Doug Jones
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Will Toyota make an impact this year?
COTF? MWR? WTH?
I haven't really followed NASCAR since they stopped welding doors shut - so it's been a while. I don't think Toyota will make any more of a difference than any other make since the reality is the brands are only stickers and a big check. More has to do with the talent of the teams and drivers versus sponsors.
Just my opinion,
Wes
Well there you go - shows how much I know about it these days!While it’s true that the COT chassis, roll cage & body is generic across manufactures, major engine components and development are still largely provided by Ford, Chevy, Toyota, & Dodge.
The big question is, Will JR win some races this year?
Yes! At least a few.
I think he will be in the top 5 after Homestead.
I am not saying he wont because he will have good equipment. One has to wonder why Jimmie & Jeff can do well all the time yet their other teammate Casey doesn't seem to. You would think they would have the same equipment but maybe not.
Yeah, for now, but I suspect they're headed down the same path as IRL: one or two engine suppliers and sealed engine/transmission packages provided to the teams by NASCAR.While it’s true that the COT chassis, roll cage & body is generic across manufactures, major engine components and development are still largely provided by Ford, Chevy, Toyota, & Dodge.
Scott, you can set aside this concern. We all know given time it will happen, particularly Nissan and Honda. I'm not totally old school on this subject. Yes these cars are foreigned owned but at the same time they are made/assembled right here in America and keeping many US citizens with a decent life style,me for one. So I guess I'm a bit bias.My concern goes beyond having Toyota involved in NASCAR....before you know it, Honda, Nissan, Mercedes, BMW, etc. will all be trying to get involved.
I have to agree on this question. If he can't win now, then all along his over-rated stasis has been justifiable.The big question is, Will JR win some races this year?
Sorry Frank and not to be rude but, I figured if one didn't care about the topic one wouldn't of even looked at the thread labeled "NASCAR"You should have provided a 'who cares' option for those, like me, who don't know anything about Nascar.
What is there, three more open wheel racers moving to Nascar this year I think?Hey Doug, What happened with the IRL ? Are the drivers moving to Nascar for the $$$$$$( Tony Stewart) What happened to loyalty? Go Danica Will the rest of the Andretti"s go there??
Every team has their fall guy.One has to wonder why Jimmie & Jeff can do well all the time yet their other teammate Casey doesn't seem to. You would think they would have the same equipment but maybe not.
Just shows how messed up this entertainment type has gotten. I have a hard time calling it a sport anymore now.How can you keep calling it the car of tomorrow if it is already here today?