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[Ron61]

Joe,

I also saw a post on another site that Ford may be considering pulling out of NASCASR. I haven't seen any news reports about it yet, but I wouldn't be surprised now that the cars are all the same and they just pay a lot to have their names painted on them. Until GM and Ford get back on their feet, I would think that kind of money going out would be one of the first things they would stop.

Edit To Add: Bill, is there really no way to convince you to get another avatar? I notice posts by the avatars more than the name and that is one that has caused me to miss a few of your posts. How about something along the lines of Fred's?

Ron

[Joe Wicked]

Originally Posted by Ron61

Joe,

I also saw a post on another site that Ford may be considering pulling out of NASCASR. I haven't seen any news reports about it yet, but I wouldn't be surprised now that the cars are all the same and they just pay a lot to have their names painted on them. Until GM and Ford get back on their feet, I would think that kind of money going out would be one of the first things they would stop.

According to the article I read, Ford is saying that they are evaluating the investment, but the level of commitment is not changing for next year. Toyota said the same thing, Dodge left it open. What this means is if Chevy pulls out of Nascar next year, Ford and Toyota are not going to sponsor those teams and that leaves just Dodge to sponsor all of them. I don't see Dodge sponsoring all current Chevy teams. Way too much. This means we could possibly get back to non manufacturer sponsored teams.

[Ron61]

Joe,

That might be the best thing that could happen for NASCAR. Dodge doesn't have the money to sponsor all of the Chevy teams as they make up well over 50% of the teams in the two top classes. I do believe that Ford will pull out, or cut back to the point they are no longer much more than just cars to fill the field. In a few years it could be the Toyota series period.

Ron