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The manufacturers control who goes where. Ford didn’t want him even though Tony did. The manufacturers pay part of the salaries. He has ties with Chevrolet and if he goes to HMS it’s because Jeff Gordon made it happen. The future of HMS lies with Jeff Gordon and Ray Evernham. David Gravel will be the next sprint car driver on the fast track to the cup series, and Jeff Gordon is driving that. HMS is one of the few players left that can attain sponsorship rather than be forced to sign a driver that already has the backing. If Hendrick was smart, they’d try with everything in them to get Tyler Red(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word) back.
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It will take a lot more than Kyle Larson to cure Nascars problems think about it they were struggling when he was driving for nascar they have a lot of problems.Comment
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King1
Pleas explain why you stated the future of HMS lies with Jeff & Ray. I am curious as to your perspective- not saying you are wrong.Comment
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Kyle larson wins a couple cup championships and wins a bunch of races? Great 30 for 30Comment
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He’s already an equity owner in the company. There’s plenty of articles and quotes from Gordon stating that he’ll be the one to run HMS when the time comes, which is still probably 10 to 15 years down the road.Comment
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Thank you King1. Is Ray Evernham still employed by HMS- if so- what is his title. Thanks in advance!Comment
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I don't think it is true to say Ford does not want Kyle Larson. Ford already has drivers lined up for the next several years to represent them. Kyle Larson had ties to General Motors when Ford was looking for drivers. Kyle Larson was dumped by General Motors this year and Rick Hendrick is the only one with deep enough pockets to support Kyle Larson return. Before Kyle Larson uttered the wrong word , Tony Stewart could have most likely found sponsors for Kyle Larson without needing Fords permission.Comment
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Hendrick couldn’t even find a sponsor for JJ. They had to fall back on their cars sales financier partner ally to sponsor the 48 car.Comment
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"They (Ford) were the ones to recognize his (Briscoe's) talent"Comment
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No way to tell talent now in Xfinity without watching these kids against cup talent. What will happen if Larson goes a few seasons and doesn’t do much at Hendrick? Then what?Comment
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Hendrick motorsports in my opinion is not putting the financial resources into nascrap as they wonce did. Chad is done on the pit box. Which is a well deserved advancement. That group has lost major sponsorship. They now use sponsors that are directly related to Hendricks dealership empire. Jeff Gordon taking the reins is hilarious. Everham and hendrick had that show on motor trend where he would find these old race cars and restore them. I don't think that is around anymore. Hendrick is getting up in his years, his son was killed in that plane crash. I think you see him there because nascrap needs him , 4 teams, but the days of the hendrick powerhouse I believe are over.Comment
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Look at jack roush, enough said.Comment
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While I agree that NASCAR feels they need Larson, I do think they are still missing the boat. Their original fan base followed their idols on to the big stage from the short track world to Daytona. I agree one driver alone will make little difference; and putting him with a team that will all but halt his short track racing will not help either. I talk with NASCAR team people virtually everyday, it is a balancing act between money and 'talent'- they know this. I just wish they would make the cars where the talent could outweigh the pocketbook...Comment
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Money grab and waste of talent using it on asphalt, but, that's just my opinionComment
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Completely agree. One of my favorite questions to ask them 'Do you know why they paved some racetracks?', of course the answer is 'to give those that can't drive on dirt a place to race'...Originally posted by bc12 View PostComment
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