R07 Woes For Chevy’s Top Dogs

By Luke, Thunder Lounge
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Motors, they are a changin’.

Or was that “times”? Well, that wasn’t the case in Daytona this afternoon.

It would seem that teams running Hendrick engines, at least 6 (includes Nemecheck and Riggs), would be changing engines before the Duel’s tomorrow afternoon.

But wait, we’re not stopping there. Toyota is also have problems with their engines. In fact, the exact same problem. To the extent that TRD is sending new engines straight from California, post haste.

The problem, for you engine techs out there, is that the coating on the cam shaft is coming off, getting on the lifters and filtering through the engine.

Clint Bowyer is also changing an engine today, but it was unrelated to the above problem according to SPEED.

What this means is that the teams who have changed engines prior to their Duel will have to start at the back of their assigned heat. Once the Duel’s have run, all teams may freely make an engine change without penalty.

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By Luke, Thunder Lounge
Friday January 11, 2008
12:17pm CST
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Joe Nemechek

• 2007 Stats

  • Organization: Ginn Racing
  • Car Number: 13
  • Crew Chief: Peter Sospenzo
  • Sponsor: CertainTeed
  • Points: 37th :: 2117 :: -4606
  • Starts: 28
  • Poles: 0
  • Wins: 0
  • Top 5’s: 0
  • Top 10’s: 1
  • Winnings: $2,394,540

• 2008 Preview

  • Organization: Furniture Row Racing
  • Car Number: 78
  • Crew Chief: Jay Guy
  • Sponsor: Furniture Row

Joe Nemecheck was also out of a job after Chicago, alongside teammate Sterling Marlin. However, Joe ended up landing in the #78 for 9 races in 2007 and also signed a contract with them through 2010.

However, what remains to be seen is that if Joe Nemecheck and his qualifying reputation will be enough to get them into the shows, where his driving skills will have to take over to earn enough points to put (and then keep) them in the Top-35.

While the Wood Brothers is the safe bet for a single car team that could break into the Top-35 in 2008, Furniture Row would have to be your #2 pick.

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Filed Under: Drivers, Furniture Row Racing #78, Joe Nemechek, Nascar, Nextel Cup, Sprint Cup





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By Luke, Thunder Lounge
Wednesday July 18, 2007
1:46pm CDT
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Ain’t it funny how things can come back to bite you?

After being “done dirty” by Joe Gibbs, an issue not to be rehashed, Aric Almirola now has come to what should be called a “defining moment” in his career.

It was rumored, rumored again, and then it hit the fan. Mark Martin has a new pupil, and his name is Aric Almirola.

What? Huh? What about Regan Smith?

Well, that’s a whole ‘nother ball of wax folks.

Sterling Marlin has been released, and Regan Smith will be jumping into the Ginn Racing #14 starting with Indy. Our ol’ buddy Sterlin’, while looking to cut back in 2008, wasn’t exactly pleased. I guess Ginn is still paying him through the end of his contract, but he’s on to other things. Maybe even a second ride with them McClure boys.

On the same, but similar front at Ginn, it appears Bobby’s pockets aren’t the big brother of the Grand Canyon. Either that, or the length of his arms have been reduced. The #13, and Joe Nemechek have been suspended from continual operation due to lack of sponsorship and will not be headed to Indy.

That’s a car in the Top 35 folks, that’s walking away.

I wonder how long it will be before Michael Waltrip buys those owner points up? Granted, he isn’t but barely in the Top 35, but he is in. Enough to where Michael would be in the show at least two or three times before falling back out.

But, I digress. Although it appears DEI is interested in those points for Menard, as well as combining teams with DEI to make a 4 car team. Which, it seems, would kick the 15 out, and bring in the #01 and the #14, but who knows. I’m rambling again…

So here we have Aric Almirola rolling out of Joe Gibbs Racing, and rolling into the students lounge at Ginn. School’s in session, and this move will either make or break him. However, under the guidance of Mark Martin, he’s in good hands.

Aric’s first race will be August 12th, as he’s thrown into the road course at Watkins Glen. He’ll also run the Cup races that Regan Smith was scheduled for, but there’s a kicker too.

Joe Gibbs Racing, while granting the release of Aric Almirola, is keeping him to his Busch Series commitments (5 more) for 2007. Gee, I wonder how that’s going to go over? Anyone got a punch bowl?

Aside:

I’d like to thank the couple of mutineers that have graciously accepted an invitation to be authors on the Lounge. As they have time, of course.

Unfortunately, my time has become such that it honestly is tough to find 15 minutes a day to share my insight with all of you, as you may have noticed. So, in order to keep bringing y’all the goods, these familiar faces will be making an appearance here and there to help keep you all in content for your reading pleasure. Again, thanks to both Marc, and Clance’ for their insight, time, personalities, and of course their assistance.

Then again, you could always start your own NASCAR blog for free, and let the world know what you think about this great sport of ours.

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Filed Under: Aric Almirola, Drivers, Ginn Racing #01, Ginn Racing #13, Ginn Racing #14, Indianapolis, Joe Nemechek, Nascar, Nextel Cup, Regan Smith, Sterling Marlin, Teams, Tracks





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