tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1033572283320617128.post7275326197898642108..comments2023-05-10T11:31:14.884-04:00Comments on 16th And Georgetown: Stock Car Star Looking To Attempt IRL RaceUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1033572283320617128.post-76416984767214767992010-02-15T12:44:36.059-05:002010-02-15T12:44:36.059-05:00I strongly suspect that if this is true, it's ...I strongly suspect that if this is true, it's Harvick at Infineon. Why? I remember him saying in an interview that he'd love to give it a go at a road course, but the Sonoma IndyCar race keeps conflicting with a Cup race. I can't recall where the interview was (maybe Wind Tunnel?), but I do distinctly remember hearing him say it.<br /><br />This year, Infineon is the day after the Bristol night race, and Cup has an off weekend after that, leading up to Labor Day at Atlanta.<br /><br />If Harvick wants to take a spin at Sonoma in an IndyCar, that would be the day to do it.Fred Hurleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03379706257551429697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1033572283320617128.post-59210273741259274262010-02-10T20:47:59.826-05:002010-02-10T20:47:59.826-05:00Well lets look at this for a second. We can rule o...Well lets look at this for a second. We can rule out Tony Stewart, and Robby Gordon for sure. If I had to narrow it down it would be<br /><br />A:Kyle Busch(that word has been going around for awhile)<br />B:Brian Vickers(he has the Red Bull Connection)<br />C:Jamie Mac(he drives for Chip)<br /><br />Those are the only three I can see that might do it. I honestly can't see any of the others doing it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1033572283320617128.post-76881111198225285062010-02-09T23:45:38.425-05:002010-02-09T23:45:38.425-05:00kasey kahne also has an expiring contract. RPM wou...kasey kahne also has an expiring contract. RPM would probably let him run the indycar race just to keep him happy in hopes of resigning him. richard petty had an ownership role at the 500 last year. kahne would defiantly bring in the sponsors. last year during the coke 600 rain delay he mentioned wanting to race the 500 sometime.<br /><br />I dont think toyota would let kyle race in a honda. <br /><br />harvick's contract with rcr is up at the end of 2010, but he has connections with chevy as a car owner in the nationwide series and truck series. who knows how much influence they can have on himapppplehttp://google.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1033572283320617128.post-49357379034755692642010-02-09T00:57:44.122-05:002010-02-09T00:57:44.122-05:00brent sherman he did the light and came second in ...brent sherman he did the light and came second in miamiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1033572283320617128.post-3805383513634559902010-02-09T00:54:16.827-05:002010-02-09T00:54:16.827-05:00kahne he said love to race indycar on speedfreak o...kahne he said love to race indycar on speedfreak or jeff gordan because of canadaian motor speedway terry angstadt ruin this season for everyone all the dumb road racingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1033572283320617128.post-2389248677744739202010-02-08T12:29:55.404-05:002010-02-08T12:29:55.404-05:00Kudos to the driver, whoever it is, if this does w...Kudos to the driver, whoever it is, if this does work out. In an era of contracts/sponsorship/engine manufacturer "conflicts of interests" this driver is stepping out and saying, "why not." If it works out, good. If it doesn't, not a big deal. It is fascinating to see the views posted here - the "Nascar" fan appears pretty concerned that a driver may be considering an opportunity to see what 220 mph feels like! While the Indycar fan is clear to point out that age is definitely a prerequisite for driving an Indycar. <br /><br />Great work with the piece, as always, James.Aaronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1033572283320617128.post-58990200075954706362010-02-08T11:53:03.725-05:002010-02-08T11:53:03.725-05:00Fascinating. I am really purprised to hear that th...Fascinating. I am really purprised to hear that they are targeting another race than the 500. I would think that the Indy 500 would be the only reason a big name NASCAR driver would be willing to cross the aisle to open wheel. From an sponsorship & exposure standpoint, (which I am assuming would have to figure into the decision) it's hard to imagine a one off at Infineon, or Kansas getting much airplay. <br /><br />From an IRL perspective, the bigger the name, the better. <br /><br />Of course, if history is any indication, maybe NASCAR is refering to Danica? I think DW mentioned that NASCAR is where she got her start, along with all of their other contributions to motorsports ;-)Tom G.http://20prospect.