Cloud Dancer wrote:
I was doing more important things. But later, I'll find out if I have a recording of the whole telecast.
But, I'm satisfied that Martin Truex Jr is a true champion. Congratulations to him, his family, his crewchief and crew, and his team owner, and his sponsors. And congratulations to NASCAR, what a boost for them.
I was doing more important things. But later, I'll find out if I have a recording of the whole telecast.
But, I'm satisfied that Martin Truex Jr is a true champion. Congratulations to him, his family, his crewchief and crew, and his team owner, and his sponsors. And congratulations to NASCAR, what a boost for them.
Interesting the lead mechanic on the car was from the Australian Supercar Roadracing series.
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The Furniture Row Racing team, including Peter Craik on the very right of the shot
Former Supercars engineer Peter Craik has spoken of his and the Furniture Row Racing team’s relief after Martin Truex Jr. won the NASCAR Cup Series this morning.
Craik is an engineer on Truex Jr’s #78 Toyota, which the 37-year-old drove to victory in the season-ending Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, a race which finished as a head-to-head battle between he and fellow Championship 4 contender Kyle Busch.
Known as ‘Killer’, Craik joined the team in 2015 from Andretti Autosport’s IndyCar program, having previously worked for Britek Motorsport and Kelly Racing in Supercars.
The Furniture Row Racing team, including Peter Craik on the very right of the shot
Former Supercars engineer Peter Craik has spoken of his and the Furniture Row Racing team’s relief after Martin Truex Jr. won the NASCAR Cup Series this morning.
Craik is an engineer on Truex Jr’s #78 Toyota, which the 37-year-old drove to victory in the season-ending Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, a race which finished as a head-to-head battle between he and fellow Championship 4 contender Kyle Busch.
Known as ‘Killer’, Craik joined the team in 2015 from Andretti Autosport’s IndyCar program, having previously worked for Britek Motorsport and Kelly Racing in Supercars.
Cloud Dancer wrote:
Her entire racing history is "an open book". Obviously, she's a financial success. She might even make it into the Hall of Fame. But, IMO I'm a better racecar driver than she will ever be. However, she achieved fame and fortune and I did NOT. I admire her very much. She's got many more fans than most middle of the pack drivers.
Her entire racing history is "an open book". Obviously, she's a financial success. She might even make it into the Hall of Fame. But, IMO I'm a better racecar driver than she will ever be. However, she achieved fame and fortune and I did NOT. I admire her very much. She's got many more fans than most middle of the pack drivers.
Including myself ....my wife and all four of my grand daughters age 17-27. She has hero status among lots of old and young women.
At least she walked the walk and did a decent job of it in her short career.
Like J. Johnson commented "she does a better job than "some other NASCAR drivers".
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Cloud Dancer wrote:
How about Kurt Busch, does he have a ride?
How about Kurt Busch, does he have a ride?
No. As of Homestead he told NBC he has no deal with SHR, and didn't mention if he had been in talks with other teams.
Thinking his age and past history are working against him.... Gene Haas obviously saw something in him but......
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PawPaw_n_Gram wrote:
All I'll say about Danica - have you got any idea how good a driver has to be to be in the bottom half of the drivers on the track in a NASCAR Cup race?
All I'll say about Danica - have you got any idea how good a driver has to be to be in the bottom half of the drivers on the track in a NASCAR Cup race?
No better than being a midpack runner in IndyCar???
Whether anyone wants to acknowledge it, Danica's biggest asset was the Go Daddy sponsorship. Once that left, her fortunes shifted downward, though still handsomely paid. Her ability as a driver remained unchanged.....average.
although Scott drives a sedan rather an open wheeler.bYes he could run in a NASCAR road race in a Penske car
Scott McLaughlin new Casey Meares
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He may have lost the title that was his for the taking, but Scott McLaughlin is a champion in the eyes of his legendary big boss Roger Penske.
