[vincesanity82]

Mike Skinner will replace Michael McDowell for the next three weeks at Michael Waltrip Racing. McDowell fell out of the top 35 in car owner points after last weekend's race; his car is not guaranteed a starting spot this weekend at Michigan. McDowell is scheduled to return to the car at Richmond next month after Skinner has helped the team evaluate its program. Brad Coleman, 20, makes his Cup debut this weekend, driving for Hall of Fame Racing. Marcos Ambrose, who finished third last weekend at Watkins Glen, is back in the Wood Brothers' car this weekend. -- The Virginian-Pilot


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[FASTCHAZ]

The Coleman kid rocks! If Hall of Fame gives him the support and patience, he will rock NASCAR. And he is cool as a cucumber! Go DLP and 96!! Go Coleman. Good luck kid!!

[BiscuitMan]

Could this be deja vu. Rick Hendrick discovered a young Jeff Gordon racing for a "so so" race team. He grab Jeff, put him under contract, got a sound sponsor for him and made him into what is one of the best NASCAR performing drivers of all time.

This kid, Brad Coleman may be the same as Jeff Gordon was. He is debuting his NASCAR Cup career with a "so so" race team. With so many good rides coming open for next year, you wonder why Ray Evernham, Richard Childress, Petty Enterprises, Roger Penske and even Bill Davis let this guy slip right through their fingers.

[FASTCHAZ]

Good point BiscuitMan. However,you left out one superteam that has close ties to the kid AND the so-so race team he is driving for....Joe Gibbs Racing.

[BringBackWilkesboro]

Originally Posted by FASTCHAZ

The Coleman kid rocks! If Hall of Fame gives him the support and patience, he will rock NASCAR. And he is cool as a cucumber! Go DLP and 96!! Go Coleman. Good luck kid!!

I wouldn't bet on the patience part. This is a team that in less than two full years has kicked out two solid drivers.

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by BringBackWilkesboro

I wouldn't bet on the patience part. This is a team that in less than two full years has kicked out two solid drivers.

U beat me to that point BBW.

[Bob Tanner]

Originally Posted by BiscuitMan

Could this be deja vu. Rick Hendrick discovered a young Jeff Gordon racing for a "so so" race team. He grab Jeff, put him under contract, got a sound sponsor for him and made him into what is one of the best NASCAR performing drivers of all time.
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Not the same at all. Neither DLP or Coleman stabbed his previous team owner and car maker in the back to get the Cup ride.

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by Bob Tanner

Not the same at all. Neither DLP or Coleman stabbed his previous team owner and car maker in the back to get the Cup ride.

Another point I was beatin to.... damn I'm slippin

[BiscuitMan]

Originally Posted by Bob Tanner

Not the same at all. Neither DLP or Coleman stabbed his previous team owner and car maker in the back to get the Cup ride.

I don't think the "stabbing in the back" for Brad Coleman has occurred yet. Let's see what happens in the few races the rest of the year with Coleman at the wheel. If he's good (and I think he will match the performance of Joey Lagano has demonstrated) then one of the race team owners I mentioned earlier will pick up the dagger and go to work.

[Bob Tanner]

Originally Posted by BiscuitMan

I don't think the "stabbing in the back" for Brad Coleman has occurred yet. Let's see what happens in the few races the rest of the year with Coleman at the wheel. If he's good (and I think he will match the performance of Joey Lagano has demonstrated) then one of the race team owners I mentioned earlier will pick up the dagger and go to work.

I think the potential is there, considering Martin will probably do two years at most. But, this time he'll be stabbing Joe Gibbs and Toyota. That won't be quite as easy as Davis and Ford were.