[NASCAR FAN]

I have just been reading that jacques has been sacked by Bill Davis Racing due to the crash at the gatorade duels at daytona, so it looks like his NASCAR career is over before it has even begun.

[wingkey1]

Originally Posted by NASCAR FAN

I have just been reading that jacques has been sacked by Bill Davis Racing due to the crash at the gatorade duels at daytona, so it looks like his NASCAR career is over before it has even begun.

Can you give pointer to the "reading"?

[NASCAR FAN]

Its on both the bill davis racing and jacques villeneuve wikkipedia pages.

[wingkey1]

Originally Posted by NASCAR FAN

Its on both the bill davis racing and jacques villeneuve wikkipedia pages.

Do you have the pointer?

Does it indicate that an authorized rep of BDR clearly indicates that Jacques was released specifically for the crash? Or perhaps that Jacques says that he was told the reason for his release was the crash?

It would be really refreshing to see a clear, no-nonsense, non politically correct, statement like this for a change.

Too often we get reeled in by rumor, inuendo, second hand info, or the baiting of Medidiots.

[WestCoast]

I'm sure a lot of open wheel fans would rather see JV go to the "new" IndyCar series rather than pursue a Nascar ride regardless if he's sacked or not. The fact that he's teamed with his old boss is a definite pointer toward the IRL
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Updated: February 20, 2008, 4:45 PM ET

• -- Jacques Villeneuve has lured former IndyCar owner Barry Green out of a semi-retirement in Australia as the driver regroups for a renewed effort to make a successful transition from open-wheel racing to NASCAR.

Green, who owned teams that Villeneuve rode to championships in the 1990s, will work with the one-time Formula One world champion to find the sponsors he needs to get a full-time ride either in the Sprint Cup or Nationwide series.
Villeneuve, who failed to qualify for last Sunday's Daytona 500, made the announcement at a press conference at his downtown restaurant Wednesday.
"The chemistry with us was always very good," Villeneuve said. "He brings credibility, respect -- even though it's NASCAR, there are a lot of people that he knows and that know him, or that know of him, because of the ChampCar days and the IRL days."
Villeneuve, the 1995 Indianapolis 500 champion after winning the CART rookie of the year title in 1994, acknowledged his disappointment at the current state of his bid to establish himself in NASCAR.
"There would have been a way to carry on for the next races and be in place for the year, but I think it would have been so chaotic that in the long run, within a few months we would have regretted it and there would have been a price to pay at some point that would have shortened a probable NASCAR career which is not the goal," Villeneuve said.
Green first spoke to the Canadian driver a few weeks ago.
"He must have told me five times in the first week how much he loved that series and loved being in those cars, so I was convinced, I was bitten and here I am flat out," Green said. "The main mission is a major sponsor so Jacques can compete."
Green said that they were still talking with Bill Davis Racing about Villeneuve's possible future with the team.
"It's a great operation," Green said. "They have Toyota as their manufacturing partner and they have some great people inside that race team. So, no, Bill Davis Racing, that option is not all but dead but we've got to understand he's got to do what he thinks is right for his race team."
The 36-year-old Villeneuve is also determined to race the 24 Hours of Le Mans for Peugeot in June after making his initial appearance in last year's race.
"That's very important, but at the same time we have to build a strong program, not just for a few races but for the next five to 10 years," Villeneuve said. "Barry has been a big help in slowing me down, forcing me to think a little bit and not to think as a racer, going for a move and trying to overtake someone."
Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press

[wingkey1]

Now that (post by WestCoast) feels more plausable, and even indicates the BDR thing remains open, regardless of how slim/wide. It is also consistent with BDR and JV comments we've been able to find.

The - "sacked by Bill Davis Racing due to the crash at the gatorade duels at daytona" - less so. While this level of comment, if the true reason, would be refreshing to see (the politically correct stuff is getting old), it is likely more the musings of Medidiots.