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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


https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2019/ ... on-nascar/

It's about time. He's kinda lost it. I always thought Karl Edwards did the right thing and went out on top.

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.

cooperhawk wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 20, 2019 4:53 pm

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.

You may be correct, but Karl had made a lot of money already and I think did the smart thing.

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

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/

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.


https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2019/ ... sor-no-48/

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

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.

JEBar wrote: ↑

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.

At this point I can't even guess who would be a good replacement.

Any guesses out there?

its hard to get into Rick Hendrick's mind .... will he want a veteran to help with is young team .... will he want another young lion .... will he promote a drive already within his organization .... will he go outside his organization ..... I don't have a clue

I'd go with someone young and racey. Lots of good young drivers in the Xfinity series to chose from.

Cowboy Gun Fan wrote: ↑

Tue Dec 10, 2019 9:51 am

Did not know he was a Liberal either, lol.

Good riddance to him then.

RP

NASCAR Hall of Famer and 'Last American Hero' Junior Johnson dies at 88 ===> https://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/stor ... on-dies-88

I well remember siting in the stands at Charlotte Motor Speedway in the '60's watching Jr Johnson's Ray Fox #3 white Holly Farms Poultry Chevy thunder around the track .... I can still visualize his car flying into the third turn setting off the chain reaction wreck in which Fireball Roberts was killed .... he was a heck of a driver who became a folk legend in our part of the NC mountains

Ol' Junior was a great one and won't see any more in that league again. Nascar today too polished for that and too many young ones without that "character" that comes from the tough years thru racing!

One of the great legends of the sport.

A real pioneer of Nascar from the good 'ol Moonshine days.

one question resolved :

Joe Gibbs Racing announced Thursday that James Small has been promoted from lead engineer to crew chief of the No. 19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota Camry. A native of Melbourne, Australia, Small is no stranger to teaming with Martin Truex Jr. as the pair have worked together in some capacity for the past three seasons dating back to their time at Furniture Row Racing. Last season, Small served as the lead engineer for the No. 19 team that won a series-best seven races and claimed 15 top-five finishes and 24 top 10s on the way to a runner-up result in the NASCAR Cup Series standings.

https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2019/ ... x-jr-2020/

we've been following her racing for almost two years and its good to see Hailie Deegan taking her next step toward Cup Racing .... she's a real deal, I hope her skills will continue to develop and that she has a really good year

https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2019/ ... 020-plans/