Mears, Hendrick to part ways after 2008 season
By Team Release
June 27, 2008
09:55 AM EDT
CONCORD, N.C. -- Hendrick Motorsports and driver Casey Mears will part ways following the 2008 Sprint Cup Series season.
"We've put a ton of emphasis on the No. 5 program," said Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports. "It's been a total team effort, and Casey has worked as hard as anyone to help us improve. We've tested more than we ever have, but the results just haven't come.
"None of us, Casey included, have been satisfied with the situation this season. But he's confident there are other options out there for him in 2009, and we feel like Hendrick Motorsports will have some opportunities, too."
Mears will finish the 2008 Sprint Cup campaign in Hendrick's No. 5 Chevrolets.
"I know the effort has been there, but we haven't had the finishes to show for it," Mears said. "I've never tested this much or put more energy into racing. But for whatever reason, we just haven't been able to make it click. It's certainly not for lack of dedication on anyone's part.
"I'll talk to people about opportunities and get my 2009 plans wrapped up soon, but I'm also focused on the next 20 races and finishing 2008 on a positive note. We ran well the second half last year, and I know we can do it again. I want to close this season the right way."
Hendrick Motorsports will announce its 2009 plans at a later date.
Well didn't see that coming,NOT.Seen a Quaker State oil commercial the other day on tv all 4 cars in it and Jeff,Jr and Jimmy speaking in it but no Casey so figured something was happening soon.
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Well since most of you here know how I feel about LIAR, all I can say is...YAY!!!!
HMS will be better without him!
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Mears to win the cup championship next year??? lmao. He should join redbull racing. He performs like them...good everyonce in awhile, but not so good the others. Or maybe he should go to yates racing. Kvapil and gilliland could use some help.
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red bull has not had much of a chance... a start up team with little experience.. they turned around a bit after mike skinner helped them out.. vickers would do much better at a mainstream team, and almendinger also would benefit going to a more experienced team, they have both had really good runs. Vickers did well at hendrick.. he and shrubb looked pretty good for 3rd and 4th stringers... mears never had it... maybe he should go to the IRL ?
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Great person to go to hendricks next year...Mark Martin is a good addition to the team. And good luck with mears finding a team that fits him. Atleast it aint stewart coming, lol, jk.
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