What's next now that Kyle Larson is reinstated to NASCAR?

[dirtcrazy4u]

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.

[Rajflyboy]

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?

[nc mudcat]

https://racingnews.co/2020/10/20/tony-stewart-explains-signing-talks-with-kyle-larson/amp/

"They (Ford) were the ones to recognize his (Briscoe's) talent"

[Rajflyboy]

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.

[Mod Runner]

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.

[foxfire2dirtracing]

Thank you King1. Is Ray Evernham still employed by HMS- if so- what is his title. Thanks in advance!

[King1]

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.

[Dlmfan123]

Kyle larson wins a couple cup championships and wins a bunch of races? Great 30 for 30

[foxfire2dirtracing]

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.

[3 wide]

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.

[King1]

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.

[Shiny Side Up 18]

Too bad the Cup cars are still choked down to 550 HP on the intermediate tracks. That does not fit Larson's driving style.

[Rajflyboy]

Larson is aggressive and makes it exciting. They need 15 more drivers like him and Logano. Go for the win at all cost.

[GottaGoFast]

Briscoe to the #14 SHR car. Looks like Larson will go to Hendrick. Larson is super high with confidence after this crazy season. We'll see if reflects into wins in some darn good equipment.

[foxfire2dirtracing]

EvelB7

Thank you for your input above- although I agree somewhat with your comments- I just don’t see Larson as increasing NASCAR’s popularity. They have been a sinking ship for several years now and the younger generation don’t follow it very much. Larson has the utmost talent for sure- maybe he needed a different direction (team) to see if he can win on a regular basis. Again- I will say that I don’t think he will make a lot of difference with NASCAR’s success or not.
Just my opionion- and that’s not worth 2 cents!