Espn says Kahne to Hendrick

[DougS]

The first prediction for 2011 no BUD in NASCAR.

If that's the case then how does that effect Keso taking over the #2 ride. Will Miller minimze it's sponsor impact?

Bringing this point back to the bottom. Is Brad Keslowski cheaper than Kurt Busch? Pennzoil absolutely had to have Kurt Busch NASCAR Champion did that save miller some money?

The 09 just makes sense for everyone. HMS Finch and Khane. The only question this doesn't answer is Crew Chief Kenny Francis VS Alan Gustavson.

I don't see Mark going into ownership anywhere. He's already been a Truck series owner for his son. So I believe his attitude is going to be been there done that. Wouldn't be surprised to see him end up working for NASCAR in some aspect once he does crawl out of the seat permanently.

[FS Kyle]

Bringing this point back to the bottom. Is Brad Keslowski cheaper than Kurt Busch? Pennzoil absolutely had to have Kurt Busch NASCAR Champion did that save miller some money?

The 09 just makes sense for everyone. HMS Finch and Khane. The only question this doesn't answer is Crew Chief Kenny Francis VS Alan Gustavson.

I don't see Mark going into ownership anywhere. He's already been a Truck series owner for his son. So I believe his attitude is going to be been there done that. Wouldn't be surprised to see him end up working for NASCAR in some aspect once he does crawl out of the seat permanently.

I agree there...plus, we all know Hendrick would pretty much be the owner...it's just a work around NASCAR's team cap.  Finch would still be listed the owner, but he would get even more info than he already does from Hendrick...on top of the best parts in the business.

[20forLogano]

Alan is going to stay with the 5 next year and Mark.  As for Kurt he is now going to be the highest paid driver in Nascar, that was the ONLY reason he accepted this deal with Shell.  Kurt while extremely disappointed he is loosing the single digit number money speaks in larger volumes

[PuglieseVT]

And they won't have to repaint all of those ass-ugly yellow wheels they have for the 2 car.

[DougS]

And they won't have to repaint all of those ass-ugly yellow wheels they have for the 2 car.

Doesn't matter, they will stay with the 2 car with Brad K as the driver. Busch will be in the #22 next year.

[DougS]

From Jayski:

What's up with Bud?: Brian Dunlap, Anheuser Busch Manger of Sports Marketing, said Friday that Budweiser hasn't even begun discussions about the future of one of the sport's most iconic sponsors. "Our focus is on Kasey Kahne and 2010," Dunlap said. "Until we have those discussions, there's really no comment on our part."


From me: Pack Sand we'll tell you something at OUR convienence.

The first prediction for 2011 no BUD in NASCAR.

If that's the case then how does that effect Keso taking over the #2 ride. Will Miller minimze it's sponsor impact?

Not sure whether to start a new topic or just continue this here.

Bud will be in NASCAR. So my roll is over  .

Bud will be on the RCR #29 car, however it is not a FULL time sponsorship. It will have select sponsorship on the #33 KHI Chevy run in the NNS.

Also in minor news. Paul Menard and his Dads sponsorship will be moving to RCR. Doesn't seem like a big whoop. It's still a pay to play ride. However fast cars go fast and this year RCR has been fast.

[scott b]

Also in minor news. Paul Menard and his Dads sponsorship will be moving to RCR. Doesn't seem like a big whoop. It's still a pay to play ride. However fast cars go fast and this year RCR has been fast.

The more important side of that announcement may be what it means for RPM.  They could drop from four cars to two next season.

[FS_Amy]

It could be just one car-they don't have any sponsorship for anything beyond 'Dinger AFAIK.

[scott b]

Yes, the two car option is assuming Ambrose signs and additional sponsorship is in place.

Stanley tools is supposed to be back with RPM next year, but I haven't heard what car they'll be on so they could be moved over to the #43 to fill in the unsponsored races on that ride.  So, it could still be 'Dinger going solo, or the 2nd car doing some start & parks.

The fate of PRM could be one of the big stories on the business side of NASCAR next season, IMO.  Best case is that Allmendinger & Ambrose keep them a competitive mid-pack team if they find some backing.  Worst case is a major backslide, even more layoffs, panic ensues.  Could go either way, flip a coin.