No new contract talks for Biffle UPDATE: #16-Greg Biffle said he's not had any new contract talks with Roush Fenway Racing, citing a busy schedule that had him testing for two days this week at Lowe's Motor Speedway.(Ronaoke Times)(5-10-2008)
AND #16-Greg Biffle certainly didn't sound like a guy committed to Roush Fenway Racing when he blasted the faulty equipment that led to his last-place finish at Darlington Raceway. "All I want is equipment to drive that stays together," said Biffle, who started from the pole and led 95 laps Saturday night before loose wheels, a bad vibration and a broken timing belt ended his race early. It is really frustrating, but you know what, I've just come accustomed to expecting it because week after week it's something. Something breaks. Something falls off. I give it 110% as a driver all the time, and you just want your equipment to last and be able to win these races." Still, it was clear "The Biff" was sending a message with his biting remarks. Just what might that message be? Well, signing a contract extension with Roush might not be the slam dunk both sides have led everyone to believe. In fact, Biffle might finally be ready to test the free-agent market. Before Darlington, he seemed determined to stay at Roush. "My 100% intent is to work out an extension with Roush," Biffle said a week ago in Richmond. "I've sat back and thought about what else is out there. There are a lot of great teams and great opportunities out there ... but do you look at it as are they better than what I have now or how are they different than what I have now? I'm making my decision kind of how (Dale) Earnhardt Jr. did, and it's about winning races and championships and contending for the title and having good equipment. There are lots of teams that have that, but I feel comfortable where I'm at with Roush Fenway. I've been there 10 years and we've got great equipment." Then that same equipment failed him Saturday night in Richmond, and Biffle sure didn't sound as convincing. Compounding the situation is that Roush officials have openly questioned why, if Biffle is so certain he wants a contract extension, he's been absent of late from the bargaining table. Biffle's cited a busy schedule for the slow contract talks, but it's time to wonder if he maybe isn't taking a harder look at what's available across the garage. And of all the drivers still on the market, Biffle is the top choice. He's considered more talented than Ryan Newman, who is available, and Martin Truex Jr., who might be available, and both drivers are continuously mentioned for other rides.(see full story at Associated Press/ESPN.com)(5-13-2008) Comment here
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I predict Kyle Busch will wreck prob about 15 more ppl this season.
That's one every other race for the remainder of the season, somehow I doubt it... especially since he'll be in the chase and being increasingly careful as the season progresses...
I have no predictions, I just love watching the twists and turns of the season! And if Stewart does in fact leave Gibbs, Kyle Busch will be my new #1 driver!
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[quote=Sphagnum;47224]That's one every other race for the remainder of the season, somehow I doubt it... especially since he'll be in the chase and being increasingly careful as the season progresses...
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Hahaha. Please tell me your joking. Rowdy careful???? Yea right.
I didn't say Rowdy Busch is careful... I said he will become, and has become, increasingly careful. That means he will become more careful, compared to yesteryear, as this season goes on for his own good. And that should be obvious to any driver going into the chase....
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Montoya gives Ganassi an earful; JGR looking at Montoya? #42-Juan Pablo Montoya requested a face-to-face meeting with his boss and got it the day before the Indianapolis 500, when owner Chip Ganassi flew to North Carolina to talk with his emotional driver. The early morning meeting Saturday let Montoya express his frustrations over the race team's direction, including the firing of crew chief Jimmy Elledge, a move Montoya vehemently opposed. "I told him everything I was thinking and how it was," said Montoya, who finished 30th. "The hope of the meeting is that everything that has happened turns into results. I need to run better. That's what will calm me down." Meanwhile, there is speculation that Joe Gibbs Racing may make a run at Montoya to fill the seat Tony Stewart is expected to leave at the end of the season.(Chicago Tribune)(5-29-2008)
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Montoya gives Ganassi an earful; JGR looking at Montoya? #42-Juan Pablo Montoya requested a face-to-face meeting with his boss and got it the day before the Indianapolis 500, when owner Chip Ganassi flew to North Carolina to talk with his emotional driver. The early morning meeting Saturday let Montoya express his frustrations over the race team's direction, including the firing of crew chief Jimmy Elledge, a move Montoya vehemently opposed. "I told him everything I was thinking and how it was," said Montoya, who finished 30th. "The hope of the meeting is that everything that has happened turns into results. I need to run better. That's what will calm me down." Meanwhile, there is speculation that Joe Gibbs Racing may make a run at Montoya to fill the seat Tony Stewart is expected to leave at the end of the season.(Chicago Tribune)(5-29-2008)
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Who is "expecting" Tony to leave at the end of the season? His contract is through 2009, Tony said he hasn't even asked to be released from it and JGR said they are going to hold him to it regardless.
I really hope this isn't true, Montoya sucks... and the last thing that JGR needs is another "noobie". I mean, Kyle and Hamlin aren't exactly veteran drivers yet...
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Who is "expecting" Tony to leave at the end of the season? His contract is through 2009, Tony said he hasn't even asked to be released from it and JGR said they are going to hold him to it regardless.
I really hope this isn't true, Montoya sucks... and the last thing that JGR needs is another "noobie". I mean, Kyle and Hamlin aren't exactly veteran drivers yet...
Theres been some guys in suits wearing BOW TIES and carrying briefcases stuffed with CASH hanging around Tony lately. I beleive Tony has more than enough CASH to Buy Out the last year of his contract with Gibbs, if not maybe them BOW TIE wearin fellows could float him a "Loan" ???
RCR wouldnt mind a Name driver for their 4th team next year.
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