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1033572283320617128.post-89375517370082095202010-02-08T11:42:56.600-05:002010-02-08T11:42:56.600-05:00My gut says Vickers. But McMurray seems more like ...My gut says Vickers. But McMurray seems more like an IZOD guy. Kahne would be good for IIRL. I hate to think how bad Kyle Busch would hurt himself in an Indycar; the way he throws his heavy stock car around. If he did that in an Indycar, he'd be in rehab just like Vitor.Alexnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1033572283320617128.post-28332409420795180522010-02-08T10:39:06.508-05:002010-02-08T10:39:06.508-05:00My guess is the team is Panther. Many years ago, ...My guess is the team is Panther. Many years ago, Panther talked seriously to Kyle Petty about running Atlanta. He wanted to do it, but it didnt work out.<br /><br />I could see either Harvick or Dale Jr. being the driver. Dale Jr. because of the National Guard connection and Harvick because he has always wanted to race an Indy Car (his childhood hero was Rick Mears).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1033572283320617128.post-23182122760993485672010-02-07T22:56:38.281-05:002010-02-07T22:56:38.281-05:00When I started reading, my first reaction was Kase...When I started reading, my first reaction was Kasey Kahne. I'm not sure if I still think that, but this is interesting anyway...The Speedgeekhttp://speedgeek.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1033572283320617128.post-22314373530072077132010-02-07T20:43:24.398-05:002010-02-07T20:43:24.398-05:00I just thought Penske or Ganassi because I wouldn&...I just thought Penske or Ganassi because I wouldn't see a team that doesn't also participate in Cup choosing to hire a Cup driver, but I suppose pretty much any Cup driver is well-funded enough to do a ride-buy pretty much anywhere. And you'd think Penske would have learned from Hornish in Cup and Ganassi from Franchitti, realizing that you need more lower level experience to succeed. Yeah, Montoya didn't have much, but he also is an otherworldly talent and one of the top drivers anywhere in the last decade, so...Seanhttp://www.race-database.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1033572283320617128.post-39157513433834713592010-02-07T20:28:58.476-05:002010-02-07T20:28:58.476-05:00Sean, I doubt it's with Penske or Ganassi, I t...Sean, I doubt it's with Penske or Ganassi, I think Andretti and Panther are more likely.<br /><br />I agree with most everything you said but I don't think Newman is a possability. He's never wanted to run Indycar. And, I think, as weird as it sounds, Waltrip may be interested.<br /><br />But, to be quite honest, I have no clue who the driver or team is gonna be, but I think it's gonna be one of the following:<br /><br />-Kahne<br />-McMurray<br />-Ky. Busch16thAndGeorgetownhttp://www.16thandgeorgetown.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1033572283320617128.post-69400308464521188462010-02-07T20:19:32.739-05:002010-02-07T20:19:32.739-05:00I would have guessed Casey Mears but he is not in ...I would have guessed Casey Mears but he is not in your list of Drivers. He doesn't have a full year deal.Johnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1033572283320617128.post-60468590019997826152010-02-07T20:14:30.037-05:002010-02-07T20:14:30.037-05:00This was going to be one of Tim Cindric's side...This was going to be one of Tim Cindric's side projects during the winter. No takers?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1033572283320617128.post-33306079301217719892010-02-07T20:09:01.239-05:002010-02-07T20:09:01.239-05:00I don't know. I think Kyle is a pretty good g...I don't know. I think Kyle is a pretty good guess since he did a one-off in a random Grand-Am race for Ganassi, he's young (can't envision an old guy like Martin doing it), he actually counts as a star (not all the Shootout drivers do...), and he was laughably rumored to the USF1 team eventually, and they'd probably want him to have at least SOME open wheel experience somewhere.