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NASCAR 2020

Post by JEBar » Wed Nov 20, 2019 4:11 pm

I wouldn't have predicted it but can't say I'm surprised to hear that Jimmie Johnson, seven-time NASCAR champion, to retire after 2020 season


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Post by cooperhawk » Wed Nov 20, 2019 4:53 pm

It's about time. He's kinda lost it. I always thought Karl Edwards did the right thing and went out on top.
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Post by Cowboy Gun Fan » Thu Nov 21, 2019 9:22 am

Just heard on the radio. Unless it was not in his control, I say it's a mistake. I would not have given up that easy.
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Post by Cowboy Gun Fan » Thu Nov 21, 2019 9:26 am

cooperhawk wrote:
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I always thought Karl Edwards did the right thing and went out on top.
In my opinion, Carl went out because of medical reasons. He didn't want one. He was always a health nut and his wife is in the medical field. I believe they had a lot of conversations on the subject and he decided to draw the line. I believe a lot of drivers gave it some thought after all the concussions that Jr had. But Carl acted upon it.
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Post by cooperhawk » Thu Nov 21, 2019 9:47 am

You may be correct, but Karl had made a lot of money already and I think did the smart thing.
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Post by JEBar » Thu Nov 21, 2019 9:54 am

Cowboy Gun Fan wrote:
Thu Nov 21, 2019 9:26 am
In my opinion, Carl went out because of medical reasons. He didn't want one. He was always a health nut and his wife is in the medical field. I believe they had a lot of conversations on the subject and he decided to draw the line. I believe a lot of drivers gave it some thought after all the concussions that Jr had. But Carl acted upon it.
interesting .... I hadn't heard that theory .... I suspect that the 2020 season will be like the last one for Jr and Jeff .... tributes will be paid at most if not all tracks
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Re: NASCAR 2020

Post by JEBar » Thu Nov 21, 2019 11:54 am

it looks like Kurt Bush has found a home for at least a couple more years .... Ganassi gave him good equipment and he ran really strong in several races



https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2019/ ... 1-in-2020/
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Re: NASCAR 2020

Post by JEBar » Tue Nov 26, 2019 12:54 am

CONCORD, N.C. — Jimmie Johnson’s impending retirement from full-time NASCAR competition has already kicked off next year’s silly season with one big, tipping domino. The seven-time champion’s decision to step away creates one of the highest-profile vacancies in the garage with Hendrick Motorsports’ No. 48 Chevrolet for 2021.


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Re: NASCAR 2020

Post by JEBar » Tue Dec 10, 2019 8:21 am

Cole Pearn stepping down as Martin Truex Jr. crew chief .... it will be interesting to see how it impacts the team's success

https://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/cup/ ... end-family
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Post by Cowboy Gun Fan » Tue Dec 10, 2019 9:51 am

Pearn and Truex were a good match.

I did not know that he was a Canadian, which seems to be the main reason for leaving, after switching owner locations.

Did not know he was a Liberal either, lol.
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