Silly seasson -- what will Penske do?

[indycool]

This being the time of silly season, was curious to know what other posters think about what Penske's plans might be.

We've all seen him unload Mike Thackwell, Kevin Cogan and Paul Tracy and campaign, sometimes under difficulty, to keep Mears, Bobby Unser, Helio, etc.

But what does this Homestead race mean for Briscoe and the status of Power? Is Briscoe solid rain or shine......does Power saddle up a third car for the season....does Power go elsewhere or stay in a part-time "Mears start" role.....does Briscoe go haywire at Homestead and blow himself up?

Thoughts?

[beachgirl]

Briscoe's safe, and Power will replace Happy Feet.

[NickFalzone]

Well maybe I'm in the minority here, but I like Helio, and I don't think there's a chance in hell that he's getting canned next season. He might opt out, for a big payday with DF, but there's no way Roger is going to kick him to the curb. What would make you even think that? I guess it could be argued that, in his heart of hearts, Roger would prefer a Power/Briscoe combo next season, but Helio is hardly an inferior to Power and I think Penske is loyal to Helio (lets not forget he just won the 500 as well and I'm sure Roger would love to have him win a 4th with his team.

[indycool]

I'm with you, Nick.....I don't think Helio is part of the mix at all.

[SarahFan]

neither helio or briscoe is going anywhere...

I think he will run Power on a partial schedule just like he did this year

[SarahFan]

and.... had briscoe not had that bad set of tires his face would likely be on the borg warner right now

[DBell]

I agree, Penske isn't going to fire Helio. I think Penske will be the same as it was this year, with Helio and Briscoe as the full time drivers and Will on a part time schedule. Will did win for Penske and was also seriously injured in a Penske car, so I don't think the team will just jettison him after this year.

[EagleEye]

neither helio or briscoe is going anywhere...

I think he will run Power on a partial schedule just like he did this year

They are going to do their best to get the funding to run Wil full time, but as everyone knows, money is the issue right now.

[SarahFan]

They are going to do their best to get the funding to run Wil full time, but as everyone knows, money is the issue right now.

I'm going to do my best to run a car in 2010 also.... money is the issue

[bblocker68]

Any chance of Helio going over to ride in his buddy deFerran's seat?? I really hope Will gets a full-time ride, but I don't see it happening if the Dow stays where it's at presently.

I want him to stay at Penske. Hopefully, he can do a part-time schedule and see some seat time in the Grand Am Prototype on off-weekends.