Robby Gordon switches to Dodge, will run GEM motors
It was announced today that Robby Gordon will team up with Gillett-Evernham Motorsports in 2008. The agreement calls for Gordon's self-owned team to switch from Ford to Dodge and to run GEM prepared motors.
Adam's thoughts: While probably a smart move, I can't imagine its a good financial decision for Gordon. Remember, he switched to Ford last year from Chevrolet. How much do you think that move caust him? Now he's switched from Ford to Dodge? Robby, come on buddy, make up your mind.
Texas Motor Speedway takes down billboards referencing Earnhardt, his step-mother Teresa
Texas Motor Speedway announced today that they would be removing four billboards that referred to the hostile relationship between Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his step-mom and former car owner Teresa Earnhardt. The billboards (seen above) were designed to promote the April Sprint Cup race weekend at the track. Kelley Earnhardt Elledge, Earnhardt's sister and business manager, objected to the images and asked that they be removed.
Adam's thoughts: Who's bright idea was this anyway? Promote your race, that's fine, but for goodness sake don't start picking on families when you already know the situation is volatile to begin with.
Yates Racing finally lands a sponsor?
Rumor has it Yates Racing finally landed a sponsor. Freecreditreport.com is rumored to be sponsoring David Gilliland for the first six races of the 2008 season. Teammate Travis Kvapil still appears to be without a primary sponsor.
Adam's thoughts: It's about time! Now, all they need to do is find a few more sponsors to fill out the schedule for both teams and then they can focus on getting back to their winning ways (which might take awhile).
Hamlin, Toyota fast during California testing
Denny Hamlin and Toyota continued to prove that Daytona's test session speeds were no fluke this week after posting top speeds during test sessions at California. Hamlin toped 182 MPH in his Toyota, the only driver to break the 182 MPH mark. Toyota's also placed 3rd (Kyle Busch) and 7th (Waltrip). The fastest Dodge was Ryan Newman (2nd), the fastest Chevorlet was Mark Martin (4th) and the fastest Ford was Carl Edwards (5th).
Adam's thoughts: What I thought when Toyota entered the Sprint Cup last year was that it would probably take them a year, two tops, to get it right. Once they did it would be hard to stop them. Seems like such a predicition might actually be true.
Other minor notes:
Claritin will sponsor Carl Edwards in a few races (Adam: Great, that means another paint scheme to keep up with).
Hornish probably won't run Indy 500 in 2008 (Adam: Well, it might be his best shot at winning something in 2008, so I suggest he rethink that one).
John Andretti to drive No. 34 Front Row Motorsports entry at Daytona (Adam: Sorry John, I don't care if you are a former winner at Daytona, you won't be in the race).
Front Row Motorsports lands sponsorship for its Daytona entries (Adam: Sorry, it won't matter anyway, they won't be making the Daytona 500, whoops, said that already).
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