Describing McLaughlin’s signing with DJR Team Penske as “the best move we’ve made” in his three-year ownership, Penske has forgiven him for squandering his big points lead in Sunday’s chaotic Newcastle 500 finale.
McLaughlin’s valiant-but-flawed efforts to recover from two penalties only increased Penske’s admiration for the young Kiwi, whom the iconic American team owner likens to IndyCar great Rick Mears.
No driver among Team Penske’s all-star roster of drivers over the past 50 years is more revered by ‘The Captain’ than Mears, winner of a record-equalling four Indianapolis 500s and holder of the all-time mark of six Indy 500 poles.
It’s McLaughlin’s commitment that earned the glowing comparison, reminding Penske of the dauntless CART-era Indycar hero.
“I think back to how Rick Mears could dig deep when he was qualifying at Indy,” Penske told Speedcafe.com.
“McLaughlin is a carbon copy because it seems he knows what he wants, and he goes out and gets it.”
Mears, now 67 and still working with Team Penske’s IndyCar program as driver coach/advisor, was renowned for lifting for the big occasions.
As well as a milestone 16 poles this season – including a new ‘Lap Of the Gods’ at Bathurst – the 80-year-old transport tycoon was impressed by McLaughlin’s championship challenge in his first season with DJR Team Penske.
“He delivers the goods for us,” Penske said.
“We watched him for a couple of years and had the opportunity to put a deal together with him when he was available, and I tell you, we’ll never look back.
“It’s the best move we’ve made.”
High praise from the most experienced and successful team owner in international motor racing, who excuses McLaughlin for the under-pressure errors that cost DJR Team Penske the Supercars title double.
“When a guy wins eight races and 16 pole positions, you’d have to say he’s also a champion,” Penske said.
“Maybe he’s not getting the trophy, but he did a helluva job.”
He is also full of praise for McLaughlin’s attitude and infectious personality.
He may have lost the title that was his for the taking, but Scott McLaughlin is a champion in the eyes of his legendary big boss Roger Penske.
Describing McLaughlin’s signing with DJR Team Penske as “the best move we’ve made” in his three-year ownership, Penske has forgiven him for squandering his big points lead in Sunday’s chaotic Newcastle 500 finale.
McLaughlin’s valiant-but-flawed efforts to recover from two penalties only increased Penske’s admiration for the young Kiwi, whom the iconic American team owner likens to IndyCar great Rick Mears.
No driver among Team Penske’s all-star roster of drivers over the past 50 years is more revered by ‘The Captain’ than Mears, winner of a record-equalling four Indianapolis 500s and holder of the all-time mark of six Indy 500 poles.
It’s McLaughlin’s commitment that earned the glowing comparison, reminding Penske of the dauntless CART-era Indycar hero.
“I think back to how Rick Mears could dig deep when he was qualifying at Indy,” Penske told Speedcafe.com.
“McLaughlin is a carbon copy because it seems he knows what he wants, and he goes out and gets it.”
Mears, now 67 and still working with Team Penske’s IndyCar program as driver coach/advisor, was renowned for lifting for the big occasions.
As well as a milestone 16 poles this season – including a new ‘Lap Of the Gods’ at Bathurst – the 80-year-old transport tycoon was impressed by McLaughlin’s championship challenge in his first season with DJR Team Penske.
“He delivers the goods for us,” Penske said.
“We watched him for a couple of years and had the opportunity to put a deal together with him when he was available, and I tell you, we’ll never look back.
“It’s the best move we’ve made.”
High praise from the most experienced and successful team owner in international motor racing, who excuses McLaughlin for the under-pressure errors that cost DJR Team Penske the Supercars title double.
“When a guy wins eight races and 16 pole positions, you’d have to say he’s also a champion,” Penske said.
“Maybe he’s not getting the trophy, but he did a helluva job.”
He is also full of praise for McLaughlin’s attitude and infectious personality.