomed from there.

[PenelopePitStop]

What a fantastic thread! Thanks to all!

Don't have anything to add ... can't hold a candle to you folks ... but thanks for the read!

[wingkey1]

Originally Posted by Bob Tanner

One classification I forgot to include:
Drivers showing most improvement over last season.

David Reutimann, Dave Blaney

First and foremost: I honestly admire those (you're in here) that extend themselves with predictions for an upcoming period. Further, I enjoy predictions from those (yeah, you're in there again) with background and studied observations that produce/result in the offered predictions.

Second - we enjoy Blaney and would enjoy seeing him excel in Cup

And then there's - our history/following of the sport makes us feel pain as we see cornerstone teams (And we do see Davis in there) fade.

Now having said all of that, "gut" here feels Reutimann could well be in for "most improved" consideration, while Blaney less so. Reason - teams they are with. Actually feel Blaney to be the better racer.

Mikey (W) Racing - say what one might, he's a market exposure dynamo/success. The sponsors do not appear to have left, and some of the recent personnel moves are (surprisingly?) strong. He was Toyo in 2007, and they are not likely to forget it. Now some may want to go anal with "on track" success compared to (fill in the blank with your preference), but exposure/jabber/controversy was clearly provided by MWR when measured in comparison to all other Toyo teams/efforts.

BDR - thing of most significance in memory cell here is - investing in seven (?) poster.

Wow! Way long winded. Sorry.

In summary: Reutimann may have better opportunity for the "notable improvement" than Blaney.

But hey, we're both only "predictin".

[Bob Tanner]

Originally Posted by wingkey1

In summary: Reutimann may have better opportunity for the "notable improvement" than Blaney.

But hey, we're both only "predictin".

I completely concur, Wing.

Dave's biggest claim to being included my my list was the fact he actually made The Chosen Club. He also ran stronger in more races than did David but with his additional experience in Cup, plus the fact the BDR is an established organization, that would have been expected.

[tbalt]

Bob I think I read that Tony's contract currently runs through the 2009 season so he will be there for two more seasons.

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by tbalt

Bob I think I read that Tony's contract currently runs through the 2009 season so he will be there for two more seasons.

You are correct. It does end in 2009.... and they are tryin to sign him to an extension I believe. Last I heard though that's not goin well.

On a side note, I saw a commercial for interstate batteries yesterday and the car was a Yota. So it begins

[thunderfoot]

Originally Posted by Quality88

You are correct. It does end in 2009.... and they are tryin to sign him to an extension I believe. Last I heard though that's not goin well.

On a side note, I saw a commercial for interstate batteries yesterday and the car was a Yota. So it begins

The crap has started to flow down the hill.

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by thunderfoot

The crap has started to flow down the hill.

Yeah it smells worse all the time

[lilsexy08]

My only prediction!
Tony will win the championship unfortunatly it will be in a Toyota! LOL!

[thunderfoot]

Originally Posted by lilsexy08

My only prediction!
Tony will win the championship unfortunatly it will be in a Toyota! LOL!

I never doubted who you would predict there, Lil

[lilsexy08]

That is my man, well I wish. He is going to win the championship and he is still going to be the sexiest driver!

[Team Yates]

YATES 8's In '08!!!!!!!