2017 season thread

[Retroram52]

I was thinking that Kenseth and/or Kurt Busch could end up in one of RPM's seats but right now RPM is in dire straights as no sponsorship has stepped forward even with the advertisement that Bubba is going to be the driver of the 43 car.

Is this the end of RPM? One can only guess. Right now RPM have no shop, no sponsor(s), and no drivers for any of their cars. They may finish this year but going forward looks like the end may be near.

 

[Retroram52]

Another snoozer in New Hampshire with Busch winning the race. Whooppty-do!

 

[wildturkey]

Former owner and engine builder Robert Yates died tonight after battling cancer

 

[pitman]

Former owner and engine builder Robert Yates died tonight after battling cancer

Was always a fan RYR, the guy could always find that little extra HP

 

[Edisto_Tiger]

Anyone going to Charlotte? Come see me ... infield, turn 3.

 

[Edisto_Tiger]

Race food

 

[wildturkey]

Race food

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Wash yo feet. You nasty

 

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well, that's stupid dhit.

 

[jeffro151]

It just isn't a dega race without the big one

 

[Retroram52]

LOL! They caught Jimmie's screw trying to sneak adjustments on his car during a red flag.He's done for the day!

 

[Mistaken4193]

Damn,Jr. escapes another one. Almost as if today is meant to be.

 

[jeffro151]

LOL! They caught Jimmie's screw trying to sneak adjustments on his car during a red flag.He's done for the day!

The car was done anyway, I think they just started surveying the damage too soon.

 

[Retroram52]

Keselowski wins the race and the 43 car finishes in the top five. Good to see the 43 up near the front again in what may be the last several races we will see the 43 in NASCAR again.

 

[Retroram52]

And like Almirola has done several times, he finishes the race with a wreck. I am almost glad he is leaving and if RPM finds a sponsor to continue, a guy like Bubba Wallace Jr. is just itching for a seat in the 43!!

 

[Gopherfan84]

Keselowski, Newman, and Hamlin were the only guys not to be involved in a wreck during the race.

 

[Retroram52]

Good News! Looks like it is official. Must mean RPM has secured sponsorship for 2018!

Darrell 'Bubba' Wallace to become first full-time African-American NASCAR Cup Series driver since 1971

 

[jeffro151]

Good News! Looks like it is official. Must mean RPM has secured sponsorship for 2018!

Darrell 'Bubba' Wallace to become first full-time African-American NASCAR Cup Series driver since 1971

Supposedly the sponsor(s) are totally new to Nascar.

 

[Retroram52]

Petty is hoping Smithfield will come back in some capacity but I doubt that. RPM is going to start the season with Air Force and STP stepping up to primary sponsors according to the jayski site. This is really good news and maybe they have found the right combo for a change.