Chrysler Pulls out of NASCAR

Jeff Teuton · 08-08-2012, 09:13 AM

Penske went to Ford, so Chrysler will wait out the season in 2013. Seems NASCAR is down 38%, I don't think NHRA is down that much. I'm not sure which division controls Nascar, but it isn't Mopar Performance. Those guys do a really good job with few bucks. I think SRT or Dodge Motorsports controls Nascar. More later.

Ron Middleton · 08-08-2012, 09:19 AM

Jeff, I think the cost of involvement these days with the car manufacturers outweighs the exposure received in NASCAR today. I would believe that Chrysler has not spent the same amount of funding in NASCAR as has Chevrolet and Ford. The fact that Fiat's involvement in the company also doesn't help the fact. Hopefully this will mean more involvement in grassroots motorsports such as dragracing, road racing, etc. Only time will tell.

Bill Koski · 08-08-2012, 10:15 AM

Some guy from Chrysler was quoted as saying they were ready to spend 3 times more on NASCAR then they were currently spending to stay in the sport but the logistics couldn't be worked out in time.
I'd guess they didn't tell Penske this before he jumped to ford?

Frito · 08-08-2012, 10:38 AM

Jeff,
Ralph Giles did a long interview on sirius radio yesterday. He now is over SRT so I assume that group handles the NASCAR stuff.

Jeff Lee · 08-08-2012, 10:40 AM

What IF all the car manufacturers pulled out of NASCAR? Would it go away? Not being a follower of NASCAR, I'm don't know why the OEM's are even involved.

jmcarter · 08-08-2012, 10:47 AM

Previous to this unfortunate news Speed was reporting that the Furniture Row team was close to inking a two car deal, too bad; I think they got a lot of positive exposure from having such a small contingent running against the odds and doing well and their horsepower always seemed on par with the Roush Yates engines. Just seems like abandoning NASCAR undermines their SRT and performance brands. Ford races Fusions, Chevy Impalas and the typical demographic for those cars can really identify with 200 MPH Stockers? At least the Dodge Charger has some racing heritage and new style Hemi Chargers are pretty good bang for the buck...think it is the only NASCAR model that truly falls into the "Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday" scheme.

GUMP · 08-08-2012, 11:06 AM

My understanding is that the guy at Fiat drug his feet. There may have been a one year contract extension offered, but Ford offered five years. Penske will be closing their engine shop at the end of this season and a lot of good guys will be out of work.

Myron Piatek · 08-08-2012, 11:50 AM

Maybe this would be a good time to invest in some lower classed (& lower priced?) Drag Pack Challengers to spread them around like the originals with 5.9 Magnum engines (Jeff's blue car) and like the Fords are doing for more exposure?

I can understand the effort and desire to stand out in the fastest classes, but I never did understand why only 3 of the 5.9 combos were ordered.

FrankChastain · 08-11-2012, 05:21 AM

All about money and Penske isn't any different.... Ford has it Chrysler doesn't. Penske has those Dodges running and very competitive..I sure hate to see them leave NASCAR and those folks losing their jobs....
and there again money.

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Originally Posted by GUMP

My understanding is that the guy at Fiat drug his feet. There may have been a one year contract extension offered, but Ford offered five years. Penske will be closing their engine shop at the end of this season and a lot of good guys will be out of work.

Joe Marcinowski · 08-11-2012, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill Koski

Some guy from Chrysler was quoted as saying they were ready to spend 3 times more on NASCAR then they were currently spending to stay in the sport but the logistics couldn't be worked out in time.
I'd guess they didn't tell Penske this before he jumped to ford?

The truth in that statement is reflected in Penske's actions. He's a pretty smart guy.

08-08-2012, 09:13 AM	#1
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Chrysler Pulls out of NASCAR Penske went to Ford, so Chrysler will wait out the season in 2013. Seems NASCAR is down 38%, I don't think NHRA is down that much. I'm not sure which division controls Nascar, but it isn't Mopar Performance. Those guys do a really good job with few bucks. I think SRT or Dodge Motorsports controls Nascar. More later. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

08-08-2012, 09:19 AM	#2
Ron Middleton Member Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Jackson, Ms. Posts: 350 Likes: 183 Liked 12 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Chrysler Pulls out of NASCAR Jeff, I think the cost of involvement these days with the car manufacturers outweighs the exposure received in NASCAR today. I would believe that Chrysler has not spent the same amount of funding in NASCAR as has Chevrolet and Ford. The fact that Fiat's involvement in the company also doesn't help the fact. Hopefully this will mean more involvement in grassroots motorsports such as dragracing, road racing, etc. Only time will tell. __________________ #4892 J/SA. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” - Aristotle

08-08-2012, 10:15 AM	#3
Bill Koski Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 213 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Chrysler Pulls out of NASCAR Some guy from Chrysler was quoted as saying they were ready to spend 3 times more on NASCAR then they were currently spending to stay in the sport but the logistics couldn't be worked out in time. I'd guess they didn't tell Penske this before he jumped to ford?

08-08-2012, 10:38 AM	#4
Frito Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 451 Likes: 147 Liked 119 Times in 40 Posts	Re: Chrysler Pulls out of NASCAR Jeff, Ralph Giles did a long interview on sirius radio yesterday. He now is over SRT so I assume that group handles the NASCAR stuff. __________________

08-08-2012, 10:40 AM	#5
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Chrysler Pulls out of NASCAR What IF all the car manufacturers pulled out of NASCAR? Would it go away? Not being a follower of NASCAR, I'm don't know why the OEM's are even involved. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

08-08-2012, 10:47 AM	#6
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,296 Likes: 2,383 Liked 3,180 Times in 972 Posts	Re: Chrysler Pulls out of NASCAR Previous to this unfortunate news Speed was reporting that the Furniture Row team was close to inking a two car deal, too bad; I think they got a lot of positive exposure from having such a small contingent running against the odds and doing well and their horsepower always seemed on par with the Roush Yates engines. Just seems like abandoning NASCAR undermines their SRT and performance brands. Ford races Fusions, Chevy Impalas and the typical demographic for those cars can really identify with 200 MPH Stockers? At least the Dodge Charger has some racing heritage and new style Hemi Chargers are pretty good bang for the buck...think it is the only NASCAR model that truly falls into the "Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday" scheme. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table Last edited by jmcarter; 08-08-2012 at 10:53 AM.

08-08-2012, 11:06 AM	#7
GUMP VIP Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shelby, NC Posts: 1,823 Likes: 2,166 Liked 2,354 Times in 554 Posts	Re: Chrysler Pulls out of NASCAR My understanding is that the guy at Fiat drug his feet. There may have been a one year contract extension offered, but Ford offered five years. Penske will be closing their engine shop at the end of this season and a lot of good guys will be out of work.

08-08-2012, 11:50 AM	#8
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Chrysler Pulls out of NASCAR Maybe this would be a good time to invest in some lower classed (& lower priced?) Drag Pack Challengers to spread them around like the originals with 5.9 Magnum engines (Jeff's blue car) and like the Fords are doing for more exposure? I can understand the effort and desire to stand out in the fastest classes, but I never did understand why only 3 of the 5.9 combos were ordered.