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RaikkonenRules
22nd August 2007, 20:17
Rockwell Automation the current sponsor for Joe Gibbs #20 Busch team will leave the seriesand the end of the year.

Personally I'll be glad to see the back of them after that corrupt little incident at Milwaulkee.
RaceFanStan
22nd August 2007, 20:44
Bye-bye Rockwell, glad that you could find your own way to the door. http://www.motorsportforum.com/forums/images/icons/tongue-anim.gif
Jonesi
22nd August 2007, 21:43
Rockwell Automation the current sponsor for Joe Gibbs #20 Busch team will leave the seriesand the end of the year.

Personally I'll be glad to see the back of them after that corrupt little incident at Milwaulkee.

Don't recall what they did, can we get a brief synopsis?
CCFanatic
22nd August 2007, 22:33
Don't recall what they did, can we get a brief synopsis?


Pulled Aric Amirola(the pole winner as well) while he was running up front, and put in the regular, Denny Hamlin, and Hamlin won the race. He was given the celebration and recongnition for the win. Aric did get the points, but had no celebration, as he was the real winner.
tstran17_88
23rd August 2007, 18:29
My brother mentioned that RA was going to drop out of the sponsorship this year, but decided to stay if JGR put Denny Hamlin in the car for most of the races, including Milwaukee.

So it's not a surprise, nor are they walking away with their tail between their legs in shame because of the Milwaukee race incident.

They did promise full sponsorship next year to JGR & Aric in the #20 Busch car, but he bolted over to Ginn.
Speedworx
23rd August 2007, 19:35
Shame to see them leave. Thats one of the best looking GNS cars.
RaikkonenRules
23rd August 2007, 22:40
I'm sure the #20 will easily find another sponsor before long. Wonder who will be driving it next year since Aric is leaving. Hopefully Denny Hamlin won't run it it again, nothing against him just don't like these Buschwackers.
CCFanatic
23rd August 2007, 22:47
Brad Coleman is a pretty good driver. Young and has run much of the schedule so far.
RaikkonenRules
23rd August 2007, 23:49
I think Coleman will be in the #18 next year thougth

Joey Logano scheduled for some races next year. Maybe he'll drive the #20 part time next year with maybe Kevin Conway or Travis Kittleson.