[Team Yates]

Mayfield returns to full Cup ride, with sponsor: Jeremy Mayfield returns to NASCAR Sprint Cup competition in 2009 as both team owner and driver. Thanks in part to NASCAR and sponsor All Sport, Mayfield plans to field a full time entry in the series. He will assume driving duties of the team’s #41 entry beginning with the season opener at Daytona International Speedway. “Team ownership is something I’ve always wanted to pursue,” said Mayfield. “Things have really fallen into place this year with the NASCAR rule changes and with All Sport coming on board as a partner.” Mayfield’s ownership aspirations were given new life when NASCAR announced one key rule change for the 2009 season – a ban on testing at NASCAR sanctioned tracks. “I have to give NASCAR a lot of credit for the things they’ve done in the sport over the last two years to make it possible for people like me to get involved as a team owner,” continued Mayfield. “The new COT car and even more importantly the testing ban have made it a reality for me to come in and compete in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.” Mayfield will be joined in ownership by Gary Smith, Chairman and CEO of Big Red, Inc. and co-owner of Mayfield Motorsports. Smith’s All Sport brand will sponsor the team during the 2009 Sprint Cup season. “We are excited to continue our involvement in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series by teaming up with Mayfield Motorsports to sponsor the #41 All Sport Toyota,” said Smith. “All Sport has been a key partner in many auto racing sponsorships in the past and as a result, our plan is to capture the thrill of racing through in-store programs designed to get consumers excited about our connection to motorsports.” Mayfield’s level of commitment is bolstered by his dual role in the organization and supplemented by the support of a strong team with leadership provided by veteran crew chief Tony Furr. In addition, Mayfield will be utilizing Triad Racing Technologies engines and chassis to support his racing efforts. “Mayfield Motorsports is a collaboration of a lot of good people and friends of mine,” explained Mayfield. “With this opportunity, we we’re able to put a lot of people who were out of work back into a job, which has given everyone working here a real connection to the team. I grew up drinking All Sport, so to enter into a partnership with Gary Smith and to represent the brand is a fantastic opportunity for me. Auto racing is a very physically demanding sport and as a driver it is important for me to stay hydrated. All Sport gives me the hydration I need for a grueling race.” Mayfield’s plans may begin with the Daytona 500, but they have an undertone of endurance similar to what the driver has shown in his 20-year racing career. “We’re here for the long haul,” said Mayfield. “This isn’t something I’m going into with short term aspirations. Together with All Sport, we’re going to compete this year with the goal to build a solid team for many years to come.” For more info about All Sport see AllSport.(Co-Pillot PR), see image of scheme on my #41 Team Schemes page.(2-3-2009)

[Quality88]

How much ☻☻☻☻☻kissin did he do to get this, or what did his wife do? Better yet, maybe he got rid of the dumb bimbo. And all sport apparently thinks any publicity is good publicity. Only explanation I can think of.

The #41? did he buy the owner points from EGR?

[BiscuitMan]

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Originally Posted by Quality88

How much ☻☻☻☻☻kissin did he do to get this, or what did his wife do? Better yet, maybe he got rid of the dumb bimbo. And all sport apparently thinks any publicity is good publicity. Only explanation I can think of.

The #41? did he buy the owner points from EGR?

Evidently you have a "thing" for Shana Mayfield. Did you see the announcement about Shana? You can find out a lot more about Shana by watching the NASCAR Wives show.

From National Speed Sport News
New Reality Show: NASCAR Wives
• The Huffington Post and other media outlets are reporting that cable's TLC will air a "docusoap" called "NASCAR Wives." The series is to debut as a special after the Miss America Pageant, TLC's most watched program, Jan. 24. And who are the NASCAR wives to be featured? Delana Harvick (wife of Kevin Harvick), Kelley Earnhardt Elledge (wife of crew chief Jimmy Elledge and sister of Dale Earnhardt, Jr.), Angie Skinner (wife of former Truck Series champion Mike Skinner) and Shana Mayfield (wife of Jeremy Mayfield).

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by BiscuitMan

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Evidently you have a "thing" for Shana Mayfield. Did you see the announcement about Shana? You can find out a lot more about Shana by watching the NASCAR Wives show.

Oh I can't wait....

[oncea3fan]

so did he get the 41 points from EGR ?

CURIOUS TO SEE THAT SHOW

[Bob Tanner]

I'm still wondering what Jeremy will find about his new car owner to complain about?

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by Bob Tanner

I'm still wondering what Jeremy will find about his new car owner to complain about?

Which one? Himself or his co-owner?

[Bob Tanner]

Originally Posted by Quality88

Which one? Himself or his co-owner?

He's got a co-owner? I didn't know that. I haven't been keeping up with the whole story; Mayfield doesn't interest me in the least. I hope his co-owner has a good business version of a pre-nup.

[wingkey1]

Be interesting to see if other of the "have not" owners, drivers and/or sponsors see the practice ban and COT as improving their opportunity to compete.

Worth monitoring.

[BiscuitMan]

I am assuming that Mayfield was referring to the "savings" that the test ban created. This allowed he and his co-owners to field a car without the "cost" of testing.

However, is he so oblivious to the fact that some of the "well funded" teams did test their cars at different tracks around the U.S.?

[wingkey1]

[quote=BiscuitMan;366446]I am assuming that Mayfield was referring to the "savings" that the test ban created. This allowed he and his co-owners to field a car without the "cost" of testing.

However, is he so oblivious to the fact that some of the "well funded" teams did test their cars at different tracks around the U.S.?[[/quote]


Likely not. More likely that his involvement in the sport at this level is such that he has a better experience based insight/knowledge than I, maybe even others. I must admit that there are things in this regard that I must wear the "oblivious" label when compared to JM. He's probably forgotten more than I ever knew.

Now on the other hand, the 'ole mouse here ---- well he might just tell a different story.

[BiscuitMan]

Originally Posted by wingkey1

Likely not. More likely that his involvement in the sport at this level is such that he has a better experience based insight/knowledge than I, maybe even others. I must admit that there are things in this regard that I must wear the "oblivious" label when compared to JM. He's probably forgotten more than I ever knew.

Now on the other hand, the 'ole mouse here ---- well he might just tell a different story.

I hope Mayfield doesn't show up at Daytona expecting that those Roush, Childress and Hendrick cars run "only as fast" as they did last year. I suspect they may be a tad quicker than before.

For Mayfield that may be surprise, surprise, surprise. As a new car owner he should not become complacent before his first race.

[titans#1]

I like Mayfield he is a clean driver and he has class, it's good to see him back.

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by titans#1

I like Mayfield he is a clean driver and he has class, it's good to see him back.

Which driver have you been lookin at titans?

[titans#1]

Originally Posted by Quality88

Which driver have you been lookin at titans?

maybe im wrong. im just saying i've never seen Mayfield wreck anybody or anyting like that.He has always been a pretty good driver just comes up with bad luck.