#36 BDR team shutting down?

**RaikkonenRules** · 21st March 2007, 23:01

Saw on Jayski's site that Jeremy Mayfield and the #36 crew could shut down if they didn't make Atlanta. They are still on the Bristol entry list however.

**Jonesi** · 22nd March 2007, 00:29

Did you read the whole item? The closing down rumor was from a radio show. There's also a contradiction from the Bill Davis Racing web site.

**BenRoethig** · 22nd March 2007, 04:16

I don't see OTC 360 sticking with them too much longer if they don't start making races real soon. They're spending $20 million plus and getting nothing for their money.

**Jonesi** · 23rd March 2007, 11:12

Originally Posted by BenRoethig

I don't see OTC 360 sticking with them too much longer if they don't start making races real soon. They're spending $20 million plus and getting nothing for their money.

What's your source on the $20mil OTC 360 figure? $20million's the ballpark number for the top teams, with a proven record: #24, 48, 20, 6, 17, 8, etc. With Toyota startup money and support, and considering how late the deal was announced, I think they probably took alot less. Maybe in the $6-10mil range. Mayfield's probably not getting big bucks (for Cup), with 5 wins in 14 years, that's not a consistant winner.

**BenRoethig** · 23rd March 2007, 14:46

It looks like BDR has a clause where even if the sponsors leave, he is required to field two full time teams.

**tstran17_88** · 23rd March 2007, 18:33

Originally Posted by Jonesi

What's your source on the $20mil OTC 360 figure? $20million's the ballpark number for the top teams, with a proven record: #24, 48, 20, 6, 17, 8, etc.

I realize you threw all this out for argument's sake, but the reason the #17 team has multiple primary sponsors (DeWalt, Carhartt, R&L Carriers, USG Sheetrock & Arby’s) is to try and keep up with the #8’s, #20’s, #24’s & #48’s of the world. So it’s unlikely DeWalt is coughing up anywhere near 20 million a year.

**tstran17_88** · 23rd March 2007, 18:36

P.S. Arby's will be the primary for this weekend's cup race at Bristol for the #17.

**Jonesi** · 23rd March 2007, 19:47

Originally Posted by tstran17_88

I realize you threw all this out for argument's sake, but the reason the #17 team has multiple primary sponsors (DeWalt, Carhartt, R&L Carriers, USG Sheetrock & Arby’s) is to try and keep up with the #8’s, #20’s, #24’s & #48’s of the world. So it’s unlikely DeWalt is coughing up anywhere near 20 million a year.

Yes other than AAA #6, Roush gets the budget up there multiple primary partial season sponsors.

**tstran17_88** · 25th March 2007, 17:28

Originally Posted by RaikkonenRules

Saw on Jayski's site that Jeremy Mayfield and the #36 crew could shut down if they didn't make Atlanta. They are still on the Bristol entry list however.

Just a rumor...and that's what Jayski is known for.

**RaceFanStan** · 25th March 2007, 19:16

Jeremy Mayfield qualified the #36 Toyota for his 1st race in 2007 @ Bristol.
360 OTC is still on the hood & Mayfield will start 23rd.

but the critics wonder ...
will Mayfield be the 1st caution ?
will Mayfield finish the race ?
if Mayfield finishes, will he be on the lead lap ?
is a top 10 even possible for Mayfield ?

These questions & more will be answered later this afternoon ...