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The Rumor Mill

NASCAR.com‘s Joe Menzer is reporting some very interesting things in his One Menz Opinion column this week.

He is reporting that Reed Sorenson may be out of the Chip Ganassi Racing’s No. 41 Dodge at the end of the season.

He wrote:

Sorenson appears to have sealed his fate by missing at least one very important sponsorship appearance, combined with lackluster performances on the track, and by what some Ganassi employees see as lack of dedication by a talented driver who may have been given too much too soon and won’t appreciate that fact until he’s on the street looking for his next ride.

Menzer also has some interesting info on Casey Mears’ situation. As reported, Mears does appear to be on his way out of Hendrick Motorsports’ No. 5 Chevy. But, Menzer writes that he seems to be headed to Richard Childress Racing’s fourth car to be sponsored by General Mills.

Commenting on the situation surrounding the U.S. Army sponsorship he writes:

[Do] you think the U.S. Army is going to plaster its logo all over the front of the Toyotas that are fielded by Red Bull [Racing] or [Bill Davis Racing]? It’s just not going to happen.

 

The column also covers Tony Stewart’s situation at Joe Gibbs Racing and the rumors surrounding Haas CNC, and Mark Martin’s situation at Dale Earnhardt Inc. and the potential move to Hendrick, where he may share a seat with Brad Keselowski.

A very interesting column and worth the read.

Discussion

3 comments for “The Rumor Mill”

  1. I’ve heard a few sources indicate that the US Army may go ahead and stick with DEI and Aric Almirola. Apparently, Almirola fits the demographics that they want to market to.

    Tim Z
    http://www.doyounascar.com

    Posted by Tim Zaegel | June 26, 2008, 2:22 am
  2. I’ve heard that as well. I think the Army was just considering all options.

    Posted by leadlap | June 26, 2008, 6:36 am
  3. [...] this will be a positive change for Sorenson, who reportedly lost favor with the team after missing a sponsorship appearance. Some also questioned his [...]

    Posted by Sorenson To GEM In 2009 « The Lead Lap | August 27, 2008, 3:43 am

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