Casey Mears OUT @ Hendrick MotorSports after 2008

[Galveston dunes]

reported momments ago at espn:
Casey Mears will no longer pilot a ride for Hendrick.
So does Tony,Bifle,McMurry Fill the void or my opinion Could Tony and Jr join forces and crerate another team With Bifle and Mears as teammates? You're opinions welcome even if thier about my opinions.

[Jonesi]

There were 3 announcements today: Biffle stays put +3 years, Bowyer stays put +3 years, Mears out end of year.
Tony's interview on his plans said "After today's announcements, my announcement of plans are moved back" Soooo, either Biffle or Bowyer were at the top of his list or he thinks Mears is better than his crrent top pick and worth talking to. (It's also possible that he knows more than what's been announced and he just lost his preffered driver to #5 seat.)

[Jonesi]

If you want wild ideas, how about this:
Tony Stewart goes to #5 for a year or two, creating a super team of all time. (The 4 drivers have what? about 70% of the T-shirt, hat, diecast market)
DE Jr brings his JR Motorsports up to Cup with Jimmie Johnson as partner, puts Truex & Brad Keselowski in cars.
TS buys 1/2 of Haas CNC, puts Mears and Martins (Mark & Matt) in cars.
JR & Stewart teams start as satellite teams to HMS, evolving into joint development partners like RCR/DEI or Roush/Yates.

[Galveston dunes]

If you want wild ideas, how about this:

JR & Stewart teams start as satellite teams to HMS, evolving into joint development partners like RCR/DEI or Roush/Yates.


I pick chose number 3
It even feels good to say it.

[call_me_andrew]

Biffle is no surprise, he's stated several times that he wants to stay with Roush. I think Montoya would be a good fit at Hendrick if he wises up and leaves Ganassi. Otherwise McMurry is the only real choice (which unfortuently has more to do with convenience than talent).

[oldhippie]

Rick Hendrick needs to offer Smoke a partnership in the 5 car
Tony Stewart could get the 5 car running up front where it should be

[harvick#1]

Mears did a great job of that yesterday, being in the lead and running up front and finishing ahead of all his teammates.

[RaceFanStan]

Maybe Casey Mears can be a team-mate to Dario Franchitti in the Nationwide Series next year ... http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g202/gr8link/orn/00.gif

[Sparky1329]

I think Casey Mears is going to RCR. JMHO

[MD24]

I think Casey Mears is going to RCR. JMHO

I think so too

[RaceFanStan]

It is sad when a driver doesn't live-up to a team owner's expectations. :s

[harvick#1]

its sad that Hendrick thinks that moving him around everywhere will produce results.

he was getting good in the 25, when he was forced into the 5 for Jr. now, he had to learn a new chief again, 4 years in 4 different cars, let the guy settle for acouple year, geez

[RaceFanStan]

Actually Dale Jr got the #5 team & cars that Kyle Busch used last year ...
the number was changed to #88 & Tony Eury Jr added as crewchief.
(some team members were also moved around but the #88 is the #5 of 2007)
(Dale Jr also got some new 2008 COTs added to his fleet) ...
(2007 - #5 Kyle Busch - 1 win, 11 top 5s, 20 top 10s, 5th in points)
(2008 - 17 races in - #88 Dale Earnhardt Jr - 1 win, 7 top 5s, 11 top 10s, 3rd in points)

This year's #5 is the #25 from last year, only the number was changed ...
(some people were moved around) ...
but most of the cars used by Mears this year are 2007 #25 COT cars ...
For some reason the #25 car (now the #5) has always been on hind tit @ Hendrick Motorsports. :s
(2007 - #25 Casey Mears - 1 win, 5 top 5s, 10 top 10s, 15th in points)
(2008 - 17 races in - #5 Casey Mears - 0 wins, 1 top 5, 4 top 10s, 23rd in points)

As the numbers show, Dale Jr picked-up where Kyle Busch left off ...
but Casey Mears has definately lost ground from last year. :s

[Vez]

http://www.nascar.com/2008/news/headlines/cup/08/22/cmears.cbowyer.rcr.fourth.car/index.html

Hopefully Casey can be allowed to settle in and stay there for a while.

NB: Casey Mears will drive his fifth different car in five years next season.

[jeffmr2]

He seems a nice guy but is there such little talent out there that a driver of his limited ability can get such a good drive for next year.

[RaceFanStan]

I think people will be surprised at how well Casey Mears does in a RCR car for 2009. http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g202/gr8link/thum/1u.gif

[Sparky1329]

I think people will be surprised at how well Casey Mears does in a RCR car for 2009. http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g202/gr8link/thum/1u.gif

I'm with you, Stan. :D :up:

[harvick#1]

or its gonna be just like what he did with Blaney before moving up either Leitch or his Grandson Austin Dillon.

Gil Martin was not very happy to be leaving Clint as he and Clint gel very well.

[Old3Fan]

I wonder what the criteria was to select him? Ability or name.

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