<br /><br />My guess, however, is Jamie McMurray given that he's currently driving for Ganassi, drove for Ganassi outside Cup twice in the 24, and Ganassi owns an IndyCar team. It's debatable whether he's a "star" though. Sure, Kurt Busch is driving for Penske and he is one of the stars, but I don't see Penske entering a fourth car anywhere. I too think you can rule Stewart, Andretti, and Montoya out because they have already done it. Stewart will not possibly race anything besides Indy and Montoya will never race in AOW again (he has a "been there, done that" attitude about CART, IRL, and F1 as I see it). We'll probably see Andretti around, but I doubt he's the driver meant, and I wouldn't call him a stock car star either.<br /><br />Who do I think we can rule out?<br /><br />Ken Schrader - too old although he actually DOES have IndyCar experience and attempted the 500 in the 80s<br />Mark Martin - too old<br />Derrike Cope - too old, not even good in stock cars<br />Michael Waltrip - see Cope<br />Bobby Labonte - too old, washed up<br />Jeff Burton - pretty much see B. Labonte<br />Jeff Gordon - too busy and not all that interested in racing outside Cup...he didn't even race in IROC and Busch much, can't see it<br />Joey Logano - too young..."always wanted to drive an IndyCar" would imply that it would be somebody who's been around a while<br />Kurt Busch - doubt Penske would let him drive for another owner and Penske will not enter a fourth car<br />Matt Kenseth - has shown minimal interest in other kinds of racing outside stock cars<br />Dale Earnhardt, Jr. - has not shown interest in outside racing since his fiery ALMS crash<br /><br />I doubt any team other than Penske or Ganassi would bring a Cup driver to Indy, and since Penske won't expand, I think it's going to be Ganassi. That's why I picked McMurray as my favorite and Kyle as my second favorite. I wouldn't rule any of the following out though:<br /><br />Ryan Newman - comes from an open wheel background, still young, Tony Stewart connection<br />Kasey Kahne - comes from an open wheel background, still young, loves wide-open superspeedways<br />Brian Vickers - because I could see Red Bull doing a one-off somewhere as goofy a sponsor as they have been over the years; I'd really like to see Red Bull back in IndyCar<br />Jimmie Johnson - though not known as versatile, he's as likely to race outside Cup as anyone these days, definitely fits star power<br />Greg Biffle - kind of old but actually drove in a bunch of open wheel formulae (Barber Dodge Pro and I even think British F3), which nobody really knows<br />Carl Edwards - has the potential to be versatile and maybe had his interest piqued after an upset of Michael Schumacher in the Race of Champions<br />Denny Hamlin - I don't have a good reason for <br />not ruling him out but I'm not ruling him out<br />Kevin Harvick - see HamlinSeanhttp://www.race-database.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1033572283320617128.post-83239505233025983792010-02-07T19:09:59.984-05:002010-02-07T19:09:59.984-05:00Marc,
I left off 3 drivers, Stewart, J. Andretti...Marc, <br /><br />I left off 3 drivers, Stewart, J. Andretti, and R. Gordon because the article says that the driver has "always thought about doing it". Those 3 have already done it, so they don't make since for this situation.16thAndGeorgetownhttp://www.16thandgeorgetown.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1033572283320617128.post-57891546209529026362010-02-07T18:41:20.419-05:002010-02-07T18:41:20.419-05:00Kyle Busch Tony?
Not a chance.
Assuming this sto...Kyle Busch Tony?<br /><br />Not a chance.<br /><br />Assuming this story isn't more hot air than substance I have to remark your list of possible drivers isn't complete. Not to mention the story referenced doesn't say a "debut" is in the offing.<br /><br />John Andretti was entered and competed in the in Bud Shootout Saturday. He has no full time ride in NASCAR, he's only entered in the Daytona 500 and at the Charlotte Spring event, and needless to say has IndyCar experience.<br /><br />If you want to go "tree barking" I'd suggest you bark up Andretti's tree, if any.Marchttp://fullthrottle.cranialcavity.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1033572283320617128.post-47394370449245317522010-02-07T18:06:14.707-05:002010-02-07T18:06:14.707-05:00KYLE BUSCHKYLE BUSCHTony Dnoreply@blogger.com